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Tracye Moore, RDH, MS, EdD

Associate Dean/Professor

School

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene

Department

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene

Office Location

10 Lincoln 303C

Worcester

About

Dr. Tracye A. Moore is Associate Dean of the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Worcester campus, at MCPHS. She previously served for six years as Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene at Northern Arizona University. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and serves as Trustee and Past President of the National Dental Hygienists’ Association.

Dr. Moore is also a member of the editorial advisory board for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. A dedicated mentor and advocate, she actively supports minority dental hygiene students and remains engaged in community and civic service initiatives.

Education

  • Associate of Science Degree, Temple University
  • Bachelor of Science Degree, West Chester University
  • Master of Science Degree, St. Joseph's University
  • Doctorate of Education, Wilmington University.
  • Graduate certificate in Ethnic Studies, Northern Arizona University
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion certification, Cornell University.

Research Interests

  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Cultural Attunement
  • Democracy, Humanity, and Respect
  • Teledentistry
  • Dental Therapy

Featured Affiliations

National Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA)

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American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)

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American Association of Public Health Dentistry

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Central Massachusetts Oral Health Initiative

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Education

  • Associate of Science Degree, Temple University
  • Bachelor of Science Degree, West Chester University
  • Master of Science Degree, St. Joseph's University
  • Doctorate of Education, Wilmington University.
  • Graduate certificate in Ethnic Studies, Northern Arizona University
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion certification, Cornell University.

Research Interests

  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Cultural Attunement
  • Democracy, Humanity, and Respect
  • Teledentistry
  • Dental Therapy

Publications

TAM Moore Publications

Moore, T.A. & A.J. Gupton (2024) Disability & Healthcare (book chapter 59) in Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene 6th ed. ISBN:9780323877824. Elsevier Publishers.

Jenkins, Q. & Moore, T.A. Diversity in allied dental programs and community colleges. J.Dent Educ. 2022; 86(9) pp. 1223-1232. ttp://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13022

Moore, T.A. & McElroy, H.K. Suicide screening in dental settings. Decisions in Dentistry, 2022; pp. 42-43 Suicide Screening in Dental Settings - Decisions in Dentistry

Moore, T.A. & McElroy, H.K. Addressing suicide risk in the dental setting. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene,2022; 20(4) pp. 34-37. https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/addressing-suicide-risk-dental-setting/

Moore, T.A. Teledentistry amid a pandemic and beyond. Decisions in Dentistry, 2020; 6(8) pp. 26-31. https://decisionsindentistry.com/article/teledentistry-amid-pandemic-beyond/

Moore, T.A. (September 2020). The increasing utilization of teledentistry. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 18 (8) pp, 26-31. https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/increasing-utilization-teledenstiry/

Okoli, G.N, Moore, T.A., Thomas, S.L Allen, T.T., &. (February 2020). Minority Women in Educational Leadership Chapter pp. 1711-1727) in. R. Papa (ed.) Handbook on Promoting Social Justice in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14625-2_109

Moore, T.A. & Jones, S. (October 2018). Teledentistry and the midlevel practitioner. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene 5(10): pp. 25-27. https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/teledentistry-and-the-midlevel-practitioner/

Moore, T.A. & Rover, J. (February 2018). Advantages of teledentistry technologies. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 16(2), pp. 54-57.https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/advantages-of-teledentistry-technologies/

Moore, T.A. & Rover, J. (January 2018). Advantages of teledentistry technologies. Mentor Is Sales Power.com pp. 14-18. https://mentorissalespower.com/article/advantages-of-teledentistry-technologies/

Moore, T.A. & Rover, J. (November 2017). Advantages of telehealth technologies. Decisions in Dentistry, 3 (11), pp. 48-51 http://decisionsindentistry.com/article/advantages-teledentistry-technologies/

Moore, T.A. (November 2017). Sealant selection. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 15(11), pp.26-29. https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/sealant-selection/

Moore, T.A. (September 2016). Dental care for patients with special needs. Decisions in Dentistry, 2(9) pp.50-53. http://decisionsindentistry.com/article/dental-care-patients-special-needs/

Moore, T.A. (April 2016). Principles of interprofessional collaboration. Decisions in Dentistry, 2(4), pp. 42-45. https://decisionsindentistry.com/article/principles-interprofessional-collaboration/

Moore, T.A. (March 2016). Caring for patients with special needs. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 14 (3), pp. 58-61. https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/caring-for-patients-with-special-needs/

Moore, T.A. & Rover, J. (February 2015). Going the distance. Mentor Is Sales Power.com, pp. 28-32. https://www.mentorissalespower.com/article/going-the-distance/

Moore, T.A. (August 2015). Improve outcomes with interprofessional collaboration. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 13 (8), pp. 28-31. https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/improve-outcomes-with-interprofessional-collaboration/

Moore, T.A. (2015). Teledentistry and dental hygiene (chapter 6) in S. Kumar (ed.), Teledentistry, Health Informatics, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-08973-7_6. Springer International Publishing Switzerland. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-08973-7_6

Moore, T.A. & Rover, J. (November 2013). How the implementation of electronic health records and telehealth is addressing the access to care problems faced in the United States. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 11(11), pp. 50-54. https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/digital-revolution/

Moore, T.A. (2013). I want to be a dental high genius. ISBN 978-0-615-91183-0. San Francisco, CA; Blurb Publishing, https://www.blurb.com/b/4746708-i-want-to-be-a-dental-high-genius

Moore, T.A. (2013). The diversity dilemma: A national study of minorities in dental hygiene programs. ISBN 978-3-659-32811-4. Saarbrücken, Germany; LAMBERT Academic Publishing. https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Dilemma-National-Minorities-Programs/dp/3659328111

Moore, T.A. (1998). Self-report measures of dental fear: Gender differences. American Journal of Health Behavior, 22(4), pp.243-247.

Moore, T.A. (1997). Development of a measure of dental fear. American Journal of Health Behavior, 21(3), pp.187- 192.

Moore, T.A. (1997). Dental fear and HIV contagion, Journal of Practical Hygiene, 6(5), pp.47-48.

Awards and Honors

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