R. James Keddington
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R. James Keddington, DDS

Languages spoken: Spanish, English

Dr. R. James Keddington, DDS serves as Vice Dean and Associate Professor (Clinical) at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. A dedicated educator, clinician, and academic leader, he teaches across the preclinical and clinical curriculum with particular expertise in operative dentistry, patient assessment and treatment planning, clinical reasoning, and competency-based education. His clinical and scholarly interests include restorative dentistry, evidence-based patient care, educational innovation, and research focused on improving clinical outcomes and dental education. Dr. Keddington joined the University of Utah because of its commitment to students, service, and interprofessional collaboration. He is passionate about mentoring future dentists, expanding access to care for underserved populations, and advancing the integration of oral health within the broader healthcare system to improve outcomes for patients, learners, and the dental profession.

Specialties

Board Certification

Western Regional Examining Board

Dr. R. James Keddington, DDS serves as Vice Dean and Associate Professor (Clinical) at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. A dedicated educator, clinician, and academic leader, he teaches across the preclinical and clinical curriculum with particular expertise in operative dentistry, patient assessment and treatment planning, clinical reasoning, and competency-based education. His clinical and scholarly interests include restorative dentistry, evidence-based patient care, educational innovation, and research focused on improving clinical outcomes and dental education. Dr. Keddington joined the University of Utah because of its commitment to students, service, and interprofessional collaboration. He is passionate about mentoring future dentists, expanding access to care for underserved populations, and advancing the integration of oral health within the broader healthcare system to improve outcomes for patients, learners, and the dental profession.

Education history

Residency General Practice - University of Utah Resident
Professional Dental Dental Surgery - Creighton University School of Dentistry D.D.S.
Undergraduate Spanish - University of Utah B.A.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Enioutina EY, Keddington RJ, Hauck KG, Chavez A, Clifford JJ, Cao TA, Smith B, Job KM, Balch A (2024). Results of a Pilot Trial Assessing the Effects of Proper Oral Hygiene and a Probiotic Dietary Supplement on Oral Health in Volunteers with Oral Malodor. Microorganisms, 12(9).

Other

  1. Breakfield D, Bankhead N, Asay E, Lines N, Barta S, North B, Bingham M, Keddington J (). No Laughing Matter: Nitrous Leakage in Healthcare.

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