1969 B.S., University of Pittsburgh
1973 D.D.S., New York University
2001 M.B.A., Rutgers University

• The Affect of an Interactive CD and the use of Chewing Gum on Learning Dental Anatomy.
• New Concepts in Teaching Dental Anatomy: A Delphi Study.
• Open Label Clinical Study of Polymer Bur Carious Dentin Removal.

Dr. Allen has been Principal and Co-Investigator in both clinical and educational research projects. His areas of interest include education and teaching methodologies.

Dr. Kenneth Allen is the Director of the General Dentistry Simulation Program which encompasses 7 courses over the first two pre-doctoral years. He has lectured nationally and is author of multiple articles on preclinical education and teaching methodologies. Dr. Allen was instrumental in instituting the Selective in Teaching Skills program where third year students assist first year students in their early preclinical courses.

Dr. Allen is a member of numerous dental organizations included among them are the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the American Association for Dental Research, and the American Dental Education Association.

Industry funding, not for immediate disclosure.

Abstracts:

Allen K, Galvis D, Katz R. Evaluation of CDs and Chewing Gum in Teaching Dental Anatomy. J Dent Res 2004;83(Special Issue A),Abstract#1399. http://iadr.confex.com/iadr/2004Hawaii/techprogram/abstract_40091.htm

Glotzer D, Allen K. Teaching Cariology in the Preclinical Laboratory Using the Polymer Bur and Carious Typodont Teeth. J Dent Educ 2004;68:223-24.

Allen K, McAndrew M. Composite Resin, Integrating Dental Anatomy and Biomaterials. J Dent Educ 2003;67:187-88.

Allen K, Peltz I, Rohanizadeh R, Prensky J. Repairability of Amalgam Resorations: an SEM Study. J Dent Res 2003:82(Special Issue),Abstract#1320. http://iadr.confex.com/iadr/2003SanAnton/techprogram/abstract_23643.htm

Allen K, Penugonda B, Gergan A, Chi H, Hittelman E. Comparative Evaluation of Two Different Curing Systems on Micro-hardness of Two Packable Composites. J Dent Res 2003:82(Special Issue),Abstract#0277. http://iadr.confex.com/iadr/2003SanAnton/techprogram/abstract_25558.htm

Allen K, More F. Clinical Simulation and Foundation Skills: An Integrated Multi-Disciplined Approach to Teaching. J Dent Educ 2002;66:275.

Articles:

Allen K, Salgado T, Janal M, Thompson V. Clinical Comparison of a Polymer Instrument for Carious Dentin Removal without Local Anesthesia to a Conventional Technique with Local Anesthesia. J Am Dent Assoc (in press)

Allen K, More F. Clinical Simulation & Foundation Skills: An Integrated Multi-Disciplined Approach to Teaching. J Dent Educ 2004;68(4):468-74.

Allen K, Agosta C, Estafan D. Using Microabrasive Material to Remove Fluorosis Stain. J Am Dent Assoc 2004;135:319-23

Allen K, McAndrew M. Integrating Dental Anatomy and Biomaterials: Innovative Use of Composite Resin. Gen Dent 2004;52(2):132-33

Allen K, Schenkel A, Estafan D. An Overview of the Cerec 3D CAD/CAM System. Gen Dent 2004;52(3):234-35

Scherer W, Penugonda B, Allen K. Bonding Amalgam To Tooth Structure: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study. J Esthet Dent 1992;4(6):199-201

Book Chapters:

Ship JA, Allen K, Lynch E. "Dental Caries in the Elderly" (Chapter 5.2) in Ozone - The Revolution in Dentistry. Lynch E (Ed). Quintessence, Copenhagen. 2004. ISBN 1-85097-088-2