Irina Smilyanski, RDH, MS, MSDH, DHS, is an associate professor at Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston. Her research interests focus on adult health sciences education and include distance education, active and self-directed learning, and evidence-based practices.
With a growing body of evidence in preventive dental science and increased focus on patient-centered care, oral health professionals should consider new approaches to caries management.