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Exploring Digital Transformation In Dentistry At The Ssmd Dental Clinic, Aliaa Abdelmeguid

Undergraduate Student Research Internships Conference

Digital transformation in healthcare includes an array of digital technologies that are rapidly transforming every domain of healthcare. Digital transformation has had a massive influence on Dentistry as common practices in the field continue to shift from traditional methods to digitally backed processes. This impacts not only dental practices but also dental education required to train dentists for a digital future. Regardless of this impact, adopting digital tools and techniques in healthcare practice and in education remains a significant challenge to accomplish successfully. This research aims to explore and tackle the barriers of adopting Intraoral Cameras within the SSMD Clinics …

Covid-19 Wastewater Project: Validating Sars-Cov-2 Detection Techniques, David Kim, David Vang, David Ojcius, Der Thor

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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

Excellence Day

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.

Too Much Of A Good Thing: Case Of Fluoride Toxicity, Swet Patel, John Polunin, James Espinosa, Alan Lucerna, Trent Malcolm

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Overall, the beneficial role of fluoride for the maintenance of proper dental hygiene has been known for many decades which has been corroborated by a plethora of research. Media and culture have further highlighted how using fluoride supplementation can help with dental cavities. It is clear that just as there are benefits to fluoride usage, there also risks. Further awareness needs to be made that showcases the downfalls of excess fluoride use. Labels need to be placed on fluoride products that emphasizes the dosing. It is imperative that people are educated on the toxicity of fluoride as too much of …

Assessment Of Dental Care In Children With Congenital Heart Disease, Mollie Walton

Research Days

Background: The incidence of infective endocarditis (IE) is significantly higher in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) compared to the general population. Studies have investigated the incidence of IE in adults with CHD to identify the factors that contribute to the development of IE. One such factor is suboptimal oral health. Several studies have shown that children with CHD have higher levels of untreated oral disease as compared to children without CHD.

Objectives/Goal: Identify factors that may affect compliance with routine dental care, including: age, sex, severity of CHD, repair/palliation, and qualification for prophylactic antibiotics.

Methods/Design: A retrospective chart review …

Effects Of Perceived Vs Actual Frequency Of Rewards On Orthodontic Patient Attitudes And Compliance, Alan Yee

Annual Research Symposium

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Invisalign In Combination With Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander For Treating Maxillary Transverse Deficiency In A 37-Year-Old Adult Patient: A Case Study, Hye Sung Kim

Annual Research Symposium

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Comfort Level Of Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment By Recently Graduated Orthodontists, Michael Nguyen

Annual Research Symposium

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Meta-Analysis Of Two Rnaseq Datasets To Determine Diagnostic Biomarkers And Drug Target Candidates For Periodontitis, Carlos Moreno

Annual Research Symposium

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The Role Of Cd5 In The Periodontal Disease: Insights Into Chronic Inflammation, Ellie Bybee

Annual Research Symposium

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Evaluation Of Salivary Biomarkers For The Early Diagnosis Of Periodontitis And Its Association With Hypertension, Elizabeth Uoo

Annual Research Symposium

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Evaluation Of The Neurogenic And Dentinogenic Effect Of Valproic Acid On Undifferentiated Mesenchymal Cells Of Human Dental Pulp, Edward Yeates

Annual Research Symposium

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Utilization Of Medi-Cal Dental Benefits, Beatrice Bautista

Annual Research Symposium

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Comparing The Efficacy Of Sodium Fluoride And Silver Diamine Fluoride In Arresting Caries Through Statistical Analysis, Elana Ferris

Annual Research Symposium

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Developing A Dental Trauma-Anxiety Measure Comparing U.S. And International Care, Margaret Tajirian

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

Background

The aim of this study was to improve upon the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) by developing the empathy-based International-Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (I-MDAS). This measure was produced and utilized to compare the dental experiences and anxiety levels of international patients versus national patients in the United States.

Methods

The I-MDAS is composed of the International scale and the original MDAS scale. Of 465 participants, 41.3% comprised the national population and 58.7% comprised the international population. Information about demographics, past negative dental experiences, and current dental anxiety was collected.

Results

There was no significant difference in dental anxiety levels …