Linda C. Niessen

Director/Board Member at

Vigilant Biosciences, Inc.

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Linda C.
Niessen is currently the Director at Vigilant Biosciences, Inc. Her former positions include Chief Clinical Officer & Vice President at DENTSPLY International, Inc., President of the American Association of Women Dentists, President of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, President of Friends of the National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial, and President of the Dallas County Dental Society.
She received her graduate and doctorate degrees from Harvard University and her undergraduate degree from The University of New Mexico.

Linda C. Niessen active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Vigilant Biosciences, Inc. Vigilant Biosciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Innovates and develops solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer	Director/Board Member	2015-06-16

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Former positions of Linda C. Niessen

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Friends of the National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial	President	-
Dallas County Dental Society Dallas County Dental Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional association dedicated to supporting licensed dentists	President	-
American Association of Women Dentists American Association of Women Dentists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) is a national organization dedicated to supporting women dentists throughout their careers, from pre-dental students to retirees. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. It provides professional development resources, networking opportunities, leadership and committee involvement, wellness programs, and continuing education webinars. The organization fosters community and mentorship through various chapters and hosts an annual conference and educational events. AAWD publishes a quarterly newsletter and offers a member portal and app for connectivity. It runs initiatives such as the "Smiles for Success" program, which provides free dental care to women transitioning from welfare to work, and the Gillette Hayden Memorial Foundation, which supports women dentist leadership and scholarships.	President	-
American Association of Public Health Dentistry American Association of Public Health Dentistry The American Association of Public Health Dentistry is a national organization dedicated to advancing dental public health through education, research, advocacy, and workforce development. The private company is based in Springfield, IL. It provides resources such as a dental public health curriculum, residencies, policy information, and a code of ethics. The association supports professionals and students with membership services, job boards, webinars, student chapters, and award programs for community oral health projects and research. It hosts the annual National Oral Health Conference and publishes the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. The organization emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion through educational resources and initiatives for underserved populations. Its foundation administers scholarship and grant programs to support innovative projects and emerging professionals. The association engages in public health advocacy, including community water fluoridation and HPV vaccination awareness, and curates educational materials for board certification candidates.	President	-
DENTSPLY International, Inc. DENTSPLY International, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes dental equipment	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	-

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DENTSPLY International, Inc. DENTSPLY International, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes dental equipment	Health Technology
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
American Association of Women Dentists American Association of Women Dentists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) is a national organization dedicated to supporting women dentists throughout their careers, from pre-dental students to retirees. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. It provides professional development resources, networking opportunities, leadership and committee involvement, wellness programs, and continuing education webinars. The organization fosters community and mentorship through various chapters and hosts an annual conference and educational events. AAWD publishes a quarterly newsletter and offers a member portal and app for connectivity. It runs initiatives such as the "Smiles for Success" program, which provides free dental care to women transitioning from welfare to work, and the Gillette Hayden Memorial Foundation, which supports women dentist leadership and scholarships.	Commercial Services
American Association of Public Health Dentistry American Association of Public Health Dentistry The American Association of Public Health Dentistry is a national organization dedicated to advancing dental public health through education, research, advocacy, and workforce development. The private company is based in Springfield, IL. It provides resources such as a dental public health curriculum, residencies, policy information, and a code of ethics. The association supports professionals and students with membership services, job boards, webinars, student chapters, and award programs for community oral health projects and research. It hosts the annual National Oral Health Conference and publishes the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. The organization emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion through educational resources and initiatives for underserved populations. Its foundation administers scholarship and grant programs to support innovative projects and emerging professionals. The association engages in public health advocacy, including community water fluoridation and HPV vaccination awareness, and curates educational materials for board certification candidates.
Friends of the National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial
Dallas County Dental Society Dallas County Dental Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional association dedicated to supporting licensed dentists	Commercial Services
Vigilant Biosciences, Inc. Vigilant Biosciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Innovates and develops solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer	Health Services