selected publications academic article Rowan, S. D., Hu, S. L., Brotzman, J. S., Redding, S. W., Rankin, K. V., & Vigneswaran, N. (2015). Knowledge Assessment of the Dental Community in Texas on the Role of Human Papilloma Virus in Oropharyngeal Cancer. Texas Dental Journal. 132(8), 528-536. Rankin, K. V. (2015). SPIT TOBACCO: A Changing Landscape. Texas Dental Journal. 132(8), 510-516. Rankin, K. V. (2014). Routine oral cancer screenings by primary care providers. Texas Dental Journal. 131(5), 359. Plemons, J. M., Rankin, K. V., & Benton, E (2013). Oral health care in cancer patients: you can make a difference!. Texas Dental Journal. 130(8), 682-690. Rankin, K. V. (2013). E-cigarettes: What's known, what's unknown. Texas Dental Journal. 130(5), 446-452. Walsh, M. M., Rankin, K. V., & Silverman, S. (2013). Influence of continuing education on dental hygienists' knowledge and behavior related to oral cancer screening and tobacco cessation. Journal of Dental Hygiene. 87(2), 95-105. Jones, D. L., & Rankin, K. V. (2012). Management of the oral sequelae of cancer therapy. Texas Dental Journal. 129(5), 461-468. Rankin, K. V. (2011). Comment on oral cancer. Texas Dental Journal. 128(5), 422. Rankin, K. V. (2011). Hookah smoking: a popular alternative to cigarettes. Texas Dental Journal. 128(5), 441-445. Rankin, K. V., & Jones, D. L. (2011). Treatment of nicotine dependence with Chantix (varenicline). Texas Dental Journal. 128(5), 457-461. Rankin, K. (2011). Pediatric dental abnormalities. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN. 32(2), Rankin, K. V., Jones, D. L., & Benton, E (2010). Smokeless tobacco: challenges, products and, cessation. Texas Dental Journal. 127(6), 589-594. Rankin, K. V. (2010). Oral health in cancer therapy part II: Management of xerostomia and pain in cancer patients. Texas Dental Journal. 127(5), 460-461. Silverman, S., & Rankin, K. V. (2010). Oral and pharyngeal cancer control through continuing education. Journal of Cancer Education. 25(3), 277-278. Vendrell Rankin, K., Jones, D. L., & Crews, K. M. (2010). Tobacco cessation education for dentists: an evaluation of the lecture format. Journal of Cancer Education. 25(3), 282-284. Rankin, K. V., Epstein, J., Huber, M. A., Peterson, D. E., Plemons, J. M., Redding, S. S., ... Sonis, S. T (2009). Oral health in cancer therapy. Texas Dental Journal. 126(5), 389-437. Rankin, K. V. (2008). New kid on the block: Chantix for smoking cessation. Texas Dental Journal. 125(5), 432-433. Rankin, K. V. (2007). Smokers are less likely to be aware of oral health effects of smoking than nonsmokers. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. 7(1), 10-11. Plemons, J. M., Benton, E., & Rankin, K. V (2006). Oral hairy leukoplakia--a case report. Texas Dental Journal. 123(6), 522-526. Jones, D. L., & Rankin, K. V. (2006). Tobacco cessation for the dental office. Texas Dental Journal. 123(6), 530-539. Holyfield, L. J., Bolin, K. A., Rankin, K. V., Shulman, J. D., Jones, D. L., & Eden, B. D (2005). Use of computer technology to modify objective structured clinical examinations. Journal of Dental Education. 69(10), 1133-1136. Plemons, J. M., Benton, E., & Rankin, K. V (2005). Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). A case report. Texas Dental Journal. 122(7), 658-664. Rankin, K. V., & Jones, D. L. (2005). Tobacco: what your patients know, what you should know, what's on the horizon. Texas Dental Journal. 122(6), 520-524. Rankin, K. V. (2004). Preserving oral health in cancer therapy. Texas Dental Journal. 121(6), 468-469. Plemons, J. M., Benton, E., & Rankin, K. V (2004). Recurrent human papilloma virus associated lesions in an immunocompromised host: a case report. Texas Dental Journal. 121(6), 472-478. Hasegawa, T. K., Matthews, M., Rankin, K. V., & Pollex, S. S. (2003). "Doc, if you can't stop smoking, why should I?" Response to ethical dilemma #45. Texas Dental Journal. 120(10), 991-993. Plemons, J. M., Benton, E., Rankin, K. V., & Steinig, T. H (2003). Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis: a case report. Texas Dental Journal. 120(6), 508-513. Burzynski, N. J., Rankin, K. V., Silverman, S., Scheetz, J. P., & Jones, D. L. (2002). Graduating dental students' perceptions of oral cancer education: results of an exit survey of seven dental schools. Journal of Cancer Education. 17(2), 83-84. Rankin, K. V. (2001). Skin cancer. Texas Dental Journal. 118(6), 433. Rankin, K. V. (2000). Oral health in cancer therapy: evaluating and preventing oral complications. Dentistry Today. 19(9), 60-65. Brimlow, D. L., Ross, M. W., & Rankin, K. V. (2000). The perception of surrogate teaching patients with HIV disease of dental providers' fear and comfort. Journal of Dental Education. 64(8), 597-602. Rankin, K. V., Burznski, N. J., Silverman, S., & Scheetz, J. P. (1999). Cancer curricula in U.S. dental schools. Journal of Cancer Education. 14(1), 8-12. Rankin, K. V. (1998). Ready or not? Clinical tobacco cessation based on patients' readiness to change. Texas Dental Journal. 115(6), 21-22. Stanford, T., Plemons, J., Rees, T., Haghighat, N. G., & Rankin, K. V. (1997). Incidence of squamous cell carcinoma in patients with lichen planus. Journal of Dental Research. 76, 2782-2782. Rimmer, S. D., Dorfman, B. J., Jones, D. L., & Rankin, K. V. (1997). Latex sensitivity/reactivity among dental school faculty and staff. Journal of Dental Research. 76, 2574-2574. Buser, D., Rankin, K. V., Meier, E., Plemons, J. M., Altermatt, H. J., & Rees, T. D. (1997). Oral lichen planus. 1. The clinical manifestations, histopathology, etiology, long-term course and patient data from the Stomatology Center at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, USA. Schweizer Monatsschrift für Zahnmedizin = Revue mensuelle suisse d'odonto-stomatologie = Rivista mensile svizzera di odontologia e stomatologia / SSO. 107(4), 294-306. Rankin, K. V., Dorfman, B. J., Rimmer, S., & Jones, D. L. (1997). Survey of latex sensitivity and knowledge in dental students. Journal of Dental Research. 76, 3452-3452. Rankin, K. V., Jones, D. L., & McDaniel, R. K. (1996). Oral cancer education in dental schools: survey of Texas dental students. Journal of Cancer Education. 11(2), 80-83. Rankin, K. V., & Jones, D. L. (1996). The Dental Oncology Education Program. Texas Dental Journal. 113(6), 8-11. Rankin, K. V., Seale, N. S., Jones, D. L., & Rees, T. D. (1994). Reported latex sensitivity in pediatric dental patients from hospital- and dental school-based populations. Pediatric Dentistry. 16(2), 117-120. Rankin, K. V., Jones, D. L., & Rees, T. D. (1993). Latex reactions in an adult dental population. American Journal of Dentistry. 6(6), 274-276. Rankin, K. V., Jones, D. L., & Rees, T. D. (1993). Attitudes of dental practitioners and dental students towards AIDS patients and infection control. American Journal of Dentistry. 6(1), 22-26. Rankin, K. V., Jones, D. L., & Rees, T. D. (1993). Latex glove reactions found in a dental school. 124(5), 67-71. Lamey, P. J., Rees, T. D., Binnie, W. H., & Rankin, K. V. (1992). Mucous membrane pemphigoid. Treatment experience at two institutions. Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology. 74(1), 50-53. Lamey, P. J., Rees, T. D., Binnie, W. H., Wright, J. M., Rankin, K. V., & Simpson, N. B. (1992). Oral presentation of pemphigus vulgaris and its response to systemic steroid therapy. Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology. 74(1), 54-57. Jones, D. L., Rankin, K. V., & Rees, T. D. (1991). Factors that affect patient attitudes toward infection control measures. Journal of Dental Education. 55(11), 717-723. Rankin, K. V., & Jones, D. L. (1986). Microcomputer use in an oral biopsy service. Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology. 61(4), 350-355. Rankin, K. V., Wood, J. C., & Wright, J. M. (1985). Leukoplakia in Texas. Texas Dental Journal. 102(2), 4-6. Binnie, W. H., & Rankin, K. V. (1984). Epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal Of Oral Pathology and Medicine. 13(4), 333-341. Wright, J. M., Rankin, K. V., & Wilson, J. W. (1983). Traumatic granuloma of the tongue. Head & Neck Surgery. 5(4), 363-366. Binnie, W. H., Rankin, K. V., & Mackenzie, I. C. (1983). Etiology of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal Of Oral Pathology and Medicine. 12(1), 11-29. chapter Jones, D. L., & Rankin, K. V. (2008). Oral cancer and associated risk factors. Prevention in Clinical Oral Health Care. (pp. 68-77). Elsevier. Rankin, K. V., & Jones, D. L. (2008). Prevention strategies for oral cancer. Prevention in Clinical Oral Health Care. (pp. 230-243). Elsevier.
education and training D.D.S. in Dental Surgery, Texas A&M Health Science Center - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1977 B.A. in English, University of Nevada Reno - (Reno, Nevada, United States) 1974
awards and honors Distinguished Teaching Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2015
mailing address Texas A&M University College of Dentistry Public Health Sciences 3302 Gaston Ave Dallas, TX 75246 USA