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Covid-19 Wastewater Project: Validating Sars-Cov-2 Detection Techniques, David Kim, David Vang, David Ojcius, Der Thor
Covid-19 Wastewater Project: Validating Sars-Cov-2 Detection Techniques, David Kim, David Vang, David Ojcius, Der Thor
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This research was done to validate and test the current viral RNA detection techniques and to determine sensitivity and optimal temperature of RT-qPCR technique.
Relationship Between Cervical Vertebral Maturation And Chronological Age: A Mixed Longitudinal Study, Sudhashree Lingam, Garima Shrestha, Vijaylaxmi Nag, Aditi Ghosh, Hanisha Pasupulate, Heesoo Oh
Relationship Between Cervical Vertebral Maturation And Chronological Age: A Mixed Longitudinal Study, Sudhashree Lingam, Garima Shrestha, Vijaylaxmi Nag, Aditi Ghosh, Hanisha Pasupulate, Heesoo Oh
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The cervical vertebrae have been proposed as a method of determining skeletal maturation.This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between chronologic age and the individual skeletal maturity as assessed by means of the cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) method.
The Role Of Inflammation In Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Literature Review, Preliminary Data, And Proposal Of Experiments, Rachel Choi, Jisoo Kim, Adria Frazier, Takahiro Chino
The Role Of Inflammation In Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Literature Review, Preliminary Data, And Proposal Of Experiments, Rachel Choi, Jisoo Kim, Adria Frazier, Takahiro Chino
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The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a trans-differentiation process of epithelial cells into motile mesenchymal cells. It plays an integral role in embryonic development, wound healing and cancer progression. During EMT, epithelial cells lose their cellular polarity due to the loss of intercellular adhesion and acquire migratory and invasive characteristics associated with mesenchymal cells. EMT is tightly regulated by a number of distinct molecular processes which allow its initiation and progression to completion. These processes include activation of transcription factors, expression of specific cell-surface proteins, reorganization and expression of cytoskeletal proteins, production of extracellular matrix-degrading enzymes and changes in the expression …
Sex Differences In The Immune Response To Chronic Periodontitis, John Huang, Amy Tsai, Ina Stelzer, Dorien Feyaerts, William Choi, David Vang, Edward Ganio, Dyani Gaudilliere, Brice Gaudilliere, Xiaoyuan Han
Sex Differences In The Immune Response To Chronic Periodontitis, John Huang, Amy Tsai, Ina Stelzer, Dorien Feyaerts, William Choi, David Vang, Edward Ganio, Dyani Gaudilliere, Brice Gaudilliere, Xiaoyuan Han
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Chronic Periodontitis (ChP) is an inflammatory condition that results from oral dysbiosis and host immune dysfunction. Epidemiologic evidence has shown that men are more susceptible to ChP than women. Despite gender differences in behavior and socioeconomic status influencing oral health, the biological sex-associated immunological mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of ChP are unclear. The objective of this study is to identify sex differences in the immune responses to chronic periodontitis.
The Effects Of Cigarette Smoke On Sars-Cov-2 Infection In Human Gecs, Kaitlyn Liu, Harmony Matshik Dakafay, David Ojcius, Cassio Silva
The Effects Of Cigarette Smoke On Sars-Cov-2 Infection In Human Gecs, Kaitlyn Liu, Harmony Matshik Dakafay, David Ojcius, Cassio Silva
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A large body of evidence shows the harmful effects of cigarette smoke to oral and systemic health. Recently, a link between smoking and susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was proposed. Here, we examined the effects of cigarette smoke on SARS-CoV-2 infection in human gingival epithelial cells (GECs) to better understand the mechanisms involved in SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells of the oral cavity.
Biomarkers Of Orthodontic Tooth Movement, Max Kazantcev, Kamal Thapaliya, Marie Tolarova, Miroslav Tolar
Biomarkers Of Orthodontic Tooth Movement, Max Kazantcev, Kamal Thapaliya, Marie Tolarova, Miroslav Tolar
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Orthodontic tooth movement leads to remodeling of periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and gingiva. Tooth movement is characterized by bone deposition at sites of tension and bone resorption at pressure sites. Due to a sterile inflammatory process in the PDL space, a flow rate of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is increased and its composition is modified. Various cell-signaling pathways are activated, which ultimately stimulate PDL turnover. Biochemical and cellular processes associated with orthodontic tooth movement may be better understood if we study changes of specific biomarkers in GCF during orthodontic therapy. Such information can be used clinically to choose a proper …
Assessment Of Mandibular Plane Changes Using Conventional Versus Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion In Adolescents, Michael Ricupito, Daniel Vorhees, Derek Skousen
Assessment Of Mandibular Plane Changes Using Conventional Versus Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion In Adolescents, Michael Ricupito, Daniel Vorhees, Derek Skousen
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The objective of this study was to assess the cephalometric and transversal changes in growing patients (adolescents) using two different types of maxilla expanders: conventional rapid palatal expander (RPE) and miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE). Our null hypothesis is that there are no significant differences between the two groups for the molar inclination, maxilla expansion amount, and mandibular plane changes.
In-Vitro Composite Surface Analysis Using Foru Polishing Systems A Sem Study, Shreya Nerli
In-Vitro Composite Surface Analysis Using Foru Polishing Systems A Sem Study, Shreya Nerli
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To evaluate the effect of four polishing methods on the surface gloss of a composite.
Shared Decision Making In Scaling And Root Planing, José Verdugo, Lory Laughter, David W. Chambers
Shared Decision Making In Scaling And Root Planing, José Verdugo, Lory Laughter, David W. Chambers
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Estimate the patient participation in decisions commonly arising in scaling and root planing as functions of the professionals’ preferences of dental hygienists, typical situations in this procedure, common approaches to patient interaction, and the interaction of these factors.
Diabetes, Periodontitis And The Oral Microbiome, Madison West, Kaitlin Liautaud, Charles Hunter Pitts, Michael Ricupito, Joshua Cho
Diabetes, Periodontitis And The Oral Microbiome, Madison West, Kaitlin Liautaud, Charles Hunter Pitts, Michael Ricupito, Joshua Cho
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The association between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis has been studied thoroughly. However, the role of the oral microbiome in linking these two diseases still is not clear. The objective of this literature review is to search the current studies on oral dysbiosis in the two diseases and find out whether the oral microbiome could be a possible biomarker indicating diabetes in periodontal patients.
Cbct Analysis Of Root Resorption In Orthodontic Patients With Short Root Anomaly, Sani Zaidi, Kaiyuan Xu, Heesoo Oh, Jonas Bianchi
Cbct Analysis Of Root Resorption In Orthodontic Patients With Short Root Anomaly, Sani Zaidi, Kaiyuan Xu, Heesoo Oh, Jonas Bianchi
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the amount of root resorption after orthodontic treatment in patients with Short Root Anomaly (SRA) in comparison with control patients using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). We hypothesized that patients with SRA present more susceptibility to root resorption during orthodontic treatment when compared to the normal population.