Ms. Suzanne Smith

Associate Professor
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Ms. Suzanne Smith

Associate Professor

Health Professions

Cushwa Hall 1356

phone: (330) 941-1766

smsmith05@ysu.edu

Bio

Suzanne M. Smith, is a Registered Dental Hygienist and an Associate Professor in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. Suzanne received her AAS degree in dental hygiene in 1988 and her BSAS degree in allied health in 1991 from Youngstown State University. She has twenty-five years of experience as a clinician. Following the completion of her MEd degree in Health Education and Health Promotion from Kent State University in 2006, she transitioned into the role of educator. She served as the program director and clinic coordinator from August 2013 until December 2020 in the Dr. Madeleine Haggerty Dental Hygiene Program and is currently a full-time faculty member. She is an active member of ADHA, ODHA, Tri-County DHA, and ADEA.

Research Interests

Suzanne Smith's areas of research interest include all aspects of clinical dental hygiene practice as well as practice management.

Teaching Interests

Suzanne Smith's areas of teaching interest include instrumentation (fundamental and advanced), infection control, patient education, evidence-based decision-making, professionalism, and ethics.

  • Education
    • 2006

      MEd, Health Education & Health Promotion

      Kent State University

  • Awards and Honors
    • 2023

      Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

      2023 Outstanding Effort Award

      This award honors a selected member or ODHA Committee who has best exemplified outstanding service to the Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association during the fiscal year. Awarded to Policy & Bylaws Council in 2023.

    • 2018

      Youngstown State University

      Distinguished Professorship Award - Teaching

      This award is granted based on distinguished service to the institution in the area of Teaching.

    • 2013

      Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

      Patricia V. Griffiths Award

      This award is presented biennially to one member of the ODHA's Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to education of self and community.

  • Professional Positions
    • 2013 -

      Youngstown State University

      Associate Professor

    • 1988 - 2013

      Hospital Dental Associates, Inc.

      Registered Dental Hygienist

  • Administrative Assignments
    • 2013 - 2020

      Coordinator

    • 2013 - 2020

      Coordinator

  • Intellectual Contributions
    • 2022

      "Chapter 62: Neurologic and Sensory Disabilities"

      S. Smith, R. Palich

      Elsevier Saunders, issue 6, p. 21 ages

    • 2020

      "Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation"

      S. Smith

      Jones and Bartlett Learning, issue 8th Edition, p. 754 ages

    • 2020

      "Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide"

      S. Smith

      Elsevier-Saunders, issue 7th Editions, p. 784 ages

    • 2019

      "Chapter 62: Neurologic and Sensory Disabilities"

      R. Palich, S. Smith, M. Thomas

      Elsevier Saunders, issue 5

    • 2019

      "Quit the Dip"

      S. Smith, R. Palich

      Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, volume 17, issue 2, p. 40-43

    • 2016

      "Chapter 7: Exposure & Infection Control"

      S. Smith, M. Vendemia

      F. A. Davis, issue 1

    • 2006

      "The effectiveness of xylitol-sweetened gum in tooth decay prevention: A literature review."

      S. Smith

      The Health Education Monograph Series, Eta Sigma Gamma, volume 23, issue 2, p. 7-12

    • 2005

      "Snack Facts"

      S. Smith

      American School Health Association, Blackwell Publishing, volume 75, issue 8, p. 320-322

  • Professional Service
    • 2023 - present

      Officer, Other Officer
      American Dental Hygienists' Association

    • 2023 - present

      Other
      Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies

    • 2022 - 2022

      Other
      External Reviewer for Promotion, Texas A&M

    • 2022 - present

      Officer, Secretary
      Tri-County Dental Hygienists' Association

    • 2015 - present

      Officer, Other Officer
      Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

    • 2009 - present

      Member
      Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies

  • Public Service
    • Unknown

      Participant
      YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium

    • 2024 - 2024

      Volunteer
      ADA Give Kids A Smile Program

    • Unknown

      Judge
      Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association