Education
- BS, Pre-dentistry, Minor in Psychology, University of Dayton
- DDS, PhD, Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Biosketch
Dr. Caroline Sawicki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Dentistry and a minor in Psychology at the University of Dayton. She then completed both her DDS and PhD degrees at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.
Dr. Sawicki’s dissertation research on the bi-directional communication pathways between the central nervous system and peripheral immune system during stress was funded by an NIH-NIDCR F30 Fellowship. She completed her pediatric dentistry residency simultaneously with a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical-translational research at New York University College of Dentistry. She is the current recipient of an NIH-NIDCR K23 Research Career Development Award to support her clinical-translational research on orofacial pain. She has received numerous awards throughout her academic career, including the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Resident Recognition Award, and the American Dental Association Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award.