Mildred C. Embree, DMD
Orthodontics
Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Academic Appointments
- Dr. Edwin S. Robinson Assistant Professor of Dental Medicine (Orthodontics)
Gender
- Female
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Phone Appointments
New and Existing Patients:
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Cigna
- Dental PPO
Elderplan
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthplex
- Columbia Employee Dental Plan
Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
Quality Health Management
- Quality Health Management
UnitedHealthcare
- Columbia Employee Dental Plan
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
*Please contact the provider’s office directly to verify that your particular insurance is accepted.
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- DMD, PhD, 2010 Cell Biology, Medical University of South Carolina
- Residency: Columbia University School of Dentistry
Research
Dr. Embree conducts cutting edge research in both an academic and clinical setting with the goal of translating basic science into clinical practice. Dr. Embree's laboratory focuses on TMJ biology and disease, stem cells and stem cell-based cartilage and bone regeneration. Dr. Embree and her team use a combination of stem cell/molecular biology methods and clinical questions in shaping the direction of scientific projects. Overall, Dr. Embree's research endeavors are geared toward improving the current treatment modalities for patients with TMJ and musculoskeletal diseases.
Grants
Source:NIDCR, NIH (R00)
Role:Principle Investigator
Title:Regenerative Strategies to Treat TMJ Injuries and Diseases
Funding Period:July 1, 2014-June 30, 2019
Source:Columbia University Provost Faculty Diversity Award
Role:Principle Investigator
Title:Developing Strategies to Treat TMJ Diseases
Funding Period:May 1, 2014-May 1, 2015
Source:NIDCR, NIH (1 K99 DE022060-01A1)
Role:Principle Investigator
Title:NIDCR Dentist Scientist K99: Improve TMJ Regeneration Strategies
Funding Period:July 1, 2012-June 30, 2014