Kimberly J. Hammersmith

Kimberly J. Hammersmith is a pediatric dentistry researcher whose work focuses on improving oral health care access and outcomes for children, including those with autism spectrum disorder, rare genetic conditions like ectodermal dysplasia, and underserved populations. Her research spans clinical topics such as dental treatment under general anesthesia, teledentistry, and school- and hospital-based dental care programs, as well as caregiver attitudes and barriers to dental care. Much of this work involves practical, patient-facing studies aimed at informing pediatric dental practice and training.

Publication output has grown from occasional papers in 2017-2019 to a steadier pace of roughly 3-8 publications per year from 2020 onward, suggesting an increasing and sustained research activity over the past decade.

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