Laurie C. Carter DDS, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, VirginiaDr. Laurie Carter was on the faculty of the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine for 17 years. She is currently Professor Emeritus of the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, where she served as Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Director of Advanced Dental Education for 19 years.
She received her DDS degree and Certificate of Proficiency in Oral Pathology from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dentistry. She also holds both MA and PhD degrees in Experimental Pathology from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Dr. Carter teaches a monthly radiation safety certification program in the state of Virginia and is currently employed as a freelance science writer.
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Helmet Use Has a Significant Protective Effect Against Maxillofacial Injuries Due to Bicycle and Scooter Accidents
- Black Tongue Discoloration: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Insomnia Is Associated With Central Sensitization Symptoms in Patients With Painful Temporomandibular Disorders
- Oral Mucosal Manifestations in a Patient With Secondary Syphilis
- Characteristics of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy of Malignant Melanoma of the Head and Neck
- Prevalence of Acute Oral Mucosal Damage Secondary to the Use of Systemic Antineoplastics
- Generational Perspectives of Orthodontists in the US and Canada
- Tumor Recurrence and Follow-Up Intervals in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Changes in Implant Stability Using Osseodensification Drills vs Piezoelectric Implant Site Preparation
- A Spectrum of Auditory Canal Injuries Ensuing From Direct or Indirect Trauma to the Temporomandibular Joint