Jenny Miller, MSHA, BSDH, RDH, RF

Ms. Miller received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree from the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry in 2012. Following graduation, she practiced full-time as a dental hygienist for many years before pursuing alternative dental hygiene career paths. In 2021, Ms. Miller began teaching clinical dental hygiene part-time and fell in love with teaching. She then served as a Temporary Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry beginning in 2024. After completing her Master of Science in Healthcare Administration degree and earning her Oral Health Educator Certificate, she was offered a full-time faculty position at the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry. Ms. Miller now provides clinical and didactic instruction to dental hygiene and dental therapy students, along with assuming the role of a clinic advisor. She has directed the local anesthesia course and currently is the course director for nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation for dental hygiene and dental therapy students.

"The Resilient Practice: Evidence-Based Strategies for Dental Team Wellbeing", Emerging Speakers Program, Star of the North Meeting, Minnesota Dental Association, April 24, 2026.

• Burnout, Resilience and Wellbeing in Dentistry
• Dental Professional Students' Perceptions of Treating Medicaid Patients

• American Dental Education Association
• National Dental Practice-Based Research Network

2024-2025 Dental Hygiene Clinical Faculty of the Year Award, chosen by the Dental Hygiene Class of 2026