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2024 Participants & Projects

  • Dental Hygiene Students, CAHS
  • Pre-Doctoral Dental Students, DCG
  • Faculty, DCG
  • Affiliates, DCG
  • Endodontics Residents, DCG 
  • Oral Surgery Residents, DCG 
  • Orthodontics Residents, DCG 
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  • Pre-Dental & Affiliates
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Dental Hygiene Students

P01

Arnav Jain

Luke Merenuk

Arnav Jain, Luke Merenuk
Project Advisor: Dr. Trina Hutto, RDH, MS, EdD

Use Of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles In Effective Biofilm Removal
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P02

Brianna Emory Kellie Carpenter

Brianna Emory, Kellie Carpenter
Project Advisor: Dr. Trina Hutto, RDH, MS, EdD

Implementing Novel Techniques and Technology into Treatment to Create a Standard of Care for Patients with Chronic Gingivitis
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P03

Brittany Walleyn Carolyn Collins

Brittany Walleyn, Carolyn Collins
Project Advisor: Krystal Herring, RDH, MS

The Integration of Dental Care into Primary Care Offices
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P04

Cheyenne Parker Ella Hansen

Cheyenne Parker, Ella Hansen
Project Advisor: Krystal Herring, RDH, MS

The Benefits of Zirconia Implants vs. Titanium Implant
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P05

Haley Jameson Riley Williams

Haley Jameson, Riley Williams
Project Advisor: Ashley Christman, RDH, BS

How Do Harvested Dental Pulp Stem Cells Aid In Treatment Of Periodontal Disease?
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P06

Jewel Flanigan Abby Bentley

Jewel Flanigan, Abby Bentley
Project Advisor: Ashley Christman, RDH, BS

The Effects of Subgingival Air Polishing with Erythritol in Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P07

Laura Sanchez Alexia Villarreal

Laura Sanchez, Alexia Villarreal
Project Advisor: Dr. Trina Hutto, RDH, MS, EdD

The Effects of Hydroxybenzenesulfonic Acid When Used in Adjunct with Dental Treatment
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P08

Madison Hooks Claire Pond

Madison Hooks, Claire Pond
Project Advisor: Ashley Christman, RDH, BS

The Effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy on People With Dental Anxiety
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P09

Rebekah Tappendick Deysi Teran

Rebekah Tappendick, Deysi Teran
Project Advisor: Dr. Trina Hutto, RDH, MS, EdD

Is Photodynamic Therapy an Effective Oral Cancer Treatment of the Whole Person
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P10

Shari Millington Kate Quintero

Shari Millington, Kate Quintero
Project Advisor: Ashley Christman, RDH, BS

What are the Differences of Holistic Drugs when Compared to Opioids as it Affects the Oral Cavity?
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P11

Shivam Patel Mya Johnson

Shivam Patel, Mya Johnson
Project Advisor: Ashley Christman, RDH, BS

How Can Social Media be Implemented in Dentistry
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P12

Summer Cooper Daisi Ruiz

Summer Cooper, Daisi Ruiz
Project Advisor: Krystal Herring, RDH, MS

Boric Acid Treatment with Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy for Chronic Periodontitis
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P13

Ujwal Patel Kelly Tran

Ujwal Patel, Kelly Tran
Project Advisor: Krystal Herring, RDH, MS

Effect of Dental Anxiety on the Body’s Wound Healing Process Following Invasive Oral Treatment or Surgery
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P14

Tori Hayes Caroline Dudish

Tori Hayes, Caroline Dudish
Project Advisor: Dr. Fred Rueggeberg, DDS

Blue Diode Laser for Sealant Polymerization
Clinical Materials

Video Summary
Research Poster

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Pre-Doctoral Dental Students

P15

Cayla Paradise

Cayla Paradise
Project Advisor: Dr. Ranya Elsayed

Microbially-induced Exosomes in Periodontitis Promote Osteoclastogenesis and Induce Inflammatory Alveolar Bone Loss in Mice
Basic Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P16

Christopher Hollingsworth

Christopher Hollingsworth
Project Advisor: Dr. Jaspreet Farmaha

A Comparison of Patient Outcomes  Following Bilateral, Mandibular 3rd Molar Extractions: Liposomal Bupivacaine vs. Standard Bupivacaine
Clinical Treatment

Video Summary
Research Poster

P17

Braden Clinebell

Braden Clinebell
Project Advisor: Dr. Erivan S. Ramos-Junior

The mechanosensor PIEZO1 modulates interleukin-1beta-induced cytokines in human periodontal ligament cells (hPDL).
Basic Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P18

Carina Rojanaroj

Carina Rojanaroj
Project Advisor: Dr. Fucong Tian

Evaluation of Irrigation Methods on Extracted Teeth Root Canal Walls
Clinical Materials

Video Summary
Research Poster

P19

Carolyn Neumeister

Carolyn Neumeister
Project Advisor: Dr. Michael Milano

Retrospective Review of Pediatric Dental Patients Treated Under General Anesthesia
Informatics

Video Summary
Research Poster

P20

Cathy Tran

Cathy Tran
Project Advisor: Dr. Ranya Elsayed

Engineered Human Dendritic Cell Exosomes as Effective Delivery System for Reprogramming Immune Response in Periodontal Disease
Basic Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P22

Tigerwin Yang

Tigerwin Yang
Project Advisor: Dr. Ranya Elsayed

P.gingivalis Induces Senescence of Gingival Keratinocytes: A Novel Mechanism of Periodontitis
Basic Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P23

Katherine Bigham

Katherine Bigham
Project Advisor: Dr. Regina Messer

Comparison of Expectations Over the Pandemic 
Educational or Behavioral Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P24

Parris Brown

Parris Brown
Project Advisor: Dr. Maurice Lewis

Investigating the Representation of African-Americans in Dental Residency Programs
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

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DCG Affiliates

P25

Harshit Singhania

Harshit Singhania
Project Advisor: Dr. Andrew Yeudall

EPS8 Regulates SOX2, Contributing to HNSCC Stemness
Basic Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P26

Nathalie Paladines

Nathalie Paladines
Project Advisor: Ana Carolina Morandini

Mitochondrial biogenesis drives adenosine anti-inflammatory effects in gingival stromal cells
Basic Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P27

Rogelio Serrano-Lopez

Rogelio Serrano-Lopez
Project Advisor: Ana Carolina Morandini

The Effect of Adenosine in the Phenotype of Gingival Fibroblast
Basic Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

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DCG Faculty

P28

Dr. Daler Tarrazzi

Dr. Daler Tarrazzi

Impact on Dental Schools of Providing Interpretation/Translation Services
Literature Review

Video Summary
Research Poster

P29

Dr. Kim Capehart

Dr. Kim Capehart

Effect of Print Angulation on Dimensional Reproducibility of 3D-Printed Models
Educational or Behavioral Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P31

Dr. Todd R. Schoenbaum

Dr. Todd R. Schoenbaum

1. Clinician preferences for single unit implant restoration designs and materials: a survey of the of the membership of the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics.
Clinical Survey

Video Summary
Research Poster

P32

2. Implant Abutment connections and their effect on Implant survival rates and changes in marginal bone levels (MBL): a systematic review and meta-analysis of 45,347 oral implants

Video Summary
Research Poster

P33

Dr. William Bachand

Dr. William Bachand

Mandibular Block Techniques
Clinical Treatment

Video Summary
Research Poster

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Endodontics Residents, DCG 

P34

Joseph Everett

Joseph Everett
Project Advisor: Dr. Fucong Tian

In vitro evaluation of efficacy of two endodontic sonic-powered irrigant agitation systems in killing single-species intracanal biofilms
Clinical Materials

Video Summary
Research Poster

P35

Ranya Eshera

Ranya Eshera
Project Advisor: Dr Franklin Tay

Effectiveness of different cleaning measures on the bonding of resin cement to saliva-contaminated or blood-contaminated zirconia
Clinical Materials

Video Summary
Research Poster

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Oral Surgery Residents, DCG 

P36

Dylan R. Walker

Dylan R. Walker
Project Advisor: Dr. Marshall Newman

A Case Report of Combined Orthognathic and Total TMJ Reconstruction
Informatics

Video Summary
Research Poster

P37

Elizabeth Floodeen

Elizabeth Floodeen
Project Advisor: Dr. Marshall Newman

Numb Chin Syndrome as the Initial Symptom of T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in a 14-year-old Female
Clinical

Video Summary
Research Poster

P38

Jess Anderson

Jess Anderson
Project Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey James

Cranial Banding versus No Cranial Banding Infants with Plagiocephaly
Clinical

Video Summary
Research Poster

P39

Kyle Frazier

Kyle Frazier
Project Advisor: Dr. Antonia Kolokythas

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Characterization of Oral Mucosal Lesions
Clinical

Video Summary
Research Poster

P40

Pratik Kumar Patel

Pratik Kumar Patel
Project Advisor: Dr. Travis McMaine

An Extended Scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: A Case Report of Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Project Development

Video Summary
Research Poster

P41

Macarius Abdelsayed

Macarius Abdelsayed
Project Advisor: Dr. Marshall Newman

Odontogenic Infection Extending to Mediastinum and Pericardium: A Case Report
Clinical

Video Summary
Research Poster

P42

Matthew Zhang

Matthew Zhang
Project Advisor: Dr. Marshall Newman

Pott’s Puffy Tumor: A Case Report
Clinical

Video Summary
Research Poster

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Orthodontics Residents, DCG 

P43

Ali Azadi

Ali Azadi
Project Advisor: Dr. Fred Rueggeberg

Efficacy of Blue Laser Diode Light Curing on Orthodontic Bracket Adhesion Strength
Clinical Materials

Video Summary
Research Poster

P44

Joshua C Jernigan

Joshua C Jernigan
Project Advisor: Dr. Fred Rueggeberg

Evaluation of Anatomical Fit of Conventional and Customized Orthodontic Brackets 
Clinical Materials

Video Summary
Research Poster

P45

Marielena Layuno Matos

Marielena Layuno Matos
Project Advisor: Dr. Daniel Levy Bercowski

Tessier 4 Cleft with Unilateral Anophthalmia: Pre-surgical Infant Orthopedic Management 
Clinical

Video Summary
Research Poster

P46

Rachel Donnelly

Rachel Donnelly
Project Advisor: Dr. Fred Rueggeberg

Evaluation of Anatomical Fit of Conventional and Customized Orthodontic Brackets 
Clinical Materials

Video Summary
Research Poster

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Pediatric Dentistry Residents, DCG 

P47

Alexa Martinelli

Alexa Martinelli
Project Advisor: Dr. Bruce Riggs

A cross-sectional survey of current nutritional counseling practices and attitudes towards dairy among pediatric dentists
Educational or Behavioral Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P48

Kathryn Boyd

Kathryn Boyd
Project Advisor: Dr. Michael Milano

A Survey On Transitional Cup Recommendations Among Pediatric Dentists.
Educational or Behavioral Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P49

Sarah A. Ozturk

Sarah A. Ozturk
Project Advisor: Dr. Michael Milano

Trends in Biopsy and Referral Patterns of Soft Tissue Lesions by Pediatric Dentists
Educational or Behavioral Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

P50

Victoria O'Neal

Victoria O'Neal
Project Advisor: Dr. Michael Milano

Current Trends in Use of Conscious Sedation in Pediatric Dental Residency Programs Compared to Practicing Pediatric Dentists
Educational or Behavioral Sciences

Video Summary
Research Poster

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Prosthodontics Residents, Fort Eisenhower

17

Joshua Sparks

Joshua Sparks
Project Advisor: Walter G. Dimalanta DDS

Non-thermal gas plasma treatment of diamond-coated dental burs
Clinical Sciences

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

18

CPT Jenny J. Oh

CPT Jenny J. Oh
Project Advisor: Walter G. Dimalanta DDS

Effect of Various Cleaning Methods on Resin Bond Strength of Saliva-Contaminated Ceramic Surfaces
Clinical Sciences

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

19

Joshua R. Waldron

Joshua R. Waldron
Project Advisor: COL Cynthia Aita-Holmes

Effect of anodized abutments on the color of lithium disilicate crowns
Clinical Sciences

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

20

CPT Ryan J. Coello

CPT Ryan J. Coello
Project Advisor: COL Cynthia Aita-Holmes

Digital Workflow for Improved Accuracy and Efficiency in Developing a Diagnostic Wax-up for a Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Clinical 

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

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Periodontics Residents, Fort Eisenhower

21

MAJ Daniel J. Brockway

MAJ Daniel J. Brockway
Project Advisor: Dr. Kenneth J. Erley

Surgical Management of the Nasopalatine Canal
Clinical

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

22

MAJ Alicia Y. Choi

MAJ Alicia Y. Choi
Project Advisor: Dr. Thomas Johnson

Adjunctive Nd:YAG Laser Irradiation for Ridge Preservation and Immediate Implant Procedures: A Consecutive Case Series
Clinical

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

23

CPT Anthony A. Vargas, DDS

CPT Anthony A. Vargas, DDS
Project Advisor: Dr. Thomas Johnson

Molar Distalization via Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon with Dental Implant Anchorage
Clinical

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

24

CPT James P. Wilson, DMD

CPT James P. Wilson, DMD
Project Advisor: Dr. Thomas Johnson

Frequency of Adequate Mesiodistal Space and Faciolingual Alveolar Width for Implant Placement at Human Anterior Tooth Positions
Clinical

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

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Pre-Dental & Affiliates

25

Mohit Patel

Mohit Patel
Project Advisor: Dr. Fred Rueggeberg

Exposure Duration and Adhesive Cure Uniformity Under a Stainless Steel Bracket
Clinical Sciences

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

26

Pragya Rajpurohit

Pragya Rajpurohit
Project Advisor: Dr. Amany Tawfik

Novel Role of Homocysteine in Bone Remodeling
Basic Sciences

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

27

Radhika Swaminathan

Radhika Swaminathan
Project Advisor: Dr. Pachiappan Arjunan

Periodontal pathogens and vision loss? Systematic Review.
Basic Sciences

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

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Graduate Students

28

Hesam Khodadadi

Hesam Khodadadi
Project Advisor: Dr. Babak Baban

The Crosstalk between Del-1 and IL-23 in periodontitis: A novel therapeutic modality
Basic Sciences

Research Abstract
Video Summary
Research Poster

29

Mahmoud Elashiry

Mahmoud Elashiry
Project Advisor: Dr. Christopher Cutler

Exosomes Equipped with Immunoregulatory Cargo Inhibit Oral Degenerative Bone Disease In vivo
Basic Sciences

Research Abstract
Video Summary
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