Michael W. Roberts, DDS, MScD, is a Henson Distinguished Professor in the Division of Pediatric and Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry.  He has published more than 125 papers in professional journals and contributed to several dental text and reference books. Roberts’ research interests include oral effects and management of eating disorders and the use of lasers in dentistry. He is a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Peer Review Panel.