Kimberly K. Patterson, DDS, MS

Peer-Reviewed Articles

1. Patterson K. Oral Health Considerations for Our Patients with Special Health Care Needs. Pediatric Review, Children’s Hospital New Orleans. July 2015 Vol. 27(4): 1-3.
2. Ritwik P, Patterson K. Tooth agenesis and risk for neoplasms in adulthood. Ochsner Journal 18(4): 345-350, 2018.
3. Patterson K, Ritwik P, Kerins C, Adewumi A. Real-time measurement for effectiveness of novel educational endeavors during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Dent Educ. 2020 Aug 4;85(Suppl 1):1020-1.
4. Ritwik P, Patterson K, Echeverri E What is best for the child? Maintaining focus during a pandemic. J Clin Ethics Fall 2021 32(3):215-223.

Book Chapters

1. Ritwik P, Patterson K, Musselman RJ. Management of Natal and Neonatal Teeth. Chapter 61 in Atlas of Procedures in Neonatology 6th edition. MacDonald and Ramasethu, eds. Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins publishers. 2019. New 7th edition forthcoming August 2026.
2. Patterson KK. Cranial Asymmetry: The effects of Plagiocephaly on Skeletal Structure and Muscle Function of the New Zealand White Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) [thesis]. Waco, TX: Baylor University; 1994.

Collaborative Efforts

1. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Reference Manual; Ped Dent 37(6), 2015-16; Ped Dent 38(6), 2016-2017; Ped Dent 39(6), 2017-2018; Ped Dent 40(6), 2018-2019 [Contributed as consultant to the AAPD Council on Scientific Affairs, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry].
2. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry. Chicago, Ill.: 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025- 2026. [Contributed as consultant to the AAPD Council on Scientific Affairs, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry].

2016: “After Hours Pediatric Dental Clinic” Submitted to Healthy Smiles Healthy Children, The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Funded: $37,156.83.

2023: “Equipping a Pediatric Oncology Clinic to Provide a Dental Home for Children and Adolescents Experiencing Childhood Cancer.” Submitted to AAPD Foundation 2022. Awarded April 2023. $18,628.00

2025: “Equipping a Pediatric Oncology Clinic to Provide a Dental Home for Children and Adolescents Experiencing Childhood Cancer.” Submitted to AAPD Foundation 2025. Awarded April 2026. $29,999.00.
 

2012, 2022, Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
2013, AAPD Master Clinician Scholarship Recipient, ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching and Learning
2014 – 2016, 2022-24, AAPD My Kid’s Dentist Research Poster Competition, Judge
2015 – 2017, AAPD NuSmile Graduate Student Research Award Competition, moderator 2015, Judge 2016-17
2016 – 2018, Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children, The Foundation of the AAPD Scholarship Recipient
            AAPD Leadership Institute, Cohort V, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
2017, Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2018, MUSC Center for ARROWS (Advancement, Recruitment and Retention of Women in Science)
            Invited Participant, 2018 Career Development Program, Leadership & Advancement
2018, The Apple Tree Society of MUSC Medical University, Foundations in Teaching and Learning Certificate
2019, Fellow, American College of Dentists
2020, Fellow, International College of Dentists
2021 – 2023, AAPD Leadership Institute Cohort III, scholarship recipient, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business

Dr. Patterson received her Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene from Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, her Master of Science in anatomy/microbiology from Baylor University, and Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Texas A&M University System – Baylor College of Dentistry. She completed residency in pediatric dentistry at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana as chief resident. Following residency, Dr. Patterson delivered pediatric dental care in and around the Austin, Texas area until pursuing academics. While in Austin, she was consultant to the Cleft Lip and Palate Team at the Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. Dr. Patterson is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, consultant and examiner for the ABPD, consultant to the AAPD Council on Scientific Affairs, and a reviewer for the Journal of Dentistry for Children and Pediatric Dentistry journals. Dr. Patterson serves as the program director for the Advanced Dental Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry.