VOLPE Prize Finalists
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Winner
Jiarui Bi, University of British Columbia
Runner-up
Sikirth Ganesan, The Ohio State University
VOLPE Prize Finalist
Abstract Title
University
Hussam Alqahtani
To what extent are implants and teeth influenced by gingival phenotype and width of keratinized tissue?
Case Western Reserve University
Jiarui Bi
Suppression of αvß6 integrin expression by bacterial biofilms through epidermal growth factor signaling in periodontal disease
University of British Columbia
Rachel Black
Peri-implant debridement may lead to accelerated titanium dissolution
University of Washington
Georgios Chatzopoulos
Endodontic and implant treatment: survival rates and factors associated with treatment outcome
University of Minnesota
Sukirth Ganesan
Functional shifts in the oral microbiome following smoking cessation: a prospective longitudinal study
The Ohio State University
Lance Hutchens
Influence of vitamin D supplementation on periodontal, salivary and blood measures of inflammation in chronic periodontitis
Dental College of Georgia
Jennifer James
Patient outcomes and gingival blood flow using laser Doppler flowmetry following the use of episil® on FGG donor sites
University of Texas Health Science Center
Soma Lari
The role of CXCR3 antagonist in periodontitis
University of California-Los Angeles
Fatemeh Momen-Heravi
Identification of functional networks and pathway dynamics in pathogenesis of periodontal disease
Columbia University
Rebecca Neitzke
Role and mechanism of BMP-2 in the differentiation of periodontal αSMA+ stem cell into components of the periodontium
Air Force Postgraduate Dental School
Sarah Ringdahl
The relationship between fatty liver disease and periodontal disease
Air Force Postgraduate Dental School
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Winner
Rana Tarzemany, University of British Columbia
Runner-up
Nina Cunningham, Nova Southeastern University
VOLPE Prize Finalist
Abstract Title
University
Cassandra Stewart
Effects of Diabetes on Salivary Gland Protein Expression of Tetrahydrobiopterin and Nitric Oxide Synthesis and Function
Meharry Medical College
Ryan Wong
Bone Loss Differences Between Peri-implantitis and Periodontitis
University of California
Pinelopi Pani
Association of IL-1B gene polymorphism with levels of IL-1β in GCF and Periodontal Pathogens in patients with periodontitis
Tufts University
Pin-Chuang (Patrick) Lai
Azithromycin Kills Invasive Periodontal Pathogens in Gingival Epithelial Cells
The Ohio State University
Krithika Rajkumar
Expression of Peptidoglycan recognition proteins in trophoblast cell lines in response to ligands of various PRRs
Indiana University
Rana Tarzemany
Expression and Function of Connexin 43 in Human Gingival Wound Healing and Fibroblasts
University of British Columbia
Iris Panos
BRONJ In Sprague-Dawley Rats Treated with High Doses of Zoledronic Acid
1 Ft. Gordon Periodontology Command
Guy Aboodi
Tissue Loss and Damage in Periodontitis is Mediated by Oxidative Stress and Down-Regulation of Nrf2ibrin clot dynamics during periodontal and alveolar wound healing/regeneration
University of Toronto
Zachary Carnow
Prevalence of radiographic alveolar bone loss as a function of age in the pre-doctoral clinic population of Tufts University
Tufts University
Nina Cunningham
Anatomical Study of the Greater Palatine Artery: Clinical Implications for Palatal Graft Procedures
Nova Southeastern University
Himabindu Dukka
Role of Peptidoglycan Recognition Proteins in Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia and Periodontitis
Indiana University
Zuhair Natto
The Effects of Chronic Diseases, Medications, Tooth Loss, and Smoking on the Periodontal Health of Elderly
Tufts University
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Winner
Jennifer Bain, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Runner up
Alexandra Tsigarida, The Ohio State University
Finalists
Volpe Prize Finalist
Abstract Title
University
Cindy Hernández-Romero
Rifampicin inhibit periodontopathogen bacteria growth and biofilm formation
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Ryan Schure
The Enzymology of Fetuin: A Potential Link Between Periodontal Diseases and Calcifying Atheromas
University of Toronto
Bradley Weinstein
Prevalence of Peri-implant Mucositis and Peri-implantitis: A 10 Year Follow-up
University of Washington
Sean P. Connolly
Fibrin clot dynamics during periodontal and alveolar wound healing/regeneration
U.S. Army Advanced Education in Periodontics
Myrna Gonzalez Cantu
The Relationship between Periodontal Disease and Salivary Cortisol Levels
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Jennifer L. Bain
Targeted delivery of osteoinductive peptides to bone graft utilizing a hydroxyapatite binding domain
University of Alabama at Birmingham
John B. Fontana
Maxillary Sinus Morphology: A Radiographic Retrospective Evaluation of the PSAA
University of Maryland
Alexandra Tsigarida
Analysis of Periodontal and Peri-implant Biofilms in Health and Disease
The Ohio State University
Maninder Kaur
Effect of reducing gingival inflammation on gingival crevicular fluid cytokines during pregnancy
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Shatha Bamashmous
Effect of conditional knockout of progressive ankylosis gene in mice
University of Washington
Charles C. DiFranco
Cyclosporin-A induced up-regulation of CXCL-CXCR axis in cyclosporin induced gingival overgrowth
University of Illinois at Chicago
Joshua Parfitt
Anaerobic bacterial DNA characterization using qPCR and pyrosequencing for chronic periodontitis
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
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Winner
Sangeetha Chandrasekaran, University of Illinois at Chicago
Runner up
Matthew W.C. Chan, University of Toronto
Finalists
Volpe Prize Finalist
Abstract Title
University
Theofilos Koutouzis
Autoreactivity of serum immunoglobulin to periodontal tissue components: a pilot study
University of Florida
Andreas Michael Vizirakis
Accuracy in measurements of implant length: a comparison of CBCT, peri-apical and panoramic radiographs
University of Detroit
Naheed Mohamed
Impact of platelet-rich fibrin on oral wound healing
Case Western Reserve University
Angie Lee
Bacterial and salivary biomarkers predict the gingival inflammatory profile
University of Michigan
Sangeetha Chandrasekaran
Effect of DMP1 on periodontal ligament stem cells
University of Illinois at Chicago
Samira Toloue
A clinical and histomorphometric study of calcium sulfate (DentoGen®) compared to freeze dried bone
Indiana University
Roham Rafat
Effect of platelet-derived growth factor-BB on osteoclastic resorption of bone allografts
University of Maryland
Matthew W. C. Chan
Force-induced gingival fibrosis is dependent on actin assembly
University of Toronto
Pinar Emecen-Huja
Implant versus tooth: early wound healing markers
The Ohio State University
Rene Hernandez Delgadillo
Histological description of membranes of chitosan in oral cavity
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
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Winner
Jill Bashutski, University of Michigan
Runners up
Pooja Maney, The Ohio State University
Herman Thang, University of TorontoFinalists
Finalist
Abstract Title
Mentor
University
Bryan M. Recker
The zygomatic bone as a donor site for autogenous bone harvesting
Ali Fakhry
University of Iowa
Jill Bashutski
Impact of teriparatide (parathyroid hormone 1-34) on osseous regeneration in the oral cavity
Lauren K. McCauley
University of Michigan
Matthew T. Raper
Rough and smooth aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans: human and murine T-cell responses
David E. Deas
USAF Periodontics Residency
Ahmad Al-Shareef
Position and course of the mandibular canal: panoramic radiographic analysis
Pouran Famili
University of Pittsburgh
Pooja Maney
Formylpeptide receptor SNP 348T>C and neutrophil chemotaxis in aggressive periodontitis
John D. Walters
The Ohio State University
Vivian Y. Wahaidi
The systemic inflammatory response to dental plaque accumulation
Richard L. Gregory
Indiana University
Jennifer D. Anderson
A randomized controlled study comparing alveolar and gingival dimensions for immediate and delayed implant placement
Thomas Oates
University of Texas at San Antonio
Herman Thang
Rac1and Rac2 affect bone architecture and fragility in vivo
Jim Yuan Lai
University of Toronto
Logesh Swayamprakasam
Oral mucosal wound healing: effect of psychological stress on gene expression for angiogenic factors
Christopher G. Engeland
University of Illinois at Chicago
Kyong S. Choe
Impact of maxillary sinus pathosis on implant success following augmentation
Mark Reynolds
University of Maryland
James M. Roger
Cytokine production by B cells in healthy donors and systemic lupus erythematosus
James Melvin
University of Rochester
Samia Hardan
A salivary test strip to screen for periodontal disease
Jon B. Suzuki
Temple University
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Winner
Jill E. Rogers, University of Michigan
Runners up
Jeffrey Burke, University of Illinois-Chicago
Jeffrey Wessel, The Ohio State UniversityFinalists
Finalist
Abstract Title
Mentor
University
Isabel C. Gay
PDL and PDL stem cell response to titanium implants.
Michael S. Reddy
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Danny Wong
Measuring the validity of a periodontal health self report.
Bjorn Steffensen and David Cappelli
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Jing Zhou
Nicotine increases the collagen degrading ability of human gingival fibroblasts.
Jack Windsor
Indiana University
Jill E. Rogers
p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitors block periodontal bone loss.
Keith Kirkwood
University of Michigan
Ryan Clagett
Ridge augmentation comparing a cancellous block allograft to a moldable allograft paste.
Henry Greenwell
University of Louisville
Cathy Hsu
Regulation of NF-κB signaling in gingiva by various oral bacteria.
Wasun Oh Chung
University of Washington
Daniel Engler-Hamm
Prospective evaluation of hard- and soft- tissue remodeling after ridge preservation using
a resorbable membrane with and without primary wound closure.Terrence Griffin
Tufts University
Robert Durand
Periodontal disease, dental caries and risk of preterm birth.
Bryan Michalowicz
University of Minnesota
Jeffrey Wessel
Revascularization of gingival grafts: a laser Doppler flowmetry study.
Dimitris Tatakis
The Ohio State University
Giuseppe Intini
A combination of calcium sulfate and platelet-rich plasma for novel approaches in bone regeneration.
Sebastian Ciancio
University at Buffalo
Christopher J. van Kesteren
Soft tissue healing around implants immediately-placed after extraction versus delayed implant place.
Thomas Oates
University of Texas at San Antonio
Jeffrey J. Burke
Age and gender effects on gene expression of angiogenic factors in human oral wound healing.
Phillip Marucha
University of Illinois at Chicago