Irina Smilyanski

Irina Smilyanski, RDH, MS, MSDH, DHS

Associate Professor

School

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene

Department

Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene

Office Location

303B

Worcester

About

Irina Smilyanski, RDH, MSc, MSDH, DHSc, is an Associate Professor in the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS.

She brings advanced academic training and professional experience to her teaching and is dedicated to preparing the next generation of dental hygiene professionals through evidence-based education and clinical excellence.

Education

  • DHS, MCPHS
  • MS, Dental Hygiene, MCPHS
  • MS, Applied Mathematics, Kharkiv National University (Ukraine)
  • BS, Dental Hygiene, Quinsigamond Community College

Research Interests

  • Adult education, with a focus on distance education
  • Active and self-directed learning, and evidence-based practices
  • Competency-based education, caries management, and inclusive care

Education

  • DHS, MCPHS
  • MS, Dental Hygiene, MCPHS
  • MS, Applied Mathematics, Kharkiv National University (Ukraine)
  • BS, Dental Hygiene, Quinsigamond Community College

Research Interests

  • Adult education, with a focus on distance education
  • Active and self-directed learning, and evidence-based practices
  • Competency-based education, caries management, and inclusive care