Kenneth L. Allen
Clinical Assistant Professor
Cariology and Comprehensive Care
New York University
United States of America
Biography
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, the Course Director for Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Diseases and the Director of the Oral Examination Program. He has lectured nationally and internationally 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.
Research Interest
Preclinical Laboratory,Dental Anatomy, Simulation Laboratory
Publications
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Allen K, Norman R, Katz R. The Effect of Chewing Gum on Learning as Measured by Test Performance. Nutrition Bulletin 2008;33(2):102-107.
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Allen K, Katz R. Comparative Use of Pod-Casts vs. Written Lecture Transcripts as Learning Aids. J Dent Educ 2011;75(6):817-22.
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Allen K, Gabriel D. Peer Teaching - Easing the Faculty Shortage. J of Faculty Development 2007;21(1):55-60.
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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 2005;136:643-51.
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Allen K, Agosta C, Estafan D. Using Microabrasive Material to Remove Fluorosis Stain. J Am Dent Assoc 2004;135:319-23.
