Lisa Curbow, RDH, BAAS, CDP

Lisa Curbow, RDH, BAAS, CDP, is a compassionate dental hygienist whose interest in working with patients with disabilities was sparked by one of her own children who is on the autism spectrum. Having other family members with chronic illnesses has fueled her desire to be a more informed clinician for this patient population as well. Lisa has been dedicated to providing dental care to patients with both intellectual disabilities and chronic illnesses for much of her career. In addition to dental hygiene, Lisa also serves as an office manager and hospital coordinator. Lisa is a member of the Special Care Dental Association, the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, and the International Association for Disability and Oral Health. She has an Associate of Arts in Biology, an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Tyler Junior College, and a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M Commerce. Lisa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner per the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She is also an active community volunteer through various organizations. Through her work, Lisa has developed a deep understanding of the challenges patients with intellectual disabilities face when receiving dental care. She is always researching and looking for educational opportunities to expand her knowledge in the field of special needs patients, the general field of dentistry, and overall patient health. Lisa can be contacted at curbowrdh@gmail.com