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CURRICULUM VITAE
KAREN M. CREWS, DMD
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Family Spouse William CrewsChildren Alex, Will
Birthplace Ardmore, Oklahoma
Home (Mailing address) 1020 Buckley DriveJackson, Mississippi 39206-2000
Contact numbers Home telephone (601) 362-9655Cellular phone (601) 906-7996Email Office [email protected]
EDUCATION
1982-1986 DMDUniversity of Mississippi School of DentistryJackson, Mississippi
1977-1980 BSMississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2008 Director, Oral Oncology and Bio-behavioral
Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Institute
1999-Present Director, ACT Center for Tobacco Treatment,
Education and Research, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center
2004-2007 Assistant Dean, Extramural Affairs andInstitutional Advancement, School of Dentistry,University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson,Mississippi
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2003 Interim Assistant Dean, Extramural Affairs and Institutional Advancement, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
2003 Tenured Professor, Department of Care Planning and Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
2000 Tenured Professor, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
2000 Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1999 - Present Director and Principal Investigator, The ACT Center (A Comprehensive Tobacco Program), University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1995 - Present Medical Staff, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
PAST-ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
School of Dentistry
1995-2000 Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1996-1999 Attending Dentist, Jackson Medical Mall Dental Clinic, University of Mississippi Medical Center Ambulatory Clinics, (Formerly Hospital Dental Clinic 8), Jackson, Mississippi
1995-1998 Chairman, Alumni and Friends Committee, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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1990 Coordinator, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson, Mississippi
1990-1999 Coordinator, Sister Robyn Dental Clinic for Homeless and Mentally Impaired, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1990-1995 Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1988-1990 Instructor, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1986-2000 Coordinator, Admissions Clinic, University School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1986-1987 Non-Salaried Instructor, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
Professional Licensure
1986-Present State of Mississippi Dental License # 2260-86
COMMITTEE SERVICE (School of Dentistry)
2007- 2008 Chair-Senior Practice Immersion Committee School of Dentistry
2004 - 2007 DAAG Committee University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
2004 - Present University of Mississippi School of DentistryExecutive Faculty Committee
2004 - 2007 University of Mississippi School of Dentistry Strategic Planning Committee
2004 - 2007 University of Mississippi School of Dentistry Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee
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2004 - 2007 University of Mississippi School of DentistryChair, Campus/Extramural Stakeholders Subcommittee
2003 - 2007 University of Mississippi School of Dentistry Chair, Alumni and Friends Committee
2003 - 2007 University of Mississippi School of Dentistry Chair-“Give Kids a Smile” Committee
2001 University of Mississippi School of Dentistry Ad Hoc Accreditation Committee
2001 University of Mississippi School of Dentistry Dean Search and Advisory Committee
1997-2003 University of Mississippi Medical Center Archives and History Committee
1996-Present University of Mississippi Hospital Dental Staff
1996-2000 Curriculum Committee, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
1994-1997 Clinical Programs Advisory Committee, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
1994 Search Committee for Assistant Dean for Academic Programs, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
1993-1995 Alumni and Friends Weekend Committee, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
1993 Faculty and Student Dress Code Committee, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
1992-1995 Clinical Comprehensive Exam Committee, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
1991 Search Committee for Dental School Dean, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
1990-1997 Search Committee for Dental Research Director, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
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1991-1997 Faculty Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
Committee Service (Medical Center)
2007 - Present University of Mississippi Centers & InstitutesCommittee
2007 - Present University of Mississippi Cancer Institute Steering Committee
2006 - Present University of Mississippi Institutional Review Board Internal Advisory Board
2006 - Present University of Mississippi Medical Center AmericanHeart Association Heart Walk Committee
2005 - Present Clinical Care Cancer Institute, University of Mississippi Medical Center
2004 – Present Department of Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry Post Graduate Admissions Committees
2002 - Present Chair, Leadership Core Committee, Center for Excellence in Women’s Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
2002 - Present Center for Excellence in Women’s Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
2002-2004 Research Council, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
2001 Advisory Board School of Nursing Center of Excellence in Research, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, JacksonMississippi
1997-2001 Patient Ambulatory Care Committee, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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1991-1998 Senator, University Medical Center Faculty Senate,University of Mississippi Medical Center, JacksonMississippi
1993-1994 Nominations Committee, Sigma XI Research Honorary Group, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
COMMITTEE SERVICE (State)
2006- Present Mississippi State Department of Health Preventive Health Curriculum Committee, Department of Health, Jackson, Mississippi
2004- Present Mississippi State Department of Health Preventive Health Block Grant Advisory Committee, Department of Health, Jackson, Mississippi
2001 -Present Legislative Affairs Committee, Mississippi Dental Association, Jackson, Mississippi
2001 Medicaid Ad Hoc/Committee, MDA Member-Legislative Affairs Committee, Mississippi Dental Association, Jackson, Mississippi
1995 Commission on Relief Fund and Endowment Fund Activities, Mississippi Dental Association, Jackson, Mississippi
1990-1995 Counselor, Mississippi Chapter American Association for Dental Research, University ofMississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson, Mississippi
1989-1993 Professional Education Committee, American Cancer Society, Jackson, Mississippi
COMMITTEE SERVICE (National)
2006-Present Member, American Dental AssociationCouncil of Scientific Affairs, Chicago, IL
2006- Present American Academy of Oral Medicine Oral Cancer Task Force
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2004-2005 Consultant, Sanofi Aventis Smoking Advisory board, New York, NY
2000 Health Professional Panel, American Legacy Foundation, Washington, DC, USA
1999-2000s Professional Assisted Cessation Therapy, (PACT), Coalition of Physicians, Healthcare Providers Addressing Tobacco Addiction, Scottsdale, Arizona
1999 National Coalition on Smoking and the Health of Women and Girls, The Chest Foundation, American College of Chest Physicians, Northstone, Illinois
1998-2004 Fellowship Advisory Committee for Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA), Washington, DC, USA
1995-1999 Representative, American Association of Dental Schools to the National Dental Tobacco Free Steering Committee, Bethesda, Maryland
1994 Peer (Grant) Review Committee, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Washington, DC, USA
1993-1995 Dental Consultant, Center for Substance AbusePrevention, Washington, DC, USA
1993-1996 Team Leader, American Cancer Society Tobacco Control Team, Jackson, Mississippi
1992-1993 Member, National Dental Tobacco-Free SteeringAd Hoc Committee, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
1991-1994 Member, Advisor Council to Mississippi Committee for a Tobacco Free Society,Jackson, Mississippi
HONORS & AWARDS
2006 Fellow, American Dental Education (ADEA) Leadership Institute, Chicago, IL
2004 Guardian Society Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center
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2004 Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse- (AMERSA) John P. McGovern Lectureship Award for Excellence in Substance Abuse Education, Washington DC
2004 Faculty of the year Award, American College of Dentists, Mississippi Section, Jackson, Mississippi
2002 Omicron Kappa Upsilon Stephen H. Leeper Awardfor Excellence in Teaching, American Dental Education Association Annual Meeting, San Diego,California
2000 Gold Excellence in Research Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1999 Innovation Award, Partnership for a Health Mississippi, (WATCH) Working Against TobaccoBy choosing Health) K-4th grade Tobacco Curriculum, Jackson, Mississippi
1998 President, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Mississippi Chapter, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1997 Inducted, Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Mississippi Chapter, Jackson, Mississippi
1996 President, Sigma XI Honorary Research Group, University of Mississippi Medical Center, JacksonMississippi
1996 Award of Appreciation, Alliance to the MississippiDental Association, Jackson, Mississippi
1995 Faculty of the Year Award, American College of Dentists Mississippi Section, Jackson, Mississippi
1995 Inducted, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, University ofMississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1992 Clinical Teacher of the Year, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, JacksonMississippi
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1992 National Honor Citation in Professional Education, American Cancer Society, Jackson, Mississippi
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Dental AssociationDistrict IV Dental SocietyMississippi Dental AssociationAmerican Association of Women DentistsAmerican Association of Dental ResearchInternational Association of Dental ResearchAmerican Dental Education AssociationAmerican College of Dentists - Gies FellowSociety for Research on Nicotine and TobaccoAssociation for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and DependencePierre Fauchard Academy Academy of Oral Medicine
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles:
2008 Crews KM, Sheffer CE, Payne, TJ, Applegate BW, Martin, A, Sutton, R, A Survey of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Tobacco Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors, Journal of the American Dental Association, In Press
2008 Gordon J, Albert D, Crews K, Freidman J, Tobacco Education in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, Drug and Alcohol Review, In Press
2007 Chatterjee Kirk P, Payne TJ, Belknap C, Hunt K, Crews KM. Tobacco use Among Junior and High School Athletes, Journal of Health Behavior, Submitted October 2007
2007 Gordon, JS, Albert DA, Andrews JA, Crews KM, Payne, TJ, Severson, HH, Tobacco Cessation In Public Dental Clinics: Short Term Outcomes Tobacco Control, 16,285-288
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2007 Applegate, B.W., Sheffer, C.E., Crews, K.M., Payne, T.J., Smith, P.O., (in press) A Survey of the Tobacco- Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Primary Care Providers in Mississippi. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
2007 Gordon, J.S., Andrews, J.A., Crews, K.M., Payne, T.J., Severson, H.H. (in press) The 5A’s vs 3A’s plus proactive quitlineReferral in private practice dental offices: preliminary results.Tobacco Control, 16 285-288.
2007 Davis, E., Stewart, D., Guelman, M., Wee, A., Beach, J.Crews, K, Callan, R. Serving the public good: Challengesof Dental Education in the 21st Century. Journal of Dental Education, 71(8), 1009-1019.
2006 M, Payne, T.J., Ma, J.Z., Lou, X, Zhang, D., Dupont, R.T., Crews, K.M., Somes, G., Williams, N.J., Elston, R.C. A genomewide search finds major susceptibility loci for nicotine dependence on chromosome 10 in African-Americans. The American Society of Human Genetics (in press).
2005 Beuten, J., Ma, J.Z., Payne, T.J., Dupont, R.T., Crews, K.M., Somes, G, Williams, N.J., Elston, R.C., Li, M.D. Single and multi-locus allelic variants within the GABAB receptor Subunit 2 (GABABR2) gene are significantly associated with nicotine dependence. 11th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.
2005 Beuten, J., Ma, J.Z., Payne, T.J, Dupont, R.T., Crews, K.M., Elston, R.C., Li, M.D. Neurotrophic tyrosine kinase receptor 2 gene (NTKR2): a new candidate gene for nicotine dependence based on association analysis. 11th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.
2005 Li, M.D., Ma, J.Z., Payne, T.J., Wang, D., Beuten, J., Crews, K.M., Dupont, R.T., Williams, N.J., and Elston, R.C. Mapping susceptibility loci for nicotine dependence in the mid-south tobacco and family cohort. 11th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.
2004 Crews K, Taybos G. Role of Dentists in Tobacco Cessation Programs, Hawaii Dental Journal. March/April
2000 Smith PO, Griebler J, Payne T, Crews K. Physician-Based Tobacco dependence interventions: Review and Clinical Practice Recommendations. J Miss State Med Assoc (MSMA). 722-729.
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1999 Taybos G, Crews K, Krolls S. Tobacco from Christopher Columbus to Y2K, J Amer Student Dent As soc., (3) 19:22-24.
1999 Crews K, Cobb G, Seago D, Williams N. Tobacco and Dental Implants, J Acad Gen Dent. (5) 47:484-488.
1999 Crews K, Gordy F, Penton N, Curran A, Clay J. Tobacco Cessation: A Practical Dental Service. J Acad of Gen Dent, (5) 47:476-483.
1998 Crews K, Gordy F, Silberman S, LeJeune R. Tobacco Use in a Prison Population: Corrections Compendium, 1-4.
1998 LeJeune RC, Silberman SL, Crews K, Freeman I, Trubman A. A postmortem of a clinical trial: a case report. Amer Dent Inst. For Continuing Educ, 67:13-17
1997 DeMoss L, Crews K, Silberman S, Meydrech E. Adolescent Tobacco Education: Mississippi Dental Association Journal, (1) 53.
1997 Crews K, Tolbert WE, Duncan D, Lentz DL. Effects of Bleaching on Chemical Composition of Enamel. Mississippi Dental Association Journal, 53 (1): 20-21.
1995 Crews K, O'Hara J, Gordy F, Penton N. The Bass Technique, Charles Bass' Legacy. Mississippi Dental Association Journal, 51 (2), 18-12.
1994 Crews K, Johnson L, Nicholas M. Patient Management in a Tobacco Cessation Program in the Dental Office. Comp of Cont. Dent Ed, Vol. XV, 9 1142-1155.
1993 Gordy, FM, Crews, K, O Carroll KM. Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect in the anterior maxilla. Oral Surg., Oral Med., Oral Pathol 76 (4): 537-542.
1993 Crews K, Blacks as High Risk Smokers. Health Values, J Health Beh, Ed, 18(1):41-43.
Book Chapters:
2007 Crews, K.M., Ch. 17: Tobacco Cessation, The Clinicians Guide toPharmacotherapy, BC Decker INC., Hamilton Ontario Canada, Submitted December 2007
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2007 Crews, K.M., Ch. 25: New Morbidities -Sec. IV Substance Abuse, Sec. V Brief Summary of Drugs, Sec. VI Tobacco Use Among Youth, The Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry 3rd Ed. Nowak, A. Casimassimo, P, pg 283-293, 2007
2007 Crews, K.M., Ch. 26: Resource Section-Sec. III Commonly Abused Substances, Sec IV Medications for Tobacco Cessation, , The Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry 3rd Ed. Nowak, A., Casimassimo, P., pg 301-305, 2007
2006 Mohammad, A.R., Crews, KM, Taybos G, Vancevitch. Academy of Oral Medicine, Clinician’s Guides to Tobacco Cessation, BC Decker, Ontario, Canada.
1999 Crews K, Gordy FM, Clay Jr, Kleinegger CA, Penton NP. Tobacco Cessation in the Dental Practice: A Comprehensive Review. Clarks Clinical Dentistry. Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO, (36B): 1-16.
1994 Crews K, Taylor T, Gordy FM, Clay Jr. Dental Patient Management in a Tobacco Cessation Program. Clarks Clinical Dentistry - J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, PA, 1(363) 1-11.
1993 Crews K, Robinson GE. Patient Registration, General Consent and Data Review. Alexander WN, Tryon AF. The Users Guide to the Problem Oriented Dental Record. Needham Heights, MA, Ginn Press, 25-36.
1993 Crews K, Taylor TJ. Patient Screening Student Assignment: The Screening Record. Alexander WN, Tryon AF. The Users Guide to the Problem Oriented Dental Record. Needham Heights, MA, Ginn Press, 22-24.
CURRICULA:
1999 Crews K, Carty, L, Harrison T. Working Against Tobacco by Choosing Health (WATCH), 6 session program designed for 1sts through 4th graders. Published by Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi.
MANUAL(S):
2001 Crews, KM, Payne, TJ Taking ACTion for Tobacco Free Society: A Manual for the Health Care Team, University of Mississippi Medical Center Press, 2001
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2004 Crews, KM, Payne TJ, Brief Treatment of the Tobacco Dependent Patient: A Training Program for Healthcare Providers, University Of Mississippi Medical Center Press, Revised 2005,2007,2008
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS:
2006 Li, MD, Beuten, J, Ma, JZ, Crews, KM, & Payne, TJ. Significant association of catechol-o-methyltransferase (COMT) haplotypes with nicotine dependence in male and female smokers of two ethnic populations. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Orlando, FL.
2006 Li, MD, Beuten, J, Ma, JZ, Quezada, P, Huang, W, Crews, KM, & Payne, TJ. Significant association of BDNF haplotypes in European-American male smokers but not in European-American female or African-American smokers. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Orlando, FL.
2006 Ma, JZ, Li, MD, Payne, TJ, & Crews, KM. Characterization of smokers with respect to reasons for smoking and personality measures. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Orlando, FL
2005 C. Belknap, K. Hunt, B. Harrelson, P. Chatterjee Kirk, T. Payne, and K. Crews, (Presented at IADR March 2005) Student Athletes’ Tobacco Use and Presence of Oral Lesions, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson, MS, USA
2005 K. Hunt, C. Belknap, T. Payne, and K. Crews, (Presented at IADR March 2005) Tobacco Use and Attitudes by High School Athletes, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson, MS, USA
2005 K. Hunt, C. Belknap, M. Milner, P. Chatterjee Kirk, T. Payne, and K. Crews, (Presented at IADR March 2005) Perceptions and Patterns of Tobacco Use among High School Athletes, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson, MS, USA
2005 B. Martin, K. Hunt, C. Belknap, P.C. Kirk, T. Payne, and K. Crews, (Presented at IADR- March 2005)Attitudes Expressed by Coaches Regarding Tobacco Use, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson, MS, USA
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2005 J. Beuten, J.Z. Ma, T.J. Payne, R.T. Dupont, Crews, K., G. Somes, N. J. Williams, R.C. Elston, and M. D. Li. Single and multi-locus allelic variants within the GABAB receptor subunit 2 (GABABR2) gene are significantly associated with nicotine dependence. 11th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.
2005 J. Beuten, J. Z. Ma, T. J. Payne, R. T. Dupont, K.Crews, R C. Elston, and M. D. Li.Neurotrophic tyrosine kinase receptor 2 gene (NTKR2): a new candidate gene for nicotine dependence based on association analysis. 11th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.
2004 M. D. Li, J. Z. Ma, T. J. Payne, D. Wang, J. Beuten, K.Crews, R. T. Dupont, N. J. Williams, and R. C. Elston. Mapping susceptibility loci for nicotine dependence in the mid-south tobacco family cohort, 11th Annual Meeting Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
2004 M. B. Crews, M. D. Sutton, B. W. Applegate, C. E. Sheffer, S. K. Sandhu, T. J. Payne, and K. M. Crews. Treating Tobacco Dependence: A Dental School-Based Specialty Clinic. 82nd General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, Honolulu, Hawaii.
2004 R. A. Martin, M. B. Crews, R. L. Sutton, J. Perkins, A. Landers, B. W. Applegate, T. J. Payne, K. M. Crews, and J. R. Hupp. Oral-Maxillofacial Surgeons’ Tobacco Attitudes and Practices: National Survey Results. 82nd General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, Honolulu, Hawaii.
2004 K. Hunt, C. Belknap, T. J. Payne, K. M. Crews. Tobacco Use and Attitudes by High School Athletes 82nd General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, Honolulu, Hawaii.
2004 Sheffer, C., Sutton, M., Crews, M., Applegate, B, Crews, K. & Payne, T. Factors predicting patient satisfaction with medication. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Scottsdale, AZ.
2004 Beuten, J., Ma, J.Z., Li, M.D., Payne, T.J., Crews, K., Dupont, R.T., Williams, N.J., & Dockter, M. (2004). Association study with SNPs from candidate genes for smoking behavior. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Scottsdale, AZ.
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2003 Chang, R., Dupont, R., Williams, N., Crews, K. M., Payne, T. J., & Elston, R. C. A genome wide scan to identify loci for smoking quantity in the Framingham Heart Study population. BMC Genetics, 4, Suppl 1P, S103
2003 Chang, R., Payne, T., Crews, K., Dupont, R., Somes, G., Kane, J., Williams, N.J., Ma, J.Z., and Li, M.D. Nicotine Dependence: association study with SNPs from candidate genes. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. 55.
2003 Ma, J.Z., Beuten, R.T., Dupont, T., Crews, K., Payne, T.J., Li, M.D. Association between nicotine dependence and an A/G polymorphism in the beta-muscular nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (CHRNB1) gene. American Journal of Human Genetics 73 (suppl.) p522.
2003 Ma, J.Z., Li, M.D., Payne, T.J., Crews, K.C. A comparison of reasons for smoking between genders in Caucasian and African-American populations. 10th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Scottsdale AZ.
2003 Beuten, J., Ma, J.Z., Li, M.D., Payne, Crews, K., Dupont, R.T., Somes, G., Williams, N.J., Dockter, M. Association study with SNPs from candidate genes for smoking behavior. 10th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Scottsdale, AZ.
2003 Green, T., Gottsche, G., Sanders, T. A., Applegate, B.W., Crews, K.., Payne, T. J., Penton-Eklund, N. Attitudes towards smoking policies and legislation in Mississippi food services establishments. Journal of Dental Education, 67, 1, 81.
2003 Burrage, M., Sheffer, C.E., Applegate, B.W., Crews, K., Payne, T. J., Sandhu, S. K. Tobacco Cessation: Effectiveness of Combination Pharmacotherapy versus Mono-Pharmacotherapy. Journal of Dental Education, 67, 1, 81.
2003 Bentley, J. P., Lombardo, T. W., Bentley, S. I., Warren, M. L., Payne, T. J., Crews, K. Smoking Habits of Graduate Students: Comparison with Undergraduates and Implications for Campus-Based Treatment. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco.
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2003 Bentley, J. P., Lombardo, T.W., Bentley, S.I., Warren, M. L., Payne, T. J., Crews, K. Smoking while drinking by college students: Identification of cluster segments based on weekly patterns of behavior. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.
2002 Applegate, B.W., Crews, K., Payne, T. J., Grubbs, Cheryl, Eriksen, C. Preliminary Outcomes of a statewide healthcare provider-training program in tobacco cessation. National Conference Tobacco or Health, San Francisco, CA.
2002 Burrage, M., Crews, K., Payne, T. J., Smith, P. O., Applegate, B.W. Dental providers knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to tobacco cessation. Proceedings 79th annual session of the American Dental Education Association.
2001 Applegate, B.W., Smith, P. O. Kunen, S., Payne, T.J., Crews, K. Psychosocial Characteristics of tobacco-using, low income primary care patients. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco.
2001 Applegate, B.W., Smith P.O. Niederhauser, R., Payne, T.J., Crews, K. Primary care providers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to tobacco cessation. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco.
1997 Perry M, Crews K, Silberman S, Penton N, De Moss L. Tobacco Education for Adolescents in Mississippi. J Dent Edu., preprinted abstr, #45, 59 (2): 194.
1997 Robinson A, Hughes S, Crews K, Silberman S, Gordy F. Tobacco Cessation and Mississippi Dentists. J Dent Edu, preprinted abstr, #43, 61 (2): 194.
1996 Karns L, Crews K, Hembree J. Microleakage of a Fluoride Versus Non-Fluoride Containing Luting Agents. J Dent Res preprinted abstr #447, 70 (Special Issue):73.
1996 DeMoss L, Crews K, Akin R. Tobacco Education for Adolescents: A pilot project. J Dent Res preprinted abstr#516, 70 (Special Issue): 82.
1996 Williams R, Crews K, Mosca N. Attitudes Among Mississippi Dental Providers about HIV/AIDS. J Dent Edu preprinted abstr #108, 60 (Special Issue): 202.
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1996 DeMoss L, Craig A, Crews K, Williams R. Tobacco Use Among Adolescent Females in Rural Mississippi. J Dent Educ preprinted abstr #114, 60 (Special Issue): 204.
1995 Ellis SD, Tucci MA, Crews K, Johnson RB. Apoptosis in Periodontal Diseases. AADR Annual Meeting. J Dent Res preprinted abstr #1533, 74 (Special Issue) 203.
1995 Crews K, Silberman SL, Meydrech E, Spraberry C: Whitening obtained and Gingival Effects of 10% Carbamide Peroxide. J. Dent Res, preprinted abstr #1863, 74 (Special Issue) 244.
1993 Crews K, Lentz DL, Tolbert WE. Effects of Bleaching on Chemical Composition of Enamel. J Dent Res, preprinted abstract #2247, 72 (Special Issue) 84.
1993 Alexander WN, Johnson DL, Crews K, Silberman SL. Presence of Occult Blood in Saliva. Oral Surg, 76(5): 577-8, November
1993 Silberman SL, Crews K, Hodge T, Meydrech E. Smoking Characteristics in a prison population. J Dent Res, preprinted abstr, #2303, 72 (Special Issue): 391.
1992 Alexander WN, Johnson DL, Crews K, Silberman SL. The Presence of Occult Blood in Saliva. J Dent Des, preprinted abstr, #1276, 71 (Special Issue): 265.
1992 Allen J, Huggins JM, Silberman SL, Crews K, Freeman I. Clinical Comparison of an Angel and a Straight Toothbrush. J Dent Res, preprinted abstr, #1295, 71 (Special Issue):282.
1992 Huggins JM, Crews K, Krolls S, Silberman SL, Allen J. Effects of 10% Carbamide Peroxide on Gingival Tissues. J Dent Res, preprinted abstr, #1409, 71 (Special Issue): 282.
1992 Silberman SL, Crews K, Trubman A, Meydrech EF. Dental Assessment of a Prison Population. J Dent Res, preprinted abstr, #172, 71 (Special Issue): 127,
1992 Robertson JB, Crews K, Tryon AF. Geriatric Dental Referrals: The Physicians Role. J Dent Res, preprinted abstr, #1454, 71 (Special Issue): 287.
1992 Crews K, Huggins JM, Allen J, Silberman SL. Whitening Obtained Using 10% Carbamide Peroxide with Varied Exposure Times. J Dent Res, preprinted abstr, #1411, 71 (Special Issue): 282.
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1991 Trubman A, Crews K, Silberman S, Meydrech E. Dental Treatment Needs of a Prison Population. Amer Public Health Assoc., preprinted abstr, #210-8, 119: 146.
1991 Crews K, Slover R, Silberman S, Krolls S, McGrew D, Hall R. Oral Lesions Related to Tobacco Use. Miss Acad Sci, preprinted abstr 36(1):49.
1991 Alexander W, Crews K, Eklund J, Silberman S. Tongue Movements: A Phenotypic Study. Miss Acad Sci, preprinted abstr 36(1):51.
1990 Crews K, Lucas M, Slover R, Eklund D, Silberman S, Krolls S. Oral Lesions Related to Tobacco Use. Int Assoc. Res, preprinted abstr #1003, 69:234.
1988 Cole KM, Silberman SL, Watkins F. Implementation of a Preventive Dentistry Program at a Penal Institution. Amer Public Health Assoc., preprinted abstr #2087, 116:137.
GRANTS:
1999-Present ACT Center – (A Comprehensive Tobacco Program)Principal Investigator and Director. Large-scale non-profit funded initiative to reduce tobacco use statewide. Developed this grant, which was awarded funding to target the health care component of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program. (Total funding ~16,000,000.00)
2005 – 2009 Tobacco Cessation via Public Health Dental Clinics – site principal Investigator. Funded by NCI # R01 CA107442-01A2 (funds to UMMC) $417,090
2003 – 2007 Tobacco Quitline: An Adjunct to Dental Interventions.- Principal Investigator. HHS’s National Institute on Drug Abuse. Annual Funding: $392,458
2001-2008 Mapping Susceptibility Loci for Nicotine Dependence - Co-Investigator. NIDA, Exploratory investigation to identify locations for nicotine dependence in the human genome. Period from 10/1/2002 to 8/31/2005 $187,463.00
2002 – 2005 Sanofi-SynthelaboCo-Investigator. Clinical trials study of the efficacy of a new compound as a smoking cessation aid. Period from 10/1/2002 to 9/31/2005 $264,520.00
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2002-2004 GlaxoSmithKlineCo-Investigator. Smoking Cessation Research in Primary Care Treatment Centers (SCRIPT). This is an investigation comparing different models of treatment delivery in a federally funded, primary care environment. Total funding: $3,000.00.
2001-2003 Pfizer, Inc.Co-Investigator – Clinical trails study of the efficacy of new compound as a smoking cessation aid. Total funding $212,837.00
1998-1999 Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi, Working Against Tobacco by Choosing Health (WATCH) Tobacco education program that targets 6-10 year olds, $125,000.00 (funded Dec 1998) $225.000 (refunded for 1999).
1995 Marion Merrell Dow Incorporated, USA, to conduct an educational program about tobacco cessation in the dental practice. Alumni and Friends Weekend, Jackson, Mississippi, April 22, 1995. Total funding 2,500.00
PAPERS PRESENTED:
1995 Ellis SD, Tucci MA, Crews K, Johnson RB. Apoptosis in Periodontal Diseases. AADR Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas.
1995 Crews K, Silberman SL, Meydrech E, Spraberry C. Whitening obtained and Gingival Effects of 10% Carbamide Peroxide. AADR Annual Meeting, March 10-15, 1995, San Antonio, Texas. Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida.
1993 Crews K, Silberman S, Hodge T, Meydrech E. Smoking Characteristics in a prison population. AADR Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois.
1993 Crews K. Blacks on High Risk Smokers, Treatment of Hard Core High-Risk Smokers using FDA Approved Pharmaceutical Agents; An Oral Health Team Perspective, Seminar, University of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana.
1992 Crews K, Huggins JM, Allen J, Silberman SL. Whitening Obtained Using 10% Carbamide Peroxide with Varied Exposure Times. AADR Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Boston, Massachusetts.
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1992 Alexander W, Johnson L, Crews K, Silberman S. Presence of Occult Blood in Saliva, AADR Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Boston, Massachusetts.
1992 Silberman SL, Crews K, Trubman A, Meydrech EF. Dental Assessment of a Prison Population. AADR Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Boston, Massachusetts.
1991 Crews K, Slover R, Silberman S, Krolls S, McGrew D, and Hall R. Oral Lesions Related to Tobacco Use. Mississippi Academy of Sciences Seminar, Jackson, Mississippi.
1991 Crews K, Silberman SL, Krolls SO, and McGrew D. Effects of Smokeless Tobaccoon Oral Mucosal Tissues. First International Conference on Smokeless Tobacco, Columbus, Ohio.
1991 Silberman S, Crews K, Trubman A and Meydrech E. Dental Caries Assessment of a Prison Population. American Public Health Association 119th Annual Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia.
1991 Trubman A, Crews K, Silberman S, and Meydrech E. Dental Treatment Needs of a Prison Population. American Public Health Association 119th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, George.
1990 Crews KC, Lucas M, Slover R, Eklund D, Silberman S, and Krolls S. Oral Lesions Related to Tobacco Use. International Association for Dental Research General Session. Cincinnati, Ohio.
1990 Crews KC, Baker MK, Buchanan JA, and Tuncay OC. Compression and Tension Effects on Osteoblast Proliferation. International Association for Dental Research General Session. Cincinnati, Ohio.
1988 Crews KC, Silberman SL and Watkins F. Implementation of Prevention Dentistry Program at a Penal Institution. Abstract Presented, 11th Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Boston, Massachusetts.
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PRESENTATIONS:
National
2007 American Dental Association 148th Annual meeting, San Francisco, California:
Course Title: Practical Approaches for the Prevention Diagnosis, and management of Patients with Oral Cancer: Screening for Oral Cancer Risk Factors and Tobacco Cessation Course Title: Oral Longevity and Healthy Aging:Tobacco Use and the Aging PopulationCourse Title: Oral Longevity and Healthy Aging: Case presentations of the Diagnosis and Treatment of- Xerostomia, Tobacco Dependence, Missing Teeth in older populations
2007 Motivational Interviewing using Tobacco Intervention as A Model, American Dental Education Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans Louisiana
2006 Dentist Saves Patient’s Life! Early Intervention and Preventionof Oral Cancer and Tobacco Cessation. Seattle, Washington.
2006 Pharmacotherapy for the Treatment of Tobacco Dependence, American Academy of Oral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2006 Early Oral Cancer Detection & Tobacco Use Cessation, Dallas Dental Society Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
2005 Early Intervention and Prevention of Oral Cancer. Presented at the Connecticut Dental Association Meeting, Uncaszelle, CT
2005 Prevention of Tobacco Use and Cessation Therapy for Tobacco Users. Presented at the Oral Cancer Update 2005, Scientific Advances and Clinical Perspectives CE Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center
2004 Oral Cancer Prevention and Intervention, Greenville Dental Study Club, Greenville, MS
2004 The Role of Dentistry in the Treatment of Tobacco Dependence. Sanofi-Aventis Smoking Advisory Board Meeting. New York, NY.
2004 Early Intervention and Prevention of Oral Cancer. Mississippi Dental Society Annual Conference, Cozumel, Mexico.
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2004 Early Intervention and Prevention of Oral Cancer. American Dental Association, San Francisco, CA.
2004 Substance Use Disorders: Implications for the Oral Health Team. University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. San Francisco, California
2004 Women and Oral Health UMMC Center for Excellence in Women Health Brown Bag Luncheon, Jackson, Mississippi
2002 Treating Tobacco Dependence in the Dental Practice, Mayo Clinical Nicotine Dependence Seminar, Rochester, Minnesota.
2002 Changing the Attitude of Dentists and the Dental Benefits Industry Relative to Tobacco and Oral Health, American Association of Dental Consultants, Scottsdale, Arizona.
1998 Tobacco Control Activities in Mississippi, National Dental Tobacco Free Steering Committee, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.
1998 Encouraging/Strengthening Tobacco Free Policies in Dental and Dental Hygiene Education, Facilitator, Special Interest Group on Tobacco Free Issues, American Association of Dental Schools Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
1997 Tobacco Education in American Dental Schools, National Dental Tobacco Free Steering Committee, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.
1996 Tobacco Use as a Major Risk Factor for Periodontal Disease. Epidemiology, Mechanisms, and Intervention, Moderator, Special Interest Group on Tobacco Free Initiatives, American Association of Dental Schools Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington.
1995 Developing a Competency Based Program in Tobacco Education, Tobacco Free Initiatives Section, American Association of Dental Schools Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas.
1994 The Tobacco Cessation Program at UMC School of Dentistry, Tobacco Free Initiatives Section, American Association of Dental Schools Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington.
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Local and Statewide:
2007 Lecture, Tobacco Cessation: Pharmacotherapy, Medical Surgical Nursing Update, Jackson Mississippi
2004 Lecture, Oral Cancer Prevention and Intervention, Greenville Dental Study Club, Greenville, MS.
2004 Lecture, Women and Oral Health, Women’s Excellence in Health Brown Bag Luncheon, University of Mississippi Medical Center.
2004 Lecture, Women and Smoking, Chi Omega Sorority, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS.
2004 Lecture, Operation Shoestring, Oral Health Presentation, Jackson, MS.
2003 Lecture, Tobacco Use in Primary Care: A Systems Approach, University of Mississippi Medical Center Family Practice Update, Jackson, Mississippi.
2003 Lecture, Epidemiology and Etiology, Oral Cancer Conference, Jackson, Mississippi.
2003 Lecture, Women and Oral Health, Women’s Excellence in Health Conference, Jackson, Mississippi.
2003 Lecture, Smoking in the Boys Room, Mississippi Association of Public Health Physicians, Jackson, Mississippi.
2002 Lecture, Treating Tobacco Dependence in the Dental Practice, Southern Mississippi Dental Society, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
2002 Lecture, Management of Oral Cancer, Mississippi Access to Rural Healthcare Meeting, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
2002 Lecture, ACT Center Update 2002, UMMC School of Dentistry, Jackson, Mississippi.
2001 Lecture, The ACT Center, American Lung Association, Southern Regional Meeting, Gulfport, Mississippi.
2001 Lecture, Tobacco Cessation, Mississippi Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting, Destin, Florida.
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2001 Facilitator, Discussing Tobacco Cessation in Healthcare, Tobacco Summit 2000, Mississippi State Department of Health, Jackson, Mississippi.
2001 Lecture, Update on Smoking Cessation Therapy, Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, Natchez, Mississippi.
2001 Lecture, Oral Cancer, Mississippi Primary Healthcare Association, Gulfport, Mississippi.
2001 Seminar, Tobacco Cessation, OBGYN Residents & Fellows, Wiser Hospital, UMMC Jackson, Mississippi.
1999 Lecture, Tooth Whitening Update Charles C. Bass Lecture, Alumni and Friends Weekend, Jackson, Mississippi.
1998 Lecture, FDA Approved Pharmaceuticals for Tobacco Cessation, Jackson Dental Study Club, Jackson, Mississippi.
1998 Lecture, Emergencies in the Dental Office, Jackson Dental Assistants Association, Jackson, Mississippi.
1998 Lecture, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation in the Dental Practice, District V Dental Society, Biloxi, Mississippi.
1998 Lecture, FDA Approved Pharmaceuticals for Tobacco Cessation, District IV Dental Society, Jackson, Mississippi.
1998 Lecture, Tooth Whitening in the Dental Office, Mississippi Dental Assistant Association, Jackson, Mississippi.
1996 Lecture, Treating the Chemically Dependent Patient, District II Dental Hygiene Association, Cleveland, Mississippi.
1996 Lecture, Tobacco and the Dental Practitioner, Hinds Comprehensive Health Clinic, Jackson, Mississippi.
1995 Lecture, Patient Management in a Tobacco Cessation Program in the Dental Office, Meridian Dental Society, Meridian, Mississippi.
1995 Patient Management in a Tobacco Cessation Program in the Medical/Dental Office, Monticello Dental Study Group, Monticello, Mississippi.
1994 Vital Tooth Whitening, Natchez Dental Society, Natchez, Mississippi.
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1994 Vital Tooth Whitening, Mississippi Dental Political Action Committee State Meeting, Jackson, Mississippi.
1994 Tobacco Use and Adolescents, Association of Health Education Teachers, State Meeting, Jackson, Mississippi.
1994 Lecture, Tobacco Cessation in the Dental Office, District IV Dental Hygiene Group, Jackson, Mississippi.
1993 Lecture, Tobacco Cessation in the Dental Office, District IV Dental Hygiene Group, Jackson, Mississippi.
1993 Lecture, Tobacco Cessation and the Dental Practitioner, South Mississippi Dental Society, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
1993 Lecture, Tobacco Cessation in the Dental Office, Tri-Lakes Study Club, Batesville, Mississippi.
1993 Lecture, Dentistry: A Profession for Women, Panelist, Women in Science of Technology, Jackson, Mississippi.
1993 Lecture, The Tobacco Myth, Jackson Dental Assistant Association, Jackson, Mississippi.
1992 Lecture, Treating Nicotine Addiction: The Oral Health Team Approach, American Association of Women Dentists, Jackson, Mississippi.
1992 Lecture, Tobacco Cessation: The Role of the Oral Health Team, Jackson Dental Society, Jackson, Mississippi.
1992 Lecture, Tobacco and the Dental Practitioner, Mississippi Dental Convention, Biloxi, Mississippi.
1992 Lecture, Tobacco and the Dental Practitioner, Gulfport Dental Group, Gulfport, Mississippi.
1992 Lecture, Tobacco and Oral Cancer - Webster General Hospital, Eupora, Mississippi.
1992 Lecture, Dentistry: A Profession for Women, Panelist, Women in Science of Technology, Jackson, Mississippi.
1992 Lecture, Implementation of Anti-Tobacco Program: The Dental Assistants Role, Hinds County Dental Assistants Association, Jackson, Mississippi.
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1991 Lecture, Implementation of an Anti-Tobacco Program, University Medical Center Faculty and Staff, Jackson, Mississippi.
1991 Lecture, Dentistry: A Profession for Women, Panelist, Women in Science and Technology, Jackson, Mississippi.
1990 Lecture, Treatment Planning for the Dental Student, University Medical Center Faculty and Staff, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson, Mississippi.
1990 Lecture, Oral Cancer and White Lesions, Jackson Dental Society, Jackson, Mississippi.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:
1996-2004 Course Coordinator, Behavioral Disorders, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1996-1999 Course Coordinator Community Health Project School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1995-1998 Course Coordinator, Methods I, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1993-1994 Course Coordinator, Oral Hygiene, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
1990-1992 Course Coordinator, Aging, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
2006-Present Volunteer, University of Mississippi Center for Excellence in Women Health Annual Health Fair, Oral Cancer Screenings, Jackson, Mississippi.
2006- Present Volunteer, Singing the Praises for Early Detection – AmericanCancer Society Health Fair, Jackson, Medical Mall, JacksonMississippi.
2005-Present Volunteer, UMC Women’s Excellence in Health, Health
Awareness Fair, Jackson Medical Mall
2005-Present Volunteer, UMC Women’s Excellence in Health Annual Conference and Health Fair, Jackson Hilton, JacksonMississippi.
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2005 Volunteer, Mississippi Coaches Convention, Health/Oral Screening Fair, Trade Mart, Jackson, Mississippi.
2004 Volunteer, University of Mississippi Center for Excellence in Women Health Annual Health Fair, Jackson, Mississippi.
2004 Volunteer, University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society Health Screenings, Jackson, Mississippi.
2004 Volunteer, University of Mississippi Center for Excellence in Women Health Fair and Screenings, Jackson Medical Mall, Jackson, Mississippi.
2001 Lecture, Quitting Tobacco: Myths and Realties, St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi.
2001 Lecture, Tobacco Education: Baptist Medical Cancer Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
2001 Seminar, Myths and Realities in Tobacco Cessation, Community Presentation; funded by Glaxo Smith-Kline; and American Lung Association, Jackson, Mississippi.
2001 Lecture, Tobacco: Myths and Realties, Ambulatory Association, Jackson, Mississippi.
2001 Lecture, The ACT Center, Downtown Rotary Club, Jackson, Mississippi.
1999 Lecture, Don't Depend on Tobacco, Simpson County Elementary and Middle School, Harrisville, Mississippi.
1999 Lecture, Tobacco Use and Our Society, Pearl Rotary Club, Pearl, Mississippi.
1999 Lecture, Working Against Tobacco by Choosing Health, Alliance to the Mississippi Dental Association State Meeting, San Destin, Florida.
1999 Lecture, Mississippi Youth Tobacco Jam Session, Attorney Generals Office, Jackson, Mississippi.
1998 Oral Health Screening, Golden Key Senior Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
1998 "Make a Difference Day" Tobacco Education for Kids, Jackson Medical Mall, Jackson, Mississippi.
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1998 Lecture, Dangerous Game (Tobacco), Kirk Academy Elementary - High School, Grenada, Mississippi.
1998 Lecture, Oral Health and Getting Older, Fondren Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi.
1998 Lecture, Tobacco and Your Health, Holmes Jr. College, Grenada, Mississippi.
1997 Member, Partnership for a Health Mississippi Health Care and Research Committee, Jackson.
1997 Volunteer, Donated Dental Services of the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped, Jackson, Mississippi.
1997 Mentor, "Base Pair" Murrah High School Science and Research Clubs, Jackson, Mississippi.
1997 Volunteer, Health Fair, St. Mary Catholic Church, Jackson, Mississippi.
1997 Lecture, Prevention Programs for Youth, Back to the Future Prevention Conference, DREAM, Jackson, Mississippi.
1997 Mentor, "Base Pair" Murrah High School Science and Research Clubs, Jackson, Mississippi.
1997 Member, Mississippi Tobacco Advisory Committee, Jackson, Mississippi.
1996 Volunteer, Oral Health Screenings and Tobacco Use Assessment, Rowan Middle School, Jackson, Mississippi.
1996 Lecture, Oral Hygiene and Tobacco Education, St. Richards Elementary 1st Grade, Jackson, Mississippi (76 children).
1996 Lecture, Substance Abuse, Chastain Middle School, Jackson, Mississippi.
1994 Lecture, Tobacco and Children. Morton Elementary School, Morton, Mississippi.
1993 Mentor, Minority High School Students Summer Project, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
1993 Charter Member, Mississippi Tobacco Free 2000 Coalition, Mississippi Department of Public Health, Jackson, Mississippi.
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1993 Member, American Cancer Society Board of Directors, Jackson, Mississippi.
1993 Team Leader, Tobacco Core Team, Mississippi Division American Cancer Society, Jackson, Mississippi.
1993 Facilitator, Tobacco Cessation Classes for Deposit Guaranty Bank, Jackson & McComb, Mississippi.
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