Title: Words from the New Secretary
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Section/SPIG: Oral Health
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I would like everyone know how happy I am to be part of such a great group of dedicated people, our Oral Health Section. I look forward to working hard and learning lots. Until I
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Natalie Hagel receives Secretariat from Kathy Lituri (r) at Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Nov. 2 |
stepped into Kathy Lituri's shoes last November - which are gigantic shoes to fill - I never dreamed of how much work goes into such an organization. And the work is all done with such passion and altruism!
I am honored to be part of the executive council and to serve as secretary for APHA Oral Health Section.
My thanks to our members for allowing me to serve.
Natalie
E-mail: Natalie.Hagel@tufts.edu
About Natalie:
1975-1996 ― RDH pediatric and periodontal practice.
1996 ― BS degree, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Mass.
Taught clinical dental hygiene at Forsyth School of Dental Medicine.
Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Dental Medicine teaching dental prevention, clinical dental hygiene and directed the extramural programs.
2004 ― full-time in dental public health, initiating the Boston Public Elementary Schools preventive sealant program.
2007 ― Director of School Based Initiatives at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Service.
Lectures on Dental Ergonomics, Smoking Cessation, Dental Public Health and Oral Health Promotion.