Ms. Ronda Wood, BS, RDH, CDA
President of American Board of Dental & Hygiene Licensure Prep Courses
Ms. Ronda Wood attended dental hygiene school at Georgia Highlands College (formally know as Floyd College) to receive her Associates in Science degree with a specialty in Dental Hygiene (2002). She had an inner drive to graduate with honors and was successful by graduating Cum Laude: 3.68GPA as a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll Society. She then attended Covenant College to receive her Bachelors in Organization Management (2004) graduating Sigma Cum Laude: 3.81 GPA. Highlights of her dental tenure beginning in 1989 includes: 5 years teaching and/or directing Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs, 11 years of clinical experience in the clinical Dental Hygiene, 8 years experience in Orthodontic Assisting, and experience in Dental Lab Manufacturing. She holds multiple State RDH Licensures for Georgia and Florida, DANB Certification for CDA & CPR Healthcare Provider.
Ms. Wood also owned a home-based business teaching photography preservation courses and creative photo album design since 1993, in which, ignited her love of teaching and individual/group tutoring. Highlights of her experience included obtaining the status of Unit Manager as she taught course instruction and hands-on workshops. She had the opportunity to speak to numerous clubs, camps, organizations, TV, and radio talk shows. Her leadership continued, as she became the Originator, Director, and Lead Speaker of Creative Memories Area Meetings. Her unit began to thrive as she trained and supported her staff, resulting in frequent Top Sales Awards for her team. She focused on continuing education and networking with her deep involvement in National, State, and local meetings. Ms. Ronda Wood continues to use her design skills in marketing and clever teaching aids.
Since Feb of 2012, Ms. Wood has given countless hours toward a new Dental Hygiene Program through Course Development, Clinical Methodology Development, and Student Strategy Directives toward Course Requirements. Her daily duties included classroom lecture preparations & delivery, remedial course development and implementation with instructional typodonts /patient clinical care. Her course subject specialty was in Dental Hygiene Instrumentation through Clinic I, II, III, and student remediation in instrumentation. Other course assignments were in Microbiology and Immunology, and Student Success in Professional Development. She has been accountable for reporting student attendance, grading, progress reports, and advising while maintaining all email communications. She held clinical coordinator-type responsibilities, such as: OSHA/Medical Safety & Compliance, Equipment Assignments, Course Requirement Tracking & Completion, Quarterly Clinical Staff Calibration for Instructional and Grading Consistency, participation in Department and Institutional Faculty Training, and finally, tracking inventory and ordering of clinical supplies.
Ms. Ronda Wood was a faculty representative for the Dental Hygiene Program Advising Board and was awarded in recognition for her contributions to Operational Excellence and Dedication to Student Success. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, American Dental Educators Association, Florida Allied Dental Educators, and Greater Orlando Dental Hygiene Association.
Over the years, Ms. Wood has given back to communities through volunteerism. She has volunteered for Give Kids A Smile Day, Special Olympics, and local Health Fairs on many occasions as well as giving Oral Health Presentations to elementary school children and assisted living institutes.
Today Ms. Wood is the President of American Board of Dental & Hygiene Licensure Prep Courses. She is the lead professor in Clinical Skills Assessment Workshops, Lead of the National Seminar Department, and co-partners in Business Management responsibilities. She is known for her ability to identify skill errors and discover learning patterns to communicate with every individual's understanding.
Ms. Wood enjoys dedicated time with dear friends and family. As an artist, she enjoys creating beauty through design, woodworking, and painting. She has a deep love for all types of music that inspires emotion. Faith and family are the pure focus of her home life. She and her family attend and hold membership at First Presbyterian Church-Downtown Orlando, and she encourages her two young adult children in their business and educational endeavors.
A note from Ms. Wood:
"My son and my daughter are my greatest assets in life. I continue to be privileged with such a massive responsibility to teach them how to live honorably. In the process of teaching them, they have taught me more about unconditional love, patience, humility, and the determination to overcome. These characteristics now translate directly into my business life showing effective communication, understanding, and my heart-felt passion to see others succeed. It would be a true pleasure to meet you and listen to the goals of your heart."
