The University of Iowa College of Dentistry

  • Karin Weber-Gasparoni, DDS, MS, PhD,
    Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

  • Expertise:

  • Patients with special health care needs: infants and children of low-income, high-risk populations.

  • Education:

  • DDS, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Brazil, 1994
  • Certificate, Dentistry for Babies, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Brazil, 1995
  • Certificate, Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa, 1999
  • M.S., Dental Public Health, University of Iowa, 1999
  • PhD, Oral Science, University of Iowa, 2003
  • Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 2007

  • To Make an Appointment:

  • Call 319-353-6711

Brief Professional Resume:

Dr. Weber-Gasparoni joined the College of Dentistry in 2003. She is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

Teaching Activities

: Dr. Weber-Gasparoni is a predoctoral and postdoctoral lecturer and clinical instructor.

Clinical Activities

: Dr. Weber-Gasparoni is director of the Infant Oral Health Program where pediatric dentistry residents and senior dental students provide preventive dental care for infants and toddlers. She also sees private patients one day per week at the Center for Disabilities and Development.

Research Activities

: Dr. Weber-Gasparoni's research specialties include dental care for patients with special health care needs and infants, toddlers, and children of low-income, high risk populations. Her research includes early dental interventions, including early childhood caries, psychological theories of motivation, and public health issues affecting the health of pediatric dental patients.