Laura Jacob

Laura Jacob, RDH, MA, FADHA, CHC

Laura Jacob, RDH, MA, FADHA, CHC

Program Director, Dental Hygiene and Adjunct Faculty, Communications
970-947-8407 | 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.