Ms. Ruth Palich

Assistant Professor
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Ms. Ruth Palich

Assistant Professor

Health Professions

Cushwa Hall 1128

phone: (330) 941-2023

rgpalich@ysu.edu

  • Education
    • 2008

      Other

      Youngstown State University

    • 2005

      Other

      Youngstown State University

    • 1994

      Other

      Youngstown State University

  • Awards and Honors
    • 2023

      American Dental Education Association

      Commendable Clinic Coordinator

      I was named the first "Commendable Clinic Coordinator" for 2023 by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). See the attached announcement from December 2023.

    • 2023

      Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies

      Awarded Senior Member Status

    • 2023

      YSU

      YSU Distinguished Professor of Service

    • 2019

      ODHA Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies

      Patricia V. Griffiths Award for Continuing Education and Community Service

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

    • 2018

      YSU Office of Assessment

      YSU Office of Assessment Mini-grant

      Awarded a mini grant by YSU Office of Assessment to attend the 17th National Dental Public Health Educators Conference in Albuquerque, NM. Attended the YSU Office of Assessment Continuous Improvement Volunteer Appreciation & Student Learning Poster Showcase, April 2019

  • Professional Positions
    • 2015 -

      Youngstown State University

      Assistant Professor

  • Intellectual Contributions
    • 2022

      "Chapter 62: Neurologic and Sensory Disabilities"

      S. Smith, R. Palich

      Elsevier Saunders, issue 6, p. 21 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

      "Esthetics"

      R. Palich, M. Thomas, N. Giesey

      F. A. Davis, issue 1

    • 2016

      "Improve Oral Health of Patients with Visual Impairment"

      R. Palich

      Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Belmont Publications, volume 14, issue 1, p. 38-41

    • 2014

      "Recognize Prader-Willi Syndrome"

      R. Palich

      Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Belmont Publications, volume 12, issue 11, p. 66-69

  • Professional Service
    • 2024 - 2024

      Committee Member
      Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

    • 2024 - 2025

      Other
      ODHA Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies

    • 2024 - present

      Officer, President/Elect/Past
      Tri-County Dental Hygienists' Association

    • 2023 - present

      Other
      Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

    • 2023 - present

      Attendee, Meeting
      Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association Annual Session

    • 2023 - 2023

      Attendee, Meeting
      American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)

    • 2023 - 2023

      Attendee, Meeting
      American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) House of Delegates

    • 2023 - present

      Other
      National Center for Health, Behavior Health, and Safety and American Dental Hygienists' Association

    • 2022 - 2022

      Attendee, Meeting
      American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) House of Delegates

  • Public Service
    • 2024 - 2024

      Volunteer
      Remote Area Medical