Dr. Scott Lance Tomar, D.M.D., DR.P.H
Dental Public HealthNPI: 1487606950
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About This Provider
Dr. Scott Tomar is a leading dental public health expert based in Chicago with over 20 years of experience improving oral health for communities in need. He holds advanced degrees in dentistry, public health, and oral epidemiology from respected universities, and is board-certified in dental public health. Dr. Tomar has served as president of multiple national dental and public health organizations, and his work focuses on preventing tooth disease, reducing tobacco use, and making sure vulnerable populations have access to dental care. He has received major awards for his contributions to dental research and public health, and has worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With his deep expertise in oral disease prevention and community health, Dr. Tomar is dedicated to making dental care accessible to all.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- MPH, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, 1989
- Dental Public Health Residency, University of Michigan School of Public Health
- BA (Sociology), Temple University, 1980
- DrPH (Oral Epidemiology), University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1993
- DMD, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 1984
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health
Credential: D.M.D., DR.P.H
NPI registered: 05/16/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Dental Public Health (former President)
- Oral Health Section of the American Public Health Association (former President)
- American Association of Public Health Dentistry (former President)
- Behavioral, Epidemiologic and Health Services Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research (former President)
- American College of Dentists (Fellow, 2010)
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society (Member, 2006)
Awards & Recognition
- 2019 Jack Hein Public Service Award, American Association for Dental Research
- 2017 Presidential Oral Health Hero Award, Florida Dental Hygienists' Association
- 2011 H. Trendley Dean Distinguished Scientist Award, International Association for Dental Research
- 2010 Fellow, American College of Dentists
- 2006 Member, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society
Beyond the Office
Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Former editor, Journal of Public Health Dentistry
Former editor, Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Contributor to seven reports of the US Surgeon General
Academic position: Professor and Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Sciences at UIC College of Dentistry
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