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Rahma Mungia, B.D.S., M.S.c, D.D.P.H.R.C.S

Associate Professor

Director, South Texas Oral Health Network

Asst. Director, Southwest Region, National Dental PBRN

Dr. Rahma Mungia's professional journey started when she earned her Dental Degree from the KLE Institute, India, and practiced as a general dentist for two years. However, Dr. Mungia's concerns about public health issues in her country propelled her to pursue a master's degree in Dental Public Health from the University College London, United Kingdom (UK), and a diploma in Dental Public Health from the Royal College of Surgeons England in 2003. To strengthen her global public health commitment, she completed the Dental Public Health Residency at UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) in 2005. Currently, she serves as the Director for the South Texas Oral Health Network (STOHN), a community-engaged practice-based research network (PBRN) supported by the UTHSA, Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA), which prioritizes emphases on health in South Texas and our majority-minority Hispanic city, San Antonio. Dr. Mungia's work with STOHN was foundational in developing the Southwest Region (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas) of the National Dental PBRN, for which I serve as the Assistant Director, funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Dr. Mungia is a clinical research design expert and has developed, led, and/or coordinated 56 regional, national, international, and multi-site/center studies. Her research portfolio includes 64 publications ( 42 peer-reviewed; 22 non-peer-reviewed publications) in high-impact journals. She has presented 68 abstracts and posters at various local, national, and international conferences. In addition, she is experienced in research administration, project management, and grant writing. As a teacher, she has taught graduate and post-graduate level students and academics in disease prevention and health promotion, community-based participatory research, and research methodology, both in-person and online, and received positive evaluations from my students. She is committed to providing high-quality instruction to prepare students to become leaders in their professional fields. Furthermore, she is passionate about engaging in service activities within the University and the broader community. Dr. Mungia volunteered in various public health initiatives and is committed to promoting health equity in South Texas and beyond.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2013 - Postdoctoral Training - Service Learning, Technology of Participation - Institute of Cultural Affairs
    • 2005 - Clinical Teaching and Residency - Dental Public Health - University of Texas Health San Antonio
    • 2004 - Licensure - Jurisprudence - Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
    • 2003 - DDPHRCS - Dental Public Health - Royal College of Surgeons England
    • 2002 - MSc - Dental Public Health - Eastman Dental Institute, University College London
    • 2000 - BDS - Dentistry - KLE Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi Health Sciences University, India

    Highlights

    06/2021            Oral Medicine section best paper Millard Award for July 2020 to June 2021

    11/2021            First place, Poster Presentation- CE Science Symposium

    03/2010           Research Excellence Award- Awarded for excellence in leadership  and developing the infrastructure of the STOHN

    03/2007           South Texas AHEC Partner Award: Awarded for her role as a collaborator and her commitment towards the mission of South Central AHEC

    Appointments

    • 09/2019- Present - Associate Professor - UTHSA, SOD, Periodontics, San Antonio
    • 5/2008 - Director, South Texas Oral Health Network (STOHN) - UTHSA, Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA)San Antonio
    • 4/2012 - Asst. Director, Southwest Region (National Dental Practice-Based Research Network) - UTHSA, School of Dentistry (SOD), Periodontics, San Antonio
    • 10/2005-09/2019 - Assistant Professor/Research - UTHSA, SOD, Periodontics, San Antonio

  • Instruction & Training

    • 05/2023-Present, PERI 7059 Implantology , UTHSA, SOD, Periodontics
    • 3/2018 - Present, DENH 3020 Clinic 1 Seminar, UTHSA, SOD, Division of Dental Hygiene
    • 2017-Present, DENH 6098 Master Thesis, UTHSA, SOD, Division of Dental Hygiene
    • 2006-2010, PEDO5044 Pediatric Dentistry III , UTHSA, SOD, Pediatrics
    • 2006-2010, PEDO6084 Investigative Project , UTHSA, SOD, Pediatrics
    • 2003-2005, COMD6022 Preventive Dentistry II, UTHSA, SOD, Community Dentistry
    • 2003-2005 , COMD6025 Nutrition , UTHSA, SOD, Community Dentistry
    • 2003-2005, COMD7050 Preventive Dentistry Clinic, UTHSA, SOD, Community Dentistry

  • Research & Grants

    RESEARCH EXPERTISE 

    As a public health expert, I have dedicated my academic and professional career to advancing the field through rigorous research, innovative teaching, and impactful service. My expertise spans a broad range of topics, including public health, community-based participatory research, practice-based research, health communication, health promotion, health behavior, research methods, implementation science, program management and evaluation, and grant writing. My passion for public health is fueled by a desire to address the root causes of health inequities and promote health and well-being for all communities.

    Grants

    RESEARCH GRANTS

    Federal

    1. Project #: UM1TR004538

    Funding Agency: National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) 

    Title: Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science: A Partnership to Improve Health

    Status of Support: Pending

    Period: 05/2023-04/2029

    Role: Director, Recruitment and Retention Innovation Center

    Effort: 10%

    Total Costs: $5,635,633

    Grant Detail: Clinical and Translational Science Award. This CTSA program provides a broad range of research infrastructure support across the institution and its CTSA program.       

    1. Project #:  UL1TR002645

    Funding Agency: National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) 

    Title: Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science: A Partnership to Improve Health

    Status of Support: Active

    Period: 05/2018-04/2023

    Role: Director, Recruitment and Retention Innovation Center

    Effort: 2%

    Total Costs: $ 3,919,345

    Grant Detail: Clinical and Translational Science Award. This CTSA program provides a broad range of research infrastructure support across the institution and its CTSA program.       

    1. Project #: U19-DE-22516

    Funding Agency: National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

    Title: National Dental Practice-Based Research Network- Southwest Region

    Status: Complete

    Period: 06/2011 - 05/2019

    Role: Site Co-Principal Investigator                                                                                             

    Effort: 80%

    Total Costs: $4,810,340.00

    Grant Detail: The National Dental PBRN is an effort to help dental professionals directly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of dental care. Essentially, it is research done about and in the "real world" of daily clinical practice.

    1. Project #: U19-DE-22516

    Funding Agency: NIH/NIDCR

    Title: National Dental Practice-Based Research Network- Southwest Region

    Status: Active

    Period: 06/2019 - 05/2026

    Role: Site Co-Principal Investigator                                                                                             

    Effort: 80%

    Total Costs: $2,604,000

    Grant Detail: The National Dental PBRN is an effort to help dental professionals directly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of dental care. Essentially, it is research done about and in the "real world" of daily clinical practice.

    1. Project #: UG3DE030087

    Funding Agency: NIH/NIDCR

    Title: Erosive Tooth Wear Perception Among Network Dentists and Patients, and Experience Among Network Patients.

    Status: Active

    Period: 1/1/2021-08/31/2023

    Role: Multicenter Principal Coordinator                                                                         

    Effort: 5% (Year 1), 10% (Year 2)

    Total Costs: $23,306

    Grant Detail: This research aimed to characterize diagnostics, clinical management, and perceptions about dental hard tissue conditions (those associated with acidic insults) among dental professionals.

    1. Project #: UH3DE029158

    Funding Agency: NIH/NIDCR

    Title: Understanding Pain after Dental Procedures

    Status: Active

    Period: 08/01/2022-05/30/2026

    Role: Multicenter Principal Coordinator                                                                         

    Effort: 20% (Year 1), 10% (Year 2-4)

    Total Costs: $98,904

    Grant Detail: This research aimed to explore an innovative solution to dental pain monitoring and management by implementing mobile phone technology to monitor patient's pain during the critical acute post-operative phase. 

    1. Project #: UH3DE030090

    Funding Agency: NIH/NIDCR

    Title: Dental Implant Restoration Registry 

    Study: Active

    Period: 01/01/2022-01/01/2023

    Role: Multicenter Coordinator                                                                           

    Effort: 30% (Year 1), 10% (Year 2)

    Total Costs: $53,306

    Grant Detail: This study aims to create a registry to determine the implant therapies associated with the greatest amount of success and the least amount of complications.

    1. Project #: U5ARH39480

    Funding Agency: HRSA

    Title: Resources Information Support and Education (RISE) for Telementoring for Health Care in Rural Underserved Populations

    Status: Active

    Period: 09/2021 - 08/2023

    Role: Co-Principal Investigator                                                                                       

    Effort: 5%

    Total Costs: $$999,839

    Grant Detail: This project aims to develop a training and technical assistance program to create or expand technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity-building models for health care in rural and underserved areas across the US.

    1. Project #: RC2-DE20779

    Funding Agency: NIH/NIDCR

    Title: Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Oral Cancer Screening Adjunctive Techniques.

    Status: Complete

    Period: 08/2009 - 08/2011

    Role: Site Principal Investigator                                                                                      

    Effort: 30%

    Total Costs: $85,182.00

    Grant Detail: This study determined the diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness of screening devices for oral pre-malignant and malignant lesions.

     

    State

    1.  Project #: 4600009644

    Funding Agency: San Antonio Metropolitan Health District

    Title: San Antonio Metropolitan Health District -Tobacco Grant

    Status: Complete

    Period: 01/2008 - 01/2011

    Role: Site Co-Principal Investigator                                                                                             

    Effort: 50%

    Total Costs: $170,100.00

    Grant Detail: San Antonio Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition (SA-TPCC) Project collaborated with community partners (San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, South Central AHEC, American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Texas Diabetes Institute, and San Antonio Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse) to assess tobacco prevention and control needs; build capacity and partnerships to address the needs; and plan, implement and evaluate proven programs designed to address tobacco use among adults and youth.

    1. Project #: TXLHH012604

    Funding Agency: Housing and Urban Development

    Title: Project Lead Investigation and Family Education

    Status: Complete

    Period: 10/2005 - 09/2007

    Role: Research Coordinator                                                                                                       

    Effort: 50%

    Total Costs: $1,256,918.00

    Grant Detail: The Division of Community Pediatrics implemented Project Lead Investigation and Family Education (LIFE) to research the short-term and long-term impact of neuropsychological Assessment, blood lead monitoring, parental lead education, and psychosocial intervention of lead exposure education on the development of young children under the age of six. Additionally, Project LIFE staff disseminated information about lead exposure to families with lead-exposed children (including pregnant women) and healthcare professionals who may interact with lead-exposed patients through a lead exposure curriculum and series of talks. Ultimately, Project LIFE increased the knowledge about lead exposure to the information exposed to youth and their primary caregivers while investigating developmental and neurocognitive outcomes.

     

    University

    1. Project #: 162437

    Funding Agency: CTSA Small Community Engagement Grant

    Title: Exploring Dental Practitioners and the South Texas Community Members' Attitudes and Behaviors Towards Smokeless Tobacco Use and its Cessation Practices

    Status: Active

    Period: 03/2022 - 02/2023

    Role: Principal Investigator                                                                                            

    Effort: In-Kind

    Total Costs: $5,000.00

    Grant Detail: This research aimed to conduct a needs assessment study to investigate the attitudes and behaviors of smokeless tobacco use and its cessation practices in the STOHN, a dental practice-based research network, and the South Texas community.  

    1. Project #: 162437

    Funding Agency: CTSA Small Community Engagement Grant

    Title: Testing an Innovative E-Cigarette Cessation Program in a Real-World Dental Practice Setting

    Status: Complete

    Period: 03/2020 - 02/2022

    Role: Principal Investigator                                                                                            

    Effort: In-Kind

    Total Costs: $5,000.00

    Grant Detail: This research aimed to test the feasibility of a dental practice-based electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) cessation program targeting youth and young adults (15-21–year-olds) in Texas.  

    1. Project #: 162437

    Funding Agency: CTSA Small Community Engagement Grant

    Title: Novel Use of a Mobile Web Application to Increase Awareness of Dry Mouth Study

    Status: Complete

    Period: 03/2018 - 02/2019

    Role: Principal Investigator                                                                                            

    Effort: In-Kind

    Total Costs: $5,000.00

    Grant Detail: The health industry is responding to the increasing popularity and availability of technological innovations, such as web applications on tablets and smartphones. Web applications also have enormous potential to deliver simple, effective, inexpensive, on-the-go personalized solutions to oral healthcare needs. Currently, there are no web applications for dry mouth assessment. This study aims to develop an innovative web application that measures the symptoms of dry mouth and raises knowledge and awareness in the Community about identification and management. This dry-mouth application will allow consumers to communicate their symptoms and questions to various healthcare practitioners (dentists, hygienists, pharmacists, and physicians). 

    1. Project #: 160149

    Funding Agency: Research Academic Community Health (ReACH)/IIMS Population Health Pilot Grant 

    Title: Increasing E-Cigarette Awareness amongst Dental Practitioners and Community Study 

    Status: Complete

    Period: 03/2018 - 02/2019

    Role: Principal Investigator                                                                                            

    Effort: In-Kind

    Total Costs: $23,000.00

    Grant Detail: The purpose of the study was: 1) To assess psychosocial factors (knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, misconceptions) relating to e-cigarette use in South Texas, identify local populations most at-risk for initiation of e-cigarette use, and better understand how dental practitioners address e-cigarette use in their practices. 2) To develop a) continuing education materials for dental practitioners that will increase their self-efficacy and capacity to counsel their patients about e-cigarette use and the risks associated with the use and b) bilingual awareness materials targeted to populations most at risk in South Texas (as identified in Aim 1) that can be distributed within dental offices and community organizations. 

    1. Project #: 162437

    Funding Agency: CTSA Small Community Engagement Grant

    Title: Develop Culturally Competent Health Promotion Materials about the Benefits of Oral Probiotics

    Status: Complete

    Period: 03/2019 - 02/2020

    Role: Co-Principal Investigator                                                                                       

    Effort: In-Kind

    Total Costs: $5,000.00

    Grant Detail: The purpose of this research was a collaboration of oral health practitioners. Community members can develop health promotion materials about oral probiotic use to improve oral health that has validated content and is culturally competent.

  • Service

    Institutional

    08/2008-Present           University, CTSA, Bexar County Translational Advisory Committee (TAB) Member

    08/2015-Present           University, Tobacco Elimination Committee, Member

    05/2014-2018               University, IRB-1 Committee, Member  

    01/2008-05/2010          University, Oral Health Literacy Committee, Member           

    01/2018-Present           SOD, Dental Research Committee, Member

    01/2023-Present           SOD, Admissions Committee, Member

    11/2020-08/2023          SOD, Dental Education Outreach Committee, Member

    12/2013-11/2014          SOD, Research Communications Committee, Member  

    02/2008-02/2010          SOD, Nomination and Election Committee, Member

    Service to the Profession

     05/2018-Present           National, Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, Reviewer

    07/2018- Present          International, Dove Medical Press Journal, Reviewer

    01/2016-Present           National, Health Promotion Practice, Reviewer

    05/2017-Present           National, Journal of Periodontics, Reviewer

    05/2012-Present           State, Texas Dental Journal, Reviewer

    010/2015-03/2016        National, AADR Symposium, San Francisco, Coordinator

    01/2014-10/2014          National, American Dental Association, Organizer

    05/2004-08/2005          National, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, Officer

    National

    2002-2003                    International Service, Refugee and Migrant Center, London, UK, Fund Raiser

    1998-1999                    International Service, Little Homes, Chennai, India, Fund Raiser

    1999-2000                    Practice, Patient Care, Belagavi & Chennai, India, General Dentist

     

    Community

    2012-Present                School Service, Los Reyes Elementary School, Organizer

    2006-2011                    Local Service, Health Fairs in San Antonio, Coordinator

    2010-2011                    Local Service, San Antonio Foodbank, Coordinator

    2007-2008                    Local Service, Witte Museum Health Fair, Organiser

  • Publications

      PUBLICATIONS: ('*' indicates Peer Reviewed)

      Electronic/Web Publication

      1. Santana-Rivera Y, Galang-Boquiren MT, Mungia R. Obstructive sleep apnea: What we know and how to treat it. ASDA Blog. 2022 May 18.
      2. Mungia R and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Sjogren Syndrome, December 2022, Available soon.
      3. Mungia R and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Dental Sleep Medicine, February 2021, Available from: https://www.nationaldentalpbrn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Results-of...
      4. Mungia R and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Ectodermal Dysplasia, December 2019, Available from: https://www.nationaldentalpbrn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ectodermal...
      5. Mungia R and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Mental Health Screening, 2018 Available from: https://www.nationaldentalpbrn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Quick-poll...
      6. Mungia R and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Dental Flossing 2017 Aug. Available from: http://www.nationaldentalpbrn.org/tyfoon/site/fckeditor/August%202017_Fl...
      7. Mungia R, Cochran D, National Dental Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Cement-retained vs. Screw-retained Implant Restorations 2017 Feb. Available from: http://files.constantcontact.com/c7da0d4c001/5fed8d69-9f01-465b-92f1-62e...
      8. Mungia R, Taverna MV, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Periodontal Scaling and Root Planning- Are Hand Instruments Falling Out of Favor for Periodontal Treatments 2016 Jul. Available from: http://files.ctctcdn.com/c7da0d4c001/169f715c-05b4-495c-8a05-725de77e0a6...
      9. Mungia R, Oates TW, Buchberg ME, Reyes SC, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Special Care Dentistry 2016 May. Available from: http://www.nationaldentalpbrn.org/tyfoon/site/fckeditor/Special%20Care%2...
      10. Mungia R and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Xerostomia- How Often and How Do You Treat Dry Mouth? 2016 Feb. Available from: http://www.nationaldentalpbrn.org/tyfoon/site/fckeditor/Xerostomia.pdf
      11. Mungia R, Oates TW, Buchberg ME, Reyes SC, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Bruxism- How Often and How Do You Treat Bruxism? 2016 Jan. Available from:
      12. Ortiz G, Mungia R, Oates TW, Kao R, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Dental Lasers- How Are Dental Lasers Used for Periodontal Therapy, 2014 Sep. Available from: http://www.nationaldentalpbrn.org/tyfoon/site/fckeditor/Dental%20Laser%2...
      13. Mungia R, Oates TW, Buchberg ME, Reyes SC, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Quick Poll: Oil Pulling Quick Poll Results, 2014 Dec. Available from: https://www.nationaldentalpbrn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Oil-Pullin...
      14. Reyes S, Buchberg M, Dolan C, Mungia R, Oates TW, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. National Dental Practice-Based Research Network at the 2014 ADA Annual Meeting. San Antonio Dental District Dental Society e-newsletter, San Antonio, TX; 2014 Aug. 
      15. Mungia R, Reyes S, Buchberg M, Dolan C, Oates TW, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Spotlight on practice-based research networks at ADA 2014. American Dental Association e-newsletter; 2014 Apr. 
      16. Mungia R, Reyes S, Theisen S, Oates TW, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Helping gather practice-based evidence through the National Dental PBRN. American Dental Association e-newsletter; 2014 Feb. 
      17. Mungia R, Reyes SC, Theisen SE, Oates TW, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Enrollment advertisement. CDE Digest, Department of Dental Continuing Education. San Antonio, TX 2013, May
      18. Mungia R and Winkler P. Get The Lead Out- Environmental Toolkit- Video Streaming 2008 Dec. 
      19. Mungia R and Victor G. Lead Exposure Old Problems New Challenges- Video Streaming 2005 Jul.

      Journal Articles             

      1. *Bonner R, Alvarado J, Hicks BM, Mungia R, Taverna MT. Exploring the Oral Health Education and Practice Behaviors of Physician Assistants. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice (under review).
      2. *Mungia R. Andrea A. Evaluation of the Impact of a South Texas Oral Health Network Webinar Utilizing Telementoring Tools, Texas Dental Journal (under review)
      3. *Testa, A, Mungia R. Food Deserts, Oral Health, and Dental Care Utilization in the United States: Findings From the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescents to Adult Health, Public Health Nutrition (under review).
      4. *Testa, A, Mungia R.  The Affordable Care Act Promotes Equity in Dental Care Utilization for Formerly Incarcerated Persons in the United States (under review).
      5. *Taverna M, Mungia R. Assessing and Managing Pediatric Xerostomia Risk. Decisions in Dentistry. March 2023.
      6. *Mungia R, Lobbezoo F, Funkhouser E, Glaros A, Manfredini D, Ahlberg J, Taverna M, Galang-Boquiren TH, Rugh J, Gregg G, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Dental Practitioner Approaches to Bruxism: Preliminary Findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Cranio: The Journal Of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice. March 2023.
      1. *Taverna M, Mungia R. Assessing Xerostomia Risk in Young Patients. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. September 2022.
      2. *Mungia R, Mexquitic M, Case K, Atique M, Jones B, McCarthy D, Wang CP. Implementation of a youth and young adult e-cigarette cessation program within a dental clinic setting: A SToHN feasibility study. Tex Dent J. 2022 Sep;139(9):542-554.
      3. *Kalenderian E, White J, Yansane AI, Urata J, Holmes D, Funkhouser K, Mungia R, Xiao J, Rauschenberger C, Ibarra-Noriega A, Tran D, Rindal DB, Spallek H, Walji M. Study protocol: understanding pain after dental procedures, an observational study within the National Dental PBRN. BMC Oral Health. 2022 Dec 9;22(1):581.
      4. *Therese Galang-Boquiren M, Mungia R, Allareddy V, Santana-Rivera Y; National Practice-Based Research Network Collaborator Group; Gilbert GH. Dental Sleep Medicine among Dental Practitioners: Preliminary findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. J Dent Sleep Med. 2022 October 10;9(4):2.
      5. *Gilbert GH, Fellows JL, Allareddy V, Cochran DL, Cunha-Cruz J, Gordan VV, McBurnie MA, Meyerowitz C, Mungia R, Rindal DB; National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Structure, function, and productivity from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. J Clin Transl Sci. 2022 June 22;6(1):e87.
      6. *Funkhouser E, Ferracane JL, Hilton TJ, Gordan VV, Gilbert GH, Mungia R, Burton V, Meyerowitz C, Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT; National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Onset and resolution of pain among treated and untreated posterior teeth with a visible crack: Three-year findings from the national dental practice-based research network. J Dent. 2022 Apr;119:104078.
      7. *Ferracane JL, Hilton TJ, Funkhouser E, Gordan VV, Gilbert GH, Mungia R, Burton V, Meyerowitz C, Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT, Group NDPC. Outcomes of treatment and monitoring of posterior teeth with cracks: three-year results from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Clin Oral Investig. 2022 Mar;26(3):2453-2463.
      8. *Mungia R, Case K, Valerio MA, Mendoza M, Taverna M, de la Rosa EM, Nguyen T, Saenz G, Winkler P, Tsevat J. Development of an E-Cigarettes Education and Cessation Program: A South Texas Oral Health Network Study. Health Promot Pract. 2021 Jan;22(1):18-20. doi: 10.1177/1524839920914870. Epub 2020 Apr 13.
      9. *Galicia JC, Mungia R, Taverna MV, Mendoza MJ, Estrela C, Gaudin A, Zhang C, Vaughn BA, and Khan AA. (2021) Response by Endodontists to the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID−19) Pandemic: An International Survey. Front. Dent. Med.1:617440.
      10. *Hilton TJ, Funkhouser E, Ferracane JL, Gilbert GH, Gordan VV, Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT, Meyerowitz C, Mungia R, Burton V; National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Collaborative Group. Baseline characteristics as 3-year predictors of tooth fracture and crack progression: Findings from The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Feb;152(2):146-156. 
      11. *Mungia R and Valdez DN. (2020) Smoking, Vaping, and the Benefits Cessation in Times of COVID-19: A Public Health Perspective. Front. Dent. Med. 1:618364.
      12. *Mungia R, Funkhouser E, Makhija SK, Reyes SC, Cohen RA, Cochran DL, Meyerowitz C, Rindal DB, Gordan VV, Fellows JL, Trejo M, Oates TW, McCargar JD, McMahon PA, Gilbert GH; National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Practitioner Engagement in Activities of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN): 7-Year Results. J Am Board Fam Med. 2020 Sep-Oct;33(5):687-697.
      13. *Lockhart PB, Thornhill MH, Zhao J, Baddour LM, Davis J, McKnight PE, Gilbert GH, Mungia R, Mougeot JL; National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Prophylactic antibiotic prescribing in dental practice: Findings from a National Dental Practice-Based Research Network questionnaire. J Am Dent Assoc. 2020 Oct;151(10):770-781.e6.
      14. *Kerr AR, Robinson ME, Meyerowitz C, Morse DE, Aguilar ML, Tomar SL, Guerrero L, Caprio D, Kaste LM, Makhija SK, Mungia R, Rasubala L, Psoter WJ; National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Cues used by dentists in the early detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant lesions: findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2020 Sep;130(3):264-272.
      15. *Lawson NC, Litaker MS, Sowell E, Gordan VV, Mungia R, Ronzo KR, Lam BT, Gilbert GH, McCracken MS; National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Clinical acceptance of single-unit crowns and its Association with impression and tissue displacement techniques: Findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. J Prosthet Dent. 2020 May;123(5):701-709.
      16. *McCauley JL, Nelson JD, Gilbert GH, Gordan V, Durand SH, Mungia R, Meyerowitz C, Leite RS, Fillingim RB, Brady KT; National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Prescription Drug Abuse Among Patients in Rural Dental Practices Reported by Members of the National Dental PBRN. J Rural Health. 2020 
      17. *Mungia R, Taverna MV, de La Rosa E, Heilbrun LP, Mody P, Oates TW, Tran HA, Castillo M, Reyes SC, Suttle MG, Palmer RF. Tooth Fairy Study- The South Texas Oral Health Network Collaboration. Tex Dent J. 2019 Nov;136(11):687-694.
      18. *Mungia R, Funkhouser E, Buchberg MK, Cohen R, Cochran D, Makhija SK, Reyes S, Meyerowitz C, Rindal DB, Gordan VV, Fellows JL, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Practitioner participation in National Dental PBRN studies: 12-year results. Accepted in press. Journal of American Board of Family Medicine 2018
      19. *Minye HM, Gilbert GH, Litaker MS, Mungia R, Meyerowitz C, Louis D, Slootsky A, Gordan VV, McCracken MS, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Preparation techniques used to make single-unit crowns: findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Under review. 2018 
      20.  *Melkers J, Hicks D, Isett KR, Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT, Gilbert GH, Rosenblum S, Burton V, Mungia R, Melkers MJ, Ford G; National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Preferences for peer-reviewed versus other publication sources: a survey of general dentists in the National Dental PBRN. Implement Sci. 2019 Mar 1;14(1):19.
      21. Mungia R, Funkhouser E, Buchberg MK, Shamp DG, Anderson BA, Foy PJ, Anderson GC, David LC, Rindal DB, Durand EU, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. The Minnesota model: Minnesota practitioner participation in National Dental Practice-Based Research. Northwest Dentistry 2018; 97(3): 33-37, 62.
      22. *Makhija SK, Bader JD, Shugars DA, Litaker MS, Nagarkar S, Gordan VV, Rindal DB, Pihlstrom DJ, Mungia R, Meyerowitz C, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Influence of caries-detecting devices on clinical decision-making and lesion depth for suspicious occlusal caries lesions: a randomized clinical trial from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Journal of the American Dental Association 2018;149(4):299-307.
      23. *Heft MW, Litaker MS, Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT, Meyerowitz C, Chonowski S, Yardic RL, Gordan VV, Mungia R, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Patient-centered dentinal hypersensitivity treatment outcomes: results from the National Dental PBRN. JDR Clinical & Translational Research 2018;3(1):76-82.
      24. *Mungia R, Funkhouser E, Buchberg MK, Cohen R, Cochran D, Makhija SK, Reyes S, Meyerowitz C, Rindal DB, Gordan VV, Fellows JL, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Practitioner participation in National Dental PBRN studies: 12-year results. Under review at the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine since January 19, 2018.
      25. *Hilton TJ, Funkhouser E, Ferracane JL, Gordan VV, Huff KD, Barna J, Mungia R, Marker T, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Associations of types of pain with crack-level, tooth-level and patient-level characteristics in posterior teeth with visible cracks: findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Journal of Dentistry 2018;70(x):67-73.
      26. *Hilton TJ, Funkhouser E, Ferracane JL, Gilbert GH, Baltuck C, Benjamin PL, Louis D, Mungia R, Meyerowitz, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Correlation Between Symptoms and External Characteristics of Cracked Teeth Journal of American Dental Association 2017 Jan;148(4):246-256.
      27. *Makhija SK, Shugars D, Gilbert GH, Litaker M, Bader JD, Schaffer R, Gordan VV, Rindal B, Pihlstrom DJ, Mungia R, Meyerowitz C, The National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Surface Characteristics and Lesion Status of Suspicious Occlusal Carious Lesions: Findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Journal of the American Dental Association 2017;148(12):922-929.
      28. *Makhija SK, Lawson NC, Gilbert GH, Litaker MS, McClelland J, Louis DR, Gordan VV, Pihlstrom DJ, Meyerowitz C, Mungia R, McCracken M, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Dentist Material Selection for Single-Unit Crowns: Findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Journal of Dentistry 2016 Dec; 55:40-47.
      29. *McCracken MS, Louis DR, Litaker MS, Minye HM, Mungia R, Gordan VV, Marshall DG, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Treatment Recommendations for Single-Unit Crown. Findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Journal American Dental Association 2016 Nov;147(11):882-890.
      30. *Mungia R, Buchberg M, Hayes H, Dolan C, Reyes S, Rankin K, Oates T, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Connecting and Collaborating: Developing National Dental PBRN Study Concepts Through POD Engagement. Health Promotion Practice Journal 2016 Mar;17(2):278-284.
      31. *Mungia R, Hayes H, Reyes S, Theisen S, Buchberg M, Dolan C, Oates T, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Generating National Dental PBRN Research Ideas through the Technology of Participation Consensus Method Workshop. Progress in Community Health Partnerships 2015 Nov;9(3):447-456.
      32. *Gonzales CB, Young V, Ketchum NS, Bone J, Oates TW, Mungia R. How Concerns for Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Affect Clinical Practice Among Dentists: A Study from the South Texas Oral Health Network. General Dentistry 2015 Mar;63(2):61-67.
      33. *Oates TW, Mungia R. National Practice-Based Research: Translating Research in Everyday Clinical Practice. Tex Dent J. 2013 Apr;130(4):288-289.
      34. *Mungia R, Oates TW. Bridging Community Dental Practitioners to Research: The South Texas Oral Health Network (STOHN). Tex Dent J 2011 Oct;128(10):1031-1038.
      35. *Mungia R, Zarzabal LA, Dang SC, Baez M, Stookey GK, Brown JP. Epidemiologic Survey of Erosive Tooth Wear In San Antonio, Texas. Tex Dent J 2009 Nov;126(11):1097-1109.                        
      36. *Mungia R, Cano SM, Johnson DA, Dang H, Brown JP. Interaction of Age and Specific Saliva Component Output on Caries. Aging Clin Exp Res 2008 Dec;20(6):503-508.
      37. Mungia R, Oates TW, Cornell J, Biasiolli A. Undiagnosed Diabetes in San Antonio Using Practice-Based Research to Identify Research Gap. Dentista y Paciente Journal 2001 Feb: 8-15.
      38. Mungia R, Oates TW, Biasiolli A. Practice Facilitator for South Texas Oral Health Network (Dentista y Paciente).

       

      ABSTRACT AND POSTER PRESENTATION: ('*' indicates Peer Reviewed)

      1. *Mungia R, Sandrea A, Kuchibhotla A,  Gelfond J, Khan S, Spencer A, Taverna M, Farokhi M. Exploring Dental Practitioners and the South Texas Community Members Attitudes and Behaviors Towards Smokeless Tobacco Use and its Cessation Practices, Presented at the 13th Annual Frontiers of Translation Science Research Day. San Antonio, TX. April 2023.
      2. *Mungia R, Rivera C. Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of General Dentists in Effectively Managing Patients with Sjögren's Syndrome, Presented at the 13th Annual Frontiers of Translation Science Research Day. San Antonio, TX. April 2023.
      3. *Spencer A, Mungia R. Post Operative Pain Study. Presented at the 13th Annual Frontiers of Translation Science Research Day. San Antonio, TX. April 2023.
      1. *Gorman N, Testa A, Mungia R. Violence Awareness in Oral Health. Presented at the 2022 IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). San Antonio, TX. Dec 2022.
      2. *Mungia R, Saima Khan (presenter), Moshtaq Farokhi. The Attitudes and Use of Smokeless Tobacco Among the Refugee and Immigrant Populations; A Guide for Providers. Dental Science Symposium. University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). San Antonio, TX. Feb 2023.
      3. *Santana-Rivera Y, Galang-Boquiren MT, Mungia R Preliminary Findings: Dental Sleep Medicine Among NDPBRN Members ASDA Puerto Rico conference, table clinics section, April 29th, 2022. 
      4. *Kuchibhotla A, Farokhi M, Mexquitic M, Gelfond J, Haq S, Truong C, Mungia R. Smokeless Tobacco Use Among San Antonio Refugee and Immigrant Populations. Presented at the 2022 IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). San Antonio, TX. Dec 2022.
      5. *Spencer A & Mungia R. Early Detection of Oral Cancer. Presented at the 2022 IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). San Antonio, TX. Dec 2022.
      6. *Sanchez K, Mungia R, Farokhi M, Mexquitic M. Practitioner Knowledge and Attitudes on Advocating for Smokeless Tobacco Product Cessation Among Patients. Presented at the 12th Annual Frontiers of Translation Science Research Day. San Antonio, TX. May 2022.
      7. *Ojo J, Mungia R, Mexquitic M, Garcia C. Teeth Whitening Implications & Ramifications. Presented at the 12th Annual Frontiers of Translation Science Research Day. San Antonio, TX. May 2022.
      8. *Mungia R, Taverna M, Lobbezoo F, Glaros A, Galang-Boquiren MT, Rugh J, Cheney C, Funkhouser E, Manifredini D, Ahlberg J, Boone H, Truong C, Gilbert GH. Bruxism Treatment Among Dental Practitioners: Preliminary Qualitative Findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Presented at the 40th Annual School of Dentistry Research & Clinical Symposium. February 2022.
      9. *Arce A, Mungia R, Galicia JC, Vaughn BA, Mexquitic M, Taverna M, Khan A. Attitudes and Adaptations of US and non-U.S. Endodontists to the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A South Texas Oral Network Collaboration. Presented at the 2021 IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). San Antonio, TX. Nov 2021.
      10. * Mungia R, Singh M, Case K, Jones B, Mexquitic M, Atique M. Implementation of a Youth & Young Adult E-cigarette Cessation Program within Dental Clinic Setting: A Feasibility Study. Presented at the 2021 IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). San Antonio, TX. Nov 2021.
      11. *Mexquitic M, Mungia R, Taverna M. Practitioner Engagement in the South Texas Oral Health Network PBRN: A Network Analysis. Presented at the 2021 IIMS Virtual Community Engagement Symposium. San Antonio, Texas. Nov 2021.
      12. *Mungia R, Boone H, Truong C,. Bruxism: A Practitioners Treatment Plan: A South Texas Oral Health Network and National Dental PBRN Short Survey. Presented at the IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. San Antonio, Texas. Nov 2021
      13. *Mexquitic M, Mungia R, Case K, Atique M, Jones B. Assessing the Impact of an Innovative E-Cigarette Cessation Program (RAKE) on Dental Practitioner Knowledge. Poster presented at the 202 UTSA San Antonio Military Health Systems and Universities Research Forum (SURF). San Antonio, TX. June 2021
      14. *Mungia R, Oniya G, Case K, Atique M, Jones B, Mexquitic M. Assessing the Impact of an Innovative E-Cigarette Program (RAKE) on Dental Practitioner Knowledge. Poster presented at the Robert A. Clark Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day. San Antonio, Texas. May 2021
      15. *Obaretin C, Mungia R, Taverna M. Confidence in Practitioner  Ability to Recognize and Manage Clinical Variations of Ectodermal Dysplasia. Poster presented at the Robert A. Clark Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day. San Antonio, Texas. May 2021
      16. *Singh M, Mungia R, Taverna MV, Mendoza M, de la Rosa E, Nguyen T, Reyes S, Schramm D. Dry Mouth: Awareness Among Dentists And Community Members: A South Texas Oral Health Network Study. Poster presented at the Robert A. Clark Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day. San Antonio, Texas. May 2021
      17. *Arce A, Mungia R, Galicia JC, Vaughn BA, Mexquitic M, Taverna M, Khan A. General Dentist and Endodontic Practice Adaptations and Future Outlooks in Response to the SARs-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic. Presented at the 39th Annual School of Dentistry Research and Clinical Virtual Symposium. University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). San Antonio, TX. 2021
      18. *Maldonado K, Taverna M, Mungia R. Probiotics for Oral Health. Presented at the IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. San Antonio, Texas. November 2020.
      19. *Mungia R, Mendoza MJ, Hernandez V. Adolescent Vaping. Presented at the IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. San Antonio, Texas. November 2020.
      20. *Garcia K, Mungia R, Mendoza MJ, Taverna M. Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Suit of Armor for Children: A South Texas Oral Health Network Short Survey. Presented at the IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. San Antonio, Texas. November 2020.
      21. *Taverna M, Mungia R, Mody P. What's the Fuss about Flossing: An Issue of Critical Thinking. Presented at the Canadian Dental Hygiene Association Annual Conference. St. John's, Newfoundland. October 2019.
      22. *Mendoza M, Saenz G, Taverna M, and Mungia R. Dry Mouth, A Mobile Web App. Presented at the IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. San Antonio, Texas. October 2019. 
      23. *Taverna M, Nguyen T, and Mungia R. Promoting Probiotics for Oral Health: A collaboration of practitioners and community members. Presented at the IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. San Antonio, Texas. October 2019
      24. *Mungia R, Mendoza M, Buchberg M, Thompson M, Winkler P, Wittich A, and Valerio M. E-cigarettes as a Cessation Tool? Presented at the IIMS/CTSA 10th Annual Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day. San Antonio, Texas. May 2019
      25. *Rojas R, Taverna M, Mody P, Davis J, dela Rosa E, Castillo M, and Mungia R. Novel Use of a Mobile Website to Increase Awareness of Dry Mouth in the Community. Presented at the IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. San Antonio, Texas. September 2018.
      26. * Mungia R, Taverna M, Davis J, De La Rosa E, Mody P. Changing Attitudes About Flossing Presentation at the Clinical and Translational Science Award, Community Engagement Science Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2018.
      27. * Minyé HM, Litaker MS, Mungia R, Louis DR, Gordan V, Meyerowitz C, Gilbert GH, McCracken MS, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Preparation Techniques for Single-Unit Crowns Among PBRN Dentists. Presentation at the American Association for Dental Research. Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2018.
      28. * Mungia R, Buchberg M, Reyes S, Funkhouser E, Cohen R, Meyerowitz C, Cochran D, Gordan V, Rindal B, Fellows J, Gilbert G, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Practitioner Participation and Engagement in National Dental PBRN Studies: 12-year Results. Presentation at the American Association for Dental Research. Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2018.
      29. * Buchberg M, Mungia R, Reyes S, Funkhouser E, Cohen R, Cochran D, Meyerowitz C, Gordan V, Rindal B, Fellows J, Gilbert G, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Patient Enrollment in National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Clinical Studies. Presentation at the American Association for Dental Research. Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2018.
      30. * Cohen RA, Vij V, Vellala K, Waiwaiole L, Gilbert GH, Mungia R, Shea T, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Practitioner survey coordination and logistics in the National Dental PBRN. Presentation at the American Association for Dental Research. Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2018.
      31. * Funkhouser E, Hilton T, Ferracane J, Vij V, Baltuck C, Manning W, Fellows J, Mungia R, Meyerowitz C, Richardson P, Gordan VV, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Treatment of cracked teeth: from the National Dental PBRN. Presentation at the American Association for Dental Research. Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2018.
      32. * Heft MW, Litaker MS, Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT, Meyerowitz C, Chonowski S, Yardic R, Gordan VV, Mungia R, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Patient-centered dentinal hypersensitivity treatment outcomes: National Dental PBRN. Presentation at the American Association for Dental Research. Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2018.
      33. * Hilton T, Funkhouser E, Ferracane J, Gilbert G, Mungia R, Huff K, Gordan V, Bama J, Marker T, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Cracked tooth symptoms as predictors of subsequent treatment: National Dental PBRN study. Presentation at the American Association for Dental Research. Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2018.
      34. * McCracken MS, Litaker MS, Mungia R, Louis DR, Gordan VV, Meyerowitz C, Minye' HM, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Single-unit crown preparation techniques among National Dental PBRN Dentists. Presentation at the American Association for Dental Research. Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2018.
      35. Mungia R for the National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. 36th Annual School of Dentistry's Dental Science Symposium. Holly Auditorium. San Antonio, TX. 2018
      36. * Mungia R, Taverna M, Castillo M, Heilbrun L, Palmer R. The South Texas Oral Health Network and the Tooth Fairy Project Presentation at the Clinical and Translational Science Award, Community Engagement Science Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2017. 
      37.  * Taverna M, Mungia R. What's the Fuss About Flossing? A Question of Critical Thinking Presentation at the Clinical and Translational Science Award, Community Engagement Science Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2017. 
      38. *Taverna M, Mungia R, Castillo M, Heilbrun L, and Palmer R. The South Texas Oral Health Network & The Tooth Fairy Study. Presented at the 2017 Global Dental Hygiene Conference. Ottawa, Canada. October 2017.
      39. *Mungia R, Taverna M, Castillo M, Heilbrun L, and Palmer R. The South Texas Oral Health Network (STOHN) & The Tooth Fairy Study. Presented at the IIMS Community Engagement Symposium. San Antonio, Texas. October 2017.
      40. * Makhija SK, Shugars DA, Bader JD, Litaker MS, Gordan VV, Rindal, DB, Pihlstrom DJ, Mungia R, Meyerowitz C, Schaffer RS, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Characteristics/depth penetration of suspicious carious lesions: a National-Dental-PBRN study. Presentation at the International Association for Dental Research. San Francisco, CA; 2017.
      41. * Vij V, Cohen R, Gilbert G, Fellows F, Kopycka-Kedzierawski D, Gordan VV, Mungia R, Makhija S, John K, Basile S. Implementation of a Web-Based Integrated IT System to Support the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Presentation at the American Public Health Association. Atlanta, GA; 2017.
      42. * Vij V, Cohen R, Gilbert G, Fellows J, Kopycka-Kedzierawski D, Gordan VV, Mungia R, Makhija S, John K, Basile S, National Collaborative Group. Implementation of a web-based integrated IT system to support the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Presentation at the American Public Health Association. Atlanta, GA; 2017.
      43. *Taverna M, Mungia R, Castillo M, Heilbrun L, and Palmer R.  South Texas Oral Health Network & The Tooth Fairy Study. Presented at the 54th Annual Teaching Conference: Pediatrics for the Practitioner. San Antonio, Texas. June 2017.
      44. * Mungia R, Oates TW, Reyes S, Buchberg M, Dolan C, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Strategies to Streamline Practitioner Recruitment in National Dental PBRN Studies. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Association for Dental Research. Los Angeles, CA; 2016.
      45. *Mungia R. Bridging Community Dental Practitioners to Research: The South Texas Oral Health Network (STOHN). Presentation at the Community Engagement Science Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2015.
      46. *Mungia R, Oates TW, Theisen S, Reyes SC, Gilbert GH, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Developing National Dental PBRN Study Concepts Through POD Engagement. Presentation at the American Association Dental Research, Fall Focused Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2014.
      47. *Mungia R, Oates TW, Gilbert GH, Gordan VV, Fellows JL, Meyerowitz C, Rindal BD, Benjamin PL, National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group. Optimizing National Dental PBRN Practitioner Engagement Via Study Development. Presentation at the American Association Dental Research, Fall Focused Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2014.
      48. *Mungia R, Hayes HG, Reyes SC, Theisen S, Oates TW, Gilbert GH, National Collaborative Group. Generating Innovative Research Ideas through the Technology of Participation Consensus Workshop Method. Presentation at the American Association of Dental Research. Charlotte, NC; 2014.
      49. * Gonzales C, Young V, Ketchum NS, Bone J, Oates TW, Mungia R. Concerns for Bisphosphonate Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BONJ) Affect Clinical Practice. Presentation at the International Association for Dental Research. Seattle, Washington; 2013.
      50. * Mungia R, Oates TW. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Establishes National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Clinical and Translational Science Award, Community Engagement Science Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2012.
      51. * Mungia R, Bone JS. Dental Practitioners' Knowledge and Perceptions of Bisphosphonate Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. Presentation at the Community Engagement Science Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2011.
      52. * Mungia R. Barriers, Solutions, and Resources for In-Office Tobacco Cessation Counseling. Presentation at the Community Engagement Science Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2010.
      53. * Mungia R and Oates TW. Prevalence of Undiagnosed Diabetes Among Patients in Community-Based Dental Practices. Clinical and Translational Science Award, Community Engagement Science Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2009 May.
      54. * Mungia R, Donly KJ, Garcia MA, and Schoolfield JD. Demography and Treatment Utilization in a High-Risk Dental Clinic. Presentation at the American Association of Dental Research. Dallas, TX; 2008.
      55. * Mungia R and Oates TW. Assessment of Dentists and Patients' Willingness to Participate in Finger-Stick Diabetes Study. Presentation at the Dental Science Symposium. San Antonio, TX; 2008.
      56. * Mungia R. Combating Childhood Lead Exposure and Addressing Early Childhood Caries. Presentation at the 22nd Annual Update Medicine Conference. Laredo, TX; 2007.
      57. * Mungia R and Anthony A Scott. Lead Hazards for Pregnant Women and Children: Knowledge and Awareness Part 2. Presentation at the Texas Nursing Association. San Antonio, TX; 2007.
      58. Brown JP, Mungia R, Cano, S, Dang H, Johnson-Alvares DA. Relationship between Specific Salivary Components, Dental Caries, and Aging. Presentation at the International Association of Dental Research, Brisbane, Australia: 2006.
      59. * Mungia R and Scott A. Lead Hazards for Pregnant Women and Children: Knowledge and Awareness. Presentation at the Texas Nursing Association. San Antonio, TX; 2006.
      60. * Mungia R and Scott A. Neonatal Lead Intoxication Following Maternal Pica. Presentation at the American Association of Dental Research. San Antonio Chapter, San Antonio, TX; 2005.
      61. * Mungia R and Brown J. Prevalence of Erosive Tooth Wear in Southwest Regional San Antonio Texas. Presentation at the National Oral Health Conference. Los Angeles, CA; 2004.
      62. * Mungia R, Brown JP, Cano, S, Dang H, Johnson-Alvares DA. Relationship between Specific Salivary Components, Dental Caries, and Aging. Presentation at the National Oral Health Conference. Pittsburg, PA; 2003.
      63. * Mungia R and Bedi R. Smoking Cessation, Effects of Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco - Tower Hamlets Mixed Secondary Schools. Presentation at the Dental Science Symposium. Eastman Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, London, England; 2002.
      64. * Mungia R. Tobacco Habits in Heavy Vehicle Drivers. Presentation at the Triple "O" Conference. Bangalore, India; 2000.
      65. * Mungia R. Use of Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco and Its Effects on the General Population. Presentation at the Indian Dental Association. Bangalore, India; 1999.

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    Board Certifications

    • 2004 - Faculty License, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners