Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentistry
Dr. Patterson is on the faculty of medicine and dentistry at the University of Alberta and is director of the Tobacco Cessation Clinic and at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. He serves as director of the Dental Public Health Centre and is the Regional Dental Officer of Health at several regional health authorities in Canada. Dr. Patterson is a member of the Provincial Advisory Council of the International Scholarships of Canada.
Dr. Patterson is actively involved in the Department of Dentistry, where he serves on several committees. He also is actively involved in the Canadian and American Dental Associations and is chair of the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Dental Directors Working Group.
Dr. Patterson is an accomplished speaker who presents papers at local, national, and international conferences. He also has provided public education through TV and radio on topics such as tobacco cessation and careers in dentistry.
Dr. Patterson’s present research activities include the effect of fluoride varnish/sealant applications in native communities, delivery of distance health services via telehealth technology, tobacco cessation activities in dental practice, ethics education for health professionals, provision of dental services, and education of dentists on preventive services.
Board Certifications
- Canadian Dental Association
Healthwise Knowledgebase Topics Reviewed
- Basic Dental Care
- Tooth Decay
Education
- DDS: Dental Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, 1986
- MPH: Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1992–1996
- Certificate: Addictions Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, 1998–2001
Academic Appointments
- Director, Continuing Dental Education, University of Alberta, Department of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB, 1988–2001
- Course Coordinator and Lecturer: University of Alberta, Department of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB, 1995–present
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Professional Affiliations
- Canadian Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry
- American Association of Public Health Dentistry
- Canadian Public Health Association
- American Dental Education Association
- LDS Academy of Dentists
- Professional Ethics in Dentistry Network (PEDNET)
- Provincial Health Ethics Network (PHEN)
- Central Alberta Dental Society
Selected Publications
- Patterson S, Botchway C (1998). Dental screening using telehealth technology: A pilot study. Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, 64(11): 806–810.
- Patterson S, Thompson G (1990). Priorities for continuing education. Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, 56(12): 1077–1080.
Financial Disclosure
This reviewer reported no financial conflicts.
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