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bakerKaren Baker , M.S.

Associate Professor

Clinical Pharmacist, Oral Surgery
Dental College
S-455 Dental Science Building
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-335-7459 or 319-335-7435
E-mail: karen-baker@uiowa.edu

EDUCATION
  Masters of Science., Clinical Pharmacy, University of Iowa, 1981.
  Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, University of Iowa, With High Distinction, 1979.
  Pre-Pharmacy, Iowa State University, 1974 -1976.
Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, 2000-present.

Associate Professor, Division of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, 1991-present.

Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Division of Clinical/ Hospital Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, 1985 - 1991.
Assistant Professor (Clinical), Colleges of Pharmacy and Dentistry, University of Iowa, 1981-1985.
Research Assistant, Associate Professor Dennis Helling, University of Iowa, 1980-1981.
Part-time Pharmacist, Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Dick Theobald, R.Ph., Director, 1980- 1981.
Research Assistant, Division of MCNP, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, 1977.
Pharmacy Intern, Hopkins Drug Co., Le Mars, Iowa, James Hopkins, R.Ph., 1976-1977.
Honors and Awards

Teacher of the Year, awarded by the Senior Class of College of Dentistry, 2005.

Teacher of the Year, awarded by the Sophomore Class of College of Dentistry, 2004.
Teacher of the Year, awarded by the Senior Class of College of Dentistry, April 2002
Teacher of the Year, awarded by the freshman class of College of Dentistry, 2001.
The University of Iowa Excellence in Teaching Award for the College of Dentistry, awarded by the Council on Teaching, 2000.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Senior Class of College of Dentistry, 2000.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the junior Class of College of Dentistry, 2000.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Senior Class of College of Dentistry, 1995.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the junior Class of College of Dentistry, 1995.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Junior Class of College of Dentistry, 1994.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Senior Class of College of Dentistry, 1994.
University of Iowa Excellence in Teaching Award for the College of Dentistry, 1992.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Senior Class of College of Dentistry, 1992.
Selected as one of the two nominees from the College of Dentistry for the University of Iowa Excellence in Teaching Awards, 1991.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Senior Class of College of Dentistry, 1991.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Junior Class of College of Dentistry, 1991.
Selected as one of nine panelists for a live national satellite television symposium "Bringing periodontal science to dental practice". Sponsored by NIDR, AADS, and the Department of Veteran Affairs. To be produced in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1991.
Selected as one of the two nominees from the College of Dentistry for the University of Iowa Excellence in Teaching Awards, 1990.
Dental Educator of the Year, awarded by the Iowa Dental Alumni Association, 1990.
Selected for membership on the Advisory Panel on Dentistry of the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. for the term 1990-1995.
Selected as one of the two nominees from the College of Dentistry for the University of Iowa Excellence in Teaching Awards, 1989.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Senior Class of College of Dentistry, 1989.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Junior Class of College of Dentistry, 1989.
Elected to membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, 1988.
Teacher of the year, awarded by the Senior Class of College of Dentistry, 1986.
Selected for membership on the Advisory Panel on Dentistry of the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. for the term 1985-1990.
Selected by the American Pharmaceutical Association for membership on the Oral Health Curriculum Task Force from 1985-1987.
Outstanding Young Women of America, 1982.
Smith-Kline & French Clinical Pharmacy Award, 1979.
Lily Achievement Award, designated by College of Pharmacy Faculty, 1979.
Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, 1978.
Research and Scholarly Interest Areas

Mucositis Treatment

Chemical therapy of Periodontal Disease
Drug and Herbal Supplement Usage Among Dental Patients
Dental Management of the Medicated Patient

Survey of North American Dental Schools to assess Clinical Pharmacy Services

Characterize the herbal medicine and dietary supplement use of a large population.
Assess Role of Dental Prescribing in escalation of Antimicrobial Resistance
Relationship of beverage pH to enamel/dentin demineralization.
Organizational Memberships

American Pharmaceutical Association, 1996-present.

American Dental Association, 1996-present.

Chair, Section on Pharmacology and Therapeutics, American Association of Dental Schools, 1994-1995.
Chair-Elect, Section on Pharmacology and Therapeutics, American Association of Dental Schools, 1993-1994.
Secretary, Section on Pharmacology and Therapeutics, American Association of Dental Schools, 1992-1993.

American Dental Education Association, 1992-present.

American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 1990-present.

International Association for Dental Research, 1986-present.

Iowa Pharmacist's Association, 1982-present.

Select Scholarly Activities
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant, University of Minnesota, 2005.

Cranio, Pharmacology Section Editor, 2002-2004.

Member, Editorial Council for the Journal of the Acad. Of General Dentistry, 2001-Present.

Clinical Pharmacy Consultant, SUNY Buffalo, 1999.
Manuscript Reviewer, Special Care in Dentistry., 1998-Present.
Content Consultant, Consumer Reports Magazine, 1998.
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant, University of Connecticut, 1997.
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1992.
Member, Advisory Panel on Dentistry.  U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc, 1990-1995.
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant, Univ.of Pittsburgh Colleges of Pharmacy and Dentistry, 1990-1991.
Consultant on home care dental products.  Parade Magazine., 1988.
Consultant on home care dental products.  Jane Brody on Health, New York Times., 1988.
Consultant on home care dental products.  American Health Magazine., 1988.
Consultant for ethics in advertising. ABC Television, New York, New York, 1988.
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant.  University of North Carolina College of Pharmacy, 1986.
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant.  University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy, 1985.
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant.  University of Illinois College of Pharmacy, 1985.
Member, Advisory Panel on Dentistry. U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., 1985-1990.
Referee for manuscripts, Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 1982-present.
Chairman, Specialty Panel on Dental Practice.  Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy, 1982-1988.



 
     
     
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