Suzanne Smith

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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 Dr. Madeleine Haggerty Dental Hygiene Program at Youngstown State University (YSU) 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 YSU's Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program and is currently an Associate Professor. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association at the state level (ODHA) and the local level (Tri-County DHA). She is also a member of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

Research Interests

Suzanne Smith's areas of research interest include clinical dental hygiene practice, practice management, dental hygiene education.

Teaching Interests

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

  • 2006

    MEd, Health Education & Health Promotion

    Kent State University

  • 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.

  • 2013 -

    Youngstown State University

    Associate Professor

  • 1988 - 2013

    Hospital Dental Associates, Inc.

    Registered Dental Hygienist

  • 2013 - 2020

    Coordinator

  • 2013 - 2020

    Coordinator

  • 2024

    "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

  • 2024 - present

    Officer, Other Officer
    American Dental Hygienists' Association

  • 2023 - 2024

    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 - 2024

    Officer, Other Officer
    Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

  • 2012 - present

    Officer, Other Officer
    Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

  • 2009 - present

    Member
    Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies

  • Unknown

    Participant
    YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium

  • 2024 - 2024

    Volunteer
    ADA Give Kids A Smile Program

  • Unknown

    Judge
    Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

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