Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Director of Behavioral Sciences and Scholarly Activity
School/College: Dental Medicine
Email: cwright@pnwu.edu
Fields:
- Behavioral dentistry/public health dentistry
- Oral health-related quality of life
- Biopsychosocial mechanisms in oral health
- Educational approaches/strategies
Areas of Expertise:
- Clinical health psychology
- Social and behavioral sciences in dentistry
- Instructional design/educational technology
Methodological Expertise:
- Survey research/psychometrics
- Qualitative inquiry
- Clinical/patient studies
Current Projects:
- Impact of dental fear/anxiety, perceived discrimination, and provider trust on oral healthcare utilization among American Indian communities
- Development and use of open educational resources in dental education
- Understanding oral health impact and value-based care
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