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Mary Catherine Skotowski

Emeritus Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry

Current Positions

  • Emeritus Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry

Education

  • MS in Dental Public Health, University of Iowa
  • BS in Dental Hygiene, University of Iowa

Licenses & Certifications

  • Iowa Dental Hygiene License, Iowa

Selected Awards & Honors

  • Collegiate Teaching Award, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, Iowa
  • OKU National Dental Honor Society--elected to membership, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Mu Chapter, Iowa City, Iowa
  • Honor Clinician, Iowa Dental Association Table Clinic 2010
  • Educator of the Year, University of Iowa Dental Alumni Association, Iowa City, Iowa

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Education Association
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Association of Public Health Dentistry

Selected Publications

  • (2018). Plaque Removal Innovations for Infants and Toddlers. In Nowak et. al: Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. In (boxed material) in Chapter 15. (6th), pp. 224. Elsevier.
  • (2018). Toothbrush Innovations. In Nowak et al: Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. In (boxed material) in Chapter 32. (6th), pp. 457. Elsevier.
  • Kanellis, M. J. (2018). Medical Management of Caries in the Primary Dentition using Silver Nitrate: Lessons Learned from a Clinical Trial. J Calif Dent Assoc 46 (1) 37-44.
  • Skotowski, M. C. (2013). Plaque Removal Innovations for Infants and Toddlers. In Mabry, T & Nowak, A Prevention of Dental Disease. In Casamassimo,PS: Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. (5th), pp. 210. Elsevier.
  • Skotowski, M. C. (2013). Toothbrush Innovations. In Nowak, A & Mabry, T. Prevention of Dental Disease. In Casamassimo, PS: Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. (5th), pp. 463. Elsevier.
  • Skotowski, M. C. (2005). Toothbrush Innovations. In: Nowak, A & Crall, J Prevention of Dental Disease. In: Pinkham, JR: Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. (4th), pp. 232. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co.
  • Skotowski, M. C. (2005). Plaque Removal Innovations for Infants and Toddlers. In: Nowak, A & Crall, J Prevention of Dental Disease. In: Pinkham, JR: Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. (4th), pp. 232. Philadelphia: WB Saunder Co.
  • Nowak, A. J., Skotowski, M. C., Cugini, M. A. & Warren, P. R. (2002). A practice based study of a children's power toothbrush: efficacy and acceptance. Compendium 23 (3 Suppl 2) 25-32. PMID: 12789956.
  • Nowak, A. J., Skotowski, M. C., Widmer, R., Strate, J. & Cugini, M. A. (2002). A practice based evaluation of a range of children's manual toothbrushes: safety and acceptance. Compendium 23 (3 Suppl 2) 17-24. PMID: 12789955.
  • Skotowski, M. C. & Olderog-Hermiston, E. (1998). Diet and home care for young children: tips for the dental team. JSSPD 4 (2) 26-27.

Selected Grants & Contracts

  • The University of Iowa College of Dentistry 2019 Students' Oral Health Projects; Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation; Skotowski, Mary C (Co-Investigator), Leary, Kecia (Co-Investigator)
  • The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Students' Oral Health Projects; Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation; Skotowski, Mary (Co-Investigator)
  • A Clinical Trial Comparing Isolite vs. Cotton Roll Isolation in the Placement of Dental Sealants.; Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation; Owais, Arwa I (Co-Investigator)
  • Oral Health Resources for Healthcare Providers; National Children's Oral Health Foundation; Gilbaugh, Gayle (Co-Principal), Skotowski, Cathy (Co-Principal)
  • Medical Management of Caries in the Primary Dentition using Silver Nitrate.; Delta Dental of Iowa; Owais, Arwa I (Co-Investigator)
  • The University of Iowa College of Dentistry 2020 Students' Oral Health Projects; Delta Dental Of Iowa Foundation
  • Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Arresting Early Approximal Carious Lesions.; Delta Dental Of Iowa Foundation; Owais, Arwa I (Co-Investigator)
  • Community Outreach and Dental Care Program; National Oral Health Foundation; Skotowski, Mary Catherine (Co-Director)
  • Oral Health Information for Pregnant Women; Delta Dental of Iowa Mini-Grant (Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation); Skotowski, Mary Catherine (Consultant)
  • Dental Clinics Outreach Display Project; Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation; Skotowski, Mary Catherine (Principal Investigator)