Michelle M. Baxter, MPH, BSDH

Michelle is a public health dental hygienist who is passionate about interprofessional collaborations and helping vulnerable populations get access to care. She formerly served as the Region XIII DHL (dental hygiene liaison) coordinator and Utah DHL with the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety for Head Start. She volunteered for 10 years as the Special Olympics Special Smiles director for Utah (2011–2021). Currently, she works as an adjunct at two dental hygiene schools (Salt Lake Community College and Fortis Dental Hygiene School) and at the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program teaching public health dentistry and oral health risk assessments.