Publications

Reports

• August 11, 2017: Final Report on Quantitative Assessment of Dental Therapists in Alaska’s YK Delta.
• May 8, 2014: Final Report on ED dental visits in Oregon

Publications in PUBMED

* indicates mentored student

In Press

• Kerr D, Hill C*, Chi DL. Health insurance is associated with preventive dental care use among university students in Washington State. BioMedCentral Oral Health. Accepted.
• Edwards T, Carle A, Kerr D, Carpiano R, Patiño Nguyen D*, Orack J, Chi DL. Topical Fluoride Hesitancy Among Caregivers: Development of a Content-Valid Topical Fluoride Hesitancy Identification Item Pool. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Accepted.
• Meyer BD, Hyer JM, Milgrom PM, Downey T, Chi DL. Silver diamine fluoride is associated with delays in procedural sedation in young children: a retrospective cohort study. Journal of the American Dental Association. Accepted.
• Cruz S*, Kerr D, Chi DL. A qualitative assessment of factors influencing fluoride-hesitant parents’ trust of dentists. Pediatric Dentistry. Accepted.
• McKernan S, Sukalski J, Starman E, Mayhle M*, Holland H*, Chi DL. Introducing dental students to dental public health: an analysis of U.S. predoctoral course syllabi. Journal of Dental Education. Accepted.
• Saini S*, Carle A, Forsyth A, Chi DL. Association Between Caregiver Opposition to Topical Fluoride and COVID 19 Vaccines. Vaccine. Accepted.
• Alkhateeb AA*, Mancl LA, Ramos KJ, Rothen ML, Kotsakis GA, Trence DL, Chi DL. A Pilot Study on Periodontitis Risk Factors in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis. Journal of Dental Hygiene. Accepted.

2022

• Ko A*, Chi DL. (2022). Fluoride hesitancy: A mixed methods study on decision-making about forms of fluoride. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. Oct 11; Advanced online publication. PMID: 36219463. PMCID: none.
• Hill CM*, MacLachlan EW, Mancl LA, Lenaker D, Chi DL. (2022). Secular trends in dental services provided by dental therapists and dentists in Southwest Alaska. Journal of the American Dental Association. Dec;153(12):1145-1153. PMID: 36241553. PMCID: none.
• Hill CM*, Moore E, Randall C, Chi DL. (2022). Dental trainees’ mental health changes, sources of stress, coping strategies, and suggestions for mental health improvement one year into the pandemic. Journal of Dental Education. Sep 3; Advanced online publication.
• Lee J, Kim Y, Scott J, Hill C*, Chi DL. (2022). The association of food insecurity with tooth decay and periodontitis among middle-aged and older adults in the U.S. and Korea. Gerodontology. Aug 18; Advanced online publication.
• Ko A*, Chi DL. (2022). 50 Years Ago in TheJournalofPediatrics: Prescription Fluoride and Dental Caries for Children. Journal of Pediatrics. Jun;245:94.
• Nguyen D*, McQuistan M, Qian F, Hernández M, Macek M, Chi DL. (2022). The interactive effects of oral health knowledge and acculturation on dental care use among Hispanic adults. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. May 29; Advanced online publication.
• Hill CM*, Jones MP, Chi DL. (2022). Effects of Adult Medicaid Dental Benefits Elimination on Child Dental Care Use. Medical Care. Aug 1;60(8):579-587.
• Melough M, Sathyanarayana S, Zohoori F, Gustafsson H, Sullivan Elinor, Chi DL, Levy S, McKinney C. (2022). Impact of Fluoride on Associations Between Free Sugars Intake and Dental Caries in U.S. Children. Journal of Dental Research Clinical and Translational Research. Apr 21; Advanced online publication.
• Leung E*, Kerr D, Askelson N, Chi DL. (2022). Understanding Topical Fluoride Hesitancy and Refusal Behaviors through the Extended Parallel Process Model and Health Belief Model. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Mar 14; Advanced online publication.
• Cruz S*, Kerr D, Patiño Nguyen D*, Carlyle A*, Chi DL. (2022). Qualitative Evaluation of the Pre Implementation Phase of a Rural Dental Clinic Co-Located within a Health Center in the Pacific Northwest of the US. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. Mar 8; Advanced online publication.
• Ko A*, Banks J*, Hill C*, Chi DL. (2022). Fluoride Prescribing Behaviors for Medicaid-Enrolled Children in Oregon. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Feb; 62(2):e69-e76.

2021

• Swankoski K*, Fishman P, Chi DL, Wong E. (2021). Effects of Medicaid Expansion on Preventive Dental Care in Socioeconomically Vulnerable Subgroups. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Aug 31; Advanced online publication.
• Bovencamp M*, O’Sullivan T, Averill M, Kim A, Licea E, Mowell A, Chi DL. (2021). A Qualitative Pilot Study to Investigate Caregiver Attitudes on Healthy Lifestyle Discussions During Dental Visits for Children Younger than Six Years. Pediatric Dentistry. Jul 15;43(4):301-306.
• Lang C*, Kerr D, Chi DL. (2021). Preventive Oral Health Care Use for Children with Special Health Care Needs Aged 6 Through 12 Years Enrolled in Medicaid: A Mixed Methods Study. Journal of the American Dental Association. Oct; 152(10):800-812.
• Burgette JM, Chi DL. (2021). Behavioral and Social Determinants of Oral Health in Children With Special Health Care Needs. Pediatrics. Aug;148(2):e2021050886.
• Hill C*, Nash SH, Bersamin A, Hopkins SE, Boyer BB, O’Brien DM, Chi DL. (2021). Seasonal variation in added sugar or sugar sweetened beverage intake in Alaska native communities: an exploratory study. International Journal of Circumpolar Health. Dec;80(1):1920779.
• Alkhateeb A*, Lease E, Mancl L, Chi DL. (2021). Untreated dental disease and lung transplant waitlist evaluation time for individuals with cystic fibrosis. Special Care in Dentistry. Jul;41(4):489-497.
• Chi DL, Randall CL*, Hill C*. (2021). Dental trainees’ mental health and intention to leave their programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of the American Dental Association. Jul;152(7):526-534
• Banks J*, Hill C*, Chi DL. (2021). Plan Type and Opioid Prescriptions for Children in Medicaid. Medical Care. May 1;59(5):386-392
• Chi DL, Kateeb E. (2021). Factors influencing dentists’ willingness to treat Medicaid-enrolled adolescents. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Sep 7;81(1):42-49.

2020

• Banks J*, Rosenfeld M, Mancl L, Chi DL. (2020). Survey and electronic health record-based medication use agreement in children with cystic fibrosis: A retrospective cross-sectional study. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. Sep 16;31(2):247-253.
• Randall C*, Zahlis E, Chi DL. (2020). Pediatric Dental Procedure-Related Pain Assessment Practices in an Alaskan Tribal Healthcare Organization: A Qualitative Study. Pediatric Dentistry. Sep 15;42(5):350-353.
• Chi DL, Mancl L, Hopkins S, Randall CL, Orr E, Zahlis E, Dunbar M, Lenaker D, Babb M. (2020). Supply of care by dental therapists and emergency dental consultations in Alaska native communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta: a mixed methods evaluation. Community Dental Health. Aug 31;37(3):190-198.
• Lee JN, Scott JM, Chi DL. (2020). Oral health behaviours and dental caries in low-income children with special healthcare needs: A prospective observational study. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. Nov; 30(6):749-757.

2019

• Chi DL. (2019). Interventions Focusing on Indigenous Populations May Improve Oral Health Outcomes. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. Dec;19(4):101345.
• Chi DL, Hopkins S, Zahlis E, Randall C*, Orr E, Mancl L, Lenaker D. (2019). Provider and Community Perspectives of Dental Therapists in Alaska’s Yukon Kuskokwim Delta: A Qualitative Program Evaluation. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. Dec;47(6):502-512.
• Misa K*, Chi DL. (2019). An Evaluation of Dental Student Experiences with the Medicaid Application Process. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 30(4):1273-1288.
• Jacobson D, Jacobson J, Leong T, Lourenco S, Mancl L, Chi DL. (2019). Evaluating Child Toothbrushing Behavior Changes Associated with a Mobile Game: A Single Arm Pre-Post Pilot Study. Pediatric Dentistry. Jul 15;41(4):299-303.
• Basson A*, Yoo M*, Chi DL. (2019). Recruiting adolescents from Medicaid enrollment files into a neighborhood oral health study. Journal of Dental Research Clinical and Translational Research. Jul;4(3):255-261.
• Chi DL, Coldwell S, Mancl L, Hopkins S, Senturia K, Randall C*, Orr E, Cruz S*. (2019). Alaska Native Children Do Not Prefer Sugar-Sweetened Fruit Drinks Compared to Sugar-Free Fruit Drinks. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Jun;119(6):984-990.
• Chi DL. (2019). Evidence-Based Pediatric Dentistry. Oxford Bibliographies. 27 Feb.
• Negro KS*, Scott J, Marcenko M, Chi DL. (2019). Assessing the Feasibility of Social Worker-Driven Oral Health Interventions for Children in the Foster Care System. Pediatric Dentistry. Jan 15;41(1):48-51.
• Craig M*, Scott J, Slayton R, Walker A, Chi DL. (2019). Preventive Dental Care Use for Children with Special Health Care Needs in Washington’s Access to Baby and Child Dentistry Program. Journal of the American Dental Association. Jan;150(1):42-48.
• Chi DL, Scott J. (2019). Added Sugar and Dental Caries in Children: A Scientific Update and Future Steps. Dental Clinics of North America. Jan;63(1):17-33.

2018

• Chi DL, Rosenfeld M, Mancl L, Chung WO, Presland R, Sarvas E*, Rothen M, McNamara S, Genatossio A, Virella-Lowell I, Milla C, Alkhateeb A*. (2018). Age-Related Heterogeneity in Dental Caries and Associated Risk Factors in Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis Ages 6-20 years: A Pilot Study. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. Nov;17(6):747-759.
• Chi DL. (2018). Oral health for children with special health care needs. Pediatric Clinics of North America. Oct;65(5):981-993.
• Chi DL, Richman J, Senturia K, Zahlis E. (2018). Caregivers’ understanding of fluoride varnish: implications for future clinical strategies and research on preventive care decision making. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Sep;78(4):282-286.
• Yoo M*, Chi DL. (2018). Feasibility of recruiting publicly-insured children with special health care needs for population-based clinical oral health studies. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Sep;78(4):277-281.
• Carpiano R, Chi DL. (2018). Parents’ attitudes towards topical fluoride and vaccines for children: are these distinct or overlapping phenomena? Preventive Medicine Reports. Jun;10:123-28.
• Chi DL, Basson A*. (2018). Surveying dentists’ perceptions of caregiver refusal of topical fluoride. Journal of Dental Research Clinical and Translational Research. Journal of Dental Research Clinical and Translational Research. 3(3):314-320.
• Chi DL, Lenaker D, Mancl L, Dunbar M, Babb M. (2018). Dental therapists linked to improved dental outcomes for Alaska Native communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Mar;78(2):175- 182.
• Chi DL, Milgrom P, Gillette J. (2018). Engaging stakeholders in patient-centered outcomes research regarding school-based sealant programs. Journal of Dental Hygiene. Feb;92(1):16-22.
• Park SC*, Momany ET, Jones MP, Kuthy RA, Askelson NM, Wehby GL, Damiano PC, Chi DL. (2018). The effects of medical well baby visits in promoting earlier first dental visits for children. Journal of Dental Research Clinical and Translational Research. Jan;3(1):91-100.

2017

• Chi DL. (2017). Motivational Interviewing-Based Approaches in Dental Practice Settings May Improve Oral Health Behaviors and Outcomes. Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice. Dec;17(4):420-421.
• Alkhateeb AA*, Mancl LA, Presland RB, Rothen ML, Chi DL. (2017). Unstimulated saliva-related caries risk factors in individuals with cystic fibrosis: a cross-sectional analysis of unstimulated salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. Caries Research. Nov;51(1):1-6.
• Wehby G, Shane D, Joshi A, Momany E, Chi DL, Kuth RA, Damiano PC. (2017). The effects of distance to dentists and dentist supply on children’s use of dental care. Health Services Resesarch. Oct;52(5): 1817-34.
• Townsend J, Chi DL. (2017). Academic pediatric dentistry is a rewarding, financially-viable career path. Pediatric Dentistry. Sep 15;39(5):361-63.
• Chi DL, Luu M*, Chu F. (2017). A scoping review of epidemiologic risk factors for pediatric obesity: implications for future childhood obesity and dental caries prevention research. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Jun;77 Suppl 1:S8-S31.
• Cruz S*, Chi DL. (2017). Research Evidence Use in EPSDT Dental Medicaid Class Action Lawsuits. Dental Clinics of North America. Jul;61(3):627-644.
• Chi DL. (2017). Parent refusal of topical fluorides: clinical strategies and future research priorities to improve evidence-based pediatric dental practice. Dental Clinics of North America. Dental Clinics of North America. Jul;61(3):607-617.

2016

• Sarvas EW*, Huebner CE, Scott JM, Aps JK, Chi DL. (2016). Dental utilization for Medicaid-enrolled children with cystic fibrosis. Special Care in Dentistry. Nov;36(6):315-320.
• Cuevas J*, Chi DL. (2016). SBIRT-Based Interventions to Improve Pediatric Oral Health Behaviors and Outcomes: Considerations for Future Behavioral SBIRT Interventions in Dentistry. Current Oral Health Reports. Sep;3(3):187-192.
• Cruz S*, Chi DL, Huebner CE. (2016). Oral health services within community-based organizations for young children with special health care needs. Special Care in Dentistry. Sep;36(5):243-53.
• Chi DL, Zegarra G, Vasquez EC, Castillo JL, Milgrom P, Roberts MC, Cabrera Matta AR, Mancl L, Merino A. 2016. Milk sweetened with xylitol: a proof-of-principle caries prevention trial. Journal of Dentistry for Children. Jun-Dec;83(3):152-60.
• Sarvas E*, Chi DL, Kim A. (2016). Supporting oral health in patients with cystic fibrosis. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. May;14(5):45-48.
• Chi DL, Momany E, Mancl L, Lindgren S, Sinner S, Steinman K. (2016). Dental homes for children with autism: a longitudinal analysis of Iowa Medicaid’s I-Smile Program. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. May;50(5):609-15.
• Merritt JM*, Greenlee G, Bollen AM, Scott JM, Chi DL. (2016). Racial Disparities in Orthodontic Service Utilization for Medicaid-Enrolled Children: An Evaluation of the Washington Medicaid Program. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Apr;149(4):516-22.
• Kaur M*, Himadi E, Chi DL. (2016). Prevalence of Xerostomia in an Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Clinic: A Preliminary Study. Special Care in Dentistry. Mar-Apr;36(2):60-5.
• Milgrom P, Tut OK, Gallen M, Mancl L, Spillane N, Chi DL, Ramsay DS. (2016). Symptoms with betel nut and betel nut with tobacco among Micronesian youth. Addictive Behaviors. Feb;53:120-4.
• McManus BM, Chi DL, Carle A. (2016). State Medicaid eligibility criteria and unmet preventive dental care needs for CSHCN: policy implications for addressing pediatric oral health disparities. Maternal and Child Health Journal. Feb;20(2):456-65.

2015

• Chi DL. (2015). Response to Letter to the Editor From Dr Oliveira Regarding the Article: Chi DL: Topical Fluoride Varnish Every 6 Months is not More Effective Than Placebo Varnish at Preventing Dental Caries in Preschoolers in Brazil. Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice. Dec;15(4):203.
• Chi DL, Kim A*. (2015). Preventing caries through diet. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Dec;13(12):42-45.
• Chi DL, Broder HL, Warren J. (2015). Existing paradigms and current challenges in adolescent oral health research: a call for health promotion research focusing on low-income adolescents. Pediatric Dentistry. Nov-Dec;37(7):496-8.
• Askelson NM, Chi DL, Momany ET, Kuthy RA, Carter KD, Field K, Damiano PC. (2015). The Importance of Efficacy: Using the Extended Parallel Process Model to Examine Factors Related to Preschool-Age Children Enrolled in Medicaid Receiving Preventive Dental Visits. Health Education & Behavior. Dec;42(6):805-13.
• Chi DL, Dinh MA*, da Fonseca MA, Scott JM, Carle AC. (2015). Dietary research to reduce children’s oral health disparities: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis of socioeconomic status, food insecurity, and fast food consumption. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Oct;115(10):1599-604.
• Chi DL, Hopkins S, O’Brien D, Mancl L, Orr E, Lenaker D. (2015). Association between added sugar intake and dental caries in Yup’ik children using a novel hair biomarker. BMC Oral Health. Oct 9;15(1):121.
• Cruz S*, Neff J, Chi DL. (2015). Transitioning from pediatric care to adult care for adolescents with special health care needs: adolescent and parent perspectives (Part 1). Pediatric Dentistry. Sep-Oct;37(5):442-6.
• Bayarsaikhan Z*, Cruz S*, Neff J, Chi DL. (2015). Transitioning from pediatric care to adult care for adolescents with special health care needs: dentist perspectives (Part 2). Pediatric Dentistry. Sep-Oct;37(5):447-51.
• Coll J, Seale NS, Vargas K, Chi DL, Marghalani AA, Graham L. (2015). Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Vital Pulp Therapy for Children with Deep Caries in the Primary Dentition. Pediatric Dentistry. Sep-Oct;37(5):418-21.
• Chi DL, Chen CY*. (2015). Initial nonresponse and survey response mode biases in survey research. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Summer;75(3):169-74.
• Heidenreich JF*, Kim AS, Scott JM, Chi DL. (2015). Pediatric dentist density and preventive care utilization for Medicaid children. Pediatric Dentistry. Jul-Aug;37(4):371-5.
• Nakao S*, Scott JM, Masterson EE*, Chi DL. (2015). Non-traumatic dental condition-related emergency department visits and associated costs for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. May;45(5):1396-407.
• Sun B, Chi DL, Schwarz E, Milgrom P, Yagapen A, Malveau S, Chen Z, Chan B, Danner S, Owen E, Morton V, Lowe RA. (2015). Emergency department visits for non-traumatic dental problems: a mixed methods study. American Journal of Public Health. May;105(5):947-55.
• Huebner CE, Chi DL, Masterson E*, Milgrom P. (2015). Preventive dental health care experiences of preschool-age children with special health care needs. Special Care in Dentistry. Mar-Apr;35(2):68-77.

2014

• Casamassimo PS, Lee JY, Marazita ML, Milgrom P, Chi DL, Divaris K. (2014). Improving Children’s Oral Health: An Interdisciplinary Research Framework. Journal of Dental Research. Oct;93(10):938-42.
• Chi DL, Ko A*, Kim JY*. (2014). Bilingual flipcharts improve oral health-related knowledge and self-efficacy of Korean American caregivers of preschoolers. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Fall;74(4):261-5.
• Chi DL. (2014). Topical Fluoride Varnish Every 6 Months is not More Effective Than Placebo Varnish at Preventing Dental Caries in Preschoolers in Brazil. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. 2014 Sep;14(3):142-4.
• Askelson NM, Chi DL, Momany ET, Kuthy RA, Ortiz C, Hanson JD, Damiano PC. (2014). Encouraging early preventive dental visits for preschool-aged children enrolled in Medicaid: using the Extended Parallel Process Model to conduct formative research. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Winter;74(1):64-70.
• Chi DL, Shyue C*. (2014). Epidemiology, prevention, and management of root caries in adults. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Jun;12(6):36,38,40.
• Ney JP, van der Goes D, Chi DL. (2014). Economic modeling of sealing primary molars using a value of information approach. Journal of Dental Research. Sep;93(9):876-81
• Chi DL, Masterson EE*, Carle A, Mancl LA, Coldwell SE. (2014). Socioeconomic status, food security, and dental caries in U.S. children: mediation analyses of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007-2008. American Journal of Public Health. May;104(5):860-4.
• Kuthy RA, Jones MP, Kavand G, Momany ET, Askelson NM, Chi DL, Wehby GL, Damiano PC. (2014). Time until first dental caries for young children first seen in Federally Qualified Health Centers: a retrospective cohort study. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. Aug;42(4):300-10.
• Chi DL, Masterson EE*, Wong J*. (2014). U.S. emergency department use for non-traumatic dental conditions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Jun;52(3):193-204.
• Chi DL. (2014). Caregivers saying “no” to preventive care for their children: the relationship between immunization and topical fluoride refusal. American Journal of Public Health. Jul;104(7):1327-33.
• Chi DL, Ettinger R. (2014). Prevention and non-surgical management of dental caries over the life course for individuals with special health care needs. Journal of the California Dental Association. Jul;42(7):455-63.
• Chi DL, Tut O, Milgrom P. (2014). Cluster-randomized xylitol toothpaste trial for early childhood caries prevention. Journal of Dentistry for Children. 81(1):27-32.
• Chi DL, McManus BM, Carle A. (2014). Caregiver burden and preventive dental care use for U.S. children with special health care needs: a stratified analysis based on functional limitation. Maternal and Child Health Journal. May;18(4):882-90.
• Chi DL. (2014). Medical care transition planning and dental care use for youth with special health care needs during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood: a preliminary explanatory model. Maternal and Child Health Journal. May;18(4):778-88.
• Chi DL, van der Goes D, Ney JP. (2014). Cost-effectiveness of pit-and-fissure sealants on primary molars in Medicaid-enrolled children. American Journal of Public Health. Mar;104(3):555-61.
• Chi DL, Pickrell JE, Riedy CA. (2014). Student learning outcomes associated with video versus paper cases in a public health dentistry course. Journal of Dental Education. Jan;78(1):24-30.
• Chi DL, Milgrom P, Carle A, Huebner C, Mancl L. (2014). Multilevel factors associated with dentists’ counseling of pregnant women about periodontal health. Special Care in Dentistry. Jan;34(1):2-6.
• Melbye M*, Chi DL, Milgrom P, Huebner C, Grembowski D. (2014). Washington state foster care: dental utilization and expenditures. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Spring;74(2):93-101.

2013

• Pickrell JE, Chi DL, Riedy CA. (2013). A Comparison of Dental Student-Reported Course Evaluation Scores Associated with Video and Paper Cases for a Problem-Based Learning Course on Dental Public Health. Journal of Theory and Practice of Dental Public Health. 1(4):16-19.
• Askelson NM, Chi DL, Ortiz C, Hanson JD, Momany ET, Kuthy RA, Damiano PC. (2013). Preventive dental care utilization for preschool-aged children in Medicaid: Parents’ perceptions and experiences with Medicaid dentists. Journal of Theory and Practice of Dental Public Health. 1(3):26-31.
• Kuthy RA, Kavand G, Momany ET, Jones MP, Askelson NM, Chi DL, Wehby GL, Damiano PC. (2013). Periodicity of dental recall visits for young children first seen in community health centers. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. 73:271-279.
• Chi DL. (2013). Reducing Alaska Native paediatric oral health disparities: a systematic review of oral health interventions and a case study on multilevel strategies to reduce sugar sweetened beverage intake. International Journal of Circumpolar Health. 72:21066.
• Chi DL, Singh J*. (2013). Reimbursement rates and policies for primary molar pit-and-fissure sealants across state Medicaid programs. Journal of the American Dental Association. Nov;144(11):1272-8.
• Milgrom P, Tut OK, Gilmatam J, Gallen M, Chi DL. (2013). Areca nut use among adolescents in Yap and Pohnpei states, the Federated States of Micronesia. Harm Reduction Journal. Oct 17;10(1):26.
• Chi DL, Rossitch KC*, Beales EM. (2013). Developmental delays and dental caries in low-income children in the USA: a pilot cross-sectional study and preliminary explanatory model. BioMed Central Oral Health. Oct 12;13(1):53.
• Chi DL, Momany ET, Jones MP, Kuthy RA, Askelson NM, Wehby GL, Damiano PC. (2013). An explanatory model of factors related to well baby visits by age three years for Medicaid-enrolled infants: a retrospective cohort study. BioMed Central Pediatrics. Oct 5;13(1):158.
• Chi DL. (2013). Dental caries prevalence in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis: a qualitative systematic review and recommendations for future research. International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry. Sep;23(5):376-86.
• Chi DL. (2013). Protecting the oral health of all children: sealants are an integral part of comprehensive caries prevention and management. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. 11(6):38-42.
• Chi DL, Masterson EE*. (2013). A serial cross-sectional study of pediatric inpatient hospitalizations for non-traumatic dental conditions. Journal of Dental Research. Aug;92(8):682-8.
• Chi DL, Tucker-Seeley R. (2013). Gender-stratified models to examine the relationship between financial hardship and self-reported oral health for U.S. men and women ages 50 and older. American Journal of Public Health. Aug;103(8):1507-15.
• Milgrom P, Huebner CE, Mancl LA, Chi DL, Garson G, Grembowski D. (2013). County-level characteristics as predictors of dentists’ ECC counseling in the USA: a survey study. BioMed Central Oral Health. May 20;3:23.
• Chi DL, Berg JH, Kim AS, Scott J, Northwest PRECEDENT. (2013). Correlates of root caries experience in middle-aged and older adults within the Northwest PRECEDENT. Journal of the American Dental Association. May;144(5):507-16.
• Kuthy RA, Pendharkar B, Momany ET, Jones MP, Askelson NM, Chi DL, Wehby GL, Damiano PC. (2013). Factors affecting age at first dental exam for Medicaid-enrolled children seen at Federally Qualified Health Centers. Pediatric Dentistry. 35(3):100-6.
• Chi DL, Carpiano R. (2013). Neighborhood social capital, neighborhood attachment, and dental care use for Los Angeles Family and Neighborhood Study adults. American Journal of Public Health. Apr;103(4):e88-95.
• Chi DL, Momany ET, Jones MP, Kuthy RA, Askelson NM, Wehby GL, Damiano PC. (2013). The relationship between medical well baby visits and first dental checkups for young children in Medicaid. American Journal of Public Health. Feb;103(2):347-354.
• Melbye M*, Huebner C, Chi DL, Hinderberger H, Milgrom P. (2013). A first look: determinants of dental care for children in foster care. Special Care in Dentistry. Jan;33(1):13-9.

2012

• Chi DL, Leroux B. (2012). County-level determinants of dental utilization for Medicaid-enrolled children with chronic conditions: how does place affect use? Health & Place. Nov;18(6):1422-9.
• Milgrom P, Soderling E, Nelson S, Chi DL, Nakai Y. (2012). Clinical evidence for polyol efficacy. Advances in Dental Research. Sep;24(2):112-116.
• Chi DL, Raklios NA*. (2012). The relationship between body system-based chronic conditions and dental utilization for Medicaid-enrolled children: a retrospective cohort study. BioMed Central Oral Health. Aug 7;12:28.
• Chi DL, Momany E, Jones M, Kuthy R, Damiano P. (2012). Timing of first dental checkup for newly Medicaid-enrolled children with an intellectual or developmental disability. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Feb;51(1):2-15.

2011

• Milgrom P, Chi DL. (2011). Prevention-centered caries management strategies during critical periods in early childhood. Journal of the California Dental Association.Oct;39(10):735-741.
• Chi DL, Momany E, Jones M, Damiano P. (2011). Timing of first dental visits for newly Medicaid-enrolled children with an intellectual or developmental disability in Iowa, 2005-2007. American Journal of Public Health. May;101(5):922-9.
• Chi DL, Milgrom P. (2011). Managing tooth decay in children with chronic diseases. Dear Doctor. 5(2):58-65.
• Chi DL, Momany ET, Neff J, Jones MP, Warren JJ, Slayton RL, Weber-Gasparoni K, Damiano PC. (2011). Impact of chronic condition status and severity on the time to first dental visit for Medicaid-enrolled children in Iowa. Health Services Research. Apr;46(2):572-595.
• Chi DL, Momany E, Neff J, Jones M, Warren J, Slayton R, Weber-Gasparoni K, Damiano P. (2011). Impact of chronic condition status and severity on dental utilization for Iowa Medicaid-enrolled children. Medical Care. Feb;49(2):180-192.
• Chi DL. (2011). Injecting theory into the dental behavior intervention research process. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Winter;71(Suppl 1):S35.
• Chalmers JM, Kuthy RA, Momany ET, Chi DL, Bacon RA, Lindgren SD, Askelson NM, Damiano PC. (2011). Dental utilization by adult Medicaid enrollees who have indicators of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Special Care in Dentistry. Jan;31(1):18-26.

2010

• Bazargan N, Chi DL, Milgrom P. (2010). Exploring the potential for foreign-trained dentists to address workforce shortages and improve access to dental care for vulnerable populations in the United States: a case study from Washington state. BioMed Central Health Services Research. Dec 10;10:336.
• Chi DL, Momany ET, Neff J, Jones MP, Warren JJ, Slayton RL, Weber-Gasparoni K, Damiano PC. (2010). Impact of chronic condition status and severity on dental treatment under general anesthesia for Medicaid-enrolled children in Iowa state. Pediatric Anesthesia. Sep;20(9):856-65.
• Milgrom P, Huebner C, Chi D. (2010). The importance of tooth decay prevention in children under three. Zero to Three. May;30(5):19-23.
• Chi DL, Momany ET, Kuthy RA, Chalmers JM, Damiano PC. (2010). Preventive dental utilization for Medicaid-enrolled children in Iowa identified with intellectual and/or developmental disability. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Winter;70(1):35-44.

2009

• Chi D, Milgrom P. (2009). Preventive dental service utilization for Medicaid-enrolled children in New Hampshire: a comparison of care provided by pediatric dentists and general dentists. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. May;20(2):458-72.

2008

• Chi D, Milgrom P. (2008). The oral health of homeless adolescents and young adults and determinants of oral health: preliminary findings. Special Care in Dentistry. Nov-Dec;28(6):237-242.
• Chi D, Kanellis M, Himadi E, Asselin M. (2008). Lip biting in a pediatric dental patient after dental local anesthesia: a case report. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. Dec;23(6):490-493.

2005

• Kobayashi M, Chi D, Coldwell SE, Domoto P, Milgrom P. (2005). The effectiveness and estimated costs of the access to baby and child dentistry program in Washington State. Journal of the American Dental Association. Sep;136(9):1257-63.