The University of Washington has an unusually large number of behavioral scientists engaged in research in dentistry. This course is designed to introduce participants to some of the most commonly used methods and study designs in behavioral dental research, as well as to the areas in which research is conducted at the University of Washington. Applications to studies of dental fear, pain, neurosensory assessment, temporomandibular disorders, dental services utilization, outcomes of major dental procedures, orthodontic treatment, and pediatric and geriatric health are included.