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MSSU to be Open February 21, 2025
Missouri Southern State University will be open on Friday, February 21. Campus roads and sidewalks are generally clear and in good condition.
We understand that road conditions vary across the region, and employees and non-residential students are encouraged to use best judgment on their ability to safely travel to campus.

Dental Hygiene Faculty and Staff

Mrs. Jill Pyle, RDH, BS, MSE

Department Chair, Dental Hygiene

Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction from Missouri Southern State University

Teaching Responsibilities: Community Dental Health Education and Practicum
Research Interest: Curriculum and Instruction of Dental Hygiene
Advising Areas: Dental Hygiene

Office: Health Sciences 140
Phone: 417-625-9600
Email: pyle-j@mssu.edu 

Mrs. Jill Pyle

Mrs. Kathrine Christian, RDH, MSDH

Masters of Science in Dental Hygiene from University of Missouri-Kansas City/Missouri Southern State University

Teaching Responsibilities: Dental Hygiene
Research Interest: Interation in Distance Learning
Advising Areas: Dental Hygiene, Health Science

Office: 136 Health Sciences Building
Phone: 417-625-9817 
E-mail: christian-k@mssu.edu

Kathrine Corum

Mrs. Sherilyn Merritt, RDH, MEd

Masters of Education from William Woods University

Teaching Responsibility: Clinical Dental Hygiene
Research Interests: Health Services Research and Professional Education Development
Advising Area: Dental Hygiene

Office: 139 Health Sciences Building 
Phone: 417-625-9321
Email: merritt-s@mssu.edu

Mrs. Sherilyn Merritt

Mrs. Kim Rogers, RDH, MPS

Masters of Professional Studies in Public Health Administration from Fort Hays State University, Fort Hays, Kansas

Teaching Responsibilities:  Dental Hygiene, Radiology, Fundamentals of Instrumentation
Research Interest: Oral Radiology
Advising Areas:   Dental Hygiene, Health Science

Office: 137 Health Sciences Building
Phone:  417-625-9754
Email: rogers-k@mssu.edu

Kim Rogers

Allison Sparks

Office: 135 Health Sciences Building
Phone:  417-625-5233
Email: sparks-a@mssu.edu
allison sparks

Autumn Walters

Administrative Assistant
Walters-A@mssu.edu
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