Susan Caton, RDH, BSDH, serves as an Assistant Professor of the Practice in Dental Hygiene and will be promoted to Associate Professor of the Practice on July 1, 2026. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Utah (1996) and her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Weber State University (2002). Sue practiced clinical dental hygiene for 16 years, experience that continues to enrich her teaching, mentorship, and student support.
Sue joined Utah Tech University in 2009 as an adjunct clinical instructor and transitioned to full‑time faculty in 2013. She has since taken on several key leadership roles, serving as Radiology Quality Assurance Coordinator since 2013 and Junior (first‑year) Clinic Coordinator since 2017. In these positions, she helps ensure high standards in clinical instruction, quality assurance, and early student development.
She currently teaches Dental Radiography (didactic and clinical), Clinic I (Pre‑Clinic), Clinic II, Tooth Morphology Lab, Pain Control Methodology Clinic, and Clinic V. Her teaching philosophy reflects Utah Tech’s commitment to “Active Learning, Active Life,” and she incorporates hands‑on, student‑centered learning throughout her courses.
Beyond her program responsibilities, Sue has contributed extensively to university service, including her role as Chair of the Faculty Professional Development Committee. In 2024, she received a copyright for the Clinical Grading Workbook she created, now used in the Dental Hygiene Clinic to support consistency, transparency, and effective assessment. Her professional interests include clinical education, evaluation, and faculty development.
Outside the classroom, Sue enjoys spending time in the mountains, hiking, swimming, watching classic films, exploring estate sales, and connecting with family and friends.