Ella Barbara Thaxton, RDH

Oral Data Collector

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Dentistry

Department:

Dental Public Health and Professional Practice

Classification:

Staff

• BS, West Liberty University
• MSc, West Virginia University

Ella Barbara Thaxton graduated from West Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene and West Virginia University with a Master of Science degree in Community Health Education.

Barb has worked many years in private practice in both pediatrics and general dentistry. She has contracted with Marshall University School Health Technical Assistance Center providing oral health education and oral health surveillance across the lifespan and the West Virginia State Oral Health Program as part of their technical assistance team providing assistance to private offices and clinics.

Barb also served as the Coordinator of the West Virginia Oral Health Coalition and currently serves on the Board. She also works with Complete Mobile Dentistry providing dental exams and treatment to our much deserving military personnel serving with the Reserves and National Guard.