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Special GraduationDental Hygiene Student Mobilized to IraqKathi R. Shepherd, RDH, MSDirector of Dental Hygiene & Outcomes AssessmentFor the first time in the history of the dental hygieneprogram a second year dental hygiene student wasdeployed for active duty in Iraq. Jennifer Dest, Class of2009 and a Specialist (E-4) in the United States ArmyReserve, was transferred to the 808th Engineering Companydue to shortages in military occupational specialties.In order to ensure that Jennifer had the necessary skillsto accomplish wartime mission, she began deploymentpreparation in January 2009. This consisted ofmultiple training sessions conducted out of state on theweekends. Jennifer made it clear from the moment hercompany received mobilization orders that it was hergoal to complete the program and graduate prior to deployment.With the assistance of classmates, faculty andadministration, in addition to accomplishing that goal,she successfully passed the National Board examination.Unfortunately due to the timing of duty, she will have tocomplete NERB examinations when she returns.Due to not being able to graduate with her classmatesand being the first to graduate from college in her family,the School of Dentistry held a commencement exerciseMarch 9, 2009, her last day in Michigan. UDM PresidentGerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D. conferred Jennifer’sBachelor of Science Degree while all dental and dentalhygiene faculty who taught her as well as administrationparticipated in full regalia. Classmates from dental anddental hygiene classes as well as family members werealso in attendance. At the end of the ceremony, DeanMert Aksu presented her with a plaque honoring herdevotion to her country.Above: Dean Aksu presents Jennifer Dest with aplaque recognizing her commitment to her country.Below: Jennifer training for deployment.While Jennifer was not able to participate in the Schoolof Dentistry commencement held in May, she was rememberedin a speech delivered by friend and Presidentof the Dental Hygiene Class of 2009, Lisa Hall. We arevery proud of Jennifer. Please keep her in your thoughtsand prayers as she fulfills her obligation to her country.20 The Leading Edge | Summer 2009
Above left: Jennifer poses with herfamily. Her father is behind her,and her mother is at right.Above right: Professor KathiShepherd, Director of DentalHygiene, with Jennifer.At right: Jennifer and herclassmatesBottom right: Jennifer and herhusband, SGT Scott DestrampeUniversity of Detroit Mercy | School of Dentistry 21
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