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Dentalgram - Vol. 21, No. 01, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Alumni Student Convention to honor first 50-year anniversary class
• Record-setting number of student apply to School of Dentistry
• Department news
• School of Dentistry implements 'axiUm' clinic management software
• Staff pause to enjoy the season during December "Keeping Connected"
• Banquet held for December, 2006 International Dentist Program graduates
• Ronald Mead named president, California Dental Association
• Building a strong and meaningful relationship

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 12, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Kathleen Moore honored for years of service
• Members of the class of 2008 win Academic Excellence Silver Awards
• ADA honors volunteer service in foreign countries
• Thirty years in implant dentistry

Resorbable Barrier Effect In Sinus Graft Using Anorganic Bone, Kyung-Soo Choi

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The effect of a resorbable membrane on new bone formation in human maxillary sinus augmentation using anorganic bovine material is unclear at the present time. As a pilot study, six patients who required bilateral maxillary sinus augmentations for endoessous dental implant treatment were grafted with anorganic bovine bone material. All six patients had a resorbable collagen membrane placed over the graft material on only one side for the sinus augmentation. At the time of implant placement, a minimum of 8 months following sinus graft healing, a biopsy was made of each side to permit histomorphometric analysis.

Similar amounts of new …

Variability In Selecting Lateral Cephalometric Landmarks In Two Cbct Image Modes, Dana Nguyen

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the variability of lateral cephalometric landmark selection in two cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) lateral cephalometric simulations: 1) a mean projection image (MPI) and 2) a serial sagittal slice image (SSSI).

Methods: A MPI is a two-dimensional (2D) image obtained from the NewTom 3G^TM CBCT that resembles the conventional lateral cephalogram. A SSSI is a 2D image also obtained from CBCT data, but is created by superimposing a series of selected thin sagittal slices containing the required cephalometric landmarks. This study compared the Ricketts and Steiner analysis of the MPI …

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 11, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Implant dentistry program celebrates 30th anniversary
• Dental hygiene students promote Dental Hygiene Month during Redlands Market Night
• LLUMC employees learn about their dental benefits
• Blackboard tip
• Building a strong and meaningful relationship

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 10, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Esther Valenzuela named director of admissions
• Office of academic affairs releases Dean's List Summer, 2006
• LLUSD host second annual CE course in implant dentistry for endodontists
• SD partners with Loma Linda city CERT program
• Dental hygiene students choose Teachers of the Year
• Department news
• Keeping Connected staff meeting focuses on healthy relationships
• Careers in Dentistry Workshop helps students choose a career path

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 09, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Admissions office releases lists of new students
• Dental students appear in 'Beauty and the Beast'
• Dr. Brian Black receives award
• In memoriam-Dr. Arthur Johnson
• Department news
• IDP celebrates 20th graduation
• Dr. Lowry bicycles across Iowa
• Featured employee: Dawn Perry

Adolescent Craniofacial Morphology Associated With Degenerative Joint Disease, Byron Diehl

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The purpose of this retrospective research was to evaluate the association of degenerative joint disease (DJD) on the skeletal and dental patterns of affected adolescent individuals. The T1 lateral cephalometric radiographs of 48 subjects were reviewed, consisting of 18 subjects with DJD and 25 subjects without DJD. The age of subjects ranged between 10 - 17 years with a mean age of 13 years. Linear and angular cephalometric measurements were taken to evaluate the skeletal, denture base and dental characteristics of the two groups. Overall, there were 24 variables chosen to represent the cranial base, maxillary jaw position, mandibular jaw …

Implant Success In Distracted Bone Versus Autogenous Bone-Grafted Sites, Jeffrey Allan Elo

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Endosseous implants are the treatment of choice for restoring function and reconstructing edentulous areas of the maxilla and mandible. Alveolar defects can be reconstructed by either distraction osteogenesis or autogenous bone grafting. After alveolar reconstruction, endosseous implants are used to support and retain the prosthesis for restoration of form and function. We retrospectively analyzed the success rates of endosseous implant placement in distracted versus autogenous bone graft reconstruction sites in our patient population at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 82 consecutive patients requiring alveolar augmentation prior to implant placement were evaluated. All patients were …

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 08, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• First Kenneth Wical Advanced Prosthodontics Excellence Award presented to Dr. Charles Goodacre
• New post-graduate students enter department of endodontics
• In Memoriam - Dr. David Anderson
• Sign up for Pine Springs Ranch Fall Family Retreat
• Dental team completes mission to China

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 07, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Dental anesthesiology to become independent surgery center
• Dental hygiene table clinic takes top prize
• News from computer services department
• Keeping Connected - 'Pets are people too'
• Class of 2008 - advanced education program in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
• Blackboard tip for July
• Grantsmanship Training Program held June 12-16

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 06, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Commencement and year-end events
• LLU students capture awards at CDA/CDHA annual meetings
• W. Patrick Naylor named associate dean of advance education
• 21st Annual Children's Day fair held May 17 on LLU campus mall
• Students receive numerous awards and honors
• Faculty honored during commencement
• Dr. Fred Berry named Teacher of the Year
• Department news
• Dental and IDP students complete honors program
• Computer service update
• Toni Greenhouse wins award for poetry
• Informational screens debut
• Retiring Dr. William Westrick Receives OKU Award

Commencement Program 2006, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

2 | 2006 Events of Commencement

3 | The Academic Procession

4 | Significance of Academic Regalia

5 | The Good Samaritan

6 | The Speakers

15 | The University Honorees

23 | The School Honorees

37 | The Program

• School of Medicine, 38
• School of Pharmacy, 47
• School of Dentistry, 52
• School of Science and Technology and Faculty of Religion, 63
• School of Nursing, 74
• School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 80
• School of Allied Health Professions, 86
• School of Public Health, 95

Shear Strengths Of Three "One-Step" Self-Etching Dental Bonding Agents, Jeff G. Alcaide

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Objective: To compare the dentin shear bond strength of three self-etching bonding agents with that of a conventional total-etch bonding system.

Materials & Method: Extracted third molars (120) were fixed in 10% formalin and randomly divided into eight groups of 15 specimens each. The specimens were mounted in acrylic resin and the surface ground to expose superficial dentin. A standardized smear layer was created by polishing the surfaces with wet 600-grit silicon carbide paper. Each adhesive system was placed on the specimen surface according to the manufacturers' instructions. The specimen then was mounted onto a standardized jig and light cured. …

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 05, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Dental faculty; pioneers recognized during LLUAHSC Gala
• News from computer services department
• Employee recognition luncheon held April 9
• In memoriam, Dr. John Leonora
• New LLUSD dress code released
• Dean's list for winter quarter released by office of academic affairs
• Department news

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 04, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• LLU well represented at AADR/IADR annual meetings
• Dr. Craig Ririe named interim chair, department of periodontics
• Keeping Connected staff meeting
• Faculty and students attend AOD meetings in Chicago

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 03, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Forty-sixth Alumni Student Convention held February 9 to 13, 2006
• Patricia Emmerson named dental hygiene Alumna of the Year for 2006
• Department news
• In memoriam-Trini Briano
• Dr. Lowry visits alumni in Japan

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 02, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Office of academic affairs releases dean's list
• IDP faculty and staff join phonathon; a first for the international dentist program department
• Department news
• A message from Sandy Blank

Dentalgram - Vol. 20, No. 01, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Remembering the lives of Dr. Ronald Blank, Robert Kinzer, and Albert Burns
• LLUSD students co-chairs national conference
• School of Dentistry to host Investment Fair
• Department news
• New director of biomaterials research laboratory invites faculty to participate in research
• James Crawford presented with Medal of Distinction by General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
• Banquet held for December, 2005 International Dentist Program graduates

Dentalgram - Vol. 19, No. 12, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• CDA Journal features five articles authored by faculty
• Dentinal Fluid Transport, a book highlighting the life research of Drs. Ralph Steinman and John Leonora, has been published
• Thanksgiving Baskets project an outstanding success!
• Featured employee
• Department news

Stability Of The Miniscrew-Bone Interface: Reverse Torque Values In Rabbits, Daniel John Drye

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Introduction: Miniscrews are used in orthodontics as practical temporary anchorage devices (TAD's). The purpose of this animal study was to measure reverse torque values for Absoanchor 1.2 mm and Micerium 1.5mm miniscrews at 0, 2, and 12 weeks under loaded and unloaded conditions.

Methods: Ninety-six miniscrews were placed in the femora of twelve rabbits and allowed to heal for either two or twelve weeks. Half of the fixtures were loaded immediately with NiTi open coil springs producing a force of 150-200g and the other half served as unloaded controls. For each of the healing times, two and twelve weeks, …

Dentalgram - Vol. 19, No. 11, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Groundbreaking continuing education held at LLUSD
• Personal Finance for Healthcare Professionals by Dr. W. Patrick Naylor, now available
• School of Dentistry blood drive, held October 27, is a success
• Blackboard tip
• Dean's List for Summer Quarter, 2005

Dentalgram - Vol. 19, No. 10, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Students attend pre-session orientation, 2005
• Faculty and staff attend 'train the trainer' seminar at Levin Group headquarters
• Members of the class of 2008 take first digital radiographs
• Dr. Sean Lee completes productive summer
• Dental class of 2009; dental hygiene class of 2007 welcomed during pre-session orientation
• Student research featured in CDA journal
• Department news
• Careers in Dentistry Workshop Celebrates its 25th year at LLUSD

Dentalgram - Vol. 19, No. 09, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Group practice system enters fifth year
• Community-Based Dental Partnership program grant renewed
• Advanced education program in prosthodontics welcomes residents
• Faculty and alumni help tsunami victims
• Department news

Dentalgram - Vol. 19, No. 08, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• LLUSD radiology clinic goes digital
• Dental hygiene students capture research award at CDA meetings in Las Vegas
• Welcome new residents-orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics; endodontics
• Featured employee of the month
• Dean's list

Dentalgram - Vol. 19, No. 07, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Jeff Hwang performs for audience of five hundred thousand during Moscow Easter festival
• Up close and personal: The Life of Harold Schnepper
• Department news
• Second time's the CHARM! Baguio City, Philippines mission trip report, March 16 to 27, 2005
• Mission trip to Haliyal, India, June 5 to 15. 2005
• Students participate in ALS run/walk to support Dr. Blank
• Keeping Connected staff meeting
• Dental Student Association officers

Dentalgram - Vol. 19, No. 06, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• Congratulations to CDA/CDHA winners and participants!
• Graduate periodontic students present research
• 20th Annual Children's Day fair held May 17 at LLU campus mall
• Students receive numerous awards and honors
• Pierre Fauchard Academy honors LLUSD faculty member, alumnus, and students
• In memoriam - Dan M. Nakamura, DDS, PG'81
• Dr. Charles J. Goodacre receives the 2005 George Moulton Award
• Commencement address: Three words
• Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick named School of Dentistry Teacher of the Year
• Department news
• Student attend dental meeting in Chicago
• International Dentist Program banquet held May 25
• Up close and personal: The life of Harold Schnepper

Commencement Program 2005, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

2 | 2005 Events of Commencement

3 | President's Welcome

5 | Celebrating Our Centennial of Global Service

7 | Path of History: Loma Linda University Historical Sites

11 | The Academic Procession

12 | Significance of Academic Regalia

13 | The Speakers

20 | The University Honorees

25 | The School Honorees

35 | The Programs

• School of Medicine, 36
• School of Dentistry, 43
• Graduate School, 52
• School of Nursing, 62
• School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 67
• School of Allied Health Professions, 73
• School of Public Health, 81

A Comparative Study Of Conventional-Ligating And Self-Ligating Bracket Systems, Gabriela Garcia

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The purpose of this research was to determine the frictional resistance of four self-ligating brackets and two conventional bracket systems using two different types of orthodontic arch wires in both wet and dry fields. Six different brands of upper right central incisor brackets with 0.018-in slots were evaluated. Group A : self-ligating bracket: Opal (Ultradent), Damon 2 (Ormco), Time (American Orthodontics), In-Ovation (GAC). Group B: conventional-ligating: Virage (American Orthodontics), and Mini-Twin (Unitek) served as the control brackets. Two different orthodontic wires of varying alloys and sections were tested: 0.016-in round stainless steel (Ormco) and 0.016x0.022 inch rectangular nickel-titanium (American Orthodontics). …

Comparison Of Different Methods Of Assessing Ridge Width Prior To Implant Placement, Lung-Cheng Chen

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The aim of this study was to compare the following 3 methods of assessing alveolar ridge dimensions prior to placement of dental implants: 1) ridge mapping measurement before surgical flap reflection using a caliper; 2) direct caliper measurement following surgical exposure of the bone, and 3) measurement using images from cone beam computerized tomography.

Sixteen subjects having 25 sites for planned implant placement or ridge augmentation were recruited. An acrylic stent was fabricated for each patient. The stent provided 3 buccal/lingual pairs of consistent measurement points for each implant site, located 4, 7 and 10 mm from the summit of …