Nancy Glick Symposium

13th Annual Nancy Glick Symposium

Texas Woman's University Dental Hygiene Program presents this year’s Nancy Glick Symposium. The symposium, created by the TWU Dental Hygiene Program in honor of Dr. Nancy Glick’s years of service and dedication to the program, provides the dental healthcare provider with informative content and continuing education credit.

When: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Bridges Auditorium in the Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Denton Campus
301 Administration Dr. Denton, TX 76201

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Expert Insights - Three leaders in the dental healthcare field will offer their innovative perspectives that can enrich your education, enhance your practice and impact your community
Engaging Student Presentations - Listen to future dental healthcare professionals discuss current topics in the field
Networking Opportunities - Connect with fellow professionals and students to expand your professional circle and foster collaborations that can elevate your career
Professional Growth - Gain valuable knowledge and skills that will empower you to lead in your field and make a difference in the lives of those you serve

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Speakers

Lynn Atkinson, RDH

Lynn Atkinson, RDH, has over 35 years of clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist, with a career dedicated to advancing patient care through technology and education. A graduate of Cypress College, she earned her associate fellowship with the World Clinical Laser Institute in 1996 and has since achieved both Standard and Advanced Proficiency Certifications with the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). Lynn is deeply committed to comprehensive periodontal care, integrating diagnostics, Guided Biofilm Therapy, and adjunctive laser protocols into everyday practice.

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Laurie Bricker, RDH, MS

Laurie Bricker, RDH, MS, is an assistant clinical professor and junior clinic coordinator, in the Department of Communication Sciences and Oral Health at Texas Woman’s University, where she has served since 2022. She earned her Master of Science in nutrition from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, and her Bachelor of Science with a dental hygiene emphasis from Oregon Technical College

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Yancey Ulbrich, RDH, BSDH, MS

Yancey Ulbrich is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Oral Health at Texas Woman’s University, bringing over 18 years of clinical experience in North Texas. She has a strong record of innovative curriculum development, student mentorship, and clinical instruction. Yancey holds a Master of Science in Health Studies, with a concentration in dental hygiene, and her work emphasizes evidence-based practice and experiential learning in clinical instruction.

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Student Podium Presentations

“Unclenching the Truth: Botulinum Toxin Type A Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders” Daniela Anaya, Karla Arriola, Valentin Miranda, Rubi Montiel, and Leslie Rodriguez
“The Weight of Inflammation: The Association between Obesity and Periodontal Disease Severity” Kelly Corro, Tilah Manivong, Samantha Orozco, Elias Torres, & Ivyannah Turner
“Beneath The Snore: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Children” Berlyn Hernandez, Mang Hnem, Juan Martinez, Yadeliz Perez, Victoria Reyna

About the Nancy Glick Symposium

The Nancy Glick Symposium, created by the TWU Dental Hygiene Program in honor of Dr. Nancy Glick’s years of service and dedication to the program, provides the dental healthcare provider with informative content and continuing education credit.

6 contact hours/6 CEUs awarded
Student Poster Presentation
Sponsor-Product Presentation

Upon completion, attendees will receive 6 hours of continuing education credit from the following organizations:

Texas Woman’s University’s Dental Hygiene Program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation - 6 CEUs

About Nancy Glick, PhD

Nancy Glick, PhD, Professor Emerita at TWU, served as a member of the Dental Hygiene faculty from 1972-2004 and as department chair from 1982-1997 and in 2005-2006. She earned a PhD from the University of North Texas, an MS from TWU and a DH certificate and a BA from the University of Iowa. Glick served in various professional appointments including as test constructor for the American Dental Association National Dental Hygiene Board, Secretary of the Texas Dental Hygiene Directors’ Association, Dental Hygiene Consultant to the South Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners, Secretary of the South Dakota Dental Hygiene Association and Secretary of the Iowa Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is a member of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society, serving as secretary of the TWU chapter from 1978-2004, and to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. She also is a Phi Beta Kappa member at the University of Iowa.

Glick has been active with the TWU DH Former Students Association, and she also created an endowed scholarship. Each year, a junior student receives a scholarship to help pay for their dental hygiene instruments to begin the program.

Alumni Information

A valuable resource for all TWU Alumni is the TWU Alumni Association. See all the benefits that are yours as a graduate of TWU.

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Support TWU Students

Invest in the Nancy Glick Scholarship Endowment by making a gift to TWU today. Here are quick steps to ensure your contribution is routed appropriately:

Visit TWU’s Make a Gift website
Choose “Search for Funds” and type “Nancy Glick”
Choose “Nancy Glick Scholarship Endowment”
Complete the rest of the form and click the "Donate Now" button to submit

Thank you for donating! Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants who find it necessary to cancel will receive a refund, less a $35 processing fee. To receive a refund, you must submit written notification 14 days prior to the event date to continuinged@twu.edu. Substitutions may be made anytime. TWU Conference Services reserves the right to cancel this event if minimum enrollment isn’t met or other events out of our control occur. In doing so, Texas Woman’s University’s liability is limited to the registration fee.

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