Dental Administration

Š1995 The University of Iowa College of Dentistry

David C. Johnsen, Dean

Education:

B.S., University of Michigan, 1965; D.D.S
University of Michigan, 1970; M.S.
Pediatric Dentistry, The University of Iowa, 1973

Boards:

Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 1978

Brief Professional Resume:

Dr. Johnsen served as an Instructor in Pediatric Dentistry at The University of Iowa, 1972-73 and as Assistant and Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, at the University of West Virginia, 1974-80. He was a member of the staff of the West Virginia University Hospital from 1974-80. In 1980 he joined the faculty of Case Western Reserve University as Chair of Pediatric Dentistry where he remained until 1995. He became a full Professor in 1985. In 1993 he served as Interim Dean of the Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry. Dr. Johnsen joined the College of Dentistry as Dean in September 1995. He has academic appointments as Professor in the departments of Pediatric Dentistry and Preventive and Community Dentistry.

Teaching responsibilities: Dr. Johnsen was Director of the Pediatric Dentistry Residence Program at Case Western Reserve University (1990-1995).

Clinical activities: Dr. Johnsen has been involved in private pediatric practice, pediatric clinics, or intramural faculty practice since 1974. He plans to maintain his clinical contact at Iowa.

National or International Professional Appointments and Activities: Dr. Johnsen has served as an officer or consultant for a wide range of local, state, national, and international organizations--including the Monongalia (Ohio) County Dental Society, the Iowa Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association, the American Association for Dental Research, the American Association of Dental Schools, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Head Start, World Vision, QualChoice Managed Health Care, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Health and Human Services Bureau of Maternal and Child Health

Research: Dr. Johnsen has received grants from both public and private sources to support research projects and for programs to provide dental care for children and people with disabilities. His research has focused on the innervation of teeth and the transmission of pain; the impact of fluoride and sealants on caries incidence; the prevention of intraoral trauma and dental emergencies; and the incidence of caries in underserved populations.

Recently, he has focused on the early caries process--assessing dental decay as a distinct pattern of disease--and then designing ways to prevent the disease and building those interventions into health networks. Dr. Johnsen is a frequent contributor to the scientific literature and has presented the results of his research to state and national organizations.

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