Raul
I. Garcia, Co-Investigator
Dr.
Garcia is professor and chair of Health Policy and Health Services Research
in the Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. Dr. Garcia's
research interests include the mechanisms of periodontal disease progression,
alveolar bone loss, skeletal bone mineral density, as well as tobacco
control and prevention.
Dr.
Garcia has been involved in studies that encompass the areas of oral
epidemiology, health services research, and health policy. His current
work involves a variety of population studies with the focus on underserved
populations, such as elders, minorities, and persons living with disabilities.
As
well as serving as the Director of CREEDD, Dr. Garcia is Co-Investigator
of the Training and Career Development Core.
