Assistant Professor

Division of Dental Hygiene
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
1101 N. University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
734-764-5502
hipolite@umich.edu
 
Recent Publications

Education

1997-2002 - PhD, Epidemiological Science, University of Michigan
1997-1999 - MPH, Dental Public Health, University of Michigan
1995-1998 - MS, Dental Hygiene Education, University of Michigan
1994-1995 - BS, Dental Hygiene, University of Michigan
1983-1986 - AAS, Dental Hygiene, Lansing Community College

Licensure

State of Michigan, Board of Dentistry, Registered Dental Hygienist

Professional Societies

American Dental Hygiene Association
American Association of Dental Research
American Public Health Association

Honors and Awards

2009 - DH4 Faculty of the Year, Senior Dental Hygiene Students
2006 - Sigma Phi Alpha
2000 - Institute for Research of Women and Gender/Research Fellowship Recipient
1996-2000 - NRSA National Institute of Dental Research, National Research Service Award

Academic Appointments and Professional Experience

2008-present - Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006-2008 - Adjunct Clinical Assistant Lecturer, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2002-2005 - Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2002-2005 - Research Specialist, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Research Interests

My research focus has been in the area of women’s oral health. My current research concentration is on breast cancer and its relationship with oral health. Specifically, how endocrine therapy affects women’s oral health, oral health-related quality of life and patterns of dental utilization in patients with breast cancer. It is my vision that this research will assist dental professionals and physicians in the recognition and management of endocrine treatment related oral health effects and will improve the oral health-related quality of life among early stage breast cancer survivors.

Recent Publications

Taichman LS, Sohn W, Lim S, Eklund S, Ismail A. Assessing patterns of restorative and preventive care among children enrolled in Medicaid, by type of dental care provider. J Am Dent Assoc. 2009 Jul;140(7):886-94. PubMed PMID: 19571052.

Havens AM, Chiu E, Taba M, Wang J, Shiozawa Y, Jung Y, Taichman LS, D'Silva NJ, Gopalakrishnan R, Wang C, Giannobile WV, Taichman RS. Stromal-derived factor-1alpha (CXCL12) levels increase in periodontal disease. J Periodontol. 2008 May;79(5):845-53. PubMed PMID: 18454663; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2582372.

Sohn W, Taichman LS, Ismail AI, Reisine S. Caregiver's perception of child's oral health status among low-income African Americans. Pediatr Dent. 2008 Nov-Dec;30(6):480-7. PubMed PMID: 19186773.

Sohn W, Ismail AI, Taichman LS. Caries risk-based fluoride supplementation for children. Pediatr Dent. 2007 Jan-Feb;29(1):23-31. PubMed PMID: 18041509.

Taichman LS, Eklund SA. Oral contraceptives and periodontal diseases: rethinking the association based upon analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. J Periodontol. 2005 Aug;76(8):1374-85. PubMed PMID: 16101372.

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