Dennis Mitchell Curriculum Vitae

Dennis Mitchell, DDS, MPH, has served as Interim Provost of Columbia University since July 1, 2023. Read his biography.

Academic Appointments, Hospital Appointments, And Other Work Experience

Columbia University In The City Of New York

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
  • 07/2023 - present
    Interim Provost, New York, NY
     
  • 08/2021 - present
    Executive Vice President for University Life
     
  • 08/2021 - 06/2023
    Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
     
  • 01/2019 - 08/2021
    Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
     
  • 07/2015 - 12/2018
    Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion
     
  • 09/2014 - 06/2015
    Senior Associate Provost for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion

Columbia University College Of Dental Medicine

FACULTY POSITIONS

  • 07/2018 - present
    Professor of Dental Medicine at CUIMC, Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Periodontics, New York, NY

  • 07/2018 - 06/2019
    Professor of Dental Medicine at CUIMC, Section of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Community Health

  • 09/2016 - 06/2018
    Associate Professor of Dental Medicine at CUMC, Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Periodontics

  • 07/2013 - 08/2015
    Associate Professor of Dental Medicine at CUMC, Section of Oral, Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Periodontics

  • 07/2013 - 06/2018
    Associate Professor of Dental Medicine at CUMC, Section of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Community Health

  • 07/2011 - 06/2013
    Associate Professor of Clinical Dental Medicine, Section of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Community Health

  • 07/2011 - 06/2013
    Associate Professor of Clinical Dental Medicine, Section of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Periodontics

  • 07/2000 - 06/2011
    Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry, Section of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Periodontics

  • 07/1991 - 06/1994
    Clinical Instructor, Division of Periodontics

Columbia University College Of Dental Medicine

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
  • 09/2016 - 08/2021
    Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, New York, NY
     
  • 07/2010 - 06/2014
    Senior Associate Dean for Diversity Affairs
     
  • 07/2006 - 06/2010
    Associate Dean for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
     
  • 07/2004 - 06/2006
    Assistant Dean for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

  • 07/2011 - 08/2014
    Dean’s Special Advisor for Community Health Affairs, New York, NY
Center For Community Health Partnerships, Columbia University Health Sciences Campus
  • 07/2004 - 06/2007
    Adjunct Assistant Professor
     
  • 07/2002 - 06/2004
    Community Health Services Fellow
Center For Oral HIV Studies, Columbia University
  • 07/1991 - 06/1996
    Clinical Examiner, NIDCR grant: Oral Findings in HIV Infection: Different Risk Groups. PI: Ira B. Lamster, DDS, MMSc, New York, NY

Columbia University College Of Dental Medicine

  • 07/2006 - 06/2020
    Attending Dentist, New York, NY

Harlem Hospital Center, Affiliate Of Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons

  • 07/1996 - 06/2003
    Director, Community Dentistry, New York, NY

  • 07/1991 - 06/2003
    Attending Dentist, Department of Dentistry
    Director, Research Dentistry

  • 07/1996 - 06/1998
    Coordinator, General Practice Residency in Dentistry

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

  • 07/1990 - 06/1991
    Research Assistant, Oral AIDS initiative, PI: Arthur Quart, DDS, MS, New York, NY

Education

  • Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health, MPH, Executive Health Services Management, New York, NY
    09/1993 - 08/1996
     
  • Howard University, College of Dentistry
    Doctor of Dental Surgery, Washington, DC 08/1995 - 06/1989
     
  • Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Neurology and Behavior, Ithaca, NY
    08/1980 - 06/1984
  • A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Doctor of Sciences (Honorary), Kirksville, MO, 05/2023
  • 12/2018
    Addressing the Oral Health Needs of the Underserved: Advanced Training Session - Faculty Development Program
    Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
    University of California-San Diego, San Diego, CA
     
  • 03/2014 - 10/2014
    Addressing the Oral Health Needs of the Underserved:  Advanced Training Session - Faculty Development Program Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
    University of California-San Diego, San Diego, CA
     
  • 05/2013 - 06/2013
    Leadership & Management Institute for Leaders in Academic Medicine & Health Sciences
    Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
     
  • 12/2003
    Leadership Development Program (LDP)
    Center for Creative Leadership, San Diego, CA
     
  • 07/2002 - 06/2003
    The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Health Services Fellowship Columbia University Center for Community Health Partnerships, New York, NY
     
  • 07/2001 - 06/2003
    Minority Clinical Associate Physician’s Award (MCAP) Competing continuation, NIH Training Grant, supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
    Irving Center for Clinical Research/General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University; Principal Investigator: Thomas Morris, MD; Program Director: Henry N. Ginsberg, MD. Preceptor: Panos N. Papapanou, DDS, PhD. “The Effects of Periodontal Disease Treatment Intervention on Preterm Birth in Young Pregnant Minority Women.” New York, NY
     
  • 07/1998 - 06/2001
    Minority Clinical Associate Physician’s Award (MCAP) Competing continuation, NIH Training Grant, supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
    Irving Center for Clinical Research/General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University; Principal Investigator: Donald F. Tapley, MD; Program Director: Henry N. Ginsberg, MD. Preceptors: Ira B. Lamster, DDS, MMSc & Panos N. Papapanou, DDS, PhD. “The Role of IL-1b and TNFa in Pregnant Teens with Periodontal Disease: A Possible Risk Factor for Pre-Term Low Birthweight.” New York, NY
     
  • 07/2001 - 06/2003
    Minority Clinical Associate Physician’s Award (MCAP)
    Competing continuation, NIH Training Grant, supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
    Irving Center for Clinical Research/General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University Principal Investigator: Thomas Morris, MD; Program Director: Henry N. Ginsberg, MD. Preceptor: Panos N. Papapanou, DDS, PhD; “The Effects of Periodontal Disease Treatment Intervention on Preterm Birth in Young Pregnant Minority Women,” New York, NY
     
  • 07/1994 - 06/1996
    Dental Public Health Residency
    NYC Department of Health and Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY
     
  • 07/1994 - 06/1995
    AIDS Clinical Research Fellowship
    National Research Service Award, supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), New York City Department of Health and the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY
     
  • 07/1990 - 06/1991
    Chief Resident in General Dentistry
    Harlem Hospital Center, affiliate of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, NY
     
  • 07/1990 - 06/1991
    General Practice Residency in Dentistry
    Harlem Hospital Center, affiliate of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, NY

Honors and Awards

  • NDA Women’s Health Symposium/NDA-HEALTH NOW® 10th Anniversary Commemorative Phenomenal Community Leadership Award - National Dental Association, 2023
  • Fellow, American College of Dentists, 2022
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Contribution to Surgeon General’s Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, National Institutes of Health (peer reviewer), 2022
  • ADEA Distinguished Service Award - American Dental Education Association (ADEA), 2022
  • NYU Strusser Award, New York University College of Dentistry, 2022
  • Fellow in the Academy of Community and Public Health Service, CUIMC, 2021
  • Honoree: Harlem Fine Arts Show Salute to African-Americans in Medicine, 2018
  • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - SMDEP Leadership Award, 2014
  • AETNA Foundation Inc-Breaking Barriers: Celebrating 27 years of the Afr.Am. History Calendar, 2008
  • American Academy of Periodontology Clinical Research Award 2001, 2007 (for the year’s outstanding paper with direct relevance to clinical practice)
  • American Academy of Periodontology - Clinical Research Award, 2007
  • National Association of Medical Minority Educators NE - Leadership Award, 2007
  • Who’s Who in America, 2006 - 2014
  • The NDA Foundation/Colgate-Palmolive - Dental Faculty Award for Research, 2005
  • West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. - Leadership Award, 2004
  • AETNA Foundation Inc. - Distinguished African Americans in Dentistry Calendar, 2004
  • National Dental Association - Community Leadership Award, 2002
  • Howard University College of Dentistry Distinguished Alumni Award, 2002
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter (Nat’l Dent. Hon. Society) - elected, 2001
  • National Dental Association - Outstanding Achievement Award, 1997
  • Who’s Who in Dentistry, 1996, 1995
  • Harlem Community Dental Society - Community Service Award, 1991
  • Harlem Hospital Center - Chief Resident Award, 1991
  • Outstanding Young Men of America, 1989, 1988, 1987

Howard University College of Dentistry Student Awards

  • Ida Simon Leadership Award, 1989
  • Student Council Leaderhip Award, 1989, 1988
  • Class of 1989 Leadership Award, 1989
  • Student National Dental Association Leadership Award, 1989
  • Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc. Leadership Award, 1989
  • Graduate Student Assembly Leadership Award, 1989, 1988

Academic Service

  • External Reviewer, Stanford University Accreditation, Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
  • Association of American Universities (AAU) Special Advisor to the President on Diversity, 2021 - present (sabbatical year 2023-2024)
  • Founding Executive Committee member, Faculty Advancement Network (FAN), 2019 – present (sabbatical year 2022-2023)
  • Board of Directors, National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) 2018 - present (sabbatical year 2023-2024); Chair, Council of Representatives; Member, 2014 - 2023
  • Diversity, Inclusion and Access Committee, American Dental Education Association (ADEA), Member and Chair, 2017 - 2023
  • Minority Affairs Advisory Committee, American Dental Education Association, Chair, 2015 - 2017; Member, 2013 - 2017
  • American Dental Education Association: The Dental Pipeline National Learning InstituteTechnical Advisory Committee, 2012 - 2014
  • Liaison Committee, Pipeline, Profession & Practice, Community-Based Dental Education and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation/American Dental Education Association Access to Dental Careers Grant Program, 2002-2005
  • House of Delegates, National Dental Association, 1991 - 1993 and 1999 - 2003
  • Board of Trustees, National Dental Association, 1993 - 1999
  • Board of Trustees, Student National Dental Association, 1986 - 1989      
  • Committee on Admissions and Membership, New York Academy of Medicine, 2015 - present
  • Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, NY State Academic Dental Centers, Member and Chair, 2018 - 2020
  • Consultant, New York State Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Health Disparities Work Group, 2011
  • Consultant, New York State Oral Health Plan Steering Committee, New York State Department of Health Bureau of Dental Health, 2004 - 2005
  • Consultant, New York State Oral Cancer Control Partnership Workgroup Committee, New York State Department of Health - Bureau of Dental Health, 2001-2004
  • Consultant, Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2001-2004
  • President, Greater Metropolitan N.Y. Dental Society, 1998 - 2000 
  • Consultant, Ryan White Title II/III Program, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, 1997 - 1999   
  • President, Student Council, Howard University College of Dentistry, 1987 - 1989
  • Vice President, Howard University Graduate Student Assembly, 1988 - 1989
  • Consultant, HIV Dental Standards Committee, New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, 1995-2002

Columbia University

  • Co-Chair, 2024 Student Well-Being Survey Working Group, 2023 - present
  • Provost’s Cabinet: Chair, 2023-present
  • Chair, Columbia’s Commitment to Antiracism review, 2020 - present

    • Member, Symbols and Representations Committee, 2021 - 2023

    • Administrative Lead, Inclusive Public Safety Advisory Committee, 2021 - 2023

  • Co-Chair, Columbia University-Wide Antibullying Planning Committee / Work Group, 2021 - 2022
  • Search Committees for Deans
    • Columbia College, 2021-2022
    • Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 2021-2022 (EVP and Dean)
    • School of Social Work, 2018-2019
    • School of Nursing, 2018

    • College of Dental Medicine, 2012 - 2013

  • Presidential Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault: Member and Co-Chair, 2017-2023
  • Sexual Health Initiative to Foster Transformation (SHIFT) Institutional Advisory Board: Member, 2016 - 2017
  • Senate Commission on Diversity: University Administrator, 2015 - present
  • Provost’s Cabinet: Member, 2014 - 2023
  • Provost’s Advisory Council for the Enhancement of Faculty Diversity: Chair, 2014 - 2023 (sabbatical year 2023); Member, 2012 - 2014
  • Provost’s Review Committee for Research Grants for Mid-Career Faculty Who Contribute to the Diversity Goals of the University: Chair, 2018 - 2023
  • Provost’s Review Committee for Faculty Recruitment from Underrepresented Groups: Chair, 2014 - present; Member, 2012 - 2014
  • Provost’s Review Committee for Research Grants for Junior Faculty Who Contribute to the Diversity Goals of the University: Chair, 2014 - 2023
  • Provost’s Diversity Council for the Professional Schools: Member, 2008 - 2010; Co-Chair, 2006 - 2008

 

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • Executive Vice President’s Advisory Committee for Diversity, 2018 - 2023
  • Senior Vice President’s Advisory Committee for Underrepresented Faculty, 2018 - 2023 
  • Executive Vice President’s Diversity Review Committee (Faculty Recruitment and Research Grants for Junior Faculty), 2017 - 2023
  • CUMC Diversity Dean’s Council, 2013 - 2023
  • Board of Directors, Columbia University Health Care, Inc., 2012 - 2014
  • Dean’s Special Advisor for Community Health Affairs, 2011 - 2014
  • Search Committee for Chair, Department of Otolaryngology, 2012 - 2013
  • Northern Manhattan Community Voices Collaborative, Steering Committee, 1999 - 2006
  • Northern Manhattan Community Voices Collaborative, Evaluation Committee, 1999 – 2001

 

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • Standing Committee for Access Equity and Inclusion, 2018-2021
  • Standing Committee of Appointments and Promotions, 2014 - 2021
  • Standing Committee for Diversity Affairs, Chairperson, 2006 - 2018
  • Executive Committee, 2004 - present
  • Admissions Committee, 2004 - 2018
  • Director, NDA HEALTH NOW-NY, 2014 - 2017
  • Board of Visitors, Executive Committee, Columbia College of Dental Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • Board of Visitors, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, 2012 - 2014
  • Governance Committee, 2006 - 2014
  • Standing Committee for Professional Development, 2008 - 2012
  • Search Committee: Chair, Section of Growth & Devel. And Director, Div. of Orthodontics, 2010 - 2011
  • Strategic Planning ad hoc Committee for Tuition and Trainee Programs (Chairperson), 2009 - 2010
  • Strategic Planning ad hoc Committee for Faculty Compensation, 2009 - 2010
  • Subcommittee on Recruitment of Underrepresented in Dentistry Students (Chairperson), 2001 - 2006
  • Community DentCare Network, Director - Harlem Component (Chairperson), 1996 - 2002
  • Community DentCare Network, Evaluation Committee (Chairperson), 1996 - 2002

Professional Organizations and Societies

  • Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone - Board Member
  • Alpha Light Fund, Inc. - Board President
  • National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education - Board Member, Chair Council of Representatives
  • American Dental Education Association - Co-Chair Diversity Inclusion and Access Committee
  • National Dental Association - Member
  • Santa Fe Group - Past Senior Scholar
  • Hispanic Dental Association - Past Member
  • American Public Health Association - Past Member
  • American Association of Public Health Dentistry - Past Member 
  • International Association of Dental Research - Past Member
  • American Association of Dental Research - Past Member
  • New York Academy of Medicine - Fellow, Committee on Membership
  • New York Academy of Dentistry - Associate Fellow
  • Greater Metropolitan N.Y. Dental Society - Past Member
  • Howard University Dental Alumni Association - Member
  • Cornell University Alumni Association - Member
  • Cornell University Black Alumni Association - Life Member
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Alpha Chapter Alumni Association
  • Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc. - Alpha Chapter Alumnus
  • Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy, Atlanta, GA, 2012 - 2014
  • Journal of Dental Education, Washington, DC, 2011 - 2014
  • American Journal of Public Health, New York, NY, 2007 - 2014
  • Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, Nashville, TN, 2006 - 2014
  • Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Blackwell Publishing, Frederiksberg, Germany, 2007 - 2008
  • Public Library of Science Medicine, San Francisco, CA, 2007 – 2008

Fellowship and Grant Support

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell) 09/15/17 - 09/14/22 Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) $3,346,055 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of this grant program is to develop and implement a 10-week summer program for the exposure of minority undergraduate students to public health and biomedical sciences.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell/Taylor) 11/01/20 - 10/31/2021 Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) $415,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SHPEP is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell/Taylor) 11/01/19 - 10/31/2020 Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) $415,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SHPEP is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell/Taylor) 11/01/18 - 10/31/2019 Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) $415,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SHPEP is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell/Taylor) 11/01/17 - 10/31/2018 Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) $415,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SHPEP is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell/Taylor) 11/01/16 - 10/31/17 Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) $415,000 Co-Principal Investigator This grant supports expansion of the former Summer Medical and Dental Education Program to include additional health professions. The major goal of the SHPEP program is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.

The Health Services Resources Administration

(PI: Edelstein) 07/01/12 - 06/30/17 Training Tomorrow's Faculty Today $2,500,000 Consultant The major goal of the Training Tomorrow's Faculty Today program is to provide faculty development and mentoring support programs for the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine programs in pediatric dentistry, public health, and Advanced Education in General Dentistry.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell) 11/01/15 - 10/31/16 Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) $315,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SMDEP program is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell) 09/15/11 - 09/14/17 Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) $3,782,326 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of this grant program is to develop and implement a 10-week summer program for the exposure of minority undergraduate students to public health and biomedical sciences.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell) 11/01/14 - 10/31/15 Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) $315,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SMDEP program is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell) 11/01/13 - 10/31/14 Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) $315,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SMDEP program is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell) 11/01/12 - 10/31/13 Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) $315,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SMDEP program is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell) 11/01/11 - 10/31/12 Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) $300,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SMDEP program is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell) 11/01/09 - 10/31/11 Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) $600,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SMDEP program is to implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry.

New York State Academic Dental Centers

(PI: Weiderhorn) 01/15/04 - 06/30/10 W. K. Kellogg Foundation and ADEA $250,000 Institutional Project Director Minority Dental Faculty Development Program The major goal of this project is to increase the numbers of minority faculty who can achieve senior rank in academic dentistry and who will encourage and foster the development of succeeding classes of minority dentists.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Hutcherson/Mitchell) 11/01/05 - 10/31/09 Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) $1,200,000 Co-Principal Investigator The major goal of the SMDEP program is to develop and implement a six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate college students from underrepresented minority groups, from rural areas, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry.

5U01 DE014338-04A1 - Supplement

(PI: Michalowicz) 12/01/05 - 11/30/08 NIDCR - Sub-Contract Univ. of Minnesota $798,480 Co-investigator Effects of Periodontal Therapy on Preterm Birth II (PTB II) This study is the follow-up of patients from the OPT I parent study. The major goal is to examine both mothers and pediatric children. We will examine their mental status along with psychological assessments.

New York State Department of Health

(PI: Mitchell) 04/01/07 - 03/31/10 Health Workforce Retraining Initiative Grant $432,000 Principal Investigator Dental Assisting Training Program (DATP) The major goal of this grant program is to support residents of New York State previously employed in the healthcare workforce to enroll in the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine DATP, upgrade their skills and maintain a competitive edge in the labor market.

PA#04003 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

09/30/04 - 09/29/07 (PI: Ahluwalia) Co-investigator $748,486 Improving Oral Care Delivery for Homebound Elderly The major goal of this study is to design, implement, and evaluate oral health training programs for nurses and home attendants caring for homebound seniors.

1U01 DE14338-01A1

(PI: Michalowicz) 09/30/02 - 08/31/06 NIDCR - Sub-Contract Univ. of Minnesota $7,470,169 Enrollment Site Co-Principal Investigator Effects of Periodontal Therapy on Preterm Birth (PTB) The major goal of this multi-center randomized clinical trial was to investigate the relationship and/or effects of periodontal intervention on PTB.

R01 DE015115-01A1

(PI: Siegel) 03/01/04 - 02/28/06 NIDCR $250,000 Co-investigator Symptom Interpretation; Oral Health Among Harlem Adults The aim of this study was to investigate the symptom appraisal process and self-care behaviors of Black non-Hispanic adults residing in Central Harlem who have experienced an oral symptom in the last six months.

NYC-HRA

(PI: Mitchell) 09/01/05 - 08/31/06 New York City Human Resources Administration $47,500 Principal Investigator Dental Assistant Training Program (DATP) The major goal of this grant program was to support residents of New York City on public assistance under the Human Resources Administration to enroll in the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery DATP, receive training in dental assisting, and job placement in the field.

New York State Department of Labor

(PI: Mitchell) 02/01/05 - 12/31/06 Securing Prosperity for New York's Workforce $143,750 Principal Investigator Dental Assistant Training Program (DATP) The major goal of this grant program was to support residents of New York State on public assistance to enroll in the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery DATP, upgrade their skills and maintain a competitive edge in the labor market.

NERRC-RWJF-Pipeline

(PI: Mitchell) 11/01/04 - 10/31/05 RWJF Dental Pipeline, Profession and Practice $35,139 Program Director North East Regional Recruitment Collaborative The major goal of this subcontract award was to work with the National Program Office of the Dental Pipeline, Profession and Practice program (funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation) to coordinate the northeast regional schools into a collaborative to enhance the recruitment and enrollment of underrepresented minority students into the dental profession.

NYC-DHMH

(PI: Mitchell) 07/01/04 - 06/30/05 New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene $49,980 Principal Investigator Dental Assistant Training Program (DATP) The major goal of this grant program was to recruit, select, enroll and train qualified New York City residents into the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery DATP, and place the graduates in job opportunities in dental clinics operated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in underserved communities.

NYC-HRA (PI: Mitchell)

09/01/04 - 08/31/05 New York City Human Resources Administration $47,500 Principal Investigator Dental Assistant Training Program (DATP) The major goal of this grant program was to support residents of New York City on public assistance under the Human Resources Administration to enroll in the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery DATP, receive training in dental assisting, and job placement in the field.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

(PI: Klyvert) 04/01/04 - 11/30/04 Dental Assistant Training Program (DATP) $65,675 Co-Director The major goal of this no cost grant extension program was to recruit, select, enroll and train qualified New York City residents into the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery DATP, and place the graduates in job opportunities in underserved communities.

SIP 01-01 - Special Interest Project

(PI: Ahluwalia) 02/01/02 - 01/31/04 CDC/Harlem HP&DP Center $243,109 Research Mentor The major goal of this study was to design, implement, and evaluate oral health training programs for nurses and home attendants caring for homebound seniors.

B01 - Kellogg

(PI: Formicola) 01/01/02 - 12/31/03 The W. K. Kellogg Foundation $245,912 Community Health Services Fellow A mid-career fellowship at the Center for Community Health Partnerships, Columbia University for full-time Health Science faculty committed to community service as a career path.

M01 RR00645-26S2 - Supplement

(PI: Morris) 07/01/01 - 06/30/03 NIH/NIDCR $257,796 MCAP - Minority Clinical Associate Physician Award Clinical Investigator Trainee Periodontal Disease and Pre-Term Birth in Young Minority Women The major goal of this study was to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms of the Periodontitis-PTB relationship, and to determine whether periodontal intervention may decrease the risk for PTB.

Mayday Fund

(PI: Mitchell) 11/01/00 - 10/31/01 Principal Investigator $55,000 Children’s Dental Emergencies The major goal of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a social worker home phone call intervention on return visits and completion of treatment for children who present with dental emergencies.

M01 RR00645-26

(PI: Tapley) 07/01/98 - 06/30/01 NIH/NIDCR $245,888 MCAP - Minority Clinical Associate Physician Award Clinical Investigator Trainee The Role of IL-1b and TNFa in Pregnant Teens with Periodontal Disease: A Possible Risk Factor for Pre-Term Low Birthweight The major goal of this study was to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms of the Periodontitis-Preterm Low Birth Weight (PTB) relationship, and to determine whether periodontal intervention may decrease the risk for PTB.

Community DentCare Network

(PI: Formicola) 06/01/96 - 05/31/99 The W. K. Kellogg Foundation $1,120,000 Director, Central Harlem / Director, Evaluation The major goal of this project was to establish and evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based oral health program in Northern Manhattan.

NIH/NIAID (PI: Goldberg)

07/01/94 - 06/30/95 AIDS Clinical Research Fellowship $50,000 National Research Service Award, supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. New York City Department of Health and the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery.

P01 DE09545

(PI: Lamster) 03/15/91 - 03/14/96 NIDCR $2,292,821 Clinical Investigator Oral Findings in HIV Infection: Different Risk Groups The aim of this study was to examine the oral manifestations associated with HIV infection in two different cohorts of seropositive and seronegative subjects: gay men and injecting drug users

Educational Contributions

Lectures

  • The Profession of Dental Medicine: Lecture (1.5 hours) to 45 - 50 pre-health undergraduate students CUMC Summer Public Health Scholars Program, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY

  • The Community DentCare Network: Lecture (1.5 hours) to 40 dental assisting students
    Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Dental Assistant Training Program. New York, NY, February 24, 2005.

  • Dental Caries Experience in the Community DentCare Schools: Lecture (1 hour) to 75 predoctoral dental students. Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Community DentCare Area of Concentration Lecture Seminar Series. New York, NY, December 11, 2003.

  • Underrepresented Minorities and the Dental Profession - Implications: Lecture (1 hour) to 75 predoctoral dental students. Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Community DentCare Area of Concentration Lecture Seminar Series, New York, NY, May 2, 2003.

  • The Effects of Periodontal Disease Treatment Intervention on Pre-Term Birth in Young Minority Women: Lecture (1 hour) to 50 master’s level public health students. Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, Master of Science Course in Clinical Research Methods: Research Seminar Series. New York, NY, March 28, 2001.

  • The Effects of Periodontal Disease Treatment Intervention on Pre-Term Birth in Young Minority Women: Lecture (1 hour) to 75 predoctoral dental students. Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Research Seminar Series. New York, NY, April 14, 2000.

  • The Community DentCare Network: Lecture (1 hour) to 75 predoctoral dental students.Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Dentistry and Community Health Course: The Power of Collaboration. New York, NY, February 11, 1998.

  • HIV: A Challenge to the Dental Profession: Lecture (1 hour) to 75 predoctoral dental students. Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Introduction to Dentistry Course, New York, NY, November 4, 1993.

Predoctoral:

  • Hispanic Student Dental Association - Faculty Advisor, 2007 - 2018

  • Student National Dental Association - Faculty Advisor, 2004 - 2018

  • Underrepresented in Dentistry students - Program Director, 2004 - 2018

  • Student Teaching Assistants, 2005- 2018

  • Area of Concentration, Community DentCare Network, 2002 - 2008

  • Student Research Assistants, 1999 - 2005

  • Howard University/Columbia University summer dental student research externship, 2000 - 2004

Postdoctoral:

  • Advanced Education in General Dentistry, 2002 - 2008

  • Advanced Education in General Dentistry - Primary Care, 1997 - 2002

Undergraduate:                                                             

  • Summer Health Professions Education Program (previously, Summer Medical and Dental Education Program) - Co-PI, 2005 - 2021; 80 scholars/year

  • Summer Public Health Scholars Program - Co-PI, 2011 - 2021; 45-50 scholars/year

  • Summer Medical Education Program-Dental Pilot project, 2003 - 2005; 6-10 scholars/year

Faculty:                                                                          

  • Minority Dental Faculty Development Program - Site Director, 2004 – 2010

  • Director, Community-Based Dental Education, 2004 - 2006
    Developed and implemented CBDE initiatives across all four years of CDM’s predoctoral curriculum for 300 students, including didactic and clinical components.

  • Program Director, Dental Assistant Training Program, 2004 - 2007
    Program trained 20 students each year as certified dental assistants.

  • Curriculum Development Committee for Cultural Competency, 2002 - 2006

  • Columbia University Guide to Best Practices in Faculty Mentoring: A Roadmap for Schools, Mentors and Mentees. 2016 
    The Guide to Best Practices in Faculty Mentoring provides guidance and actionable suggestions to assist schools/departments in developing and implementing a mentoring program tailored to their faculty’s needs.
  • Contributor to the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, serving as an oral health spokesperson to the Morning Show’s listening audience with the Colgate-Palmolive Company, August, 2007 - June, 2008.

  • First Annual Cultural Sensitivity Faculty Series. Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. New York, NY, March 21, 2011. Facilitated session (1 hour, offered on 5 different dates); a total of 100 faculty members completed the course.

  • 2008 - 2020           
    Columbia Dental Associates - Medical Center Practice,
    Dental Faculty Practice - part-time
  • 2006 - 2008           
    Columbia Dental North
    Dental Faculty Practice - part-time
  • 2002 - 2008           
    Thelma C. Davidson Medical Dental Center of Columbia University Health Care, Inc.
    Dental Faculty Practice - part-time
  • 1991 - 2001            
    Dr. Winthrop A. Holder
    General Dentistry Private Practice - part-time

1996 - 2002           
Director, Community DentCare Network - Harlem component. Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of Columbia’s offsite dental service programs in Harlem, now responsible for over 20,000 patient visits annually.

Publications

  1. Joyner, D. M., Faris, E., Hernández, D., Moon Howard, J., Fullilove, R. E., Cohn, E. G., Odlum, M., Mitchell, D.A., Hutcherson, H. (2021). A pipeline to increase public health diversity: Describing the academic enrichment components of the summer public health scholars program. Pedagogy in Health Promotion, 7(1_suppl), 44S-50S.
  2. Davis, S., Martin-Holland, J., Gray, T., Gemeda, M., Mitchell, D.A.  An Antiracism Framework for Educating Healthcare Professionals.  J of Academic Medicine. Submitted July, 2021.
  3. Siegel, K., Schrimschaw, E.W., Kunzel, C., Wolfson, N.H., Moon-Howard, J., Moats, H.L., Mitchell, D.A.  Types of Dental Fear as Barriers to Dental Care Among African American Adults with Oral Symptoms in Harlem.  J of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.  2012; 23(3):  1294-1309.
  4. Michalowicz, B., Hodges, J., Lussky, R., Bada, H., Rawson, T., Buttross, L., Chiriboga, C., DiAngelis, A., Novak, M., Buchanan, W., Mitchell, D., Papapanou, P.  Maternal Periodontitis Treatment and Child Neurodevelopment at 24 to 28 Months of Age.  Am. Acad. Pediatrics.  2011; 127(5):  e1212-e1220.
  5. Schrimshaw, E.W., Siegel, K., Wolfson, N.H., Mitchell, D.A., Kunzel, C.  Insurance-Related Barriers to Accessing Dental Care among African American Adults with Oral Health Symptoms in Harlem, New York City.  Am J Public Health.  2011; 101(8); 1420-1428.
  6. Alexander, C.J., Mitchell, D.A.  The Role of Enrichment Programs in Strengthening the Academic Pipeline to Dental Education.  J. Dent Ed.  2010; 74(10 Supplement):  S110-S120. (Co-first author)
  7. Michalowicz, B.S., Novak, M.J., Hodges, J.S., DiAngelis, A., Buchanan, W., Papapanou, P.N., Mitchell, D.A., Ferguson, J.E., Lupo, V., Bofill, J., Matseone, S., Steffen, M., Ebersole, J.L.  Serum Inflammatory Mediators in Pregnancy:  Changes After Periodontal Treatment and Association With Pregnancy Outcomes.  J Periodontol.  2009; 80(11):  1731-1741.
  8. Ebersole, J.L., Novak, M.J., Michalowicz, B.S., Hodges, J.S., Michelle, J., Steffen, M.J., Ferguson, J.E., DiAngelis, A.J., Buchanan, W., Mitchell, D.A., Papapanou, P.N..  Systemic Immune Responses in Pregnancy and Periodontitis: Relationship to Pregnancy Outcomes and Treatment in the OPT Study.  J Periodontol.  2009; 80(6):  953-960.
  9. Michalowicz, B.S., Hodges, J.S., Novak, M.J., Buchanan, W., DiAngelis, A.J., Papapanou, P.N., Mitchell, D.A., Ferguson, J.E., Lupo, V.R., Bofill, J., Matseoane, S.  Change in Periodontitis During Pregnancy and Risk of Preterm Birth and Low Birthweight.  J Clin Periodontol.  2009;36(4):  308-314.
  10. Price, S.S., Crout, R.J., Mitchell, D.A., Brunson, W.D., Wearden, S.  Increasing Minority Enrollment Utilizing Dental Admissions Workshop Strategies.  J Dent Ed.  2008; 72(11):  1268-1276.
  11. Michalowicz, B.S., DiAngelis, A.J., Novak, M.J., Buchanan, W., Papapanou, P.N., Mitchell, D.A., Curran, A.E., Lupo, V.R., Ferguson, J.E., Bofill, J., Matseoane, S., Deinard Jr., A.S., Rogers, T.B. Examining the Safety of Dental Treatment in Pregnant Women.  J Am Dent Assoc.  2008; 139(6):  685-695.
  12. Mitchell, D.A., Borrell, L.N., Lassiter, S.L., Formicola, A.J.  The Oral Health Status of Adolescents in Northern Manhattan.  J. of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.  2007; 18(5):  814-832.
  13. Price, S.S., Brunson, W.D., Mitchell, D.A., Alexander, C.J., K.A., Jackson, D.L.  Increasing the Enrollment of Underrepresented Minority Dental Students:  Experiences from the Dental Pipeline Program.  J. Dent. Ed.  2007; 71(3):  339-347.
  14. Mitchell, D.A., Lassiter, S.L.  Addressing Health Care Disparities and Increasing Workforce Diversity:  The Next Step for the Dental, Medical, and Public Health Professions.  Am J Public Health.  2006; 96(12):  2093-2097.
  15. Michalowicz, B.S., Hodges, J.S., DiAngelis, A.J., Lupo, V.R., Novak, M.J., Ferguson, J.E., Buchanan, W., Bofill, J., Papapanou, P.N., Mitchell, D.A., Matseone, S., Tschida, P.A.  Treatment of Periodontal Disease and the Risk of Preterm Birth:  Results from the OPT Multi-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial.  N Eng J Med; 2006; 355(18): 1885-94.
  16. Mitchell, D.A., Lassiter, S.L., Lamster, I.B.  Cultural Diversity and Its Role in Reducing Oral Health Disparities.  NYS Dent J.  2005; 71(7):  40-42.
  17. Albert, D.A., McManus, J.M., Mitchell, D.A.  Models for Delivering School-Based Dental Care.  J. Sch. Health.  2005; 75(5):  157-161.
  18. Mitchell, D.A., Trinh, C.B., Ahluwalia, K.P., Albert, D.A., Findley, S.E., Marshall, S.E., Lamster, I.B., Formicola, A.J.  Dental Caries Experience in Northern Manhattan Adolescents. J Public Health Dent.   2003; 63(3): 189-194.
  19. Albert, D.A., Findley, S., Mitchell, D.A., Park, K., McManus, J.M.  Dental Caries Among Disadvantaged 3-4 Year Old Children in Northern Manhattan.  Ped. Dent.  2002; 24(3):  229-233.
  20. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Engebretson, S.P., Chen, J.C., Lamster, I.B., Papapanou, P.N.  Periodontal Infections and Pre-Term Birth:  Early Findings From A Cohort of Young Minority Women in New York.  Eur. J. Oral Sci.  2001; 109: 34-39.
  21. Formicola, A.J., McIntosh, J.E., Marshall, S., Albert, D.A., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Zabos, G.P., Garfield, R.  Population-Based Primary Care and Dental Education:  A New Role for Dental Schools.  J. Dent. Ed.  1999; 63(4):  331-338.
  22. Lamster, I., Grbic, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Begg, M., Mitchell, A.  New Concepts Regarding the Pathogenicity of Periodontal Disease in HIV Infection.  Ann. Periodontol.  1998; 3(1): 62-75.
  23. Begg, M.D., Lamster, I.B. Grbic, J.T., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Phelan, J.A., Grbic, J.T.  A Prospective Study of Oral Lesions and Their Predictive Value for Progression of HIV Disease.  J. Oral Diseases.  1997; 3(3):  176-183.
  24. Lamster, I., Grbic, J., Bucklan, R., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Reynolds, H., Zambon, J.  Epidemiology and Diagnosis of HIV-Associated Periodontal Disease.  J. Oral Diseases.  1997; 3(Suppl.):  S141-S148.
  25. Grbic, J., Lamster, I., Mitchell-Lewis, D.  Inflammatory and Immune Mediators in Crevicular Fluid from HIV-Infected Injecting Drug Users.  J. Periodontal. 1997; 68(3):  249-255.
  26. Phelan, J., Begg, M., Lamster, I., Gorman, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Bucklan, R., El-Sadar, W.  Oral Candidiasis in HIV Infection:  Predictive Value and Comparative Findings in Injecting Drug Users and Homosexual Men.  J. Oral Path. Med.  1997; 26(5):  237-243.
  27. Begg, M., Pangeas, K., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Bucklan, R., Phelan, J., Lamster, I.  Oral Lesions as Markers of Severe Immunosuppresion in HIV-Infected Homosexual Men and Injection Drug Users.   J. Oral Surg. Oral Med. Oral Pathol.  1996; 82(3): 276-283.
  28. Grbic, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Fine, J., Phelan, J., Bucklan, R., Zambon, J., Lamster, I.  The Relationship of Candidiasis to Linear Gingival Erythema in HIV Infected Homosexual Men and Parenteral Drug Users.  J. Periodontal.  1995; 66(1):  30-37.
  29. Lamster, I., Begg, M., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Fine, J., Grbic, J., Todak, G., El-Sadar, W., Gorman, J., Zambon, J., Phelan, J.  Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection in Homosexual Men and Intravenous Drug Users. Oral Surg. Oral Med. Oral Pathol.  1994; 78(2): 163–174.
  30. Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Kelly, R., Bradley, J., Lamster, I.  Identifying Oral Lesions Associated with Crack-Cocaine Use.  J. American Dental Assoc. 1994; 125(8):  1104–1108.

 

Reviews, Chapters, Monographs, Editorials

  1. Fleming, E., Mitchell, D.A. “We have come”: 110 years of Black dentists in the United States.  J Am. Dent. Assoc. 2023; 154(2).
  2. Mitchell, D. A.  A Need for Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce.  Insight Into Diversity, Editorial.  April/May 2015, Volume 85:  31.
  3. Marshall, S., Albert, D., Mitchell, D.  Columbia Community DentCare Program - Chapter:  Mobilizing the Community for Better Health:  What the Rest of America Can Learn from Northern Manhattan.  Formicola, A., Hernandez-Cordero, L.  Columbia University Press, New York, 2010.
  4. Michalowicz, B.S., DiAngelis, A.J., Novak, M.J., Buchanan, W., Papapanou, P.N., Mitchell, D.A., Curran, A.E., Lupo, V.R., Ferguson, J.E., Bofill, J., Matseone, S., Deinard, A.S., Rogers, T.B.  Pregnancy:  Examining the Safety of Dental Treatment in Pregnant Women.  J Am. Dent. Assoc.  2008; 685.
  5. Mitchell, D.A.  Commitment to Achieving a Diverse Oral Health Care Workforce.  Am J Public Health, Editor’s Choice.  2005; 95(8): 1308.
  6. New York State AIDS Institute - Dental Standards of Care Committee.  Oral Health Care for Adults, Adolescents and Children with HIV Infection - 3rd Edition.  New York, 2002.
  7. New York State AIDS Institute - Dental Standards of Care Committee.  Oral Health Care for Adults, Adolescents and Children with HIV Infection - 2nd Edition.  Published by Creamer Dickson Basford, New York, 1998.
  8. Zambon, J., Reynolds, H., Smutko, J., Sabers, S., Grbic, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Lamster, I.  Are Unique Bacterial Pathogens Involved in HIV-Associated Periodontal Diseases? Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection:  Proceedings of the Second International Workshop on the Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection, edited by J.S. Greenspan and D. Greenspan.  Quintessence Publishing Co., Chicago, 1995.
  9. Lamster, I., Grbic, J., Fine, J., Bucklan, R., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Zambon, J.  A Critical Review of Periodontal Disease as a Manifestation of HIV Infection.  Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection:  Proceedings of the Second International Workshop on the Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection, edited by J.S. Greenspan and D. Greenspan. Quintessence Publishing Co., Chicago, 1995.
  1. Yoon, S., Choi, T., Odlum, M., Mitchell, D., Kronish, I.M., Davidson, K.W., Finkelstein, J. Machine Learning to Identify Behavioral Determinants of Oral Health in Inner City Older Hispanic Adults, 16th International Conference on Informatics, Management and Technology in Healthcare
  1. Kunzel, C., Schrimshaw, E., Nguyen, R. Mitchell, D., Siegel, K. Oral Symptoms: Self-Care Strategies Used by African-Americans in Harlem. American Association of Dental Research Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, March, 2012.
  1. Michalowicz, B.S., Hodges, J.S., DiAngelis, A.J., Lupo, V.R., Novak, M.J., Ferguson, J.E., Buchanan, W., Bofill, J., Papapanou, P.N., Mitchell, D.A., Matseone, S., Tschida, P.A. Treatment of Periodontal Disease and the Risk of Preterm Birth. Obstetrics and Gynecological Survey. 2007; 62(3): 167-168.
  1. Ebersole, J.L., Steffen, M.J., Hodges, J.S., Novak, M.J., Michalowicz, B., Buchanan, W., DiAngelis, A.J., Mitchell, D.A., Papapanou, P.N. Systemic Antibody Responses in Pregnant Women: The OPT Trial. Keynote Address: International Association of Dental Research 85th Annual General Session and Exhibition. New Orlenas, LA, March, 2007.
  1. Lassiter, S.L., Mitchell, D.A. Increasing Diversity Among Health Professions Faculties: An Important Step in the Challenge of Eliminating Health Disparities. American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, October, 2006.
  1. Lassiter, S. L., Mitchell, D.A. Eliminating Oral Health Disparities: The Importance of Increasing Workforce Diversity in Dentistry, Medicine, and Public Health. First Annual Health Disparities Conference - The Decade of Health Disparity Reduction: Towards Evidence-Based Models. Columbia University Teachers College, New York, NY, March, 2006.
  1. Kunzel, C., Schrimshaw, E., Mitchell, D., Andoh, B., Siegel, K. Association of Oral Health Beliefs with Oral Hygiene Practices Among African Americans in Central Harlem. American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, December, 2005.
  1. Andoh, B., Siegel, K., Schrimshaw, E., Kunzel, C., Mitchell, D. Dentate Status and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of African American Adults in Central Harlem. American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, December, 2005.
  1. Kunzel, C., Pancko, N.K., Mitchell, D.A. NYC Emergency Pediatric Dental Clinic: Perspective on Pediatric Oral Disparities. International Association of Dental Research 83rd Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 2005.
  1. Kunzel, C., Pancko, N., Demorizi, J., Mitchell, D. Oral Symptoms and Management Strategies of Children with Non-traumatic Dental Disease who Present to an Emergency Dental Clinic. The American Public Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, November, 2004.
  1. Mitchell, D.A., Engebretson, S.P., Celenti, R., Herrera-Abreu, M., Yang, J., Lamster, I.B., Papapanou, P.N. Periodontal Interventions and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes. J. Dent. Res. 2003; 82: B-246.
  1. Mitchell, D.A., Engebretson, S.P., Celenti, R., Herrera-Abreu, M., Lamster, I.B., Papapanou, P.N. Periodontal Infections and Preterm Birth: Early Findings from a Cohort of Young Minority Women in New York City. The March of Dimes Annual Perinatal Nurses Conference, New York, NY, 2003.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Engebretson, S.P., Lamster, I.B., Papapanou, P.N., Ginsberg, H.N. Periodontal Infections and Pre-Term Birth: Early Findings from a Cohort of Young Minority Women. The General Clinical Research Center Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 2001.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Trinh, C., Zabos, G.P., Albert, D.A., Ahluwalia, K.P., Formicola, A.J. Delivery of Oral Health Care Services in Special and High-Risk Communities: The Need for Collaborations and Innovative Ways of Providing Services to Hard-To-Reach Populations. The American Public Health Association 129th Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA, 2001.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Engebretson, S.P., Chen, J., Lamster, I.B., Papapanou, P.N. Pre-Term Low Birth Weight May Be Associated With Increased Levels of Bacteroides Forsythus in Subgingival Plaque. J. Evid. Based Dent. Practice. 2001; 1: 109-110.
  1. Zabos, G.P., Burkett, S., Mun, C., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A. Community Excellence in Education: A Five-Year Report on the Outcomes of the AEGD Primary Care Program. J. Dent. Ed. 65: 54, 2001.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Trinh, C., Zabos, G.P. Moon-Howard, J. Oral Health Need and Disease Severity of Minority Communities in Dental Research: The Need for New Methodologies in Assessing Underrepresented Populations. The American Public Health Association 128th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2000.
  1. Zabos, G.P., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Moon-Howard, J., Bassett, M. Identifying Unmet Need in Oral Health Research. The American Public Health Association 128th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2000.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Albert, D.A., Zabos, G.P., Findley, S., Trinh, C., Ahluwalia, K., Kunzel, C., Marshall, S., McIntosh, J.E., Formicola, A.J. The Prevalence of Dental Caries in Minority Children in Northern Manhattan. The Surgeon General’s “Face of a Child” Conference, Washington, DC, 2000.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Papapanou, P.N., Engebretson, S.P., Grbic, J.T., Lamster, I.B. The Effects of Periodontal Disease Intervention on Pre-Term Low Birthweight in Pregnant Teens. The Surgeon General’s “Face of a Child” Conference, Washington, DC, 2000.
  1. Albert, D., McManus, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Findley, S., Park, K. Dental Caries in 3-4 Year Olds in Northern Manhattan. The Surgeon General’s “Face of a Child” Conference, Washington, DC, 2000.
  1. Formicola, A.J., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Albert, D.A., Ahluwalia, K., Zabos, G.P., Kunzel, C., Diamond, R., Zimmerman, J., Garfield, R., Marshall, S., Mariko, S., Findley, S., McIntosh, J.E. Prevalence of Oral Disease in Minority Children in Northern Manhattan. J. Dent. Res. 2000; 79: 611.
  1. Ganne, D., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Grbic, J.T., Sadowsky, D., Zabos, G.P., Phelan, J., McIntosh, J.E., El-Sadr, W., Lamster, I.B. Findings of Dental Needs Assessment of Drug Users in Harlem. J. Dent. Res. 2000; 79: 202.
  1. Chen, J.C., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Papapanou, P.N., Kunzel, C., Sadowsky, D., Engebretson, S.P., Grbic, J.T., Lamster, I.B. Oral Health Status of Young Pregnant Minority Women. J. Dent. Res. 2000; 79: 607.
  1. Engebretson, S.P., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Herrera-Abreu, M., Celenti, R., Chen, J.C., Grbic, J.T., Lamster, I.B., Papapanou, P.N. Subgingival Microbiota and Pre-Term Low Birthweight. J. Dent. Res. 2000; 79: 607.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Engebretson, S.P., Chen, J.C., Lamster, I.B., Papapanou, P.N. Periodontal Intervention Decreases the Risk of Pre-Term Low Birthweight. J. Dent. Res. 2000; 79: 607.
  1. McManus, J., Albert, D.A., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Findley, S., Mariko, S., Dincer, E., Park, K. The Prevalence of Dental Caries in HeadStart/DayCare in Northern Manhattan. The American Association of Dental Schools Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 2000.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Papapanou, P.N., Engebretson, S.P., Grbic, J.T., Lamster, I.B., Ginsberg, H.N. The Relationship Between Periodontal Infection and Pre-Term Birth in Young Minority Women. The General Clinical Research Center Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 2000.
  1. Albert, D.A., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A. Linking Primary Care and Primary Oral Health Care - The Use of Creative Collaborations: The Community DentCare Model. The American Public Health Association 127th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1999.
  1. Albert, D.A., McManus, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A. School-Based Oral Health Care: Diverse Approaches in Two Communities. The Columbia University and Children’s Aid Society Programs. American Association of Dental Schools Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1999.
  1. Zabos, G.P., Parvizian-Yazdani, F., Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Williams, C.N. Outcomes Assessment of HIV Training in Postgraduate General Dentistry. American Association of Dental Schools Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1999.
  1. Albert, D., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Matthew, A., Morales, V. Columbia Community DentCare Intermediate School 143: A Comprehensive School-Based Extended Service Model. American Public Health Association 126th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1998.
  1. Zabos, G., Albert, D., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Matthew, A. Primary Care Postgraduate General Dental Training - The Columbia University DentCare Model. American Association Dental Schools Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1998.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D., Albert, D. Columbia DentCare: Baseline Clinical Data. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 1997.
  1. Albert, D., Mitchell-Lewis, D. Columbia DentCare: A Comprehensive Approach to Community-Based Dental Care. American Public Health Association 125th Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 1996.
  1. Grbic, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Celenti, R., Lamster, I. Crevicular PMN and Immunoglobulin Activity in HIV Seropositive and Seronegative Parenteral Drug Users. J. Dent. Res. 1996; 75: 215.
  1. Begg, M., Pangeas, K., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Bucklan, R., Lamster, I. Using Oral Lesions as Markers of Immunosuppresion in HIV Disease. J. Dent. Res. 1996; 75: 238.
  1. Reynolds, H., Haraszthy, V., Zambon, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Lamster, I. Novel Sublingual Clostridial Species Associated With Injecting Drug Users. J. Dent. Res. 1996; 75: 207.
  1. Phelan, J., Begg, M., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Todak, G., Gorman, J., Lamster, I. The Significance of Oral Candidiasis in HIV+ Parenteral Drug Users. J. Dent. Res. 1995; 74: 167.
  1. Grbic, J., Celenti, R., Herrera-Abreu, M., Valentin, C., Bucklan, R., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Lamster, I. Crevicular PMN and Immunoglobin Activity in HIV Infection. J. Dent. Res. 1995; 74: 130.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D.A., Phelan, J.A., Kelly, R.B., Bradley, J.J., Lamster, I.B. Identifying Oral Lesions Associated With Crack Cocaine Use. Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine. 1995; 2(4): 223.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D., Begg, M., Phelan, J., Blazer, J., Grbic, J., Lamster, I. Lesion Switching in the Diagnosis of Hairy Leukoplakia and Non-Corrugated Leukoplakia. J. Dent. Res. 1994; 73: 299.
  1. Grbic, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Fine, J., Bucklan, R., Phelan, J., Kelly, R., Zambon, J., Lamster, I. The Relationship of Candidiasis to HIV- Associated Gingival Marginal Erythema. J. Dent. Res. 1994; 73: 394.
  1. Bucklan, R., Begg, M., Grbic, J., Fine, J., Blazer, J., Todak, G., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Lamster, I. Antibiotic and Antifungal Drug Use in Individuals with HIV Infection. J. Dent. Res. 1994; 73: 299.
  1. Smutko J., Reynolds, H., Zambon, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Grbic, J., Lamster I. Subgingival Microflora in HIV+ and HIV- Injecting Drug Users. J. Dent. Res. 1994; 73: 423.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Begg, M., Fine, J., Bucklan, R., Lamster, I. Clinical Diagnosis of Hairy Leukoplakia Vs Non-Corrugated Leukoplakia on the Lateral Tongue. IX International Conference on AIDS, Berlin, Germany, 1993; Vol. I: 348.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Begg, M., Lin, S., Kelly, R., Lamster, I. The Prevalence of Oral Candidiasis in Intravenous Drug Users Compared to Homosexual Men. IX International Conference on AIDS, Berlin, Germany, 1993; Vol. I: 369.
  1. Phelan, J., Begg, M., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Grbic, J., Bucklan, R., Lamster, I. The Relationship of Hyphae on Mucosal Smears to Clinical Lesions of Oral Candidiasis in Intravenous Drug Users. IX International Conference on AIDS, Berlin, Germany, 1993; Vol. I: 369.
  1. Phelan, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Bucklan, R., Grbic, J., Begg, M., Lamster, I. Comparison of Oral Lesions In Two Cohorts: Intravenous Drug Users and Homosexual Men. IX International Conference on Aids, Berlin, Germany, 1993; Vol. I: 63.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Begg, M., Fine, J., Blazer, J., Todak, G., Lamster, I. Hairy Leukoplakia: Comparison of Homosexual Men and Intravenous Drug Users. J. Dent. Res. 1993; 72: 354.
  1. Phelan, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Grbic, J., Begg, M., Fine, J., Zambon, J., Lamster, I. Oral Lesions in Different HIV Cohorts: Age and CD4+ Comparable Populations. J. Dent. Res. 1993; 72: 354.
  1. Begg, M., Phelan, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Grbic, J., Fine, J., Zambon, J., Lamster, I. Oral Candidiasis in HIV Infection: Intravenous Drug Users and Homosexual Men. J. Dent. Res. 1993; 72:354.
  1. Gooden, K., Phelan, J., Begg, M., Grbic, J., Fine, J., Kelly, R., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Lamster, I. Diagnosis of Oral Candidiasis by Pseudohyphae on Mucosal Smears. J. Dent. Res. 1993; 72: 353.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Begg, M., Fine, J., Blazer, J., Kelly, R., Zambon, J., Lamster, I. Oral Pathology in Different HIV Cohorts: Comparison of Homosexual Men and Intravenous Drug Users. 2nd Int. Workshop on Oral HIV Infection, San Francisco, CA, February 1-3, 1993.
  1. Begg, M., Phelan, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Grbic, J., Fine, J., Kelly, R., Lamster, I. Differences Between Two Variants of Leukoplakia on the Lateral Border of the Tongue in HIV Infection. 2nd Int. Workshop on Oral HIV Infection, San Francisco, CA, February 1-3, 1993.
  1. Phelan, J., Gooden, K., Begg, M., Grbic, J., Fine, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Kelly, R., Lamster, I. The Relationship of Hyphae on Oral Mucosal Smears to Clinical Candidiasis. 2nd Int. Workshop on Oral HIV Infection, San Francisco, CA, February 1-3, 1993.
  1. Lamster, I., Grbic, J., Fine, J., Begg, M., Bucklan, R., Blazer, J., Kelly, R., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Zambon, J., Phelan, J. A Critical Review of Periodontal Disease as a Manifestation of HIV Infection. 2nd Int. Workshop on Oral HIV Infection, San Francisco, CA, February 1-3,1993.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D., Grbic, J., Phelan, J., Begg, M., Fine, J., Todak, G., Lamster, I. The Relationship of Oral Findings and Systematic Symptoms in HIV Infection. J. Dent. Res. 1992; 71: 560.
  1. Begg, M., Phelan, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Grbic, J., Zambon, J., Lamster, I. Relationship of Lymphocyte Markers to Occurrence of Oral Lesions in Patients with HIV Infection. J. Dent. Res. 1992; 71: 561.
  1. Grbic, J., Phelan, J., Begg, M., Lin, S., Blazer, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Zambon, J., Lamster, I. Use Of AZT and the Occurrence of Oral Lesions in Patients With HIV Infection. J. Dent. Res. 1992; 71: 559.
  1. Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Grbic, J., Goetz, R., Gorman, J., Zambon, J., Lamster, I. Oral Findings In HIV Infection: Relationship of Oral Lesions to Medical Status. J. Dent. Res. 1992; 71: 172.
  1. Phelan, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Mirchandani, R., Grbic, J., Fine, J., Todak, G., Begg, M., Zambon, J., Lamster, I. Oral Findings in HIV Infection: Oral Candidiasis. J. Dent. Res. 1992; 71: 172.
  1. Begg, M., Blazer, J., Phelan, J., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Mirchandani, R., Gorman, J., Lamster, I. Oral Findings in HIV Disease: Relationship of Oral Lesions to CD4+ Counts. J. Dent. Res. 1992; 71: 172.
  1. Grbic, J., Fine, J., Begg, M., Mirchandani, R., Mitchell-Lewis, D., Phelan, J., Zambon, J., Lamster, I. Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in HIV Positive Homosexual Men. J. Dent. Res. 1992; 71: 120.

  1. Commencement Address, A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health, May 19, 2023.

  2. Commencement Address, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, May 18, 2023.

  3. Stronger Together: An Anti-Racism Initiative Across the Biomedical and Health Sciences Disciplines. National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education - Health Equity Track Moderator. Virtual, March 12, 2021.

  4. Best Practices: Health Professions in Workforce Development to Address Health Equity. National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education - Health Equity Track Panelist. Virtual, March 11, 2021.

  5. A Reckoning on Race for Higher Education: Next Steps and Legal Considerations for Campuses. Plenary Session Panelist. The National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference. Virtual, September 16, 2020.

  6. The World of Oral Health and Practice. Chair of the ADEA Board of Directors Symposium - Vision 2030. The 2018 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition. Orlando, FL, March 17-20, 2018.

  7. Enhancing Faculty and Pipeline Diversity. Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, 2015 Faculty Development Seminar Series. New York, NY, July 21, 2015.

  8. Mentoring in the Academic Pipeline: Reflections from MDFD I Leaders. ADEA Training Session - Building Academic and Community Partnerships for Innovation and Change. Washington, DC, June 11-12, 2015.

  9. The Two or More Race Designation: How Schools Are Navigating This New Paradigm. ADEA 92nd Annual Session and Exhibition, Boston, MA, March 9, 2015.

  10. Setting the Stage for Diverse and Effective Teams at Dental Institutions. Plenary Session Speaker - 2014 ADEA Fall Meetings-Embracing Access, Diversity and Inclusion, Fort Lauderdale, FL, October, 2014.

  11. Oral Health Status of Northern Manhattan Communities. Outreach Service Learning Course, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY, October 22, 2014.

  12. Oral Cancer: Early Detection, Management, and Rehabilitation - Partners in Practice Symposium Series. Moderator. Buffalo, NY, October 18, 2014.

  13. Moderator - 5th Annual Public Health Policy Symposium for the Summer Medical & Dental Education Program. Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, July 2, 2014

  14. Building Leadership Teams for a Diverse Dental Workforce - ADEA Training Session. Moderator. Washington, DC, June 12-13, 2014.

  15. Commitment, Opportunity and Partnerships: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. ADEA National Learning Institute Webinar, February 10, 2014

  16. Keynote Address. The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine White Coat Ceremony. New York, NY, August 12, 2013.

  17. Moderator - 4th Annual Public Health Policy Symposium for the Summer Medical & Dental Education Program. Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, July 11, 2013.

  18. Building Leadership Teams for Sustainable Academic and Community Partnerships - ADEA Training Session Moderator. Washington, DC, June 13-14, 2013.

  19. The Changing Face of the Dental Profession: Diversity and Inclusion at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Guest Speaker. The American College of Dentists - New York Section. New York, NY, September 11, 2012.

  20. Keynote Address. The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine White Coat Ceremony. New York, NY, August 13, 2012.

  21. Multicultural Recruitment/Retention Successes, Strategies, and Impasses. Minority Faculty, Administrators & Practitioners Forum: Collaborating with Discovery as a Bright New Frontier. National Dental Association 99th Annual Meeting, Boca Raton, FL, July 20, 2012.

  22. Moderator - 3rd Annual Public Health Policy Symposium for the Summer Medical & Dental Education Program. Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, July 5, 2012.

  23. NYS Academic Dental Centers - Best Practices. Growing Our Own Workshop - Building a Diverse and Inclusive Faculty Symposium. ADEA 89th Annual Session and Exhibition, Orlando, FL, March 16, 2012.

  24. Moderator - 2nd Annual Public Health Policy Symposium for the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program. Columbia University Medical Center. New York, NY, July 7, 2011.

  25. USNDA National Conference Panel Presentation: Pre-doctoral Dental Admissions. The National Dental Association 98th Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, July 24, 2011.

  26. Regional Academic Collaborations. W.K. Kellogg Foundation Minority Dental Faculty Development Symposium, ADEA 88th Annual Session and Exhibition, San Diego, CA, March 11, 2011.

  27. Postgraduate Dental Education Opportunities. The Student National Dental Association Symposium. The National Dental Association 97th Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI, July 18, 2010.

  28. Bridging the Gap Symposium: The New York Site. An Initiative to Enhance the Diversity of the Dental School Pipeline. ADEA 87th Annual Session and Exhibition, National Harbor, MD, February 28, 2010.

  29. Optimizing Regional Resources: The Pros and Cons of Regional Collaboration. W.K. Kellogg Foundation Minority Dental Faculty Development Program Capstone Meeting, ADEA 87th Annual Session and Exhibition, National Harbor, MD, February 26, 2010.

  30. Setting Up Bridge Programs into Ph.D. or Professional Schools Workshop: Higher Education Recruitment Consortium Conference - Making Excellence Inclusive: Promoting Diversity in Higher Education Conference, New York, NY, November 7, 2008.

  31. Findings from the Obstetrics and Periodontal Therapy (OPT) Multi-Center Randomized Clinical Trial - HRSA National Primary Oral Health Care Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, December 11, 2006.

  32. Review of the June 2003 U.S. Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision: Temple University School of Dentistry Dental Admissions Workshop, August 19, 2005.

  33. Dentistry and the Summer Medical Education Program: Minority Faculty and Administrators Forum, National Dental Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, July 29, 2005.

  34. Minority Dental Faculty Development Program - The NY State Academic Dental Centers Model. Minority Affairs Section: Current Trends in Recruitment of Underrepresented Minority Faculty. ADEA 82nd Annual Session and Exhibition, Baltimore, MD, March 8, 2005.

  35. Dentistry and the Summer Medical Education Program. Increasing the Enrollment of Underrepresented Students: New Strategies and Opportunities. ADEA 82nd Annual Session and Exhibition, Baltimore, MD, March 6, 2005.

  36. Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs - Underrepresented in Dentistry Programs. Faculty Seminar, Section of Social and Behavioral Studies, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY, February 22, 2005.

  37. Review of the June 2003 U.S. Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision: West Virginia University School of Dentistry Dental Admissions Workshop, November 19, 2004.

  38. Summer Medical Education Program Dental Pilot: West Virginia University School of Dentistry Dental Admissions Workshop, November 19, 2004.

  39. Keynote Address. The Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery White Coat Ceremony. New York, NY, August 13, 2004.

  40. Oral Health and Systemic Illness in African Americans. President’s Symposium: Research Findings of the Effects of Periodontal Therapy Intervention on Preterm Birth in Young Women of Color in Harlem. National Dental Association Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 2004.

  41. Recruitment and Admissions - Practices that Work: Summer Enrichment Programs. Pipeline, Profession & Practice - Community-Based Dental Education, Third Annual Grantee Meeting - Breakout Session, San Diego, CA, July 28, 2004.

  42. Minority Health and Health Disparities: U.S. Disparities in Oral Health and the Dental Workforce. U.S. Congressional Black Caucus Panel Presentation, Washington, DC, November 10, 2003.

  43. Minority Medical Education Program Dental Pilot: Pipeline, Profession & Practice - Community-Based Dental Education, Second Annual Grantee Meeting - Lunch and Learn Session, Minneapolis, MN, October 2, 2003.

  44. Creative Collaborations - Combining Community-Based Dentistry with NIH-Funded Research. Faculty Seminar, Division of Community Health, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY, June 24, 2003.

  45. Periodontal Infections and Preterm Birth: Early Findings from a Cohort of Young Minority Women in New York City. Prematurity - Tools That Make a Difference. The March of Dimes Annual Perinatal Nurses Conference, New York, NY, March 28, 2003.

  46. The Columbia University Community DentCare Network and Research Leading to Prevention of Preterm Birth in Pregnant, Adolescent, School-Aged Populations. The National Primary Oral Health Care Conference Best Practices for Community-Based Dental Programs, Part II. Denver, CO, August 16, 2002.

  47. The Effects of Periodontal Therapy Intervention on Preterm Birth in a Cohort of Pregnant Adolescents in Central Harlem. Harlem Hospital Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York, NY, August 12, 2002.

  48. The Effects of Periodontal Disease Treatment Intervention on Pre-Term Birth in Young Minority Women. Exploring the Relationship Between Oral Health and Systemic Health Within the African American Population. Sponsored by The National Dental Association Foundation and NIDCR at Howard University, Washington, DC, December 9, 2000.

  49. Oral Health and Systemic Issues. Minority Faculty & Administrators Forum: Status of Oral Health in the African American Community. National Dental Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, August 4, 2000.

  50. The Effects of Periodontal Disease Intervention on Pre-Term Low Birthweight in Pregnant Teens. The Surgeon General’s “Face of a Child” Conference on Oral Health. Washington, DC, June 13, 2000.

  51. The Prevalence of Dental Caries in Minority Children in Northern Manhattan. The Surgeon General’s “Face of a Child” Conference on Oral Health. Washington, DC, June 12, 2000.

  52. Dental School Sponsored Community Outreach Programs: The Columbia Experience. The 14th Annual Dunning Symposium - Challenges for the Next Decade: Community Based Dental Education. Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY, June 2, 2000.

  53. The Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Pre-Term Low Birthweight. Greater Metropolitan New York Dental Society, New York, NY, April 20, 1999.

  54. Recent Findings in Oral HIV Research. Greater Metropolitan New York Dental Society, New York, NY, May 21, 1996.

  55. Community DentCare Network Plan: Meeting the Needs of the Community. Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery Advisory Council Meeting, New York, NY, May 3, 1996.

  56. Recent Findings Concerning the Occurrence of Oral Lesions in HIV Infection. The Management of the HIV Patient: A Comprehensive Review. Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY, November 3, 1995.

  57. Dental Management of the HIV Seropositive Patient. New York City Department of Health, Public Health Residency Program, New York, NY, April 12, 1995.

  58. Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection. Harlem Hospital Center, Department of Dentistry Residency Program, New York, NY, October 21, 1994.

  59. Oral Manifestations and Patient Management of HIV Infection. National Dental Assistants Association Annual Meeting, Boca Raton, FL, August 2, 1993.

  60. Oral Manifestations and Patient Management of HIV Infection. Greater Metropolitan New York Dental Society, New York, NY, October 20, 1992.

  61. Oral Manifestations and Patient Management of HIV Infection. Management of the HIV Infected Patient: A Comprehensive Course for Dental Practitioners. National Dental Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY, July 27, 1992.

  62. Oral Manifestations and Patient Management of HIV Infection in Adults. Management of the HIV Infected Patient: A Comprehensive Course for Dental Hygienists. New York State AIDS Institute, Albany, NY, May 17, 1992.

  63. Periodontal Crown Lengthening: The Surgical Approach. Harlem Community Dental Society, New York, NY, August 14, 1991.

  64. Periodontal Crown Lengthening: The Surgical Approach. Sydenham Neighborhood Family Care Center Annual Residents Presentations, New York, NY, June 6, 1991.