Educational and Professional Background
Stuart C. White majored in Physiology at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1964. He was a member of the first class of the UCLA School of Dentistry, graduating in 1968. He then earned a PhD in Radiation Biology and Biophysics from the University of Rochester, Rochester NY, graduating in 1973. Upon completion of this training, he returned to the UCLA School of Dentistry as Chair of the Section of Oral Radiology. He continues to serve as Chair and advanced to the rank of Professor.
Research/Creative Activities
His research activity focuses on identifying radiographic and clinical risk factors associated with osteoporosis.
Patient Care Activities
His patient-care activities are limited to diagnostic oral and maxillofacial radiology.
Courses taught
He teaches the two introductory radiology courses to first-year dental students and participates in the teaching of the radiology courses for PPID and post-doctoral students.
Professional memberships and activities:
He is active in the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the International Society for Dentomaxillofacial Radiology.
Recent Publications
White, SC, Oral Radiographic Predictors of Osteoporosis, Dentomaxillofacial Radiol, 2002: 31; 84-92.
Faber, TD, Yoon , DC , and White, SC: Fourier Analysis Reveals Increased Trabecular Spacing in Sickle Cell Anemia, J. Dental Research 81(3):214-218, 2002.
White, S.C. and Pharoah, M.: Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation. The C.V. Mosby Co. 5th edition 2003.
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"I decided on an academic career because of long-standing interests in teaching and research. My interest in teaching developed in college where I discovered the excitement of research during dental school. After completing my research training, I chose the UCLA School of Dentistry as it offered the most exciting combination of excellent students and opportunities for scholarship."
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