Laura Jacob, RDH, MA, FADHA, CHC
Laura Jacob, RDH, MA, FADHA, CHC
Program Director, Dental Hygiene and Adjunct Faculty, Communications970-947-8407 | ljacob@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Education
- Anticipated Doctorate in Higher Education, 2025, University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education
- Master of Applied Communication with a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution, 1999, University of Denver, University College
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, 1985, University of Colorado, School of Dentistry
- Certificate in Dental Infection Prevention, 2020
- Certificate in Healthcare Compliance, 2018
Awards
- Ethel Covington Award, 2022 and 1995, (only person to ever receive the honor twice from the Colorado Dental Association)
- Fellow American Dental Hygienists' Association
- University of Denver, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2016
- Ethyl Covington Award, University of Colorado, 1985
Professional Associations
- American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
- Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association (CODHA)
- Metropolitan Denver Dental Hygienists' Association (MDDHS)
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
- Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)
- Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)
Personal Interests
Laura enjoys everything outside, especially in the summer, and practices yoga regularly.
Family
Laura has a very close relationship with her adult twins, Garth and Veronika, who share a home together in south Denver. Her partner lives in Telluride and they enjoy great adventures together.