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Mary Lynn Froeschle, D.D.S., works with a student at the College of Dentistry. Photos by Peggy Cain. |
Mary Lynn Froeschle, D.D.S., is one of the best teachers at the college.
That point was clearly made by several individuals in their nomination letters to the university’s Honorary Degree and Awards Committee.
“Students are well equipped to participate in the clinic after taking her course,” said James Jenkins, D.D.S.
“She is a commanding instructor who guides dental students into the real world of practicing dentistry,” said Meaghan Anderson-Neuberger, a third-year dental student.
“She is a faculty member whom staff feel they can approach and be treated with honesty and respect,” said Julie Heyl, patient care coordinator and office supervisor.
On April 25, Dr. Froeschle will be honored for her dedication at the chancellor’s annual faculty meeting with an Outstanding Teacher Award for 2006.
“I enjoy working with the students,” Dr. Froeschle said. “It’s rewarding to see the students make the transition from the classroom and labs to clinical care to developing into capable professionals.”
New students first encounter Dr. Froeschle in the classroom where she teaches a didactic course in diagnosis and treatment.
When the students move on to the Assessment and Treatment Planning Clinic, it is Dr. Froeschle, with three additional faculty advocates, who are responsible for assigning new patients.
And it is Dr. Froeschle, through her role as director of patient care, who works with both patients and dental students to help patients complete their care while students meet their educational requirements necessary for graduation.
In this role Dr. Froeschle tries to match dental students with patients whose treatment will directly contribute to the students’ skills requirements.
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Along with her teaching duties, Dr. Froeschle also is the faculty adviser for the American Association of Women in Dentistry and assists students in bringing in speakers from the community to talk about building a practice, managing family and work issues and networking.
“Dr. Froeschle shows great concern for both her students and her patients,” said Monique Dana, a third-year dental student. “I will carry the lessons of life and dentistry learned from Dr. Froeschle with me through my life and career.”