She is active in a variety of Professional Associations. She is a member of ADHA, was District VIII Trustee and President of the Illinois Dental Hygienists’ Association. Dr. Beaver is a member, a delegate, and has served on committees with ADEA. She is a member of APHA, Sigma Phi Alpha, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, and Eta Kappa Gamma. She has numerous local, state, national and international presentations including an ADHA National Teleconference. Shirley also has numerous presentations. Dr. Beaver’s research emphasis has been on ethics and special needs clients.

Dr. Beaver's research emphasis has been on special needs clients, especially geriatrics. She has conducted a variety of persentations to various Professional organization including IDHA, ADHA, AADS, and was a speaker on the ADHA National Teleconfrence.

Ann Sevilla – Excellent! You really got my attention. The subject matter was intensive (but not difficulty to remember). You were able to put in important points in such a big subject. Your voice is nice, comforting to here… to the ears. You are great! Keep her!

Jane Weime – she was an excellent speaker. Very, Very, Good!!

Rebecca B. Johnson – I love the pace you move the lecture at. It gets my attention. You’re to the point and concise, I appreciated that.

"She knows her stuff!"
Heather Whitney-Raasveld,
CCNA

"Well organized - broke up the lecture with pictures of cute dogs and family members."
Lisa Richards
Allegany College of Md.

"Presentation was well organized."
Ashley Raczkowski
WCCC

"Great notes Very helpful"
Holli Tierney
Mt.Ida College

"She knew her stuff!"
Maria Gonsonves

"Excellent.... you gave us a lot!!!"
Laura loera'
Kennedy King College