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Portrait of Audra Boynton

Audra Boynton, DMD

Clinical Professor
Department of Dental Hygiene
Westbrook College of Health Professions

Location

Hersey Hall 312
Portland Campus for the Health Sciences

Audra Boynton, RDH, DMD, has been a faculty member at the University of New England since 2015, contributing to both clinical and didactic dental education. She currently serves as Course Director for Radiology, Oral Anatomy, and Head and Neck Anatomy. Dr. Boynton earned both her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England. Her background as both a dental hygienist and dentist provides a unique perspective shaping her approach to dental education and clinical instruction. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Dr. Boynton remains actively engaged in private practice and public health dentistry. She also serves as a preceptor for dental students at one of the University’s community-based externship sites, supporting students as they develop their clinical skills and gain experience providing patient care in a community setting. Her professional work reflects an ongoing commitment to dental education, clinical practice, and community-based oral health care.

Credentials

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of New England
2018
BS Dental Hygiene
University of New England Westbrook College of Health Professions
2009
BS Biotechnology
Rochester Institute of Technology
2002

Awards and Accolades

  • Accolades: Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental honors society, Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene honors society, Alpha Sigma Lamda non-traditional student honors society, Interprofessional honors.

Expertise

  • Dental health
  • Patient centered care
  • Public health

Board Certifications and Licenses

RDH, Maine
DMD, Maine
BLS CPR Certified