Recent Grants and Awards
College of Dentistry researchers received $6.39 million in funding for new and continuation grants and contracts in the last year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023).
Homa Amini, DDS, MS, MPH
Dental faculty loan repayment program; Health Resources & Services Administration: $50,486
Natalie Andras
The role of bone sialoprotein in modulating periodontal development and repair; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $53,494
Shereen Azer, BDS, MSc, MS
A prospective, observational, multicenter study of the integration success of the Eztetic™ dental implant system in immediate loading cases; Zimmer, Inc.: $32,215
Shereen Azer, BDS, MSc, MS
Post market safety studies; International Consulting Associates, Inc: $200,882
John Bartlett, PhD
Enamelysin processing mechanisms in amelogenesis; National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research: $541,620
Albert Chan, DDS, MS
Microsurgery for Socket Healing; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc: $45,600
Ultrasonic imaging of bone graft healing in extraction sockets for precise and personalized implant therapy; University of Michigan: $289,481
Michael Chavez, BS
Functional domains of bone sialoprotein in dentoalveolar development and healing + Child care supplement; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $50,094
Brian Foster, PhD
Functions of extracellular matrix proteins in dental and skeletal mineralization; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $370,500
Identifying novel mechanisms for dentoalveolar mineralization defects in x-linked hypophosphatemia; National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research: $523,543
Exploratory therapy for the skeletal/dental phenotype in PHOSPHO1 deficiency; Sanford-Burnham: $23,625
Effects of KRN23 on dental mineralization in X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH); Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.: $6,973
Ann Griffen, DDS, MS
Microbial sequencing and bioinformatics analysis of salivary and plaque samples; Boston Children’s Hospital: $25,000
Kim Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS
Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene; Health Resources and Services Administration: $450,000
Justin Kaspar, PhD
Interactions of Streptococcus mutans in supragingival biofilms; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $157,500
Correlation of streptococcus mutans microcolony size to disease potential and therapeutic tolerance; Colgate-Palmolive Company: $30,000
Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS (Johanna Owen)
Factors that predict burnout or intention to leave the dental hygiene profession; National Center for Dental Hygiene Research and Practice, Inc: $2,500
Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS (Elizabeth Chartier, BSDH, MS)
Community Oral Health Outreach Program; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc: $3,000
Ching-Chang Ko, DDS, PhD
Bone morphology characterization of Paget’s disease and osteoporosis by artificial intelligence (AI); American Association of Orthodontists Foundation: $5,802
TRPV1 expressing afferents mediate orthodontic tooth movement via Piezo2z; American Association of Orthodontists Foundation: $5,000
Binnaz Leblebicioglu, DDS, PhD
E-cigarettes and perturbations in the subgingival ecosystem; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research; University of Michigan: $90,314
A prospective, observational clinical study of the safety, effectiveness and clinical performance of the TSX dental implant system; Biomet, Inc: $90,272
Damian Lee, DDS, MS, (Brandon Yeager, DMD)
Error Analysis of Stages Involved In CBCT-Guided Implant Placement with Surgical Guides When Different Printing Technologies Are Use; American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics: $5,000
Eugene Leys, PhD
Diabetes reversal and the subgingival microbiota; University of Pennsylvania: $226,607
Susan R. Mallery, DDS, PhD
Assessment of chemopreventive effects of a mucoadhesive fenretinide patch on premalignant oral epithelial lesions; National Cancer Institute: $475,395
Formulation, evaluation, and Phase 0 trial of nanoparticle releasing oral thin film for OSCC chemoprevention; National Cancer Institute: $583,736
Chemoprevention by Black Raspberry of Oral Cancer Induced by Tobacco Carcinogens: Translational Studies; University of Pennsylvania: $12,732
Luiz Meirelles, DDS, MS, PhD
Bone healing and peri-implant health around a novel implant system; an experimental study in dogs: Zimmer, Inc $37,314
Leonardo Nassani, DMD, MBA
Impact absorption power of polyofin fused filament 3D printed mouthguards; Academy for Sports Dentistry: $7,500
Kazune Pax
Mommyomics and Babyomics - Effect of Gestational Diabetes on the Developing Infant Microbiome; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $72,449
Sarah Peters, PhD
Mechanisms regulating afferent innervation in the dental pulp; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $243,608
Mechanisms regulating afferent innervation in the dental pulp (Supplement); National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $67,382
2023 AADOCR William Butler Fellowship; International Association of Dental Research and American Association of Dental Research: $8,000
Michelle Scott, MS, PhD
E-cigarettes and oral wound healing: an integrated omics approach; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $53,494
John Sheridan, PhD
Multidisciplinary Research Training in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Sciences (MARTDOCS); National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $525,379
Dynamic cellular interactions associated with inflammatory monocyte accumulation in the neurovasculature with social stress; National Institute of Mental Health: $515,642
Carroll Ann Trotman, BDS, MA, MS
3D dynamic and patient-centered outcomes of facial reanimation surgery in patients with facial paralysis; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $513,684
Previous grants and awards
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College of Dentistry researchers received over $6.2 million in funding for new and continuation grants and contracts in the last year (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022).
Homa Amini, DDS, MS, MPH
Dental faculty loan repayment program; Health Resources & Services Administration: $162,024John Bartlett, MS, PhD
Enamelysin processing mechanisms in amelogenesis; National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research: $536,203Michael Chavez, BS
Functional domains of bone sialoprotein in dentoalveolar development and healing + Child care supplement; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $46,652David Collins (Rachel Kearney)
Association Between Empathy and Academic Performance Among Undergraduate Dental Hygiene Student; International Federation of Dental Hygienists: $956Brian Foster, PhD
Functions of extracellular matrix proteins in dental and skeletal mineralization; National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research: $366,795Brian Foster, PhD
Exploratory Therapy for the Skeletal/Dental Phenotype in PHOSPHO1 Deficiency: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute; $23,625Kim Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS
Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene; Health Resources and Services Administration: $470,865Justin Kaspar. PhD
Interactions of Streptococcus mutans in Supragingival Biofilms; National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research: $157,500Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD
Injectable hybrid dental implant system; HuMed Lifesciences Corp: $100,000Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD
Effects of reproduction and lactation on postmenopausal bone health; University of Pennsylvania: 5,720Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD
E-cigarettes and perturbations in the subgingival ecosystem; National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research: $551,693Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD
Assessment of the relevance of the plaque biofilm-oral disease matrix: Wm Wrigley Jr. Co.; $45,586Lisa Lang, DDS, MS, MBA
Post-Market Safety Studies: International Consulting Associates, Inc ; $200,883Eugene Leys, PhD
Diabetes reversal and the subgingival microbiota; University of Pennsylvania: $226,198Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Secondary chemoprevention of oral cancer by locally delivered agents; National Cancer Institute: NCESusan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Assessment of chemopreventive effects of a mucoadhesive fenretinide patch on premalignant oral epithelial lesions; National Cancer Institute: $526,930Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Chemoprevention by Black Raspberry of Oral Cancer Induced by Tobacco Carcinogens: Translational Studies; University of Pennsylvania: $12,732Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Formulation, evaluation, and Phase 0 trial of nanoparticle releasing oral thin film for OSCC chemoprevention $581,591Luiz Meirelles, DDS, MS, PhD
Bone healing and peri-implant health around a novel implant system: an experimental study in dogs; Zimmer, Inc.: $226,486Beau Meyers, DDS, MPH
Interactive game-based clinical training for vulnerable and underserved populations; Health Resources and Services Administration: $450,000Fatma Mohamed (Brian Foster)
Hypophosphatasia Research Grant: Soft Bones, Inc; $25,000Irina Novopoltseva, RDH, MBA
Palatal injections using the Dentapen: Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc : $6,500Kazune Pax
Mommyomics and Babyomics - Effect of Gestational Diabetes on the Developing Infant Microbiome; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $44,152Sarah Peters, MS, PhD
Mechanisms regulating afferent innervation in the dental pulp; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $243,608John Sheridan, PhD
Comprehensive Training in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: NCEJohn Sheridan, PhD
Dynamic cellular interactions associated with inflammatory monocyte accumulation in the neurovasculature with social stress; National Institute of Mental Health: $515,643Robert Schmenk (Bryant Cornelius)
Prevalence of burnout among dental anesthesiology residents: American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists: $550Susan Travers, MS, PhD
Inhibitory modulation and circuitry in the rostral solitary nucleus; National Institute of Deafness & Other Communication: NCESusan Travers, MS, PhD
Supplement - A confectionary-based screening tool for assessing chemosensory loss in COVID 19 patients; National Institute of Deafness & Other Communication: NCECarroll Ann Trotman, BDS, MA, MS
Dynamic and patient-centered outcomes of facial reanimation surgery in patients with facial paralysis $671,464 -
College of Dentistry researchers received over $1.7 million in funding for new and continuation grants and contracts in the last year (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021).
Michael Chavez
Functional domains of bone sialoprotein in dentoalveolar development and healing + Child care supplement. National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research. $45,936David Collins
Association Between Empathy and Academic Performance Among Undergraduate Dental Hygiene Students. International Federation of Dental Hygienists. $956Kimberly Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS
Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. Health Resources and Services Administration. $504,940Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD
Site-specific postmenopausal characteristics of jaw bone. American Association of Orthodontists Foundation. $30,000Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD
Injectable hybrid dental implant system. HuMed Lifesciences Corp. $40,000Damian Lee, DDS, MS
Error Analysis Of Stages Involved In CBCT-Guided Implant Placement With Surgical Guides When Different Printing Technologies Are Used. American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. $5,000Susan Mallery, DDS, PhD
Chemoprevention by Black Raspberry of Oral Cancer Induced by Tobacco Carcinogens: Translational Studies. Pennsylvania State University. $25,464Beau Meyer, DDS, MPH
Interactive game-based clinical training for vulnerable and underserved populations. Health Resources and Services Administration. $450,000Irina Novopoltseva, MBA
Palatal injections using the Dentapen. Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc. $6,500Kazune Pax
Mommyomics and Babyomics - Effect of Gestational Diabetes on the Developing Infant Microbiome. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. $42,920Sarah Peters, PhD
Mechanisms regulating afferent innervation in the dental pulp. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. $260,428Michelle Scott
Nicotine-free and nicotine-containing E-cigarettes differentially alter microbial colonization dynamics. International and American Associations for Dental Research. $2,100Susan Travers, PhD
Supplement - A confectionary-based screening tool for assessing chemosensory loss in COVID-19 patients. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. $305,085 -
College of Dentistry researchers received nearly $6.8 million in funding for new and continuation grants and contracts in the last year (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019).
Homa Amini, DDS, MS, MPH
Dental faculty loan repayment program; Health Resources & Services Administration: $40,500Michael Bailey, MS, PhD
Stress effects on virus protein induced inflammation and sickness behavior; National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: $85,262John Bartlett, MS, PhD
Enamelysin processing mechanisms in amelogenesis; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $515,828Canise Bean, DMD, MPH
Medicaid Equity Simulation Project; Ohio Department of Medicaid: $26,530Lewis Claman, DDS, MS
Tobacco cessation counseling training for Ohio Medicaid dental providers; Ohio Department of Medicaid: $198,440Shareef Dabdoub, MS, PhD
Uncovering the functional potential of the developing peri-implant microbiome; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $148,200Toru Deguchi, DDS, MS, PhD
Comparison of accuracy in different oral scanners; Align Technology, Inc.: $3,000Allen Firestone, DDS, MS
Quality of life of orthognathic surgery patients: a longitudinal study; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $2,630Brian Foster, MS, PhD
Function of cementocytes in cellular cementum formation and resorption; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $158,496Brian Foster, MS, PhD
Modeling odontohypophosphatasia in the sheep; Texas A&M University: $15,251Brian Foster, MS, PhD
Correlation of dental phenotype in hypophosphatasia; Soft Bones, Inc.: $25,000Brian Foster, MS, PhD
Effects of KRN23 on dental mineralization in X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH); Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.: $5,500Do-Gyoon Kim, MS, PhD
Nanoindentation based characterization of peri-implant bone quality in canine fresh extraction sockets; Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: $12,450Do-Gyoon Kim, MS, PhD
Effects of reproduction and lactation on postmenopausal bone health; University of Pennsylvania: $5,720Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD
Interactive Omics: Black raspberry metabolites and the oral microbiome in smokers; National Cancer Institute: $312,077Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD
E-cigarettes and perturbations in the subgingival ecosystem; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $1,089,722Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD
A randomized cross-over design study to assess the effect of two home oral hygiene regimens on peri-implant mucositis; Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.: $136,042Binnaz Leblebicioglu, DDS, MS, PhD
In vitro engineered soft tissue model to study peri-implant pathogenesis; Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: $2,000Eugene Leys, MS, PhD
Polymicrobial oral bacterial host interactions in a high throughput model; National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research: $385,000Eugene Leys, MS, PhD
Culturing of the uncultured: Reverse genomics & multispecies consortia in oral health and disease; UT-Battelle, LLC: $209,145Eugene Leys, MS, PhD
Diabetes reversal and the subgingival microbiota; University of Pennsylvania: $155,463Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Secondary chemoprevention of oral cancer by locally delivered agents; National Cancer Institute: $311,010Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Assessment of chemopreventive effects of a mucoadhesive fenretinide patch on premalignant oral epithelial lesions; National Cancer Institute: $671,121Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Assessment of Fenretinide+Tocilizumab Nanoparticles’ Chemopreventive Efficacy in an Oral Carcinogenesis Murine Model; James Cancer Center Pelotonia IDEA grant; $75,000Brian Partido, BSDH, MSDH
Impact of glycine powder air-abrasive debridement on the peri-implant microbiome; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $30,000Pamella Shaw, DMD, MPH
Collaborative research: Louis Stokes regional Center of Excellence; Louis Stokes Midwest Regional Center of Excellence: $66,800John Sheridan, MS, PhD
Behavioral and cellular determinants of treadmill training and recovery after SCI; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: $13,241John Sheridan, MS, PhD
Characterizing sleep disruption as a post-injury immune stressor; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: $2,978John Sheridan, MS, PhD
Anxiety, IL-1R1 and neuroinflammation; National Institute of Mental Health: $317,625John Sheridan, MS, PhD
The role of reactive brain endothelium in modulating stress-induced immunological and behavioral changes; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $50,816John Sheridan, MS, PhD
Comprehensive training in oral and craniofacial sciences; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $921,899John Sheridan, MS, PhD
Social defeat and stress-sensitization: Neuro-immune role of spleen in recurrence of anxiety; National Institute of Mental Health: $281,908John Sheridan, MS, PhD
Dynamic cellular interactions associated with inflammatory monocyte accumulation in the neurovasculature with social stress; National Institute of Mental Health: $271,391John Sheridan, MS, PhD
Social regulation of pro-inflammatory monocytes; University of California – Los Angeles: $70,070Susan Travers, MS, PhD
Inhibitory modulation and circuitry in the rostral solitary nucleus; National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: $331,500Susan Travers, MS, PhD
Psychophysical evaluation of taste function; Florida State University: $148,889Burak Yilmaz, DDS, MS, PhD
A prospective, observational, multicenter study of the integration success of the Eztetic dental implant systems in immediate loading cases; Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: $21,137College of Dentistry Clinical Pilot Grants
Lisa Lang, DDS, MS, MBA
Effect of crown height on the screw joint stability of screw-retained crowns: $13,125Toru Deguchi, DDS, MS, PhD
The Role of Harmine in Potential of Preventing Root Resorption During Orthodontic Treatment: $24,850College of Dentistry Seed Grants
Kim Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS / Brian Foster, PhD
Genetic and Dental Analysis of a Novel Form of Dentinogenesis Imperfecta: $10,245Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD
Characteristics of jaw bone in postmenopausal osteoporosis: $25,000 -
College of Dentistry researchers received over $4.5 million in funding for new and continuation grants and contracts in the last year (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).
Extramural Funding
Hua-Hong Ben Chien, DDS, PhD
The effects of platform switching on biochemical markers of bone metabolism in peri-implant crevicular fluid; Zimmer Biomet: $5,895Bryant Cornelius, DDS, MBA, MPH
Stability of epinephrine in a 0.9% saline solution; American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists: $3,700Henry Fields, DDS, MS, MSD
Orthodontic informed consent considering effect of rehearsal of treatment risk on short- and long-term recall and comprehension; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $3,000Allen Firestone, DDS, MS
Investigation into daily Invisalign® tray wear duration; Align Technology, Inc.: $31,815Multifactorial approach to increasing oral appliance adherence in OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) treatment; American Sleep Medicine Foundation: $28,339
Pain after initial archwire placement: A randomized clinical trial comparing conventional and alternative treatments; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $3,000
Brian Foster, MS, PhD
Extracellular matrix and phosphate/pyrophosphate metabolism in cementum formation; National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: $249,000Ann L. Griffen, DDS, MS
Acquisition of the Human Oral Microbiome; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $385,000Microbial pioneers – acquisition and establishment of the subgingival microbiome; American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: $4,000
Kimberly Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS
The effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride treatment on interproximal dental caries arrest; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $3,000Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS
A qualitative study: An evaluation of the perception of Ohio dental hygienists that work in nursing home facilities with the elderly population and use the oral health access supervision act permit; International Federation of Dental Hygienists: $1,029Do-Gyoon Kim, MS, PhD
Nanoindentation-based characterization of peri-implant bone quality in canine fresh extraction sockets; Zimmer, Inc.: $18,614Characteristics of peri-implant bone quality with guided bone regeneration; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan: $3,000
Ashok Kumar, BDS, MS
Comparing post-op comfort following dental rehab under general anesthesia; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Inc.: $2,000Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD
A randomized cross-over design study to assess the effect of two home oral hygiene regimens on peri-implant mucositis; Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.: $136,043Interactive omics: black raspberry metabolites and the oral microbiome in smokers; National Cancer Institute: $312,077
E-cigarettes and perturbations in the subgingival ecosystem; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $624,724
Peter Larsen, DDS
Pathway CH2: sphenopalative ganglion stimulation for the treatment of chronic cluster headaches; Autonomic Technologies, Inc.: $22,526Binnaz Leblebicioglu, DDS, MS, PhD
In vitro engineered soft tissue model to study peri-implant pathogenesis; Zimmer Biomet: $10,000Eugene J. Leys, MS, PhD
Polymicrobial oral bacteria host interactions in a high throughput model; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $770,000The oral microbiome in HIV-associated oral warts and candidiasis; subcontract with Louisiana State University (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research): $195,589
Culturing of the uncultured: reverse genomics and multispecies consortia in oral health and disease; subcontract with University of Tennessee-Batelle, LLC (National Institute of Dental Craniofacial Research): $327,198
Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Secondary Chemoprevention of Oral Cancer by Locally Delivered Agents; National Cancer Institute: $650,788Field-coverage oral cancer chemoprevention via Janus nanoparticles; Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Inc.: $12,568
Assessment of Fenretinide+Tocilizumab Nanoparticles’ Chemopreventive Efficacy in an Oral Carcinogenesis Murine Model; OSUCCC Pelotonia grant: $150,000
Ning Quan, MS, PhD
The role of intestinal microbiome in anxiety and depression; subcontract with McMaster University (National Institute of Mental Health): $11,989John Sheridan, MS, PhD
Brain region dependent trafficking of myeloid precursor cells in repeated defeat; National Institute of Mental Health: $31,469Comprehensive training in oral and craniofacial sciences; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $415,290
Social regulation of pro-inflammatory monocytes; subcontract with University of California (National Institute on Aging): $70,070
Zongyang Sun, DDS, MS, MSD, PhD
Assessing TAD-tooth root proximity with CBCT imaging: Is it accurate and is metal artifact reduction algorithm effective; Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan: $3,000Maiko Suzuki, DDS, PhD
Epigenetic and non-epigenetic role of SIRT1 in fluoride-induced cell stress; National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research: $379,060Joseph Travers, MS, PhD and Susan Travers, MS, PhD
Inhibitory modulation and circuitry in the rostral solitary nucleus; National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders: $327,969Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD
The accuracy of different digital impression techniques and scan bodies for complete arch, implant-supported reconstructions; American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics: $4,000Intramural Funding: Seed and Pilot Grants
Brian Foster, MS, PhD
Functions of discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) in periodontal health and disease: $21,291Zongyang Sun, DDS, MS, MSD, PhD
Improve bone marrow aspirate concentrate with a local self-healing injury: $25,000Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD
Fracture analysis of high density and high performance polymers used for implant-supported fixed, cantilevered prostheses: $10,595 -
Extramural Funding
John Bartlett, MS, PhD
The role of stress and pH in fluorosis; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $734,670Canise Bean, DMD, MPH
Center of excellence for inter-professional education and practice (IPEP) in promoting the health and wellness of underserved populations; Ohio Department of Medicaid: $130, 807Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS
Lower dental midline stability: effect of primary canine loss; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc. $3,000Hua-Hong Ben Chien, DDS, PhD
The effects of platform switching on biochemical markers of bone metabolism in peri-implant crevicular fluid; Biomet, Inc.: $3,275Toru Deguchi, DDS, MS, PhD
Stability of self-tapping and self-drilling miniscrews by biomechanical evaluation; American Association of Orthodontists Foundation: $28,800
Comparison of the effectiveness of NiTi and TiNbTaZr archwires in initial orthodontics alignment; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc.: $2,821Melissa Drum, DDS, MS; Sara Fowler, DDS, MS; John Nusstein, DDS, MS
Postoperative management with a steroid for symptomatic teeth diagnosed with pulpal necrosis; American Association of Endodontists Foundation: $15,000Hany Emam, BDS, MS
The effect of parathyroid hormone analogues when added to mineralized bone xenografts; American Academy of Implant Dentistry Research Foundation: $20,000Allen Firestone, DDS, MS
Dental arch width and length parameters in patients with obstructive sleep apnea versus patients without; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc.: $15,907
Investigation into daily Invisalign tray wear duration; Align Technology, Inc.: $31,815Brian Foster, PhD
Extracellular matrix and phosphate/pyrophosphate metabolism in cementum formation; National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: $249,000
Dentalalveloar disease associated with HPP; Soft Bones, Inc. $25,000Ann L. Griffen, DDS, MS
Acquisition of the Human Oral Microbiome; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $385,000Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS
Effectiveness of a natural, non-peroxide tooth whitening gel; SafeWhite, Inc. $19,018Do-Gyoon Kim, MS, PhD
Dynamic mechanical stability of Trabecular Metal ™ dental implants; Zimmer, Inc. $10,287
Nanoindentation-based characterization of peri-implant bone quality in canine fresh extraction sockets; Zimmer, Inc. $35,312
Dynamic mechanical stability of Trabecular Metal ™ dental implants; Zimmer, Inc. $10,287Lisa Knobloch, DDS, MS
A prospective study to evaluate Astra Tech Osseospeed 3.0S implants and Atlantis abutments for restoration of a lateral incisor in cleft patients; Astra Tech: $15,000Purnima Kumar, BDS, MS, PhD
A randomized cross-over design study to assess the effect of two home oral hygiene regimens on peri-implant muscositis; Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.: $342,206
Interactive omics: black raspberry metabolites and the oral microbiome in smokers; National Cancer Institute: $366,984Peter Larsen, DDS
Pathway CH2: sphenopalative ganglion stimulation for the treatment of chronic cluster headaches; Autonomic Technologies, Inc. $77,029Binnaz Leblebicioglu, DDS, MS, PhD
Identification of host-related risk factors for peri-implant tissue loss; Osseointegration Foundation: $30,000
In vitro engineered soft tissue model to study peri-implant pathogenesis; Zimmer Biomet: $26,000Eugene J. Leys, PhD
Polymicrobial oral bacteria host interactions in a high throughput model; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $385,000
The oral microbiome in HIV-associated oral warts and candidiasis; subcontract with Louisiana State University (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research): $221,242
Culturing of the uncultured: reverse genomics and multispecies consortia in oral health and disease; subcontract with University of Tennessee-Batelle, LLC (National Institute of Dental Craniofacial Research): $172,686Susan Mallery, DDS, MS, PhD
Evaluation of locally-delivered fenretinide and black raspberries for oral cancer; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $318,056
Secondary Chemoprevention of Oral Cancer by Locally Delivered Agents; National Cancer Institute; $366,984
Effects of sustained smokeless tobacco use on salivary gland tissues; Casey-Gerry: $12,630John Nusstein, DDS, MS; Melissa Drum, DDS, MS
An evaluation of 4% prilocaine plus 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine for inferior alveolar nerve blocks; American Association of Endodontists Foundation: $9,357Sara Palmer, PhD
Genetics and Genomics of the yidC paralogs in Streptococcus Mutans; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $249,000
Probiotics that moderate pH and antagonize pathogens to promote oral health; subcontract with University of Florida (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research): $9,245Ning Quan, MS, PhD
Anxiety, IL-1R1 and neuroinflammation; National Institute of Mental Health: $250,000
The role of intestinal microbiome in anxiety and depression; subcontract with McMaster University (National Institute of Mental Health): $12,114Scott Schricker, PhD
Development of non-foaming and high strength, single component methacrylate/polyurethane adhesive; Elmer’s Products, Inc.: $106,761John Sheridan, MS, PhD
Brain region dependent trafficking of myeloid precursor cells in repeated defeat; National Institute of Mental Health: $499,135
Comprehensive training in oral and craniofacial sciences; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $481,950
Role of stress-induced reduction in Lactobacillus Reuteri on colonic inflammation; subcontract with Nationwide Children’s Hospital (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health): $53,804
Social regulation of pro-inflammatory monocytes; subcontract with University of California (National Institute on Aging): $70,070Susan Travers, MS, PhD; Joseph Travers, MS, PhD
Inhibitory modulation and circuitry in the rostral solitary nucleus; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $328,844
Psychophysical evaluation of taste function; subcontract with Florida State University (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders): $153,464Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD
Displacement comparison of two different abutments to implants with conical internal connections; DENTSPLY International: $2,000
Locator ™ legacy versus Locator R-Tx ™: evaluation of performance and biofilm; Zest Anchors: $3,000Fengyuan Zheng, BDS, PhD
The effect of angular misfit on implant positional stability upon splinted multiunit implant supported fixed prosthesis; American College of Prosthodontists: $25,000Intramural Funding: Seed and Pilot Grants
Rabia Arif, DDS, MS
Color stability of new CAD/CAM materials after staining and accelerated aging: $1,275Binnaz Leblebicioglu, DDS, PhD
Identification of host related risk factors for peri-implant tissue loss: $15,000Damian Lee, DDS, MS
Differences of oral bone quality in partially edentulous arch: $24,750Maiko Suzuki, DDS, PhD
Epigentic and non-Epigenetic role of SIRT - 1 in fluoride-induced cell stress: $30,000Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD
Validity of different digital camera systems for color communication: $7,785