Linda Boyd, RDH, RD, EdD
Professor & Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
School
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Department
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
About
Dr. Boyd is Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. With degrees in dental hygiene, nutrition, and educational leadership, Dr. Boyd brings over two decades of clinical dental hygiene experience to her academic roles.
She has taught predoctoral dental students, along with undergraduate and graduate dental hygiene students since 1998. Topics include nutrition, periodontology, special needs, research, and education.
After nine years as Dean of the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Dr. Boyd continues to mentor graduate students. Her leadership extends to professional organizations like the American Dental Education Association, and she has participated on committees for the national board and dental hygiene accreditation. Dr. Boyd is publishes widely on oral health, nutrition, and education topics.
Education
- Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR (1978)
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Management, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (1995)
- Dietetic Internship, Frances Stern Nutrition Center, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA (1998)
- Dietetic Internship, Frances Stern Nutrition Center, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA (1998)
- Master of Science in Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA (1998)
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Portland State University, Portland, OR (2005)
Research Interests
- Nutrition
- Oral health
- Education
Featured Affiliations
American Dental Education Association
WebsiteAmerican Dental Hygienists’ Association
WebsiteAcademy of Nutrition & Dietetics
WebsiteEducation
- Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR (1978)
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Management, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (1995)
- Dietetic Internship, Frances Stern Nutrition Center, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA (1998)
- Dietetic Internship, Frances Stern Nutrition Center, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA (1998)
- Master of Science in Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA (1998)
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Portland State University, Portland, OR (2005)
Research Interests
- Nutrition
- Oral health
- Education
Publications
Books
- Mallonee, L.F., Boyd, L.D., Stegeman, C.A. (2025). The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 6th edition. Elsevier Health Sciences.
- Boyd, L.D. & Mallonee, L. (2024). Wilkins Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 14th Ed. Jones-Bartlett Learning.
- Boyd, L.D., Mallonee, L., Wyche, C.J. (2020). Wilkins Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 13th Ed. Jones-Bartlett Learning.
- Palmer, C.A., Boyd, L.D. (2017). Diet, Nutrition and Oral Health, 3rd Ed. Pearson.
- Wilkins, E.M., Wyche, C.J., Boyd, L.D. (2017). Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 12th Ed. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
- Stegeman, C.A,, Davis, J.D., Boyd, L.D. (2009). The Dental Hygienists’ Guide to
Nutritional Care, Davis JD, Stegeman CA. 3rd. Ed. Elsevier.
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles (2025 & 2024)
- Fisher, J. M., Boyd, L. D., & Vineyard, J. (2025). Cannabis User Perceptions: General and Oral Health Benefits and Harms of Vaping Versus Smoking. Substance Use & Misuse, 2025;60(8):1157-1163. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2025.2491766.
- Capodi, L., Boyd, L.D., Vineyard, J., Smallidge, D. (2025). Workplace sexual harassment from employers, supervisors and co-workers towards dental hygienists. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 10.1111/idh.12913. Advance online publication. doi-: 10.1111/idh.12913.
- 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.
- Kentar, L., Boyd, L. D., Vineyard, J., & McCarthy, J. (2025). Effort-reward imbalance among dental and dental hygiene faculty and turnover intention. Journal of Dental Education, 10.1002/jdd.13828. Advance online publication.
- Vineyard, J., Boyd, L.D. (2024). An introductory guide to survey research. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 98(5), 45-50.
- Alderton, D. K., Boyd, L. D., Adams, J. L., & Vineyard, J. (2024). Associations between stress, perfectionism, and imposter phenomenon among dental hygiene students. Journal of Dental Education, 88(12), 1616-1624. doi: 10.1002/jdd.13669
- Machakos, T., Boyd, L. D., Oh, U., & Vineyard, J. (2024). Self-directed learning in dental hygiene students: Impact of locus of control and personality traits. Journal of Dental Education, 88(10), 1329-1329. doi: 10.1002/jdd.13575
- Reis, M. V. L., Boyd, L. D., Smith, A. N., & Vineyard, J. (2024). Dental hygiene students' and recent graduates' intentions, attitudes, and perceptions of academic careers. Journal of Dental Education, 88(9), 1180-1189. doi: 10.1002/jdd.13564
- 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. doi: 10.1111/idh.12738
- Hesse, L. G., Smilyanski, I., Boyd, L. D., & Vineyard, J. (2024). Effect of dental hygienists' self-efficacy on intention to provide dental care to autistic individuals. Special Care in Dentistry, 44(3), 823–836. doi: 10.1111/scd.12921
Honors & Awards
- Alpha Eta Honor Society – inducted at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
- Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Society – inducted at Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
- 2009 - Health Care Heroes Educator Category Top Honors, Idaho Business Review
- 2006 - Who’s Who in Health Sciences Education (WWSHE)
- 2005 - Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, inducted at Portland State University
- 2003 - American Dental Education Association, Journal of Dental Education
- 2002 - Best article in the "Critical Issues in Dental Education" category
- 2002 - American Dental Education Association Education Research Award
- 1999 - Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, International Honor Society for Education, inducted at Portland State University
- 1992 - Phi Kappa Phi Junior Accolade, Oregon State University
Awards and Honors
- American Dental Education Association Education Research Award (2002)
- American Dental Education Association, Journal of Dental Education 2002: Best article in the "Critical Issues in Dental Education" category
- Health Care Heroes Educator Category Top Honors (2009)
- American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation Curriculum Consultant (2005 to present)
More Affiliations
American Dental Education Association
- Chair, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Microbiology Section
- Chair, Graduate Dental Hygiene Program Directors Special Interest Group
- Member, Program Directors Conference Planning Committee
- Chair, ADEA/ADHA Work Group on Graduate Dental Hygiene Program Competencies
Dental Hygienists' Association
- Chair, Council on Research