Amy Funk

Chair
Program director

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Dentistry

Department:

Dental Hygiene

Classification:

Clinical Faculty

• BS, West Virginia University - Dental Hygiene
• MSDH, West Virginia University

Farmer-Dixon, C., Fleming Thompson, M., Young, D., McClure, S., Halpern, L. R. (2016). Interprofessional Collaborative Practice: An Oral Health Paradigm for Women. Impact of Oral Health on Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (4th ed., vol. 60, pp. 857-877). Journal of Clinical Dentsitry.

Hinchman, S. S., Funk, A. D., DeBiase, C. B., Frere, C. C. (2016). Ultrasonic Instrumentation Instruction in Dental Hygiene Programs in the United States (2nd ed., vol. 90, pp. 135-42). Chicago, Illinois: Journal of Dental Hygiene.

Gaydos, M. S., Funk, A. D. (2014). Facts About Smokeless Tobacco.

Sharps, G., Veselicky, L. M., Meckstroth, R. L., Funk, A. D., Shockey, A. K., Dumire, W., Harman, C. (2011). Engaging Undergraduate Journalism Students in Promoting Oral Health. American Association of Public Health Dentistry and Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors.

Veselicky, L. M., Sharps, G. M., Meckstroth, R. L., Funk, A. D., Shockey, A. K., Dumire, W., Harman, C. (2011). West Virginia Consumer and Public Health Nurses' Perception of Oral Health and Personal Oral Health Practices. American Association of Public Health Dentistry and Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors.

Refereed Journal Articles

Price, S., Funk, A. D., Shockey, A. K., Sharps, G. M., Crout, R., Frere, C. L., Morgan, S. K., DeBiase, C. B., Hobbs, G. R. (2014). Promoting Oral Health as Part of an Interprofessional Community-Based Women's Health Event. Journal of Dental Education, 78(9), 1294-1300.

Academy of Excellence in Teaching and Learning, West Virginia University. (October 10, 2010)

Licensures and Certifications

Tobacco Cessation Treatment Specialist, Mayo Clinic

Medical Examiner, State of West Virginia

Hospital Privledges, West Virginia United Hospitals

General Supervision Permit, West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners

Public Health Supervision, West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners

Administration of Local Anesthesia, West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners

Application of Bleaching Agents, West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners

Monitor Nitrous Oxide, West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners

Dental Hygiene License, West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners

Professional Memberships

American Dental Education Association. (March 2004 - Present).

West Virginia Dental Hygienists' Association. (May 1993 - 2014).

American Dental Hygienists' Association. (May 1993 - May 2014).

West Virginia Public Health Association. (2008 - 2010)

Monongahela Valley Dental Hygienists' Association. (2002 - 2003)

Amy D. Funk serves as Chair and Program Director for the Department of Dental Hygiene, School of Dentistry, West Virginia University.  She has completed several educational programs including the ADEA Allied Dental Faculty Leadership Program, WVU HSC Teaching Scholars Program, Minority Clinical Training Initiative, Tobacco Cessation Conferences, and Interprofessional Collaboration Conferences.  She serves on numerous local, School, University, and State committees and has served as President of West Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association.  Her professional presentations include lesson planning for oral health educators, oral health management for the HIV/AIDS patient, experiences with distance learning courses, tobacco cessation, and infection control.