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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

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American Dental Hygienists’ Association

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Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

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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

Publications

Books

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles (2025 & 2024)

Honors & Awards

Awards and Honors

More Affiliations

American Dental Education Association

Dental Hygienists' Association