• Ph D, Psychology, Grand Canyon University, 2025
• MS, Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University, 2013
• BS, Dental Hygiene, University of South Dakota, 2009

• Standard Level Laser Certification, Academy of Laser Dentistry
• Local Anesthesia, SD Board of Dentistry
• Nitrous Oxide , SD Board of Dentistry
• Registered Dental Hygienist, South Dakota State Board of Dentistry

• Enhancing Periodontitis Education and Management with PerioView Endoscope, Delta Dental, (2025 - 2026)
• SBIRT, South Dakota Department of Social Services, (2022 - 2022)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Wendel, Tasha, Williams, Katie, Dittberner, Melissa, Zimney, Kory, and Schweinle, William. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment: Appropriate Use in a Dental Setting. In Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 2025.
• Pudwill, Katie. The Empowered Provider Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care. ADHA Hygienist Hub, 2025.
• Pudwill, Katie. Research Self-Efficacy in Relationship between Research Self-Efficacy, Gender, and Perceived Organizational Support among Faculty in Dental and Allied Dental Programs.. ProQuest, 2025.
• Pudwill, Katie, Regnerus, Carissa, and Drake, Miranda. JOVE Methods Collection. In Current Tools and Methods in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, editors JoVE’s Editorial Board includes world-renowned professors, scientists, physicians and key opinion leaders. Board members have been selected for their knowledge and proven experience in experimental science and/or cutting-edge medical practice. Our Board Members share the JoVE vision to accelerate scientific research through enhanced transparency and technical excellence at the lab bench and in the clinic. Editorial Board members act as advisors for the content, scope and long-term editorial vision of the journal.. JOVE, 2024.
• Kupershmidt, Sabina, Pithan, Anne, Fischbach, Cheryl, Williams, Katie, Burke, Charlene, Kroeze Visser, Angela, Snyders, Michele , and Kullerd, Deborah. Pragmatic Trial of Palliative Care Support Using Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Mentoring, 1-10. Vol. 26, Iss. 5 Duarte, CA: Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing. (DOI: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000001060)
• Williams, Katie L., Stolberg, Rebecca, O'Kelley-Wetmore, Ann, Porter, Jeanette, Jackson, Sarah, and Van Son, Catherine . Annals of Long Term Care, 19-24. Vol. 24, Iss. 7 Annals of Long Term Care.

• Spotlight Award Certificate of Excellence, Department of Dental Hygiene, 2025
• Enid A. Neidle Scholar in Residence, American Dental Education Association, 2024
• Didactic Instructor of the Year, USD Department of Dental Hygiene, 2023
• South Dakota Dental Hygienist of the Year, South Dakota Dental Hygienists' Association, 2018

• Williams, Katie, and Wendel, Tasha, Integrating behavioral and social health screening into dental hygiene care: Advancing equity, prevention, and patient-centered care. Presented at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene, Milan Italy. (July 2026)
• Pudwill, Katie, Conflict Management. Presented at the LEADE 2026, Webinar. (June 02, 2026)
• Pudwill, Katie, The Empowered Provider: Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care. Presented at the ADHA Annual Session, Long Beach, CA. (October 05, 2025)
• Pudwill, Katie, Conflict Management. Presented at the LEADE 2025, Webinar. (June 02, 2025)
• Pudwill, Katie, Oral Health Research Spotlight: Enid A. Neidle Scholar Presentations. Presented at the ADEA Annual Session, National Harbor, MD. (March 09, 2025)
• Williams, Katie, Conflict Management. Presented at the LEADE 2024, Webinar. (June 03, 2024)
• Williams, Katie, Fostering Resilience. Presented at the 2024 ADEA Allied Dental Program Directors’ Conference, Washington, DC. (June 02, 2024)
• Williams, Katie, Conflict Management. Presented at the LEADE 2023, Webinar. (June 05, 2023)
• Williams, Katie, Conflict Management. Presented at the LEADE 2022, Webinar. (June 2022)
• Dittberner, Melissa, Williams, Katie, and Wendel, Tasha, Significant Learning for Health Sciences Students. Presented at the SITE Annual 2022, San Diego, CA. (April 2022)
• Williams, Katie, Dittberner, Melissa, and Wendel, Tasha, Course Design: A Flipped Approach. Presented at the ADEA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. (March 2022)
• Williams, Katie, and Regnerus, Carissa, Teaching Motivational Interviewing Using OSCEs. Presented at the ADEA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. (March 2022)
• Williams, Katie, Conflict Management. Presented at the LEADE 2021, Webinar. (June 07, 2021)
• Wendel, Tasha, Williams, Katie, and Dittberner, Melissa, Significant Learning. Presented at the Teaching and Prevention: Promoting Adaptability, Resiliency, and Sustainability, Online. (March 09, 2021)
• Wendel, Tasha, Williams, Katie, Dittberner, Melissa, Cassanova, Tallie, and Kassin, Katie, Screening and Prevention., online. (March 05, 2021)
• Williams, Katie, Conflict Management. Presented at the LEADE 2020, Webinar. (October 12, 2020)
• Williams, Katie, Periodontics Update 2019. Presented at the Dakota Days CE, Vermillion, SD. (October 04, 2019)
• Williams, Katie, Oral Health Education for Nursing Home Staff: Minimum Data Set 3.0.. Presented at the ADHA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. (June 20, 2013)