Jen Sukalski, PhD, MS, RDH
Visiting Assistant Professor
Bernstein Research Fellow
Preventive and Community Dentistry, University of Iowa
Jen Sukalski is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department in Preventive and Community Dentistry at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics.
Education
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PhD in Oral Sciences, 2023
University of Iowa
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Masters in Dental Public Health, 2017
University of Iowa
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Registered Dental Hygienist, 2014
Kirkwood Community College
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BS in Psychology, 2010
University of Iowa
Research Interests
- Oral health outcomes research – via survey research, including patient and provider surveys, current research on the evaluation of the member’s experiences with the Iowa Dental Wellness Plan.
- Evaluation of provider adequacy and workforce capacity – evaluation of the dental provider’s experiences and attitudes with the Iowa Dental Wellness Plan.
- Psycho-social influencers on oral health – quantitative and qualitative evaluation of perceived social status (PSS) as a predictor for socio-economic status (SES), PSS as a predictor for oral health status and dental utilization.
- Health care systems, health policy, and programmatic evaluations – evaluation of an integrated social work-dental program at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics.