Susan Davide, RDH, MS, MSEd, is an associate professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at NYC College of Technology-City University of New York where she serves as the preclinical coordinator and a senior clinical instructor. She holds a Master?s degree in Environmental and Occupational Health and a Master?s degree in Education. Her research interests include infection control and transmittable disease prevention.  She actively serves on various committees within professional organizations, which include the American Dental Hygienists? Association, the American Dental Educator?s Association and the American Public Health Association.