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.
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Education
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2006
MEd, Health Education & Health Promotion
Kent State University
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Awards and Honors
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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.
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2018
Youngstown State University
Distinguished Professorship Award - Teaching
This award is granted based on distinguished service to the institution in the area of Teaching.
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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.
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Professional Positions
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2013 -
Youngstown State University
Associate Professor
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1988 - 2013
Hospital Dental Associates, Inc.
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Administrative Assignments
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2013 - 2020
Coordinator
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2013 - 2020
Coordinator
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Intellectual Contributions
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2022
"Chapter 62: Neurologic and Sensory Disabilities"
S. Smith, R. Palich
Elsevier Saunders, issue 6, p. 21 ages
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2020
"Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation"
S. Smith
Jones and Bartlett Learning, issue 8th Edition, p. 754 ages
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2020
"Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide"
S. Smith
Elsevier-Saunders, issue 7th Editions, p. 784 ages
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2019
"Chapter 62: Neurologic and Sensory Disabilities"
R. Palich, S. Smith, M. Thomas
Elsevier Saunders, issue 5
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2019
"Quit the Dip"
S. Smith, R. Palich
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, volume 17, issue 2, p. 40-43
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2016
"Chapter 7: Exposure & Infection Control"
S. Smith, M. Vendemia
F. A. Davis, issue 1
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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
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2005
"Snack Facts"
S. Smith
American School Health Association, Blackwell Publishing, volume 75, issue 8, p. 320-322
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Professional Service
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2023 - present
Officer, Other Officer
American Dental Hygienists' Association
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2023 - present
Other
Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies
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2022 - 2022
Other
External Reviewer for Promotion, Texas A&M
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2022 - present
Officer, Secretary
Tri-County Dental Hygienists' Association
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2015 - present
Officer, Other Officer
Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association
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2009 - present
Member
Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies
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Public Service
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Unknown
Participant
YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium
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2024 - 2024
Volunteer
ADA Give Kids A Smile Program
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Unknown
Judge
Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association
