Summer 2022 Student Researchers
Over the summer, students engaged in a variety of research projects through the Summer Research Program. Their projects and faculty preceptors included the following.
Project | Student Researcher | Faculty | Program |
Analyzing intrinsic strength and translucency parameter of Novel Glass Ceramics | Sandra Avila | Yu Zhang | Summer Research |
Modulatory roles of primary cilia biogenesis in orofacial stem cell responsiveness to irradiation | Kelsey Busch | Sunday Akintoye | Summer Research |
The Effect of NF-kappaB in Mesenchymal Stem Cells During Orthodontic Tooth Movement | Fionna Chan | Helen Jeon | Summer Research |
A 3D-Printed Customizable Platform for Dynamic Studies of Oral Biofilms | Stephanie Dominguez | Geelsu Hwang | Summer Research |
The Effect of Yttria Gradient Composition on Flexural Strength of Printed Zirconia | Stephanie Ferrer | France Mante and Michael Bergler | Summer Research |
The Effect of Aging on Mesenchymal Stem Cells Response during Maxillary Expansion | Lindsay Fisher | Helen Jeon | Summer Research |
Direct Experimental Validations of VFEM Stress Analysis of PVZ and PVLD Crowns | Steven Fredeen | Yu Zhang | Summer Research |
Comparing the Immunomodulatory Functions of Extracellular Vesicles Derived from Gingiva-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell (GMSC) and Neural Crest Stem Cell (NCSC) on Macrophage Polarization | Simran Grewal | Qunzhou Zhang | Summer Research |
The role of NF-kB in mesenchymal stem cells during tensile force-induced bone remodeling | Sara Ha | Helen Jeon | Summer Research |
White Spot Lesion Reduction with the use of Chloroplast-made enzymes infused Chewing Gum | Mira-Belle Haddad | Henry Daniell | Summer Research |
Skeletal and Dental Manifestations of Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Clinical Presentation and Determinants for Orthodontic Intervention | Chelsea Herr | Hyun-Duck Nah-Cederquist | Summer Research |
The Effect of Fisetin on Senescence Markers in Gingival Keratinocytes | Megan Hung | Esra Sahingur | Summer Research |
Do Diurnal Rhythms Modulate Pain Perception Induced by Third-Molar Extraction? | Nina Iradi | Katherine Theken | Summer Research |
Acceptance of HPV/COVID Vaccines from Dentists | Dana Kost | Katherine France | Summer Research |
In vitro comparative study between full-arch implant level impressions with intraoral scanning systems – a pilot study. | Matthew Lee | Julian Conejo | Summer Research |
Effect of Intracanal Medicaments on Survival of Stem Cells of Apical Papilla | Kristin Lee | Sumin Lee | Summer Research |
Investigating the role of epithelial origin in peri-implant tissue attachment and health | Charlotte Lenes | Kang Ko | Summer Research |
Effect of B and T Cell Inhibitor Biological Agents on Oral Health | Neda Mahjour | Katherine France | Summer Research |
Nanog/Pgc1α Regulates Mitochondrial Respiration for Craniofacial Tissue Homeostasis | Trenton Marshall | Chider Chen | Summer Research |
TET2-mediated clonal hematopoiesis effects on T lymphocytes | Kathryn Mason | George Hajishengallis | Summer Research |
Exploring the effects of layering techniques on the strength of novel gradient zirconia. | Ryan Noseworthy | Yu Zhang | Summer Research |
Effect of hydrodynamic conditions on biofilm formation | Teny Odaimi | Geelsu Hwang | Summer Research |
Trafficking of LtxA in Human Monocytes, Implications for Aggressive Periodontitis | Eleanor Rhodehamel | Kathleen Boesze-Battaglia | Summer Research |
Infection Control of Regenerative Endodontic Procedures: Effectiveness of an All-in-One Irrigating Solution | Andrea Riccobono | Sumin Lee | Summer Research |
The Effects of Interleukin Inhibitors on Oral Health | Shivani Shah | Katherine France | Summer Research |
The Effect of Zeolite Incorporation on the Long-term Antibacterial and Anticariogenic Properties of Silver-Reinforced Glass Ionomer Cement | Jessica Tan | Fusun Ozer | Summer Research |
Oral and Dental Status of Patients taking TNF-Antagonists | Nila Veerabagu | Katherine France | Summer Research |
Investigation of Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Blood Plasma Collected from Dental Implant Surgery Patients Treated with OTC Naproxen-Sodium (Aleve) or Acetaminophen | David Wall | Katherine Theken | Summer Research |