WHO WAS PATRICIA V. GRIFFITHS?
Patricia V Griffiths professional career began when she graduated from the University of Michigan with a certificate of Dental Hygiene in 1945. That same year, she returned to Ohio–beginning employment as a clinical dental hygienist and immediately becoming involved with the Ohio Dental Hygienists Association. Her first leadership role was that of ODHA Secretary, and in 1950 (only 5 years after graduating from the university) she served as ODHA President. At that time1950the TOTAL number of ODHA members was TWELVE!! Pat remained in private practice 31 years, and, in 1976, accepted the position of Clinical Director at the newly established Shawnee State University. She was hired with the stipulation that she complete her bachelors degree. So, at the age of 53, while serving as a full-time faculty member, she attended evening and weekend classes and obtained her bachelor of science & education from Ohio University. Pat remained at Shawnee State University until 1983, when heart problems
