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Amy B. Miers, DDS, MS

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry

Current Positions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry

Education

  • MS in Dental Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • DDS in Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • BA in Chemistry, Hope College, Holland, Michigan

Licenses & Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Moderate Sedation License, Iowa Dental Board, Iowa
  • Dental License, Iowa Dental Board, Iowa

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
  • American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD)
  • Iowa Dental Association (IDA)
  • American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
  • American Dental Association (ADA)

Selected Publications

  • Warren, J., Lesch, A. Chapter 14: Fluoride and Non-Fluoride Treatments, Pediatric Dentistry - Infancy through Adolescence, 7/e
  • Villhauer, A., Zhu, M., Xie, X., Hughes, P., Lesch, A., Weber-Gasparoni, K., Kolker, J., Drake, D. & Banas, J. (2023). Role of Mutans streptococci, Acid Tolerant Bacteria and Oral Candida Species in Predicting the Onset of Early Childhood Caries. Frontiers in Dental Medicine (4) 1-9.
  • Abdelrahim, R., Lesch, A., Weber-Gasparoni, K. & Qian, F. Characteristics of Children 6-36 Months of Age from IOHP Related to Fluoridated Water Exposure and Use of Fluoride Toothpaste. Iowa City, IA: Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
  • Scott, K., Peter, T., Iribarren, S., Lesch, A. (2023). Assessing Behavior Modalities of Pediatric Patients with Teledentistry Consultations. Iowa City, IA: Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
  • Scott, K., Peter, T. Iribarren, S., Lesch, A. (2023). Assessing Behavior Modalities of Pediatric Patients with Teledentistry Consultations. Orlando, FL: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session.
  • Abdelrahim, R., Lesch, A., Weber-Gasparoni, K. & Qian, F. Characteristics of Children 6-36 Months of Age from IOHP Related to Fluoridated Water Exposure and Use of Fluoride Toothpaste. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session.
  • Zeitner, O., Qian, F. & Lesch, A. (2022). Helmet and Mouthguard Usage in Pediatric Dental Patients. Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
  • Iribarren, S., Reynolds, J., Leary, K., Lesch, A. & Warren, J. J. (2022). Synchronous Teledentistry: Impact on Access to Pediatric Care. Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
  • Kramer, A., Leary, K., Lesch, A., Comnick, C. L. & Kallem, M. (2022). Parental Knowledge of Pharmacological Interventions in Pediatric Dentistry. Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
  • Miller, E., Qian, F., Weber-Gasparoni, K. & Lesch, A. (2022). Fluoride Refusal by Parents of Pediatric Dental Patients. Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.