Lory Libby, DHSc, RDH
Assistant Professor
School
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Department
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Office Location
White 106A
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 617.735.1589
About
Lory A. Libby, DHSc, MSDH, RDH, is an Assistant Professor in the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS. With more than 35 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene and higher education, she is dedicated to student development, curriculum innovation, and public health advocacy.
Dr. Libby serves as the Clinic Coordinator for Pre-Clinic and Clinic I students and teaches across a range of clinical and didactic courses. Her instruction emphasizes evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and the integration of technology.
A passionate advocate for oral health, Dr. Libby is especially committed to promoting community water fluoridation through education, public awareness, and policy support.
Education
- DHS, MCPHS
- MS, Dental Hygiene, MCPHS
- AS, Dental Hygiene, Northeastern University
- Certificate in Dental Hygiene, MCPHS
Research Interests
- Community water fluoridation and oral health policy
- Public health education and advocacy
- Evidence-based clinical decision-making in dental hygiene
- Interprofessional education and collaborative practice
- Technology integration in dental hygiene education
- Student learning outcomes and clinical education strategies
Featured Affiliations
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
WebsiteAmerican Dental Education Association
WebsiteBetter Oral Health for Massachusetts Coalition
WebsiteEducation
- DHS, MCPHS
- MS, Dental Hygiene, MCPHS
- AS, Dental Hygiene, Northeastern University
- Certificate in Dental Hygiene, MCPHS
Research Interests
- Community water fluoridation and oral health policy
- Public health education and advocacy
- Evidence-based clinical decision-making in dental hygiene
- Interprofessional education and collaborative practice
- Technology integration in dental hygiene education
- Student learning outcomes and clinical education strategies
Publications
- Libby LA, Boyd LD, Perry KR, Dominick C. Assessing Student Satisfaction with Face-to-Face Synchronous Distance Education in a Dental Hygiene Program. J Dent Educ. 2017 Mar; 81(3):287-292. PMID: 28250034
- Libby, LA (2019). Infection control. In E. M. Wilkins (Ed.), Clinical practice of the dental hygienist (13th ed., (pp 98-114)). Wolters Kluwer.
- Libby, LA (2021). Infection control. In E. M. Wilkins (Ed.), Clinical practice of the dental hygienist (13th ed., (pp 101-120)). Wolters Kluwer.
Additional Affiliations
- Alpha Eta Honor Society, MCPHS, President of the MCPHS Chapter 2024-Current
- Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School-Board Member-Dental