School
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Department
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Office Location
White 106E
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 617.879.5907
About
Kristeen Perry, DHSc, MSDH, RDH, is an Associate Professor in the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS with more than 30 years of experience in dental hygiene education and clinical practice. She holds advanced degrees from MCPHS and the University of Bridgeport and serves as an active examiner for CDCA/WREB/CITA.
Dr. Perry teaches both didactic and clinical courses, mentors students, and leads initiatives in curriculum development, interprofessional education, and diversity. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and contributes to widely used dental hygiene textbooks.
A committed educator and leader, Dr. Perry serves on numerous academic and professional committees, helping to shape the future of dental hygiene education.
Education
- DHSc, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- MS, Dental Hygiene, University of Bridgeport
- BS, Dental Hygiene, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- AS, Dental Hygiene, Northeastern University
Research Interests
- Dental hygiene education and pedagogy
- Student assessment, evaluation, and competency development
- Clinical instruction methodologies and test anxiety
- Interprofessional education and teamwork in healthcare
- Faculty and student wellness, including self-compassion and stress management
- Use and efficacy of preventive products such as sealants, dentifrices, and mouthrinses
- Transition of clinicians into academic roles
Featured Affiliations
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
WebsiteMassachusetts Dental Hygienists' Association
WebsiteAmerican Dental Education Association
WebsiteAlpha Eta Honor Society
WebsiteEducation
- DHSc, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- MS, Dental Hygiene, University of Bridgeport
- BS, Dental Hygiene, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- AS, Dental Hygiene, Northeastern University
Research Interests
- Dental hygiene education and pedagogy
- Student assessment, evaluation, and competency development
- Clinical instruction methodologies and test anxiety
- Interprofessional education and teamwork in healthcare
- Faculty and student wellness, including self-compassion and stress management
- Use and efficacy of preventive products such as sealants, dentifrices, and mouthrinses
- Transition of clinicians into academic roles
Publications
- Li, Q., Boyd, L.D., Giblin-Scanlon, L., Vineyard, J., Perry, K. (2025). Implementation of the 2017 classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases by clinical dental hygienists. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 99(2), 9-25.
- Laliberte, M., Boyd, L. D., Perry, K. R., & Vineyard, J. (2024). The role of self-compassion in mediating the effect of perfectionism on personal growth initiative in dental hygienists. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 22(2), 284–293. https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12738