Christina A. Demopoulos

Christina A. Demopoulos is a Professor of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, where she has taught public health, tobacco cessation, health promotion, behavioral sciences, and access-to-care topics since 2001. She also contributes to the post-graduate pediatric dental program.

Her educational background includes:

• BS from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• MPH from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• DDS from University of Southern California School of Dentistry
• Dental public health training from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Dr. Demopoulos focuses on improving the health of diverse populations, particularly newborns to five-year-olds in Early Head Start and Head Start Centers. Her research identifies factors contributing to oral health risks and implements evidence-based health promotion strategies in community settings across multiple states.

She has received the following scientific award:

• Immunize Nevada/Innovation in Immunization award for community-based oral health screenings at immunization clinics

Dr. Demopoulos actively leads multi-state projects in school and community-based settings, emphasizing practical applications of public health principles to address disparities through collaborative interventions with Early Head Start and Head Start Centers.