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Martha Ann Keels

Medical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery
Surgery
Duke Box 3810, Durham, NC 27708
2711 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704

Overview


Role of acid exposure (GERD and dietary acids) on the dentition
Dental Trauma
Etiology of Neonatal Teeth
Caries Risk Assessment

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Medical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery · 2025 - Present Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics · 2015 - Present Pediatrics, Clinical Science Departments

In the News


Published January 30, 2014
Parents, docs can help save kids' broken teeth: report

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Recent Publications


Identification and Management of Ankyloglossia and Its Effect on Breastfeeding in Infants: Clinical Report.

Journal Article Pediatrics · August 1, 2024 Ankyloglossia refers to a congenitally tight lingual frenulum that limits the motion of the tongue. Whether the release of a tight lingual frenulum in neonates improves breastfeeding is not clear. Because many of the symptoms of ankyloglossia overlap those ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Population-Level Dental Caries Prevention Strategies in US Children.

Journal Article Acad Pediatr · July 2024 OBJECTIVE: To improve oral health disparities and outcomes among US children impacted by dental caries, there is a need to understand the cost-effectiveness of a targeted, risk-based versus universal-based approach for caries prevention. METHODS: Health an ... Full text Link to item Cite

Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry: Clinical recommendations and regulatory considerations.

Journal Article J Am Dent Assoc · April 2024 BACKGROUND: The value of dental radiographs to oral health care decision making must be balanced with radiation safety to minimize patient exposure and occupational risk of oral health care providers. This review summarizes recommendations and regulatory g ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


RISK Renewal - Predicting Caries Risk in Underserved Toddlers in Primary Healthcare Settings

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Michigan · 2014 - 2026

Subcontract: Epidemiological and Behavioral Research in Oral Health

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by University of Michigan · 2014 - 2017

Subcontract: Epidemiological and Behavioral Research in Oral Health

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by University of Michigan · 2013 - 2014

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 1991 Ph.D.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 1984 D.D.S.