Vanessa Crookshank, MHPTT, BSDH, RDH

Vanessa Crookshank, MHPTT, BSDH, RDH

Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene
970-569-2954 | vcrookshank@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: She / Her

Education

• Master’s in Health Professions Teaching and Technology, University of Nebraska Medical Center (2024)
• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Wichita State University (2022)
• Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Central Community College (2019)
• Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting, Central Community College (2017)

Awards

• Maximizing Student Success Award Nominee (2024)
• Alpha Eta National Honor Society Inductee (2023)
• Colgate Student Total Achievement Recognition Award (2019)
• Central Community College Health Science Scholar of the Year (2017)
• Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Officer Award (2016-2017)

Professional Associations

• American Dental Hygienist's Association (ADHA)
• Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association (CODHA)
• American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
• Central Community College Dental Hygiene Alumni Association
• Association for Dental Safety (ADS)

Professional Interests

• Technology
• Infection Control

Personal Interests

Vanessa is eager to embrace the opportunities that living in the Vail Valley offers. She enjoys any outdoor adventure that lets her take in the breathtaking mountain views. Their family is looking forward to hitting the slopes, ice skating, and playing hockey this winter.

Family

Vanessa is married to her high school sweetheart Tyler, and together they have a 3-year-old son, Calvin, and two dogs, Kliff (a husky mix) and Coral (a corgi), creating a lively and unique family dynamic.