Publications
SEP 2022
Kohli R, Replogle K, Gough-Goldman, Taylor, B, Maughan B, Sehgal H, Herink M Hemmings R, Mahoney S, McDonnell MM, McLemore K, Schwarz E.
Launching an innovative educational model addressing substance use disorders and dental pain management (Project ECHO in dentistry). BMC Oral Health 2022 Sep;22:402
MAR 2022
Kohli R Clemens J, Mann L, Newton M, Glassman P, Schwarz E.
Training dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in a school-based teledentistry program: Oregon’s virtual dental home. J Public Health Dent 2021;81: (early view, June 17)
MAR 2022
Chou R, Griffin JC, Blazina I, Schwarz E, Atchison C, Mauer K.
Systematic Review on Treatments for Acute Pain: Surveillance Report 2. (Prepared by the Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No. 75Q80120D00005.) AHRQ Publication No. 22-EHC022. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; March 2022. DOI:
FEB 2022
Chou R, Griffin JC, Blazina I, Schwarz E, Atchison C, Mauer K.
Systematic Review on Treatments for Acute Pain: Surveillance Report 1. (Prepared by the Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No. 75Q80120D00005.) AHRQ Publication No. 22-EHC009. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; February 2022. DOI:
NOV 2021
Chou R, Pappas M, Dana T, Selph S, Hart E, Fu RF, Schwarz E.
Screening and interventions to prevent dental caries in children younger than 5 years. Updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Taskforce. JAMA. 2021;326(21):2179-2192.
SEP 2021
Schwarz E, Replogle K, McLemore K, Kohli R.
Faculty and dental student knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning the prescribing of opioids: Informing curricular change. J Dent Educ 2021:1-11.
https://doi:10.1002/jdd.12858
OCT 2020
Kohli R, Schwarz E.
Health Education and Health Literacy in Dental Public Health. In: Burt and Eklund’s Dentistry, Dental Practice, and the Community. 7 ed. Mascarenhas A, Okunseri C, Dye BA, editors. St.Louis, Missouri, USA: Elsevier; 2020. Chapter 22; p.247-257. 352p.
SEP 2020
Smith NH, Lutz T, Lapidus J, Jimenez C, Janis M, Schwarz E, Becker T.
Long-term effects of a toddler-focused caries prevention programme among Northwestern US tribal children: The TOTS-to-Tweens study. Community Dentistry Oral Epidemiology 2020;00:1-7. DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12600.
SEP 2020
Johnson L, Schwarz E, Rosenberg K.
The Evolution of State-based Dental Sealant Programs in Oregon Within the Context of the State Health Care Transformation Process. J Public Health Management & Practice 2020 Sept;26:461-470. doi: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000001056
JUN 2020
Appanaitis IB, Lambert WE, Schwarz E, Lasarev MR, Watson BM.
Dental Caries and Otitis Media Among Schoolchildren in Palau. Hawaii J Health Soc Welf. 2020 Jun 1;79(6 Suppl 2):33-39. PubMed PMID: 32596676; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7311932.
JUN 2020
Stoker AC, Schwarz E, Doyle L, Iwasaki LR.
Opinions, plans, and demographics of orthodontic residents: A follow-up study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2020 Jun;157(6):809-817. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.01.014. PubMed PMID: 32487311.
APR 2019
Obadan-Udoh E, Lupulescu-Mann N, Charlesworth CJ, Muench U, Jura M, Kim H, Schwarz E, Mertz E, Sun BC.
Opioid prescribing patterns after dental visits among beneficiaries of Medicaid in Washington state in 2014 and 2015. J Am Dent Assoc. 2019 Apr;150(4):259-268.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2018.12.030. PubMed PMID: 30922457; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6519087.
MAR 2019
Peck J, Sedgley CM, Schwarz E, Replogle KJ.
The impact of the Affordable Care Act on provision of endodontic services within a dental school setting in Oregon. J Public Health Dent. 2019 Mar;79(2):175-180. doi: 10.1111/jphd.12314. Epub 2019 Apr 24. PubMed PMID: 31020668.
FEB 2018
Treasure E, Durward C, Schwarz E. A Career in Dental Education.
Career Paths in Oral Health. 1 ed. Marino R, Morgan M, Walmsley A, editors. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature; 2018. Chapter 12; p.153-167. 300p.
JUL 2017
Kohli R, Nelson S, Ulrich S, Finch T, Hall K, Schwarz E.
Dental care practices and oral health training for professional caregivers in long-term care facilities: An interdisciplinary approach to address oral health disparities. Geriatr Nurs. 2017 Jul – Aug;38(4):296-301. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2016.11.008. Epub 2017 Jan 4. PubMed PMID: 28063685.
MAR 2017
Kohli R, Sehgal HS, Nelson S, Schwarz E.
Oral health needs, dental care utilization, and quality of life perceptions among Oregonian seniors. Spec Care Dentist. 2017 Mar;37(2):85-92. doi: 10.1111/scd.12221. Epub 2017 Feb 9. PubMed PMID: 28181683.
JAN 2017
Cohen D, Hall J, Reece D, Schwarz E.
The Path to Integrating Medical, Behavioral, and Oral Health Care: Oregon’s Experience with Change. In: R.Stock & B.Goldberg (Eds.) Health Reform Policy to Practice Oregon’s path to a Sustainable Health System – A Study in Innovation.. 2017; :101-120.
SEP 2016
Webb BC, Whittle T, Schwarz E.
Oral health and dental care in aged care facilities in New South Wales, Australia. Part 3 concordance between residents’ perceptions and a professional dental examination. Gerodontology. 2016 Sep;33(3):363-72. doi: 10.1111/ger.12170. Epub 2015 Mar 18. PubMed PMID: 25786803.
FEB 2016
Bailit H, Plunkett M, Schwarz E.
Bailit H, Plunkett M, Schwarz E. The Oregon Dental Market A Case Study. J Am Coll Dent. 2016 Spring;83(2):14-23. PubMed PMID: 30152929.
DEC 2015
Webb BC, Whittle T, Schwarz E.
Provision of dental care in aged care facilities NSW Australia- Part 2 as perceived by the carers (care providers). Gerodontology. 2015 Dec;32(4):254-9. doi: 10.1111/ger.12103. Epub 2013 Dec 12. PubMed PMID: 24354935.
MAY 2015
Sun BC, Chi DL, Schwarz E, Milgrom P, Yagapen A, Malveau S, Chen Z, Chan B, Danner S, Owen E, Morton V, Lowe RA.
Emergency department visits for nontraumatic dental problems: a mixed-methods study. Am J Public Health. 2015 May;105(5):947-55. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302398. Epub 2015 Mar 19. PubMed PMID: 25790415; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4386544.
SEP 2013
Webb BC, Whittle T, Schwarz E.
Provision of dental care in aged care facilities, NSW, Australia – part 1 as perceived by the directors of nursing (care providers). Gerodontology. 2013 Sep;30(3):226-31. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2012.00670.x. Epub 2012 May 21. PubMed PMID: 22607606.
DEC 2012
Arora A, Liu MN, Chan R, Schwarz E.
‘English leaflets are not meant for me’: a qualitative approach to explore oral health literacy in Chinese mothers in Southwestern Sydney, Australia. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2012 Dec;40(6):532-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0528.2012.00699.x. Epub 2012 May 12. PubMed PMID: 22578021.
JUL 2012
Arora A, McNab MA, Lewis MW, Hilton G, Blinkhorn AS, Schwarz E.
‘I can’t relate it to teeth’: a qualitative approach to evaluate oral health education materials for preschool children in New South Wales, Australia. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2012 Jul;22(4):302-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2011.01195.x. Epub 2011 Nov 10. PubMed PMID: 22074061.
APR 2012
Mariño R, Morgan M, Kiyak A, Schwarz E, Naqvi S.
Oral health in a convenience sample of Chinese older adults living in Melbourne, Australia. Int J Public Health. 2012 Apr;57(2):383-90. doi: 10.1007/s00038-011-0248-6. Epub 2011 Apr 6. PubMed PMID: 21468640.
DEC 2012
Arora A, Liu MN, Chan R, Schwarz E.
‘English leaflets are not meant for me’: a qualitative approach to explore oral health literacy in Chinese mothers in Southwestern Sydney, Australia. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2012 Dec;40(6):532-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0528.2012.00699.x. Epub 2012 May 12. PubMed PMID: 22578021.
JAN 2012
Arora A, Bedros D, Bhole S, Do LG, Scott J, Blinkhorn A, Schwarz E.
Child and family health nurses’ experiences of oral health of preschool children: a qualitative approach. J Public Health Dent. 2012 Spring;72(2):149-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.2011.00295.x. Epub 2012 Jan 9. PubMed PMID: 22316083.
NOV 2011
Arora A, Schwarz E, Blinkhorn AS.
Risk factors for early childhood caries in disadvantaged populations. J Investig Clin Dent. 2011 Nov;2(4):223-8. doi: 10.1111/j.2041-1626.2011.00070.x. Epub 2011 Jun 29. Review. PubMed PMID: 25426892.
APR 2011
Ditmyer M, Dounis G, Mobley C, Schwarz E.
Inequalities of caries experience in Nevada youth expressed by DMFT index vs. Significant Caries Index (SiC) over time. BMC Oral Health. 2011 Apr 5;11:12. doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-11-12. PubMed PMID: 21466692; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3082236.
MAR 2011
Li KY, Wong MC, Lam KF, Schwarz E.
Age, period, and cohort analysis of regular dental care behavior and edentulism: a marginal approach. BMC Oral Health. 2011 Mar 17;11:9. doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-11-9. PubMed PMID: 21410991; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3073963.
MAR 2011
Curtis B, Warren E, Pollicino C, Evans RW, Schwarz E, Sbaraini A.
The Monitor Practice Programme: is non-invasive management of dental caries in private practice cost-effective?. Aust Dent J. 2011 Mar;56(1):48-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2010.01286.x. Epub 2011 Jan 10. PubMed PMID: 21332740.
JAN 2011
Arora A, Scott JA, Bhole S, Do L, Schwarz E, Blinkhorn AS.
Early childhood feeding practices and dental caries in preschool children: a multi-centre birth cohort study. BMC Public Health. 2011 Jan 12;11:28. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-28. PubMed PMID: 21223601; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3030538.
NOV 2010
Ditmyer M, Dounis G, Mobley C, Schwarz E.
A case-control study of determinants for high and low dental caries prevalence in Nevada youth. BMC Oral Health. 2010 Nov 11;10:24. doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-10-24. PubMed PMID: 21067620; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2989299.
OCT 2010
Arora M, Schwarz E, Sivaneswaran S, Banks E.
Cigarette smoking and tooth loss in a cohort of older Australians: the 45 and up study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2010 Oct;141(10):1242-9. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.2010.0052. PubMed PMID: 20884927.
SEP-OCT 2010
Warren E, Pollicino C, Curtis B, Evans W, Sbaraini A, Schwarz E.
Modeling the long-term cost-effectiveness of the caries management system in an Australian population. Value Health. 2010 Sep-Oct;13(6):750-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2010.00759.x. Epub 2010 Jun 17. PubMed PMID: 20561314.
JUL-AUG 2010
Schwarz E.
Global oral health in a flattening world. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2010 Jul-Aug;31(6):408-9. PubMed PMID: 20712102.
SEP 2009
Schwarz E.
Dumbing down dentistry. Aust Dent J. 2009 Sep;54(3):281; discussion 281. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2009.01136.x. PubMed PMID: 19709123.
DEC 2008
Curtis B, Evans RW, Sbaraini A, Schwarz E.
The Monitor Practice Programme: is non-invasive management of dental caries in private practice effective?. Aust Dent J. 2008 Dec;53(4):306-13. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2008.00071.x. PubMed PMID: 19133945.
SEP 2008
Afifah R, Schwarz E.
Patient demand for smoking cessation advice in dentist offices after introduction of graphic health warnings in Australia. Aust Dent J. 2008 Sep;53(3):208-16. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2008.00051.x. PubMed PMID: 18782364.
APR 2008
Nash DA, Friedman JW, Kardos TB, Kardos RL, Schwarz E, Satur J, Berg DG, Nasruddin J, Mumghamba EG, Davenport ES, Nagel R.
Dental therapists: a global perspective. Int Dent J. 2008 Apr;58(2):61-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1875-595x.2008.tb00177.x. PubMed PMID: 18478885.
FEB 2008
Corbet E, Akinwade J, Duggal R, Gebreegziabher G, Hirvikangas H, Hysi D, Katrova L, Karaharju-Suvanto T, McGrath C, Ono K, Radnai M, Schwarz E, Scott J, Sixou JL, Soboleva U, Uoshima K, Yaneva-Ribagina K, Fox C.
Staff recruitment, development and global mobility. Eur J Dent Educ. 2008 Feb;12 Suppl 1:149-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0579.2007.00496.x. Review. PubMed PMID: 18289277.
DEC 2007
Curtis B, Evans RW, Sbaraini A, Schwarz E.
Geographic location and indirect costs as a barrier to dental treatment: a patient perspective. Aust Dent J. 2007 Dec;52(4):271-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2007.tb00501.x. PubMed PMID: 18265681.
JUN 2007
Curtis B, Evans RW, Sbaraini A, Schwarz E.
Recruitment and standardization of a group of Australian dentists for a multipractice study on dental caries prevention. Aust Dent J. 2007 Jun;52(2):106-11. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2007.tb00473.x. PubMed PMID: 17687955.
FEB 2007
Schwarz E.
Global aspects of preventive dental care. International dental journal. 2007; 57:209-214.
JUN 2006
Schwarz E.
Access to oral health care – an Australian perspective. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2006 Jun;34(3):225-31. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0528.2006.00301.x. PubMed PMID: 16674755.
AUG 2005
Schwarz E.
Community Dentistry and Public Health Dentistry – roles and current discipline issues. Hong Kong Dental Journal. 2005; 2:79-83.
SUMMER 2002
Schwarz E.
Challenges and opportunities for dental education, research, and service in the 21st century. J Am Coll Dent. 2002 Summer;69(3):47-52. PubMed PMID: 12407997.
MAR 2002
Baum BJ, Scott J, Bickel M, Gombos G, Greenspan JS, Guo W, Park NH, Purdell-Lewis D, Ranney R, Schwarz E, Seymour G, Uoshima K.
5.3 Global challenges in research and strategic planning. Eur J Dent Educ. 2002;6 Suppl 3:179-84. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0579.6.s3.24.x. PubMed PMID: 12390276.
NOV 2001
Schwarz E, Lo EC, Cai LH.
Dental work force in China. J Dent Res. 2001 Nov;80(11):1962. doi: 10.1177/00220345010800110201. PubMed PMID: 11759002.
OCT 2001
Lin HC, Schwarz E.
Oral health and dental care in modern-day China. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2001 Oct;29(5):319-28. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0528.2001.290501.x. Review. PubMed PMID: 11553104.
AUG 2001
Vigild M, Schwarz E.
Characteristics and study motivation of Danish dental students in a longitudinal perspective. Eur J Dent Educ. 2001 Aug;5(3):127-33. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0579.2001.050306.x. PubMed PMID: 11520336.
MAY 2001
Wong MC, Lo EC, Schwarz E, Zhang HG.
Oral health status and oral health behaviors in Chinese Children. J Dent Res. 2001 May;80(5):1459-65. doi: 10.1177/00220345010800051501. PubMed PMID: 11437220.
MAY 2001
Schwarz E, Zhang HG, Wang ZJ, Lin HC, Lo EC, Corbet EF, Wong MC.
An Oral Health Survey in Southern China, 1997: background and methodology. J Dent Res. 2001 May;80(5):1453-8. doi: 10.1177/00220345010800051401. PubMed PMID: 11437219.
MAY 2001
Lo EC, Lin HC, Wang ZJ, Wong MC, Schwarz E.
Utilization of dental services in Southern China. J Dent Res. 2001 May;80(5):1471-4. doi: 10.1177/00220345010800051701. PubMed PMID: 11437222.
MAY 2001
Lin HC, Wong MC, Zhang HG, Lo EC, Schwarz E.
Coronal and root caries in Southern Chinese adults. J Dent Res. 2001 May;80(5):1475-9. doi: 10.1177/00220345010800051801. PubMed PMID: 11437223.
NOV 2000
Schwarz E.
How many teeth will our future patients retain? . In: Odontologi 2000. Hjorting-Hansen E, editor. Copenhagen, Denmark: Munksgaard International Publishers; 2000. p.103-114.
JAN 1999
Schwarz E, Chiu GK, Leung WK.
Oral health status of southern Chinese following head and neck irradiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. J Dent. 1999 Jan;27(1):21-8. doi: 10.1016/s0300-5712(98)00024-4. PubMed PMID: 9922608.
DEC 1998
Lo EC, Schwarz E, Wong MC.
Arresting dentine caries in Chinese preschool children. Int J Paediatr Dent. 1998 Dec;8(4):253-60. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-263x.1998.00094.x. PubMed PMID: 9927926.
WINTER 1998
Schwarz E, Lo EC, Wong MC.
Prevention of early childhood caries–results of a fluoride toothpaste demonstration trial on Chinese preschool children after three years. J Public Health Dent. 1998 Winter;58(1):12-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.1998.tb02985.x. PubMed PMID: 9608441.
SUMMER 1998
Lo EC, Schwarz E.
Determinants for dental visit behavior among Hong Kong Chinese in a longitudinal study. J Public Health Dent. 1998 Summer;58(3):220-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.1998.tb02997.x. PubMed PMID: 10101698.
JUN 1998
Schwarz E.
Is caries prevention cost-effective? Does anybody care?. Acta Odontol Scand. 1998 Jun;56(3):187-92. doi: 10.1080/000163598422965. PubMed PMID: 9688231.