Ariana Vargas currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry.
Professor Vargas received her Associate of Sciences from Eastfield College, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Texas A&M University Health Science Center, and Master of Public Health with a concentration in Leadership from the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
She has more than 8 years of experience in clinical practice as a registered dental hygienist in general and cosmetic dentistry. Her expertise includes educating others about cultural competency, promoting good oral hygiene practices, preventing dental diseases, and ensuring access to dental care for communities. Areas of interest include mentorship, leadership development, and refining dental hygiene students’ clinical skills.
Professor Vargas is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association, Dallas Dental Hygienists’ Association, Association for Dental Safety, Dental Hygiene Educators of Texas, American Dental Education Association, and Hispanic Student Dental Association.
She currently serves as course director for Public & Community Health and Clinical Dental Hygiene courses II-IV. Additional clinical teaching responsibilities are in Preclinical Dental Hygiene, Clinical Dental Hygiene courses I-IV, and Applied Dental Materials.