Robin Reinke, DDS, MPA is a Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in the School of Dental Medicine at Pacific Northwest University. Dr. Reinke earned her BS (Biology) degree from University of Puget Sound and her DDS degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. She is a general dentist and was in private practice for over 20 years in Tacoma and Federal Way, WA. She earned her MPA (with an emphasis in Health Services) from the Keller Graduate School of Management. Prior to returning to Washington State, she was faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine for 11 years. During her time at UNLV she served as clinic faculty, course director, Team Leader, and Associate Dean for Outpatient Clinics. Dr. Reinke developed a semi-automated chart audit system for the electronic patient dental record to aid with quality assurance and improvement. She was a WREB and CRDTS board licensing examiner for over 20 years, holding various positions with each group. Dr. Reinke received the 2015 Charles Craig Teaching Award; is an alumnus of ADEA Leadership Institute and a member of OKU (dental honor society). Published research areas include national dental licensure, and collaborative leadership. In her free time she enjoys traveling, having been to all 7 continents, with a goal of seeing all species of penguins in their natural environment.
