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Steffany Chamut Villarreal

TitleAssc Professor Clinical
InstitutionUniversity of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus
DepartmentSDM-Community Dent&Pop Health
ORCID ORCID Icon0000-0002-1664-6784 Additional info

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    Boston University, Alzheimers’ Disease Research Center, Boston, MACertificate06/2024Research Education Component (REC)
    New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, NYCCertificate10/2022Health and Aging Policy
    National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MDCertificate06/2016Dental Public Health Residency
    National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MDCertificate06/2016Introduction of Principles and Practice of Clinical Research
    A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MOCertificate09/2014Master of Public Health with Dental Emphasis
    The University of Texas Health Science Center , San Antonio, TXCertificate10/2009Restorative Prosthetics
    Texas A&M University, College Station, TXCertificate2008English as a Second Language
    Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Facultad de Odontología. Graduated with Honorable Mention, Torreón, Coahuila de Zaragoza, MéxicoCertificate05/2006Doctor of Dental Surgery
    Escuela Técnica Dental de la Laguna, Torreón, Coahuila de Zaragoza, MéxicoCertificate2003Advanced Theoretical and Clinical Training in Dental Prosthetics
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    2023Dean’s Community Service Award “Give Veterans A Smile Event” Lead Faculty, Harvard Medical School (HMS)
    2023Student Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement in Community Dentistry - honorable mention “Give Vet, American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD)
    2022Butler-Williams Scholars Program, National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging
    2022Healthy Aging Start-Up Challenge and Bootcamp to Foster Diversity and Accelerate Innovation, National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging (NIH/NIA), Office of Small Business Resear
    2022Research committee leadership and contributions, Hispanic Dental Association (HDA)
    2021Harvard Career Catalyst , Harvard Medical School (HMS)
    2021Fellow, American Political Science Association Congressional
    2021Health and Aging Policy Fellowship, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, NYC
    2021CVS Health Scholarship/Leadership Institute, Aging Society on Aging
    2021Dental Public Health Faculty Recognition Award, Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)
    2019Fellow , International College of Dentists (FICD)
    2017 Idea Spring Innovation, U.S. HHS. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    2017HHS Ignite Lab Accelerator, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Health Resources and Services Administration(HRSA)
    2016Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Training Award, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Health Resources and Services Administration(HRSA)
    2015Congressional Operation Seminar at Capitol Hill Scholarship, Georgetown University/Government Affairs Institute
    2015Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA), National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
    2006Honorary Mention. DDS, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Facultad de Odontología

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         (Steffany Chamut)Jul 1, 2024 - Aug 30, 2026
    NIH/NIA and Health Equity Scholars Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Health Equity Scholars Program-Health and Aging Brain Study-Health Disparities (HABS-HD) Mentored Career Development Award
    Role Description: Exploring Neurological and Indirect Biomarkers for Potential Correlations with Oral Health: An Interdisciplinary Approach
    Role: PI
    R21DE031981     (MALING, SAMUEL)Sep 18, 2023 - Sep 17, 2025
    NIH
    Oral diseases and quality of life in older adults on anti-retroviral therapy in Uganda (ODQoL-UG)
    Role: Co-Investigator
         (Steffany Chamut)Sep 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
    NIH/NIA and Boston University (BU) Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Research Education Component (REC)
    Bridging Oral Health and Alzheimer’s Risk: The "Mouth to Mind" Project
         (Steffany Chamut)Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2024
    Oral Health Alliance
    Every Bite Counts to Achieve Oral Health: A Scoping Review on Diet and Oral Health Preventive Practices
    D85HP45705     (Christine Riedy)Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2024
    U.S. HHS. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    Predoctoral Oral Health Education and Training for an Aging America (POHETAA)
    Role Description: Education grant. Teaching Predoctoral Dental Education: Instructing predoctoral dental students in the specialized delivery of care for underserved and vulnerable older adults through curriculum development that addresses the evolving oral health needs of the geriatric community (i.e., interprofessional collaborative education, teledentistry, Age-Friendly Health Systems, health literacy, Dental Public Health (DPH), Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), rural health, and the 4 M's Framework (focusing on what Matters most, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility).
    Role: Faculty and Co-Investigator
         (Steffany Chamut)Oct 1, 2021 - Oct 30, 2023
    Harvard COOP Public Service and Education Grants for Harvard/MIT Student Groups
    Oral Health Needs Assessment for Veteran Patients (OHNAVP) at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)
    Role Description: COOP Public Service and Education Grants for Harvard/MIT Student Groups
         (Steffany Chamut)Sep 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2023
    New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, NYC
    Oral Health Matters: An Overhaul in Older Adults’ Care
    Role: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Off
    D88HP37552     (Christine Riedy)Jul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2024
    U.S. HHS. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    Catalyzing Oral Health Workforce for Rural and Vulnerable Populations”/ Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene
    Role Description: Education grant ($3M over 5 years). Aim: To establish two new postdoctoral training programs - Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and the first and only Dental Public Health (DPH) residency with a dedicated rural track in the country.
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator and Associate Residencies Director
    U30CS30788     (Christine Riedy)Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2024
    U.S. HHS. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    National Center for Equitable Care for Elders, National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NCECE)
    Role: Co-Investigator
         (Donna Hackley)
    Global Fund, U.S. Government (i.e., PEPFAR, CDC, Rwanda Ministry of Health) Contract/Cooperative Agreement
    Human Resources for Health (HRH) Rwanda Dentistry. University of Rwanda School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative and Prosthetics.
    Role Description: Public Health Workforce and Health Delivery Systems
    Role: Faculty and Co-Investigator
         (Brittany Seymour)
    Harvard David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS)
    Strengthening a Collaborative Research Strategy through Lessons Learned in Public Health, Nutrition and Oral Health Programs in Mexico and the United States
    Role Description: “El Poder del Consumidor” Mexican civil society association which was established to defend consumer rights and to promote consumers' awareness of their responsibilities.
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator

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    1. Ratnayake A, Tong Y, Reynolds Z, Chamut S, Quach LT, Mbabazi P, Sagar S, Maling S, North CM, Passell E, Yoo-Jeong M, Tsai AC, Paul R, Ritchie CS, Seeley J, Hoeppner SS, Atwiine F, Tindimwebwa E, Okello S, Nakasujja N, Saylor D, Greene ML, Asiimwe S, Tanner JA, Siedner MJ, Olivieri-Mui B. Longitudinal Trends in Physical Activity Among Older Adults With and Without HIV in Uganda. J Aging Health. 2025 Jan 14; 8982643251314064. PMID: 39809699.
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    2. Chamut S, Alhassan M, Hameedaldeen A, Kaplish S, Yang AH, Wade CG, Alghamdi S, Chamut D, Novy BB, Chandel T. Every bite counts to achieve oral health: a scoping review on diet and oral health preventive practices. Int J Equity Health. 2024 Dec 02; 23(1):261. PMID: 39623427.
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    3. Steffany Chamut. Session: A Whole New World: Global Oral Health Workforce Innovation (Part 2). Unlocking smiles from america to africa: A journey to advance global oral health through the role of integrated and innovative community dentistry. 2024.
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    4. Steffany Chamut 1,2,10; Bruce A. Dye 2; Akwaugo Igwe 3; Spencer Low 3,4,5,6; Salman Rahman 3; Hamed Tabkhi 7; Rhoda Au 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10. 1Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 2School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; 3Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; 4Boston University School of Public Health; 5Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative; 6Boston University School of Medicine-Department of Public Health, School of Public Health; 7University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNC); 8The Framingham Heart Study, Boston University School of Medicine-Department of Neurology; 9Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center, 10BU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Alzheimer's Association International Conference. Bridging Oral Health and Alzheimer's Risk: The "Mouth to Mind" Project. 2024.
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    5. Chandel T, Aldosari M, Chamut S. Effects of dental insurance and dental care utilization on oral health-related daily life activities among federally qualified healthcare center patients in the United States. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2024 Dec; 52(6):824-832. PMID: 38874592.
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    6. Nanji N, Nanji A, Chamut S, Chandel T. Advancing dental care access for patients with disabilities: A global scoping review of predoctoral training. J Dent Educ. 2024 Jul; 88(7):957-973. PMID: 38597196.
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    7. Mutis, M. J.; Ahmed, Z; Misbahuddin, S; Lopez, D; Chamut, S; Yepes, L; Siddiqui, A. Dentists and dental teams as first emergency responders in global and local emergencies. 2024; 3(2):69-81.
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    8. Chamut S, Shoff C, Yao K, Fleisher LA, Chalmers NI. Oral Health Among Medicare Beneficiaries in Nursing Homes. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Sep 05; 6(9):e2333367. PMID: 37698864.
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    9. Arubaku W, Tusubira D, Ssedyabane F, Chamut S, Seymour BA, Siedner MJ, Niyonzima V, Nabbanja J, Kakongi N, Kwizera G, Maling S. Prevalence, correlates and treatment needs of dental caries in patients attending a diabetic clinic in rural southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health. 2023 Jul 04; 23(1):446. PMID: 37403050.
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    10. Association of State & Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD), funded by the Gary and Mary West Foundation . Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults Best Practice Approach Report. 2023.
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    11. Swann BJ, Feimster TD, Young DD, Chamut S. Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI): A call for oral health care policy. J Dent Educ. 2022 Sep; 86(9):1055-1062. PMID: 36165249.
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    12. Thompson LA, Kaplish S, Park SE, Chamut S. Is dental education meeting the oral health needs of older adults? J Dent Educ. 2022 Sep; 86(9):1233-1241. PMID: 36165248.
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    13. Arubaku W, Kwizera G, Tusubira D, Kanyesigye M, Chamut S, Seymour BA, Siedner MJ, Niyonzima V, Najjuma JN, Maling S. Prevalence, correlates and treatment needs of dental caries among people on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: a cross sectional study. BMC Oral Health. 2022 Jun 10; 22(1):231. PMID: 35689234.
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    14. London SD, Chamut S, Fontelo P, Iafolla T, Dye BA. Assessment of the Quality of Current American Dental Association Clinical Practice Guidelines. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2023 04; 8(2):178-187. PMID: 35369790.
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    15. Chandel T, Alulaiyan M, Farraj M, Riedy CA, Barrow JR, Brennan L, Thompson L, Bass MB, Chamut S. Training and educational programs that support geriatric dental care in rural settings: A scoping review. J Dent Educ. 2022 Jul; 86(7):792-803. PMID: 35098528.
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    16. Mutis , Moron , Adewuyi , Ahmed , Dhar , Singh , Misbahuddin , Raja , Kaur , Chamut . Call for Equity and Diversity Changes for Practicing Dentistry in the United States. journal Hispanic Dental Association, Inaugural Edition. (Bilingual Edition). 2022; 1(1):24-36.
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    17. Hernandez, S; Chamur, S; Chiang, E; Garcia, I; Mutis, M. J. Hispanic women and their fight for gender equity to practice the dental profession. 2022; 4(Fall):50-53.
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    18. AlDukhail S, Alhazmi H, Riedy C, Barrow JR, Chamut S. Oral health outcomes among adults with diabetes served at HRSA-funded health centers. J Diabetes Complications. 2021 Sep; 35(9):107979. PMID: 34243996.
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    19. US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Bethesda, MD:. Contributing Author Section 3: Oral health across the lifespan-working and older adults “Oral Health Issues for Home Bound Adults. Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges. 2021.
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    20. Chamut S, Boroumand S, Iafolla TJ, Adesanya M, Fazio EM, Dye BA. Self-Reported Dental Visits Among Older Adults Receiving Home- and Community-Based Services. J Appl Gerontol. 2021 08; 40(8):902-913. PMID: 32525439.
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    21. Mukherjee A, Livinski AA, Millum J, Chamut S, Boroumand S, Iafolla TJ, Adesanya MR, Dye BA. Informed consent in dental care and research for the older adult population: A systematic review. J Am Dent Assoc. 2017 04; 148(4):211-220. PMID: 28065430.
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    22. National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (Issue Briefs) in collaboration with NCECE team. • Food Insecurity among older adults (December 2019) • Guidance on Team-Based Care for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Diseases: Focus on Oral and Behavioral Health Management of the Older Adult Patient with Diabetes (April 2020) • Managing Diabetes as an Older Adult: Your Diet and Your Dental Health (April 2020) • At a Glance: Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults (March 2020) • Supporting Your Older Adult Patients’ Needs through Enabling Services (March 2020) • Supporting Informal Caregivers of Your Older Adult Patients (March 2020) .
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    23. Steffany Chamut, Shahdokht Boroumand. Innovation in Aging, 2022, Vol. 6, No. S1. SELF-RATED ORAL HEALTH SATISFACTION AMONG OLDER ADULTS RECEIVING ONE HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE. 6(2022):S1.
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