Raul Garcia, DMD
Professor
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Health Policy & Health Svcs Research

DMD, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
MMedSc, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
AB, Harvard College
CAGS, Harvard School of Dental Medicine



Major Research Interests:
• Causes of oral health disparities and interventions to eliminate oral health disparities
• Relationship of oral conditions to systemic disease and health-related quality of life
• Longitudinal studies of oral health in aging and the analysis of treatment outcomes in dentistry: The VA Dental Longitudinal Study and the VA Normative Aging Study

Studies encompass the areas of oral epidemiology, health services research, and health policy. The work involves a variety of population studies with a special interest on underserved populations.

Chair
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Health Policy & Health Svcs Research


Member
Boston University
Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research




Social networks and oral health-related risk behaviors in public housing communities
08/15/2018 - 07/31/2025 (Multi-PI)
PI: Raul Garcia, DMD
NIH/National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
5R01DE027985-05

Modeling Complex Mechanisms Underlying Oral Health Disparities In Young Children And Their Caregivers
09/01/2023 - 08/31/2024 (Subcontract PI)
University of Utah NIH NIDCR
7R01DE030302-03

Using Social Networks to Improve Oral Health
09/18/2015 - 08/31/2019 (PI)
NIH/National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
5UH2DE025505-02

Center for Research to Evaluate & Eliminate Dental Disparities
09/24/2008 - 08/31/2017 (PI)
NIH/National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
5U54DE019275-07

Center for Research to Evaluate and Eliminate Dental Disparities
06/01/2014 - 09/09/2016 (PI)
NIH/National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
3U54DE019275-07S3

Oral Conditions and Health Outcomes in Frail Elders
07/01/2000 - 06/30/2005 (Co-PI)
PI: Michelle Henshaw, DDS
NIH/National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
5 K23 DE00454 05

Oral Conditions and Health Outcomes in Frail Elders
07/01/2000 - 06/30/2005 (Dept Sponsor)
NIH/National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
1 K23 DE00454 01

Periodontal Intervention for Cardiac Events; Pilot Trial
07/15/2001 - 06/30/2004 (Co-PI)
Research Foundation of SUNY at Buffalo NIH NIDCR

Program for Refugee Oral Health
12/01/2000 - 11/30/2003 (PI)
Massachusetts Delta Dental Foundation

Oral Health and Quality of Life
07/01/2001 - 12/31/2001 (Dept Sponsor)
NIH/National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
1 F32 DE05742 01A1



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Yr Title Project-Sub Proj Pubs
2022 Social networks and oral health-related risk behaviors in public housing communities 5R01DE027985-05
2021 Social networks and oral health-related risk behaviors in public housing communities 5R01DE027985-04
2020 Social networks and oral health-related risk behaviors in public housing communities 5R01DE027985-03
2019 Social networks and oral health-related risk behaviors in public housing communities 5R01DE027985-02
2018 Social networks and oral health-related risk behaviors in public housing communities 1R01DE027985-01
2016 Using Social Networks to Improve Oral Health 5UH2DE025505-02
2016 Center for Research to Evaluate & Eliminate Dental Disparities 3U54DE019275-07S3 44
2015 Using Social Networks to Improve Oral Health 1UH2DE025505-01
2015 Center for Research to Evaluate & Eliminate Dental Disparities 3U54DE019275-07S2 44
2014 Center for Research to Evaluate & Eliminate Dental Disparities 3U54DE019275-07S1 44
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  1. Kaye E, McDonough R, Singhal A, Garcia RI, Jurasic M. Effect Modification by Obesity on Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2024 Oct 09; 23800844241276863.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39385374
     
  2. Bond JC, Wise LA, Fox MP, Garcia RI, Murray EJ, White KO, Rothman KJ, Hatch EE, Heaton B. Preconception Periodontitis and Risk of Spontaneous Abortion in a Prospective Cohort Study. Am J Epidemiol. 2023 Sep 01; 192(9):1509-1521.View Related Profiles. PMID: 37339008; PMCID: PMC10666963; DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwad142;
     
  3. Wright CD, Heaton B, Garcia RI, Leonard MM, Fasano A, McNeil DW. Gastrointestinal distress as a potential mediator between stress and periodontal inflammation. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2023 Dec; 51(6):1250-1257.View Related Profiles. PMID: 37430381; PMCID: PMC10776810; DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12889;
     
  4. Singhal A, McDonough R, Jurasic MM, Garcia RI, Kaye E. Effect of being overweight and obese on periodontal treatment costs. J Am Dent Assoc. 2023 Jul; 154(7):620-627.e6.View Related Profiles. PMID: 37227382
     
  5. Heaton B, Muzzi A, Gebel C, Bernstein J, Garcia RI. Recruitment and Enrollment of Low-income, Minority Residents of Urban Public Housing into Research. J Community Health. 2023 Oct; 48(5):741-751.View Related Profiles. PMID: 37005967; PMCID: PMC10067510; DOI: 10.1007/s10900-023-01212-w;
     
  6. Bond JC, McDonough R, Alshihayb TS, Kaye EK, Garcia RI, Heaton B. Periodontitis is associated with an increased hazard of mortality in a longitudinal cohort study over 50?years. J Clin Periodontol. 2023 Jan; 50(1):71-79.View Related Profiles. PMID: 36089889
     
  7. Bond JC, McDonough R, Alshihayb TS, Kaye EA, Garcia RI, Heaton B. Edentulism is associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality in adult men. J Am Dent Assoc. 2022 07; 153(7):625-634.e3.View Related Profiles. PMID: 35241269
     
  8. Kaye E, McDonough R, Singhal A, Garcia RI, Jurasic M. Effect of Overweight and Obesity on Periodontal Treatment Intensity. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2023 Apr; 8(2):158-167.View Related Profiles. PMID: 35148660; PMCID: PMC10029136; DOI: 10.1177/23800844221074354;
     
  9. Chiao C, Kaye E, Scott T, Hayes C, Garcia RI. Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011 to 2018. Pediatr Dent. 2021 Jul 15; 43(4):276-281.View Related Profiles. PMID: 34467843
     
  10. Singhal A, Alofi A, Garcia RI, Sabik LM. Medicaid adult dental benefits and oral health of low-income older adults. J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Jul; 152(7):551-559.e1.View Related Profiles. PMID: 34176569; PMCID: PMC8330417; DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.03.010;
     
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2014 ADEAGies Foundation: William J. Gies Award
2012 American College of Dentists: Fellow
1998-2000 U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Advanced Research Career Development Award in Health Services Research
1998-1999 Hispanic Dental Association: President
1994-1998 U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Career Development Award in Health Services Research (Senior Research Associate)
1992-1994 Boston Section, American Association for Dental Research: Presiden
1991-1996 National Institute of Dental Research: F.I.R.S.T. Award
1990 (for VA Dental Longitudinal Study, with H. Chauncey, K. Kapur): American Dental Association Geriatric Dental Health Care Meritorious Award
1984-1989 National Institute of Dental Research: Physician Scientist Award
1984 American Academy of Periodontology: Balint Orban Prize for Research in Periodontology (Honorable Mention)
1981 Boston Section, Student Research Award: AADR
1981 Pierre Fauchard Academy Award
1981 American College of Stomatologic Surgeons Award
1981 American College of Stomatologic Surgeons Award
1981 Harvard Odontological Society Award
1981 American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Student Research Fellowship
1981 Harvard School of Dental Medicine: Senior Class Marshal
1981 Harvard School of Dental Medicine: D.M.D. summa cum laude in a special field
1975 Harvard College: A.B. cum laude in Anthropology
In addition to these self-described keywords below, a list of MeSH based concepts is available here.

periodontal disease
alveolar bone loss
skeletal bone mineral density
tobacco control and prevention
oral epidemiology
health services research
health policy
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