Sharon Cooper Carpenter, RDH, MS Ed, MS, PhD

Associate Professor - Term, Department of Diagnosis & Oral Health


School of Dentistry, 501 S. Preston St., Room 096 502-852-6174

Education

  • PhD in Higher Education Administration – University of Florida, 2009
  • MS in Mental Health Counseling - Nova Southeastern University, 1993
  • MSEd in Allied Health Education, Curriculum and Instruction – University of Kentucky, 1981
  • BS With Honors in Science -Dental Hygiene – University of Louisville, 1979
  • Certificate in Dental Hygiene – University of Louisville, 1975

Teaching Areas

  • Clinical Instruction – Dental Hygiene
  • Senior Seminar Dental Hygiene
  • Preclinical Instruction – Dental Hygiene

Honors and Awards

  • Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society
  • University of Louisville Dental Hygiene Program Distinguished Alumni
  • University of Louisville Faculty Favorites Award Nominee
  • University of Louisville Trustees Award Nominee 2021
  • University of Florida Superior Accomplishment Award
  • University of Florida Higher Education Graduate Student Rising Star Award

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Dental Hygiene Association
  • Kentucky Dental Hygiene Associate
  • Louisville District Dental Hygiene Association
  • American Dental Education Association

Service

  • ULSD Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee
  • ULSD Dental Hygiene Curriculum Committee
  • ULSD Dental Hygiene Academic Achievement Committee
  • ULSD Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee
  • ULSD Dental Hygiene Faculty Committee
  • ULSD Dental Hygiene Legacy Council