Christina A. Demopoulos, DDS, MPH, is a faculty member at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine. A diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health, she provides dental public health expertise at the local, state and national levels. Demopoulos is a course director for several classes at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine and educates students about the human papillomavirus and oropharyngeal cancer.
This common viral infection can contribute to many forms of cancer, which underscores the need for dental professionals to educate patients about the risks.