Kristin Hofer

Experienced dental hygiene educator with a background in curriculum development, online instruction, clinical education, and professional writing. Skilled in developing and organizing educational materials, simplifying complex health-related topics, creating assessments and learning activities, and supporting adult learners in academic and continuing education settings. Published author and presenter with experience in professional education, course development, and evidence-based healthcare content.

Professor, Dental Hygiene - SUNY Broome Community College - Binghamton, NY

(2017-08)

• Develop and teach didactic coursework including Pharmacology, Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence, Dental Hygiene II, and Dental Hygiene IV, as well as clinical dental hygiene instruction.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials for face-to-face and online learning environments.
• Create learning objectives, presentations, assessments, case-based activities, study materials, and online course content.
• Teach PTSD and mental-health content within the dental hygiene curriculum and incorporate trauma-informed considerations into professional education.
• Review educational content for accuracy, clarity, organization, and alignment with course objectives and learner outcomes.
• Participate in departmental, college, mentoring, faculty governance, and promotion and appointment committees.

Online Adjunct Professor - University of Bridgeport

(2016-01 - 2024-12)

• Taught Curriculum Development and Management in the online MS Dental Hygiene program (Spring 2023 and 2024).
• Taught Dental Practice Management in the online BS program (Spring 2016-Fall 2022).
• Developed and supported structured online learning through course content, assessment, and learner engagement.

Adjunct Clinical Instructor - SUNY Orange - Middletown, NY

(2016-08 - 2017-05)

Adjunct Clinical Instructor - New York University - New York, NY

(2014-01 - 2015-05)

Dental Hygienist - Brian Gold, DDS - Monticello, NY

(2006-01 - 2017-08)

Summer Temp 09/2017-Present

Dental Hygienist - Robert Haray, DDS - Damascus, PA

(2002-07 - 2007-12)

MS - Dental Hygiene Education - University of Bridgeport (2015 - 2015)

BS - Dental Hygiene - University of Bridgeport (2008 - 2008)

AAS - Dental Hygiene - SUNY Broome Community College (2002 - 2002)