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Richard J. Manski D.D.S. M.B.A. Ph.D. 
Professor and Director

Traditionally, factors associated with oral health are studied in a biological, behavioral, psychological, anthropological, sociological and economic context. These factors provide a conventional understanding of disease, need, demand and utilization and provide important insight into oral health in the United States. However, since many societal issues and problems are complex and multifaceted, a more complete understanding may be provided with a more multidisciplinary approach. Oral Health Services Research refers to a field of study, which examines complex societal issues in a broader context. Oral Health Services Research is multidisciplinary and often includes among other fields of study economics, epidemiology, sociology and political science.

Several faculty at the Dental School at the University of Maryland Baltimore are currently engaged in Oral Health Services Research projects and have published related Oral Health Services Research manuscripts.