Olga Ibsen, RDH, MS
Olga A.C. Ibsen was formerly an Adjunct Professor at New York University College of Dentistry, in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine and formerly an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She has made significant contributions to the Dental and Dental Hygiene Professions as an educator, clinician, author and editor. She has been a part of the clinical practice of Dental Hygiene for over thirty five years. She has co-authored the text “Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist with General Pathology Introductions” published by Elsevier, now in its 8th Edition. She is a contributing author to numerous other text publications. Ms. Ibsen presents CE courses on Oral Pathology at dental and dental hygiene meetings, nationally and internationally. She is a Consultant Member to the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments/ Western Regional Examining Board, and CITA where she is not only an examiner but also prepares and evaluates test questions. Additionally, she serves on the editorial advisory board for “Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.” In June 2016, she received The Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene, from the American Dental Hygienists Association. In June 2017, she received the Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award from Dimensions, and in January 2021 she was recognized for 20 years of service to CDCA-WREB-CITA.
