Dr. Raul Garcia

Professor

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Biography

Raul Garcia, DMD, is the Chair of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He has extensive training and education from prestigious institutions, including an DMD from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and multiple other degrees in medical sciences and health policy. His major research interests include the causes of oral health disparities and the interventions aimed at eliminating these disparities. Garcia's work spans studies related to oral health conditions and their relation to systemic diseases, particularly focusing on health-related quality of life. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary biomedical research within the Boston University Evans Center and collaborates with numerous projects funded by NIH, examining complex mechanisms that underlie oral health disparities in children and their caregivers. Additionally, he has contributed to longitudinal studies exploring treatment outcomes in dentistry and has been a PI on several significant research initiatives. He is dedicated to advancing health equity and integrating varied approaches to address oral health issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

2018-08-15 — 2025-07-31

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine • Boston, MA

Leading academic and research initiatives within the dental school, focusing on health policy and health services research.

Awards

#2014

William J. Gies Award

2014-01-01
#2012

Fellow

2012-01-01
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Advanced Research Career Development Award

1998-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.