School
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Department
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Office Location
10 Lincoln 303C
Worcester
Office Phone Office Phone: 508.373.5850
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)
WebsiteAmerican Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
WebsiteAmerican Association of Public Health Dentistry
WebsiteCentral Massachusetts Oral Health Initiative
WebsiteEducation
- 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
- Fall 2022: Northern Arizona University (NAU) President’s Award for Ethnic Diversity in the Department of Dental Hygiene
- Spring 2022: NAU Educator of Influence for Distinguished Senior Gold Axe Award Recipient, Maylee Acosta
- Spring 2022: NAU Educator of Influence for Distinguished Senior Gold Axe Award Recipient Aisha Ramirez-Maya
- December 2021: NAU Educator of Influence for Distinguished Senior Gold Axe Award Recipient Angel Marshall
- April 2018: NAU Departmental Excellence in Global Learning
- April 2015: Top 20 Professors of Dental Hygiene on the Medical Technology Schools Blog
- Sept 2015: Reviewer: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - ScholarOne Manuscripts
- Oct 2014: Member of Dimensions in Dental Hygiene Magazine Editorial Advisory Board
- April 2014: NAU Educator of Influence Award for Distinguished Senior Golden Axe Recipient Laughlin Potvin
- Nov 2013: NAU Department of Dental Hygiene Exemplary Performer Award Recipient
Featured Affliations
- 2015 to present: Past President/Trustee/HOD Rep of the National Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA)
- 2013 to 2015: President of the National Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA)
- 2011 to 2013: President Elect of the National Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA
- 2009 to 2011: Vice President of the National Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA)
- 2005 to 2009: Secretary of the National Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA)
- 2017 to present: Member and Vice President of Kappa Sigma Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- 2011 to present: Member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
- 2008 to present: Member of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
- 2024 to present: Member of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry
- 2024 to present: Member of the Central Massachusetts Oral Health Initiative