Marcia M. Ditmyer, PhD, MCHES, is assistant dean for assessment and instruction and associate professor in residence with emeritus at UNLV School of Dental Medicine. She is a master certified health education specialist. Ditmyer has authored multiple articles about dental education and dental caries in adults and children. She can be reached at: marcia.ditmyer@unlv.edu.
As many patients are unaware of the association between the human papillomavirus and oral cancer, oral health professionals are charged with educating patients on this important topic.