Howard J. Cowen

Š2008 The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, in collaboration with Virtual Hospital.

Dental Administration

Howard J. Cowen, Director of Admissions and Emergency Care and Associate Professor

Education:

B.A., University of Colorado, 1972
D.D.S., University of Iowa, 1976
M.S., University of Iowa, 1996

Boards:

Fellow, American Society of Geriatric Dentistry
Diplomate, Special Care Dentistry

Brief Professional Resume:

Dr. Cowen joined The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1982. He is director of Patient Admissions, the Emergency and Limited Care Clinic, and director of patient care for the Geriatric and Special Needs Program. He is also clinical associate professor in the Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry.

Teaching Activities: Dr. Cowen participates in predoctoral clinical teaching in the Special Care Clinic, the Geriatric Mobile Dental Unit, and the Emergency and Limited Care Clinic. He also conducts seminars and lectures in geriatric dentistry for predoctoral and dental hygiene students.

Research Activities: Dr. Cowen's research interests include: epidemiology of oral diseases in the elderly, etiology of tooth loss, osteoporosis and fluoride intake, and the oral health of nursing home residents.

National or International Professional Appointments or Activities: Dr. Cowen is a member of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, the International Association of Dental Research, the Iowa Public Health Association, the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry, and the American Dental Association.

E-mail: Howard J. Cowen

Š2008 The University of Iowa College of Dentistry