Elsy Shuford, DDS

Education

• D.D.S., Central University of Venezuela 
• M.S. in Applied Second Language Acquisition, Missouri State University 
• Thesis: Vocabulary Depth and Language Use of Heritage Learners, 2018 
• Diploma in Residential Design, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 

Selected Publications

• Acta Odontologia Venezolana 
  Levantamiento Epidemiologico de las Lesiones Bucales Presentes en la Poblacion Atendida en el Servicio Odontologico del Hospital Eudoro Gonzalez de la Poblacion de Carayaca en el Estado Vargas, 2000 
• Epidemiological Survey of Oral Lesions Present in the Population Treated at the Dental Service of the Eudoro Gonzalez Hospital in the Carayaca Population of Vargas State, 2000 

Professional Organizations

• Sigma Delta Pi: National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society 
• The National Society of Leadership and Success 

Honors and Awards

• Southwest Baptist University Faculty Newcomer of the Year, 2019 
• Recognition for Academic Contributions and Mentorship to Missouri State University Student Athletes, 2018 

Church/Community Service

Elsy Shuford currently attends First Baptist Church of Ozark, Missouri 

• Student Ministry Leadership Team member 

Missouri Baptist Children's Home Board of Trustees, 2021-present 
Interpreter, Nixa (Missouri) Public Schools