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Florida State College at Jacksonville Hosts Continuing Education at New Dental Hygiene Clinic
The new 27-chair dental hygiene clinic at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is a popular venue for continuing education courses for allied oral health educators during the spring and summer semesters.
From left to right: Michelle Tracey, B.A.S.D.H., RDH, Clinical Education Manager at HuFriedyGroup; Elizabeth Braswell, B.A.S.D.H., CRDH, Professor of Dental Hygiene at Florida State College at Jacksonville; and Karen A. Raposa, M.B.A., RDH, Senior Director of Academic and Education Sales at HuFriedyGroup.
In May, the college hosted a two-day event called “Educate the Educator Conference—Exploring the Use of Air Polishing, Piezo and Magneto Power Scaling,” presented by HuFriedyGroup. The event was a purpose-built experience to strengthen faculty expertise and elevate the way clinical care is taught.
On the first day, 12 faculty participants engaged in forward-thinking discussions on therapeutic air polishing and the core principles of ultrasonic instrumentation, further grounding the group’s learning in both the science and real-world application of the topic areas.
On the second day, the concepts from the day before were translated into action through hands-on sessions with the latest power devices, with student volunteers serving as patients. This immersive experience allowed faculty to gain meaningful, practical confidence with glycine powder and both supra and subgingival biofilm management—equipping them with not just the ability to use the technology, but to teach it with confidence. As preventive care continues to evolve, these technologies are becoming foundational to modern oral hygiene practice. Empowering faculty with both competence and confidence ensures that the next generation of dental hygienists is prepared to deliver more effective, patient-centered care from day one.
“We were honored to partner with FSCJ’s Dental Hygiene program to support faculty in advancing their clinical knowledge and confidence with today’s leading technologies,” said Karen A. Raposa, M.B.A., RDH, Senior Director of Academic and Education Sales at HuFriedyGroup. “By investing in educators, we help shape a stronger, more prepared future workforce of hygienists.”
In July, the popular Dental Hygiene Methods of Education Summer Camp, held annually in Amelia Island, FL, will be using FSCJ’s clinic for two of its courses, How to Teach Ultrasonic Instrumentation and the Radiology Educator Workshop. Participants will be transported from Amelia Island to the college for these hands-on courses. The event is hosted by DH Methods of Education, Inc.
Courtesy of Florida State College at Jacksonville
Published on June 10, 2026