Driving the Future of Oral Health
At The Dental College of Georgia, research is a mission to transform global health and elevate patient care. In collaboration with other units of Augusta University and the University System of Georgia, our multidisciplinary teams lead groundbreaking research in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of complex oral and dental diseases. By uniting world-class faculty across basic, translational, and clinical science, we rapidly bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and life-changing clinical practice.
Fostering Collaborative Excellence
Through strategic institutional collaboration, CERSI serves as a catalyst for innovation and academic growth. We actively recruit top-tier research talent, secure competitive funding, and build integrated research programs designed to address the most pressing challenges in orofacial health. Our collaborative ecosystem provides the infrastructure, mentorship, and support necessary to turn bold scientific ideas into measurable health outcomes.
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Effects of mitochondrial complex I subunit NDUFS5 deficiency on osteogenic differentiationPeng, J., Zhang, Q., Zhang, X., Wei, Z., Parviainen, A., Killedar, D., Tay, F. & Chen, M., Dec 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 175, 106935.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Bidirectional integrin β1 activation synergizes neurovascular coupling and enhances bone regenerationWu, F., An, Y., Zhao, Y., Yu, J., Wu, G., Tay, F. R., Jiao, Y. & Wang, J., Dec 2026, In: Nature communications. 17, 1, 7610.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Cristae: bridging bioenergetic hubs and compartmental barriers in mitochondrial homeostasisRao, J., Wan, Q. Q., Chen, L., Tang, R. B., Killedar, D., Tay, F. & Niu, L. N., Dec 2026, In: Cell Death and Disease. 17, 1, 552.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Correction: Regulation of immune microenvironments by polyetheretherketone surface topography for improving osseointegration (Journal of Nanobiotechnology, (2025), 23, 1, (199), 10.1186/s12951-025-03272-7)Zhao, Y., An, Y., Wu, F., Liu, L., Tay, F. R., Jiao, Y. & Wang, J., Dec 2026, In: Journal of Nanobiotechnology. 24, 1, 336.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review |
Bone adhesive with temporally-synchronized degradation for enhanced osteointegrationGu, J. T., Li, Z. T., Wang, Y. Z., Hao, D. X., Dang, G. P., Cao, X. Q., Tay, F. R., Chen, J. H., Aparicio, C., Jiao, K. & Niu, L. N., Dec 2026, In: Bone Research. 14, 1, 39.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Comparative analysis of heat impacts on bond strength and failure modes of calcium silicate- and epoxy resin-based sealersKandil, N. M., Elashiry, M. M., Wong, B. & Elgendy, A. A., Dec 2026, In: BMC Oral Health. 26, 1, 893.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Fibulin-1 is required for microvascular integrity in the developing brain and retinaChen, X., Singhania, H., Zaidi, S. A. H., Tandon, I., Grant, R. I., Caldwell, R. B. & Cooley, M. A., Nov 2026, In: Developmental Biology. 539, p. 5-17 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Perforating external root resorption with periodontal-derived osseous ingrowth: a radiographic mimic of internal replacement resorptionRicucci, D., Tsukiboshi, M., Milovidova, I., Qu, Y., Gu, L. & Tay, F., Oct 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 173, 106747.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Systemic recalibration and epigenetic resetting as complementary strategies in ageing biologyLi, Y. Y. & Tay, F. R., Oct 2026, In: Ageing Research Reviews. 121, 103227.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Robot-assisted haptic guidance in endodontics: A pilot study evaluating efficiency and tooth structure preservationMomen, R., Dale, J., Suresh, M., Ravenel, T. D., Marshall, J. & Hahn, C. L., Oct 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 173, 106854.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Nasopalatine duct cysts, case series of 106 cases with radiographic presentation and review of the literatureBuchanan, A., Charmelo, S., Namazi, F., Richards, M., Kalathingal, S., Kurago, Z. & Abdelsayed, R., Oct 2026, In: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. 142, 4, p. 648-663 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Cuproptosis in Endodontics: Potential Mechanisms and Therapeutic ApplicationsLi, Y. Y. & Tay, F., Sep 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 9, p. 1393-1403 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Resensitizing drug-resistant cancers by co-targeting apoptosis and mitochondrial stress pathwaySethi, G., Rahimmanesh, I., Davoodi, A., Chen, Y., Tay, F. R., Bhol, C. S., Makvandi, P. & Xu, Y., Sep 2026, In: Drug Resistance Updates. 88, 101443.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Evaluation of dentinal microcrack formation during endodontic microsurgery: a micro-CT evaluation of piezoelectric root resection and root-end preparations with ultrasonic tipsLynn, M., Ravenel, T., Emecen-Huja, P. & Eppes, K., Sep 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 172, 106780.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Insights into the August 2026 Issue of the JOEAminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., Tay, F. R. & Hargreaves, K. M., Aug 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 8, p. 1233-1235 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review |
Cepharanthine improves blood glucose levels and mitigates renal injury in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats via restoring pancreatic β-cell integrity and reducing inflammationKatary, M. A., Samra, Y. A., Saad, K. M., Capehart, K., Abdelsayed, R. & Elmarakby, A. A., Jul 2026, In: Frontiers in Pharmacology. 17, 1807706.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Correction: Bioactive Carboxymethyl Starch-Based Hydrogels Decorated with CuO Nanoparticles: Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties and Accelerated Wound Healing In Vivo (International Journal of Molecular Sciences, (2021), 22, 5, (2531), 10.3390/ijms22052531)Abdollahi, Z., Zare, E. N., Salimi, F., Goudarzi, I., Tay, F. R. & Makvandi, P., Jul 2026, In: International journal of molecular sciences. 27, 13, 5896.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review |
Insights into the July 2026 Issue of the JOEAminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., Tay, F. R. & Hargreaves, K. M., Jul 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 7, p. 1079-1081 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review |
The effect of hydrodynamic shear on sodium hypochlorite disinfection of Enterococcus faecalis biofilms in dentinal tubulesLi, Q., Liu, H., Hieawy, A., Wang, X., Xiao, L., Tay, F. R. & Shen, Y., Jul 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 170, 106694.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Sex differences in the renal T cell profile in DOCA-salt hypertension are independent of MR activation and increases in blood pressureMohamed, R., Belanger, K. M., Moronge, D., Elmarakby, A. A. & Sullivan, J. C., Jul 2026, In: American Journal of Physiology - Renal Fluid and Electrolyte Physiology. 331, 1, p. F82-F92Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Allergenic and cytotoxic potential of (meth)acrylate monomers in dental materials: a narrative reviewSmidtas, L., Johnson, J., Pacheco, R. R. & Jauregui, C., Jun 24 2026, In: Frontiers in Dental Medicine. 7, 1846292.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Insights into the June 2026 Issue of the JOEAminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., Tay, F. R. & Hargreaves, K. M., Jun 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 6, p. 847-849 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review |
Effect of Lactate Metabolism on Hypoxia-induced Inflammation in the Oral MucosaZhu, Y., Xu, K., Wei, Y., Gu, J., Cao, X., Yu, L., Zhang, Z., Wu, S., Chen, J., Jiao, K., Tay, F., Gao, P., Wan, M. & Niu, L., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 169, 106664.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Evaluation of dentinal microcrack formation during endodontic microsurgery: a micro-CT evaluation of piezoelectric root resection and root-end preparations with ultrasonic tipsLynn, M. & Ravenel, T. D., May 19 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Mitochondria serve as a source of mineral precursors initiating early cartilage calcification in osteoarthritisWan, Q., Ye, T., Gu, J., Ma, Y., Qin, W., Yan, J., Rao, J., Chen, L., Hao, D., Tay, F. R., Jiao, K. & Niu, L., May 15 2026, In: Science Bulletin. 71, 9, p. 2300-2315 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Insights Into the May 2026 Issue of the JOEAminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., Tay, F. R. & Hargreaves, K. M., May 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 5, p. 685-687 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review |
Protective Role of CBD Against Nicotine Pouch–Induced Seizure Aggravation and Alterations in Brain Glymphatic BiomarkersBhandari, B., Naeini, S. E., Rogers, H. M., Alhashim, A. H., Yu, J. C., Seyyedi, M., Young, N., El-marakby, A., Salles, É. L., Wang, L. P. & Baban, B., May 2026, In: Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 28, 5, p. 848-856 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Tryptophan metabolites 3-hydroxykynurenine (3HK) and 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid (3HAA) increase oxidative stress and impair osteoblastic bone formationAlhamad, D. W., Bensreti, H., Ding, K., Sultana, S., Yearwood, C. L., Ellingwood, A., Shaver, J., Burkhart, K., Tripathi, A., Dorn, J., Cushing, M., Nesbit, H., Dai, C., Morey, E., Gross, C., Alhamad, M., Taylor, D., Cherezova, A., Ilatovskaya, D. V. & Zhi, W. & 9 others, , Apr 2026, In: Journal of Biological Chemistry. 302, 4, 111174.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Insights into the April 2026 Issue of the JOEAminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., Tay, F. R. & Hargreaves, K. M., Apr 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 4, p. 509-511 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review |
Pachyonychia Congenita: Clinical and Pathological Case ReportCornelius Timothius, C. J., Stern, I., Stern, J. K., Abdelsayed, R. A., Ghaly, M. & Peacock, M. E., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
The role of artificial intelligence in shaping dentistry through advancement in data acquisition, clinical practice, education, and researchTay, F. C. M., Loveless, R. & Ravenel, T. D., Jan 14 2026, In: Dental Research Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
PEEK surface treatments for resin bonding: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of in vitro studiesVitti, R. P., de Oliveira, S. G., Pecorari, V. G. A., Brandt, W. C., Nunes Leite Lima, D. A., Pacheco, R. R. & Aguiar, F. H. B., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Dental Materials.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Chemical-Biological Fixation for Enhanced Bone Augmentation in Guided Bone RegenerationWang, Y. Z., Dang, G. P., Li, Z. T., Feng, Z. H., Bai, Q., Hao, J. X., Cao, X. Q., Ye, T., Li, J., Tay, F. R., Xing, M., Fang, M., Gu, J. T. & Niu, L. N., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Advanced Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Harnessing blood clot as a native scaffold for orchestrating tissue repairs and regenerationDang, G. P., Wang, Y. Z., Wang, Y. F., Bai, Q., Hao, J. X., Li, Z. T., Cao, X. Q., Wei, Y., Feng, Y., Chen, J. H., Tay, F. R., Wang, R. B., Gu, J. T. & Niu, L. N., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: BMEMat.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Endodontic Management Before, During and After Head and Neck Radiotherapy: Biological, Diagnostic and Clinical Considerations in Head and Neck Cancer PatientsMa, J. Z. & Tay, F., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Endodontic Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
The use of ozone in oral health care: a narrative review of current evidence and clinical applicationsJauregui, C., Chike, G., Khoshneviszadeh, S. & Killedar, D., 2026, In: Frontiers in Oral Health. 7, 1846309.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Association between resting-state alpha oscillations and postoperative pain following endodontic treatmentHammad, A. R., Elashiry, M. M., Mansour, A. H., Elbokl, A., Nagy, M. M., Sinibaldi, J., Bergeron, B. E., Haddadeen, H. & Hashem, A. A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Odontology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Transformative comprehensive functional and esthetic rehabilitation of amelogenesis imperfecta: An interdisciplinary approachLondono, J., Rattansi, S., Patel, P., Fortson, W. M., Torosian, A. & Silas, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Harnessing Cannabis sativa as a dual-use platform for biohydrogen production and pharmaceutical synthesis: a hypothesis and theoryWang, L. P. & Baban, B., 2026, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 17, 1833491.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Microstructural evolution of cold-worked titanium dental implants following clinically relevant insertion torqueElkahly, M., Elshewy, M., Pacheco, R., Messer, R. & Thompson, G. A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Prosthodontics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Empowering the Next Generation of Scholars
Pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral residents enrolled in Advanced Education programs at the Dental College of Georgia are encouraged to gain research experience with faculty mentors and present their findings at local, state, national, and international meetings. Students may be candidates for the M.S. or PhD degree through the graduate program of the Department of Oral Biology. The center also offers a seminar series focused on research topics related to the various areas of research.
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SGA Dental Partners plans $2.5M gift to Dental College of Georgia Savannah
SGA Dental Partners plans $2.5M gift to Dental College of Georgia Savannah
