Cheen Loo

Cheen Loo is a Professor and Chair of Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). She directs the Postdoctoral Program in Pediatric Dentistry and holds multiple advanced degrees: a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (1988) and PhD in Oral Biology (1995) from the University of Sydney, a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology (2004) from Boston University, and a Doctor of Dental Medicine (2010) from Tufts University.

• Biographical Highlights: Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and active in professional organizations like the Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Research Focus: Pediatric oral health, caries prevention, dental materials, telehealth integration, and public health interventions.
• Leadership: Served on the Examination Subcommittee of ABPD and Executive Committee of Massachusetts AAPD.

Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes silver diamine fluoride applications, telehealth in dental education, and clinical outcomes for zirconia/stainless steel crowns. Her research combines clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and material science advancements.

Scientific Recognition:

• Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Advising & Grants: Directed postdoctoral training programs funded by HRSA grants (2010-2020) and participated in clinical trials with Colgate-Palmolive and WIllo 32, Inc. focusing on caries prevention, plaque removal, and dental composites safety.