Before coming to UCLA, Dr. Spolsky was in the Epidemiology Branch of the USPHS, where he was involved in the dental portion of the Ten-State Nutrition Survey and in conducting clinical trials. Shortly after coming to UCLA, he assumed the responsibility for developing the Preventive Program for the curriculum both didactically and clinically. He continues his interest in developing and testing preventive agents for dental diseases and in the measurement of dental disease and oral health.