Dr. Christine Murphy

Biography

Christine Ann Riedy Murphy is an Associate Professor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, focusing her research on understanding and preventing early childhood caries, especially in underserved and diverse populations. She completed her MA in 1995, PhD in 1997 in psychology, and MPH in health services in 2002 at the University of Washington. Her notable publications explore dental interventions in Alaskan Native populations and promote oral health during pregnancy. Riedy's research has received funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration and the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, concentrating on intergenerational aspects of dental disease and behavioral strategies to encourage prenatal dental visits. She serves as the co-principal investigator on initiatives aimed at reducing oral health disparities in rural America, highlighting the importance of community-based approaches to oral health promotion. Riedy's work strives to impact the landscape of public health policy and epidemiology related to oral health.

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