Dr. Schroth is an Associate Professor & Clinician-Scientist in the Department of Preventive Dental Science (Faculty of Dentistry) and the Department of Pediatrics & Child Health (Faculty of Medicine) at the University of Manitoba and a member of the Manitoba Institute of Child Health. He obtained his DMD in 1996 and has an MSc and PhD in Community Health Sciences. He presently holds a Manitoba Medical Service Foundation and Manitoba Health Research Council Clinical Research Professorship in Population Medicine at the University of Manitoba. Bob is a dental clinician scientist, practicing out of two inner city community-based dental clinics. His research focuses on the epidemiology of Early Childhood Caries in at-risk populations particularly among Aboriginal children. Some of his work has examined the role of prenatal factors, including vitamin D levels, on the oral health of infants and preschool children. He also co-facilitates an early childhood oral health promotion and ECC prevention project in Manitoba, Healthy Smile Happy Child, which includes an element of program evaluation and research.
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Videos by Dr. Robert Schroth:
Every child deserves a healthy smile, How poor dental health is hurting Canadian children
Interview with Dr. Robert Schroth:
How can we improve dental care in Canada?
Posters by Dr. Robert Schroth:
“Millions of dollars are spent every year in Canada on treating preventable childhood tooth decay. It’s time to make children’s dental health a priority.”
Listen to the Podcast: Every child deserves a healthy smile, How poor dental health is hurting Canadian children
In Canada, we need targeted investments in dental care for low income groups, First Nations and newcomer populations, who often present with more oral health problems.”
Listen to the Podcast: Every child deserves a healthy smile, How poor dental health is hurting Canadian children
“Children with preventable tooth decay experience pain and this can affect their sleeping patterns, their behaviours, their nutritional status and their social interactions.”
Listen to the Podcast: Every child deserves a healthy smile, How poor dental health is hurting Canadian children
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