Irina Smilyanski, RDH, MSc, MSDH, DHSc is a Program Director for Dental Hygiene at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Smilyanski earned her degree in dental hygiene from Quinsigamond Community College, a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Kharkiv National University (Ukraine), a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene with a concentration in education from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, and a Doctor of Health Sciences with a concentration in academic sciences from MCPHS University.
Dr. Smilyanski’s research interests center on adult education, with a focus on distance education, active and self-directed learning, and evidence-based practices. As a clinical educator, Dr. Smilyanski is dedicated to competency-based education, caries management, and inclusive care.