Carolyn Wehler, MPH Hear my name
Assistant Professor
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
General Dentistry

MPH, Boston University
BS, University of Vermont
AS, University of Vermont

Pronouns: she/her/hers



Carolyn Wehler, MPH is an Assistant Professor of General Dentistry at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She has extensive experience managing database and research protocols, and has worked extensively at the VA Healthcare System. She holds membership in national and local professional societies such as the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Mass. Dental Hygienists' Association, and the Mass. Coalition for Oral Health. Her publications include original articles, white papers, training documents, and presentations. She earned her AS in Dental Hygiene from the University of Vermont and her MPH, with concentrations in Epidemiology/Biostatistics and Health Services, from Boston University School of Public Health. She was named Dental Hygienist of the Year by the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists Association in 2006 and again in 2016.


Personnel Agreement for Research Services of Carolyn Wehler
10/01/2021 - 09/30/2023 (Key Person)
PI: M. Marianne Jurasic, DMD, MPH
Department of Veterans Administration


Personnel Agreement for Research Services of Carolyn Wehler
12/01/2020 - 11/30/2021 (Key Person)
PI: M. Marianne Jurasic, DMD, MPH
Bedford VA


Personnel Agreement for Research Services of Carolyn Wehler
12/01/2016 - 09/30/2020 (Key Person)
PI: M. Marianne Jurasic, DMD, MPH
Department of Veterans Administration, Bedford


Personnel Agreement for Research Services of Carolyn Wehler
04/01/2018 - 09/30/2018 (Key Person)
PI: M. Marianne Jurasic, DMD, MPH
Department of Veterans Administration, Bedford


Interpersonal Agreement for Carolyn Wehler
02/01/2018 - 07/31/2018 (Key Person)
PI: M. Marianne Jurasic, DMD, MPH
Department of Veterans Administration, Bedford


Personnel Agreement for Research Services of Carolyn Wehler
04/01/2017 - 09/30/2017 (Key Person)
PI: Judith Ann Jones, DDS, DScD
Department of Veterans Administration, Bedford


Personnel Agreement for Research Services of Carolyn Wehler
03/01/2013 - 09/30/2016 (Key Person)
PI: Judith Ann Jones, DDS, DScD
Department of Veterans Administration, Bedford


Personnel Agreement for the Research Services of Carolyn Wehler
10/01/2014 - 09/30/2015 (Key Person)
PI: Judith Ann Jones, DDS, DScD
Department of Veterans Administration, Bedford


Personnel Agreement for Research Services of Carolyn Wehler
09/15/2013 - 09/14/2014 (Key Person)
PI: Judith Ann Jones, DDS, DScD
VA Boston Healthcare System


Personnel Agreement for Research Services of Carolyn Wehler
04/01/2009 - 12/31/2012 (Key Person)
PI: Judith Ann Jones, DDS, DScD
Department of Veterans Administration, Bedford


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  1. Jones JA, Gibson G, Cabral HJ, Wehler CJ, Orner MB, Jurasic MM. Effectiveness of fluorides in root caries prevention, Department of Veterans Affairs (2009-2018). Spec Care Dentist. 2024; 44(2):575-583.View Related Profiles. PMID: 37322562; PMCID: PMC10721720; DOI: 10.1111/scd.12894;
     
  2. Gibson G, Jones JA, Wehler CJ, Cabral HJ, Orner MB, Jurasic MM. Addressing the discrepancy between efficacy and effectiveness of 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste or gel in adults as part of a caries prevention program. J Am Dent Assoc. 2023 Jul; 154(7):541-544.View Related Profiles. PMID: 36863992
     
  3. Gibson G, Wehler CJ, Jurasic MM. Providing Effective Dental Care for an Ageing Population. Int Dent J. 2022 Aug; 72(4S):S39-S43.View Related Profiles. PMID: 36031324; PMCID: PMC9437804; DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2022.06.011;
     
  4. Jurasic MM, Gibson G, Orner MB, Wehler CJ, Jones JA, Cabral HJ. Topical Fluoride Effectiveness in High Caries Risk Adults. J Dent Res. 2022 Jul; 101(8):898-904.View Related Profiles. PMID: 35264049; PMCID: PMC9266354; DOI: 10.1177/00220345221081524;
     
  5. Wehler CJ, Panchal NH, Cotchery DL, Farooqi OA, Ferguson DK, Foran D, Hakki OW, Silva R, Smith GM, Gibson G. Alternatives to opioids for acute pain management after dental procedures: A Department of Veterans Affairs consensus paper. J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 08; 152(8):641-652. PMID: 34325780
     
  6. Jurasic MM, Gibson G, Orner MB, Wehler CJ, Jones JA. Validation of a Subjective Caries Risk Assessment Tool. J Dent. 2021 10; 113:103748.View Related Profiles. PMID: 34274438
     
  7. White JM, Panchal NH, Wehler CJ, Bestgen SC, Colón JE, Desai HG, Hogue CM, Marianne Jurasic M, Maritim BC, Ortega AP, Smith GM, Taylor JY, Gibson G. Department of Veterans Affairs Consensus: Preradiation dental treatment guidelines for patients with head and neck cancer. Head Neck. 2019 05; 41(5):1153-1160. PMID: 30620438
     
  8. Jurasic MM, Gibson G, Wehler CJ, Orner MB, Jones JA. Caries prevalence and associations with medications and medical comorbidities. J Public Health Dent. 2019 12; 79(1):34-43.View Related Profiles. PMID: 30440082
     
  9. Gohel V, Jones JA, Wehler CJ. Salivary biomarkers and cardiovascular disease: a systematic review. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2018 08 28; 56(9):1432-1442.View Related Profiles. PMID: 29630504
     
  10. Boehmer U, Glickman M, Jones JA, Orner MB, Wheler C, Berlowitz DR, Kressin NR. Dental Care in an Equal Access System Valuing Equity: Are There Racial Disparities? Med Care. 2016 Nov; 54(11):998-1004.View Related Profiles. PMID: 27219638
     
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Bar chart showing 24 publications over 13 distinct years, with a maximum of 4 publications in 2001

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2016 Worcester Component, Massachusetts Dental Hygienists' Association: Component Outstanding Dental Hygienist of the Year
2006 Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association: Outstanding Dental Hygienist of the Year Award
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Fluorides
Caries, Dental
Dental Hygiene
Quality of Life
Veterans

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