Lori Giblin-Scanlon, DHSc, RDH
Dean of the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
School
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Department
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Office Location
White 106H
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 617.735.1588
About
Dr. Lori Giblin-Scanlon is Dean of the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS. With more than 30 years of experience in dental hygiene education and clinical practice, she holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences and certifications in health coaching, yoga instruction and social-emotional learning.
Her scholarship focuses on interprofessional collaboration, oral-systemic health and educational innovation. She has secured grant funding for public health initiatives and serves as an examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments.
Education
- DHSc (Education Focus), MCPHS
- MS in Dental Hygiene, MCPHS
- BA, University of Rhode Island
- AS in Dental Hygiene, Community College of Rhode Island
Certifications:
- Nutritional Coach
- Health Coach
- Yoga Instructor
- Social Emotional Learning Certification
Research Interests
- Oral-systemic health connections, including diabetes and chronic disease screening in dental settings
- Dental hygiene education, with a focus on curriculum innovation, interprofessional collaboration, and student engagement
- Mental health and wellness in dental professionals, including compassion fatigue, burnout, and substance use
- Public health and access to care, particularly for underserved populations and maternal oral health
- Technology in dental hygiene, including digital tools, mobile applications, and infection control compliance
- Periodontal disease classification and diagnosis
- Cultural competence and diversity in dental care and education
- Clinical teaching methodologies and faculty development
Featured Affiliations
American Dental Education Association
WebsiteMassachusetts Dental Hygiene Association
WebsiteYoga Alliance
WebsiteEducation
- DHSc (Education Focus), MCPHS
- MS in Dental Hygiene, MCPHS
- BA, University of Rhode Island
- AS in Dental Hygiene, Community College of Rhode Island
Certifications:
- Nutritional Coach
- Health Coach
- Yoga Instructor
- Social Emotional Learning Certification
Research Interests
- Oral-systemic health connections, including diabetes and chronic disease screening in dental settings
- Dental hygiene education, with a focus on curriculum innovation, interprofessional collaboration, and student engagement
- Mental health and wellness in dental professionals, including compassion fatigue, burnout, and substance use
- Public health and access to care, particularly for underserved populations and maternal oral health
- Technology in dental hygiene, including digital tools, mobile applications, and infection control compliance
- Periodontal disease classification and diagnosis
- Cultural competence and diversity in dental care and education
- Clinical teaching methodologies and faculty development
Publications
- 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.
- Walker, K., Giblin-Scanlon, L., Vineyard, J., & McCarthy, J. (2024). Intraprofessional education experiences in dentistry: Dental hygienists' perceptions of collaboration with dentists. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 98(5), 22–33.
- Brooks, J., Giblin-Scanlon, L., Boyd, L. D., & Vineyard, J. (2022). Compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, burnout and alcohol use among dental hygienists. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agac036.
- Azarshahri, A., Rainchuso, L., Vineyard, J., & Giblin-Scanlon, L. (2022). Postpartum U.S. women's oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices during pregnancy. Maternal and Child Health Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-021-03326-w.
- Krasniqi, L., Boyd, L. D., Giblin-Scanlon, L., & Vineyard, J. (2021). Self-care practices of dental hygiene students. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 95(1), 76–83.
- Diaz, J., Boyd, L. D., Giblin-Scanlon, L., & Smethers, R. D. (2021). Work experiences of male dental hygienists: A qualitative study. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 95(4), 6–13.
- DeBiase, C., Giblin-Scanlon, L., Boyd, L. D., & Vineyard, J. (2020). Knowledge, attitudes and practices of dental hygienists regarding diabetes risk assessments and screenings. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 94(2), 37–44.
- Malcolm, N., Boyd, L., Giblin-Scanlon, L., & Vineyard, J. (2020). Occupational stressors of dental hygienists in the United States. Work, 65(3), 517–524.
- McCarthy, J. L., Giblin-Scanlon, L., Perry, K. R., Boyd, L. D., & Vineyard, J. (2020). Faculty perceptions of student incivility in dental hygiene education. Journal of Dental Education, 84(11), 1192–1201.
- Mills, M. E., Smilyanski, I., Giblin-Scanlon, L., & Vineyard, J. (2020). What are the effects of photographic self-assessment on students' risk for musculoskeletal disorders using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment? Journal of Dental Education, 84(7), 749–754. https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12146.
- McCleary, E. E., Rainchuso, L., Vineyard, J., & Giblin-Scanlon, L. (2020). Oral health professionals' knowledge, attitudes and practices toward patients with depression. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 94(5), 6–13.
- Lozoya, C. J. S., Giblin-Scanlon, L., Boyd, L. D., Nolen, S., & Vineyard, J. (2019). Influence of a smartphone application on the oral health practices and behaviors of parents of preschool children. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 93(5), 6–14.
- Martell, K.M., Boyd, L.D., Giblin-Scanlon, L.J., & Vineyard, J. (2020). Knowledge attitudes and practices of young adults regarding the impact of electronic cigarette use on oral health. The Journal of the American Dental Association, 151(12), 903–911. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2020.08.002.
- Maciel, L.J., Boyd, L.D., Giblin-Scanlon, L.J., & Vineyard, J. (2020). Utilization of periodontal risk assessment tools in the clinical setting: Knowledge attitudes and practice behaviors of dental hygienists. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 94(6), 16–24.
- Smethers, R.D., Smallidge, D.L,. Giblin-Scanlon, L.J., & Perry, K.R.(2018). Experiences and challenges of clinical dental hygienists transitioning into teaching roles. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 92(6), 40–46.
- Kerkstra, R., Giblin-Scanlon, L.J., Smallidge, D., Baragar, C., & Perry, K. (2018). Assessing dental hygiene students' test anxiety in examiner-administered vs. camera-supervised OSCEs: A pilot study. Journal of Dental Education, 82(9), 968–973. https://doi.org/10.21815/JDE.018096.
- August, J.N., Boyd, L.D., & Giblin-Scanlon, L.J. (2018). Bridging the theory-practice gap with dental hygiene instrumentation videos. Journal of Dental Education, 82(9), 961–967. https://doi.org/10.21815/JDE018095.
- Drown, D.A., Giblin-Scanlon, L.J., Vineyard, J., Smallidge, D., & Dominick, C. (2018). Dental hygienists' knowledge attitudes and practice for patients with dental anxiety. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 92(4), 35–42.
- French, K.E., Perry, K.R., Boyd, L.D., & Giblin-Scanlon, L.J. (2018). Variations in periodontal diagnosis among clinicians: Dental hygienists' experiences and perceived barriers. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 92(3), 23–30.
- Smallidg,e D., Boyd, L.D., Rainchuso, L., Giblin-Scanlon, L.J., & LoPresti, L. (2018). Interest in dental hygiene therapy: A study of dental hygienists in Maine. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 92(3), 6–13.
- Capozzi, B.M., Giblin-Scanlon, L.J., & Rainchuso, L. (2018). Treatment of a culturally diverse refugee population: Dental hygiene students' perceptions and experiences. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 92(2), 50–56.
- Cole, D.D.M,. Boyd, LD,. Vineyard, J., & Giblin-Scanlon, L.J. (2018). Childhood obesity: Dental hygienists' beliefs attitudes and barriers to patient education. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 92(2), 38–49.
- Nolen, S.L., Giblin-Scanlon, L.J., Boyd, L.D., & Rainchuso L. (2018). Development and testing of a smartphone application prototype for oral health promotion. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 92(2), 6-14.
- Raibrown, A., Giblin, L.J., Boyd, L.D., & Perry, K. (2017). Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptom screening in a dental setting. Journal of Dental Hygiene,91(1),44–48.
- White, A.M., Giblin, L., & Boyd, L.D. (2017). The prevalence of dental anxiety in dental practice settings. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 91(1), 30–34.
- Stowers, B.A., Giblin, L., Laspina, L., & Perry, K. (2017). Perceptions of program directors and educators regarding the adequacy of oral health education in nursing assistant curricula. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 91(4), 21–28.
- Sienkiewicz, K.L., Rainchuso, L., Boyd L.D., & Giblin, L. (2017). Child care providers' knowledge about dental injury first aid in preschool-age children. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 91(3), 55–62.
- Fasula, K., Evans, C.A., Boyd-Giblin, L., Belavsky, B.Z., Hetzel, S., McBride, P., DeMets, D.L., & Hennekens, C.H. (2017). Randomized trial of plaque-identifying toothpaste: Decreasing plaque and inflammation. The American Journal of Medicine, 130(6), 746–749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2016.09.003
- Giblin, L.J., Rainchuso, L., & Rothman, A. (2016). Utilizing a diabetes risk test and A1c point-of-care instrument to identify increased risk for diabetes in an educational dental hygiene setting. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 90(3), 197–202.
- Wilkinson, D.M., Smallidge, D., Boyd, L.D., & Giblin, L. (2015). Students' perceptions of teaching methods that bridge theory to practice in dental hygiene education. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 89(5), 330–337.
- Giblin, L.J., Boyd, L.D., Rainchuso, L., & Chadbourne, D. (2014). Short-term effects of non-surgical periodontal therapy on clinical measures of impaired glucose tolerance in people with prediabetes and chronic periodontitis. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 88 (Suppl 1), 23–30.
- Posorski, E., Boyd, L., Giblin, L.J., & Welch, L. (2014). Oral cancer awareness among community-dwelling senior citizens in Illinois. Journal of Community Health, 39(6), 1109–1116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-014-9862-6
Additional Memberships and Affiliations
Giblin-Scanlon is affiliated with the Alpha Eta and Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Societies and serves as an examiner and educational representative for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments.
Academic and Administrative Appointments
- Faculty Associate/Dental Hygiene
Professional Licensure/Certification
- RDH