College of Dental Medicine News & Events
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Dr. Rachel Novak Named Utah Business’ Healthcare Hero
On October 29, Dr. Rachel Novak, Associate Dean for Enrollment and Student Success, was recognized as a Utah Business’ 2024 Healthcare Hero.
Students Awarded at Hinman Student Research Symposium
Daniel Yevseyevich and Samantha Lee were honored for their impressive clinical research presentations at the Hinman Student Research Symposium.
Marathon Honored with Community Partner Legacy Award
Marathon Petroleum was presented with the 2024 Community Partner Legacy Award for its continued support of the College of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Sarah Franklin Granted Alumni Service Award
On October 31, Dr. Sarah Franklin was awarded the 2024 Alumni Service Award for outstanding service in her community and field of practice.
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Dentistry Educator and Researcher Dr. Shankargouda Patil Featured on Close Up Radio
Dr. Shankargouda Patil, Director of Translational Science and Digital Health Innovation at 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University College of Dental Medicine, was recently featured on the Close Up Radio podcast. He spoke with…
Dr. Kimberly Veltman Earns MD from UNC
In 2024 Dr. Kimberly Veltman (Class of 2020) earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Carolina.
69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ Hosts 11th Annual Research Symposium
In its annual research symposium, 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University highlighted student research from 38 institutions around the world.
Awards & Honors
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The College of Dental Medicine continues to administer mock and tests to help students prepare for their exams.
Integrated National Board Dental Exam
- CODM Class of 2025: 100% (99/99), actual first-time pass rate
- CODM Class of 2024: 100% (99/99)
American Board of Orthodontics
- AEODO Class of 2023: 100% (10/10)
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Abigail Warner (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Adam Lawlor (DMD, 2026)
- Elected as Class President (D3) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Aditya Deshpande (DMD, 2026)
- Received a Research and Academic Engagement Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Ai-Quan Duong (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Alice Chen (Faculty)
- Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Aman P. Kaur (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Awarded 2nd place in the 11th Annual Research Symposium for his poster:
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Aman P. Kaur, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
Dr. Amir Faraji (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with a by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Amir Mohajeri (Faculty)
- Received a Mentorship Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Amy Blazejewski (AEODO, Class of 2026)
- Awarded for her research presentation during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Andrea Falkowski (Class of 2026)
- Elected as Dental Student Association President for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 20, 2025
Dr. Andrew J. Gross (DMD, 2018; Faculty)
- Won an MVP Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received an Outstanding Alumnus Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Anna Adjei (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025 - Won an award for her research presentation during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Anthony Mecham (Faculty)
- Participated in the CCEPR Finance Committee meeting and Spring Commission meeting as the Commissioner of the
Dr. April Watts (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Ambassador Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Leadership Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Aprile Johnson (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Leadership in Clinical Teams Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Oral Healthcare Excellence Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Austin Gray (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the Award for Achievement in Restorative Dentistry during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Austin Walker (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Awarded a scholarship to attend the (AADOCR) by 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s College of Dental Medicine.
September 2, 2025 - Recognized for his research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Azniv Libaryan (DMD, 2026)
- Awarded a scholarship to attend the (AADOCR) by 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s College of Dental Medicine.
September 2, 2025
Bayler Gunnell (DMD, 2027)
- Awarded Most Outstanding Presentation in Clinical Research at the 2025 Hinman Student Research Symposium for his project titled “The Effect of Virtual Reality on Dental Anxiety and Pain”
November 2, 2025
Contributors: Bayler Gunnell (DMD, 2027), Man Hung - Awarded 2nd place in 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 2025 College of Dental Medicine (CODM) Student Research Competition.
September 2, 2025 - Awarded a scholarship to attend the (AADOCR) by 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University.
September 2, 2025 - Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research and Academic Engagement Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Benjamin Hostetter (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025 - Received a 2024 Founder’s Day Award
November 1, 2024
Dr. Brandon Jacobson (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Brenda Williams (Staff)
- Received an Excellence Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Brooklyn Janes (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Leadership Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Caden Probert (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Elected as Class Vice-President (D3) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025 - Recognized for his invaluable service as Student Chair of the Research Advisory Committee during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Cameron Carter (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Caroline Leibrecht (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Charles Miller (Faculty)
- Received a Mentorship Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Civon Gewelber (Faculty)
- Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Claire Reilly (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Ambassador Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Professionalism and Ethics Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with a by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Claudia Freitas (Faculty)
- Recognized for serving as a 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ Research symposium Chair for the South Jordan campus between 2021 and 2022 at the recent meeting
Collin Adamson (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Connor Schwartz (Staff)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Corban Ward (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Awarded 1st place in 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 2025 College of Dental Medicine (CODM) Student Research Competition.
September 2, 2025 - Awarded a scholarship to attend the (AADOCR) .
September 2, 2025 - Recognized for his research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Creed Anderson (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s ARTS Award of Excellence during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Clinical Excellence Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Scholar Student Advisors
- Recognized by for their work on behalf of area high school students from socially and economically disadvantaged communities
July 19, 2024
Dana Faghih (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Recognized for her research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Daniel Yevseyevich (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for his research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research Excellence Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Won an award for his research presentation during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Awarded Most Outstanding Presentation in Clinical Research at the 2024
- Presented at the 2024
November 1, 2024 - Awarded second place in the College of Dental Medicine’s annual Student Research Competition
August 23, 2024
Dr. David McMillan (Faculty)
- Received his from the during their annual Convocation Ceremony.
July 12, 2025 - Received a Mentorship Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Derrick Bush (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025 - Awarded 1st place in the 11th Annual Research Symposium for his poster: .
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Derrick Bush and Kimberly-Jones Rudolph
Dr. Dionysia Iliopoulos (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025
Dr. Drew Borgholthaus (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Community Service Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Edgar Tilley (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025
Dr. Eileen Shah (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025
Elizabeth Bakhnov (DMD, 2027)
- Elected as Class Secretary (D2) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Emiley Trowbridge (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Leadership Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Frank W. Licari (Faculty)
- Selected as Top Academic Leader of the Decade by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP).
January 12, 2026 - Received a Transformational Leadership Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Honored as a by
Oct 3, 2022
Dr. Gabrielle Berg (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Professionalism and Ethics Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with a Pre-Doctoral Certificate of Merit by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Gabriel Eisenhuth (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Gerald Greenan (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Gia Lay (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Ambassador Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Glen Roberson (Faculty)
- Received a Mentorship Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Golnoush Zakeri (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Student Mentor Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with a by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Won an MVP Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Greggory Davis (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Advocacy Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Hillary Blazick (DMD, 2028)
- Elected as Class President (D1) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Hiral Rakholia (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025
Hirama Hapairai (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with the Eric Vogel Scholarship by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Leadership in Clinical Teams Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Huy Tran (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025 - Won an award for her research presentation during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Hyma Moparthi (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s ARTS Award of Excellence during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Ibrahim Zeitoun (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Ilan Kaboud (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025
Irinia Pepper (DMD, 2026)
- Elected as Class President (D4) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Isabella Augustine (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Clinical Excellence Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Lifelong Colleague Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Jack McKearney (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Jacob Gardner (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research and Academic Engagement Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for his research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research Excellence Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Student Leadership Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for his invaluable service as president of the (NSRG) during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Presented at the 2024
November 1, 2024 - Awarded fourth place in the College of Dental Medicine’s annual Student Research Competition
August 23, 2024
Jacob Kelly (DMD, 2027)
- Awarded a scholarship to attend the (AADOCR) by 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s College of Dental Medicine.
September 2, 2025 - Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research and Academic Engagement Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Won an award for his research presentation during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Jacob Manwaring (DMD, 28)
- Elected as Dental Student Association Treasurer for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 20, 2025
Jacob Marx (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Awarded Most Outstanding Presentation in Biomaterials Research at the 2025 Hinman Student Research Symposium for his project titled “Ultrasonic Irrigation in Root Canals: Improved Microbial and Pain Outcomes”
November 2, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Marx, Corban Ward (DMD, 2027), Bayler Gunnell (DMD, 2027), Zachary Marx, Alicia Parry, Samuel Dyal, Amir Mohajeri, Man Hung, - Awarded 1st place in 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 2025 College of Dental Medicine (CODM) Student Research Competition.
September 2, 2025 - Selected to represent 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University at the (SCADA)
September 2, 2025 - Awarded a scholarship to attend the (AADOCR) by (SCADA).
September 2, 2025 - Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research and Academic Engagement Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for his research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Won an award for his research presentation during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Jacob Schvaneveldt (DMD, Class of 2024; AEODO, Class of 2027)
- Awarded 3rd place in the 11th Annual Research Symposium for his poster: .
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Schvaneveldt (AEODO Class of 2027), Caden Probert (Class of 2026), and Val J. Cheever
Jarrod Naler (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Honored with a Chapter Builder Award during the recent ASDA District 10 Conference.
January, 19, 2025
Jason Zarge (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Jaymison Johnson (DMD, 2027)
- Elected as Class Treasurer (D2) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Jeffery Baird (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Clinical Excellence Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Jeffrey Tanner (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Johanna Lu (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for her research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. John Wisniewski (Faculty)
- Received a Mentorship Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. JoLynn Reyling Capdeville (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Advocacy Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Community Service Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Jonathan Parrish (DMD, 2026)
- Elected as Class Secretary (D4) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Jordan Reis (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Lifelong Colleague Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the Award for Achievement in Periodontics during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Joshua Luutuyen (DMD, 2027)
- Elected as Class Secretary (D2) for the Utah/Nevada cohort during the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Joshua Miller (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Julie Nguyen (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ Excellence in Endodontics Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the Senior Student Award by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Justin Wall (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Professionalism and Ethics Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Justina Gorgy (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Justin Nguyen (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research Excellence Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Presented at the 2024
November 1, 2024 - Awarded first place in the College of Dental Medicine’s annual Student Research Competition
August 23, 2024
Kade Janes (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Kamran H. Awan (Faculty)
- Honored as a 2025 Healthcare Hero by
- Inducted as President-elect of the Utah Chapter of the
- Invited to be a peer reviewer for the following journals: , , , and
Dr. Katie Besson (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Katie Garner (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Kavina Patel (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Oral Healthcare Excellence Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Kayla Matheson (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Honored with a Chapter Builder Award during the recent ASDA District 10 Conference.
January 19, 2025
Dr. Kelsey Conrad (DMD, Class of 2022)
- Performed aerial silks show on
July 23, 2024
Kent Free (DMD, 2027)
- Elected as Class Vice President (D2) for the Utah/Nevada cohort during the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Kevin Kuehne (DMD, 2028)
- Elected as Class President (D1) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Kirk Wilson (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with a Senior Student Award by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Kristi Truong (AEODO, Class of 2026)
- Won an award for her research presentation during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Kyle Cousineau (AEODO, Class of 2025)
- Awarded with an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) Certificate during the Ceremony at the in Las Vegas, Nevada.
May 14, 2025
Dr. Lance Taylor (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with a Pre-Doctoral Student Achievement Award by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Lauren Stewart (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for her research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Lavinya Yap (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the Best of the Best Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Lincoln Feist (DMD, 2027)
- Elected as Dental Student Association Vice President for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 20, 2025
Dr. Lindsey Cariello (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Lisa Nguyen (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Logan Ponder (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s ARTS Award of Excellence during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Awarded 3rd place in the 11th Annual Research Symposium for his poster: .
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Logan Ponder, Ryan Kinney (Class of 2026), Ankita Chatterjee (Class of 2026), Kristina Vu (Class of 2026), Harishma Sidhu (Class of 2026), Neha Patel (Class of 2026), Juan A. Arroyo, and Paul R. Reynolds
Dr. Logan Reese (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s ARTS Award of Excellence during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the Award of Recognition during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Won an MVP Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Maanik Agarwal (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s ARTS Award of Excellence during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with a by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Mahsa Sadri (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Recognized for her invaluable service as treasurer of the (NSRG) during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Man Hung (Faculty)
- Received a Pinnacle of Mentorship Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Transformational Leadership Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Manmeet Sandhu (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
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- Received the Community Partner Legacy Award during 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 25th Anniversary Homecoming Awards Brunch
October 31, 2024
Dr. Marisa Estipona (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Leadership Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Mara Lee Egan (DMD, 28)
- Elected as Dental Student Association Secretary for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 20, 2025
Mason Mullaney (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Mateusz Kolodziejczyk (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Matthew Anderson (DMD, 2027)
- Elected as Class Vice-President (D2) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Matthew Thacker (Faculty)
- Awarded with an by the
July 20, 2024 - Appointed as a member of the ’s
- Awarded the by the
Dr. Michael Hagues (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Oral Healthcare Excellence Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Michael Hibbert (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Lifelong Colleague Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Michael Lacerda (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Mikayla McLaughlin (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s John C. Kois Prize in Clinical Excellence during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Mitchell Saunders (AEGD, Class of 2025)
- Received a 2024 Founder’s Day Award
November 1, 2024
Dr. Monica Ocampo (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Research Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the Award for Achievement in Research during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Won an MVP Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Narine Ishhanova (DMD, Class of 2024; AEGD, Class of 2025)
- Received a 2024 Founder’s Day Award
November 1, 2024
Dr. Neli Razavi (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Nicholas Vlasnik (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Leadership in Clinical Teams Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Noah Bailey (DMD, 2026)
- Elected as Class Treasurer (D3) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Nolan Thompson (DMD, 2027)
- Elected as Class President (D2) for the Utah/Nevada cohort during the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Nural Dhungel (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Recognized for her research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Olivia Yentz (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Oral Healthcare Excellence Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Parker Morris (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Recognized for his research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Paul Reynolds (Faculty)
- Invited to be a peer reviewer for , , , , and
- Served as a study section member for the “Support for Research Excellence (SuRE-First)” review group; R16. 2024/05 ZGM1 RCB-T (SF)
- Served as a study section member for the “Superfund hazardous substance research and training program” review group; P42. 2024/05 ZRG1 BST-H (55) R
Dr. Philip Conte (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Ambassador Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Rachel Novak (Faculty)
- Honored as a by
October 29, 2024
Dr. Rebekah Quenta (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Richard Stevens (Faculty)
- Received a Mentorship Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Rhett Dalley (DMD, 2026)
- Elected as Class Treasurer (D4) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Roah Kelly (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the Senior Student Award during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Robert Rice (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s ARTS Award of Excellence during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ Chapter of the (ASDA)
- Selected for Best Health and Wellness Chapter during the ASDA District 10 Conference.
January, 19, 2025
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- Honored as a by
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- Achieved Platinum Provider status with
2024 - #1 referral destination for pediatric Medicaid patients in need of endodontic treatment
2024
Ryan Kinney (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Elected as Class Vice-President (D4) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025 - Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Ryann Glenn (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Ryan Moffat (Faculty)
- Honored as a by
Samantha Lee (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research and Academic Engagement Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for her research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research Excellence Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Won an award for her research presentation during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a SCADA Representative Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Student Leadership Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for her invaluable service as vice-president of the (NSRG) during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Presented at the 2024
November 1, 2024 - Awarded Grand Champion in the College of Dental Medicine’s annual Student Research Competition
August 23, 2024
Dr. Samantha Melnitsky (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Clinical Excellence Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Sara Qualls (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Leadership in Clinical Teams Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Lifelong Colleague Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Sarah Badawi (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Sarah Franklin (DMD, Class of 2019)
- Received the Alumni Service Award during 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 25th Anniversary Homecoming Awards Brunch
October 31, 2024
Dr. Shankargouda Patil (Faculty)
- Dr. Shankargouda Patil was listed as a by in the following areas:
- #1 Oral Cancer scholar in the United States
2025 - #1 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery scholar in the United States
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2025 - #3 Dentistry scholar in the United States
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- #1 Oral Cancer scholar in the United States
- Dr. Shankargouda Patil was selected as the (IAOTP) Top Professor & Innovator of the Year in Translational Research. He will be honored during their awards gala in Las Vegas later this year.
July 30, 2025 - Dr. Shankargouda Patil was featured in . His was selected as the cover story.
June 16, 2025 - Joined the of the , the official publication of the
June 4, 2025 - Featured in an article entitled .
June 4, 2025 - ; (Dr. Shankargouda Patil)
May 21, 2025- Republished by: , , and .
- Dr. Shankargouda Patil wrote for the textbook .
April 8, 2025 - in Marquis
Mar 21, 2025 - in LEADAFI, a premier online magazine dedicated to executive leadership
January 03, 2025 - Dr. Shankargouda Patil was listed as a by in the following areas:
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December 18, 2024
Shareef Omor (DMD, 2027)
- Won third prize in the Predoctoral Dental Student Poster Competition at the 2025 Annual Session of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) for his poster, “Impact of Lateral Window Dimensions on Vital Bone Formation After Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation”.
October 18, 2025
Contributors: Shareef Omor (DMD, 2027), Shilpa Bhandi, Frank Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
Sonia Sabu (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Spencer John (DMD, 2027)
- Elected as Class President (D2) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Spencer Ray (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Steven Cole Embrey (DMD, 2028)
- Elected as Class President (D1) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Sumaya Al Kalla (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Lifelong Colleague Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Student Mentor Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Honored with the by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025 - Received a 2024 Founder’s Day Award
November 1, 2024
Dr. Sumer Bermani (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Advocacy Award during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Sydnee Spector (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Sydney Enloe (Staff)
- Received an Excellence Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Taylor Greenberg (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Taylor Nguyen (DMD, 2026)
- Elected as Class Secretary (D3) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025 - Received an Outstanding Presentation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Received a Research and Academic Engagement Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for her research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Timmy Tran (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Tina Huynh (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the College of Dental Medicine’s Distinguished Patient-Centered Care Team Recognition during the Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Tyler Matthews (DMD, 2028)
- Elected as Class President (D1) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Tyler Peterson (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Udarathma Kodikara (DMD, 2027)
- Elected as Class Treasurer (D2) for the Utah/Nevada cohort during the 2025-2026 academic year.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Val J. Cheever (Faculty)
- Received a Mentorship Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Veronika Bonar (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Received a Star Performer Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Veronica Marr (DMD, Class of 2027)
- Awarded a scholarship to attend the (AADOCR) by 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s College of Dental Medicine.
September 2, 2025 - Received an Appreciation Award during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for her research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. William Harman (Faculty)
- Honored as a by
Dr. Yanet Guzman Rodriguez (DMD, Class of 2025)
- Honored with the by the during the College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony
Mar 27, 2025
Zainab Qazalbash (DMD, Class of 2026)
- Recognized for her research dedication during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025 - Recognized for her invaluable service as secretary of the (NSRG) during the 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference.
Feb 28, 2025
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October 13, 2025 - Dr. David McMillan and Dr. Joseph Wineman represented 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ at the Region 14 AGD Meeting on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Aurora, Colorado.
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2 incredible fourth-year students have been accepted into residency programs:
- Isabella Augustine will complete an at the
- Claire Reilly will complete a comprehensive dentistry program at
43 recent graduates have been accepted into residency programs including:
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68 of our students have been awarded with federal or state scholarship programs including:
- 28 recipients of the from 3 military branches (5 ; 6 ; 16 )
- 2 recipients of the
- 30 recipients of the
- 8 recipients of the from 3 states (1 Hawaii, 4 Montana, 3 Idaho)
Community Outreach
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Fourth year students can now attend a month-long clinical rotation with a dental service organization.
For more information about this program, contact Ryan Moffat at rmoffat@roseman.edu.
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2025
In coordination with UNLV, Dr. Kimberly Jones-Rudolph, Dr. Civon Gewelber, Dr. Alice Chen, and Eric Palomera provided free oral cancer screenings for the public at the YMCA.
December 14, 2025
Students partnered with TeamSmile® to provide free dental care and oral health education to 132 underserved elementary school children.
November 18, 2025
Students partnered with Head Start to perform screenings and fluoride varnish to underserved children at various elementary schools.
November 13, 2025
Students partnered with Head Start to perform screenings and fluoride varnish to underserved children at various elementary schools.
October 23, 2025
Aasha Patel (DMD, 2026) and Harrison Dresser (DMD, 2026) provided dental care for six patients at the Homeless Resource Fair held at the courtyard of the Salt Lake County Library.
October 19, 2025
Students partnered with Head Start to perform screenings and fluoride varnish to underserved children at various elementary schools.
October 9, 2025
Students partnered with Head Start to perform screenings and fluoride varnish to underserved children at various elementary schools.
October 2, 2025

Provided 40 children with oral health screenings and fluoride placements during the program at in Las Vegas, Nevada.
August 8, 2025
Volunteers: Dr. Alice Chen and Dr. Civon Gewelber

Provided 655 children with oral health screenings, coronal polishings, and fluoride placements during the annual Back to School Brush-Up™ at 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University.
August 1, 2025
Event Committee: Dr. David McMillan, Samantha Lee (DMD, 2026), Hattie Young (DMD, 2026), Bayler Gunnell (DMD, 2027), Caden Probert (DMD, 2026), Eshan Patel (DMD, 2026), Ian Altobelli (DMD, 2026), Kyle Jenson (DMD, 2026), Laura Karaica (DMD, 2026), Luke Rockwood (DMD, 2026), Michael Kane (DMD, 2026), Pinal Patel (DMD, 2026), Rama Alzhele (DMD, 2026), Randy Kwon (DMD, 2026), Shiv Patel (DMD, 2026), and Umera Ahmed (DMD, 2026)
Event Sponsors: and Kathy Ruggiero
Special Thanks: Dr. Aaron Ferguson, Aida Lepe (DMD, 2026), Betsy Villa, Carson Fry, Dr. Claudia Freitas, Dale Hoopes, Heather Hall, Jacob Marx (DMD, 2027), Jen Lacayo (DMD, 2026), Lynn Tyler, Rachael Thomas, Dr. Ryan Moffat, Spencer John (DMD, 2027), Stephanie Mathews (DMD, 2027), Sujata Sigdel (DMD, 2027), Tristyn Yergensen (DMD, 2027), Valeria Coronilla (DMD, 2027), and Zamaris Nieves
In coordination with , provided free dental services to refugees who are new to the state of Utah
February 14, 2025
Provided 562 children and teens with oral health screenings, cleanings and fluoride placements during the annual ® event at 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University
Feb 10, 2025
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Provided 120 children with dental screenings, oral hygiene instruction, and fluoride varnish placement at
November 15, 2024

Provided 793 children with oral health screenings, coronal polishings, and fluoride placements during the annual Back to School Brush-Up™ at 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University
August 2, 2024
Provided 150 oral health screenings during the at
June 8, 2024
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McKay Robey (DMD, 2027), Matt Sutherland (DMD, 2027), Rylan Musselman (DMD, 2027), and Vivian Ha (DMD, 2027) invited Utah State Senator Calvin Musselman, Utah State Representative Ariel Defay, Utah Dental Association President Rodney Thornell, DMD, and lobbyist Chris Kyler, JD to address their peers during Policy and Advocacy Day.
December 10, 2025
Students hosted an interactive learning experience in the simulation clinic for High school students from the Alpine School District.
December 5, 2025
Students partnered with TeamSmile® to provide free dental care and oral health education to 132 underserved elementary school children.
November 18, 2025
Students, Corban Ward (DMD, 2027) and Nick Burriesci (DMD, 2027), presented a career workshop on dentistry for high school students during the Mountainland Region Career Fair.
November 7, 2025
The Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) distributed educational materials and hygiene supplies and hosted a raffle at a Guadalupe School community engagement event reaching ~200 individuals in the community.
November 4, 2025
Provided toothbrushes, swag, and clinic information at Tomiyasu Elementary.
October 30, 2025
Volunteers: Dr. Alice Chen and Eric Palomera
Students promoted oral health, handed out toothbrushes and toothpaste, and discussed 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ’s dental care services at the sCARE Fair at Mountain View Elementary School in Salt Lake City.
October 24, 2025
Students partnered with Area Health Education Centers to hold a two-hour internship for local high school students. During this hands-on experience, students learned how to place composite resin in a pre-drilled tooth, take an alginate impression of their thumb, and practice indirect vision.
October 21, 2025
Aida Lepe (DMD, 2026), Martha Lopez (DMD, 2026), Jeniffer Lacayo (DMD, 2026), Valeria Coronilla (DMD, 2027), Spenser Gustin (DMD, 2027), Xander Rockney-Finger (DMD. 2028), and Dr. Evelyn Ribera Rowley distributed dental products to roughly 1,000 visitors during the 10th Annual Health and Heritage Fair at Utah State Fairpark.
October 4, 2025
2024
Taught pre-dental students about dental school through an interactive experience at the 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ Sim Clinic
November 16, 2024
Taught 40 students about careers in healthcare
November 13, 2024
Taught students about careers in dentistry through an interactive experience at the 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ Sim Clinic
November 8, 2024
With a grant awarded by the , students provided oral health education and electric toothbrushes to members of Utah’s Hispanic community
November 7, 2024
Staffed an oral health booth during the event at the
October 28, 2024
Provide oral health education as part of an program at
October 15-16, 2024
Taught 30 Native American high school students about a career in dentistry through an interactive experience at the 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ Sim Clinic
August 3, 2024
Staffed an oral health booth during the at the
July 20, 2024
Presented Spanish and Swahili-speaking refugees with oral hygiene instructions at
July 12, 2024
Taught 28 high school students about a career in dentistry through an interactive experience at the 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ Sim Clinic
July 10, 2024
Held an event for socially and economically disadvantaged high school students at 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University. This event was hosted by 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ’s Scholar Student Advisors
June 2024
Held an event for socially and economically disadvantaged high school students at 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University. This event was hosted by 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ’s Scholar Student Advisors
May 2024
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2024
Sold candy cane grams to raise funds for 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ‘s Patient Assistance Fund, a program that supports College of Dental Medicine patients who are unable to afford needed care
December 2-13, 2024
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Wrote letters of gratitude and support to veterans
January 20-21, 2025
Volunteered with and the to clear litter along the Jordan River and compile cleanup kits
January 11, 2025
Decorated, painted faces, passed out candy, and ran game stations during the at the in Midvale, Utah
October 25, 2024
Publications
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2025
“Impact of Lateral Window Dimensions on Vital Bone Formation After Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation”; The 2025 Annual Session of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP)
October 18, 2025
Contributors: Shareef Omor (DMD, 2027), Shilpa Bhandi, Frank Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“The effect of noise-induced hearing loss on dental personnel in dental schools: A systematic review”; ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
March 10, 2025
Contributors: Quinten Ashton (DMD, 2026), Burke Soffe, Clark Dana, Shilpa Bhandi, Frank Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“Effectiveness of blended learning courses in restorative dentistry and endodontics among undergraduate dental students”; ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
March 9, 2025
Contributors: Kendall Morrison (DMD, 2026), Shankargouda Patil, Frank Licari, and Shilpa Bhandi
“4D Printing in Orthodontics”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Spencer Smith (Class of 2026), Collin Adamson (Class of 2026), Jacob Gardner (Class of 2026), Ibrahim Zeitoun (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“Achondroplasia, Sleep Apnea, and Orthodontic Interventions: A Comprehensive Literature Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Hayden McKay (Class of 2026) and Val J. Cheever
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Amy Blazejewski, Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Ryann Glenn (Class of 2027), Johanna Lu (Class of 2026), Andres Soto (Class of 2026), and Man Hung
“Analysis of Overall Orthodontic Treatment Time When Using LightForce: A Literature Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Lauren Tomlinson (Class of 2027) and Val J. Cheever
“Antimicrobial methods for cleaning orthodontic thermoplastic appliances: A literature review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Hannah Jung (AEODO Class of 2027) and Val J. Cheever
“Approaches to Oroantral Communication Management in Dentistry”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Jacob Marx (Class of 2027), Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Chase Gundersen (Class of 2026), Val J. Cheever, Madeleine Tucker (Class of 2024), Amir Mohajeri, Golnoush Zakeri (Class of 2025), Teddy Dong, Anna Sirbu (Class of 2025), and Charles Miller
“Artificial Intelligence in Dental Diagnostics: A Review of Technologies, Applications, and Diagnostic Accuracy Across Specializations”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Bayler Gunnell (Class of 2027), Corban Ward (Class of 2027), Jacob Kelly (Class of 2027), Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“Artificial Intelligence in Endodontics: A Systematic Review of Advancements and Challenges in Improving Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Diagnostic Accuracy”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Randy Kwon (Class of 2026), Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Jacob Gardner (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“Artificial Intelligence in Orthodontics: A Comprehensive Review of Tools, Applications, and Features”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Mahsa Sadri (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Logan Reese (Class of 2025), Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“The association between condylar anatomy and temporomandibular joint disorders- A scoping review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Huy Tran, Anna Ferri, Konstantinia Almpani, and Man Hung
“Association between Vitamin D and Plasma Fasting Glucose in Non-Diabetic Patients: A 2011-2018 Study”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Steven Park (Class of 2026), Andrea Falkowski (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Jaime R. Cabrera-Pardo, and Man Hung
“Association of Fluoride Levels with Dental Caries in School-Aged Children”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Amir Mohajeri, Justin Nguyen (Class of 2026), Steven Park (Class of 2026), Michael Oh (Class of 2026), Man Hung
“Autogenous Particulate Dentin Grafts vs. Traditional Methods: A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Kelly (DMD, 2027), Austin Walker (DMD, 2027), Bayler Gunnell (DMD, 2027), Lincoln Feist (DMD, 2027), Connor Schwartz, Amir Mohajeri, and Man Hung
“Benchmarking Vitamin D for optimal health in the United States”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Eric Hon, Amir Mohajeri, Sharon Vu, Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Rudra Patel, and
“The connection between Vitamin B12 deficiency and tooth decay”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Dana Faghih (Class of 2027), Nural Dhungel (Class of 2027), Amir Mohajeri, , and Man Hung
“Case Reports: Successes and Failures of Vital Pulp Therapy in an Undergraduate Dental Clinic”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: John F. Wisniewski and (Class of 2026)
“Comparison of Minimally Invasive Treatment Mitchell Hogue Modalities for Post-Orthodontic White Spot Lesions”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jeremy Kasik and Val J. Cheever
“Craniofacial Effects of Sickle Cell Anemia”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Olivia Gangmark Strickland and Val J. Cheever
“Dentofacial Effects of Radiotherapy on Pediatric Population with Retinoblastoma”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Kristi Truong, Val J. Cheever
“Dilemma of Micro-osteoperforations in orthodontics: A narrative review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Gabriel Eisenhuth (Class of 2026), Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“Does Dental Trauma Exist in the Sport of Baseball? ‒ A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Rusti Glenn, Ryann Glenn (Class of 2027), Aditya Deshpande (Class of 2026), Taylor Nguyen (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, and John F. Wisniewski
“Does Mouthguard Use Impact Power in Athletes? – A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Ryann Glenn (Class of 2027), Caden Probert (Class of 2026), Aditya Deshpande (Class of 2026), Rusti Glenn, Taylor Nguyen (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, and John F. Wisniewski
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Taylor Nguyen (Class of 2026), Aditya Deshpande (Class of 2026), Ryann Glenn (Class of 2027), Rusti Glenn, Connor Schwartz, and John F. Wisniewski
“Does the Use of a Mouthguard Effect Balance in an Athlete? – A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Aditya Deshpande (Class of 2026), Taylor Nguyen (Class of 2026), Ryann Glenn (Class of 2027), Rusti Glenn, Connor Schwartz, John F. Wisniewski
“Do third molar issues exist among athletes? – A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Richelle Castro (Class of 2026), Melanie Katz (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Connor Schwartz, Charles Miller, and John F. Wisniewski
“Effectiveness of Blended Learning Approach in Oral Pathology in Undergraduate Dental Curricula: A Systematic Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Christopher Orellana (Class of 2026), Shankargouda Patil, Omar Kujan, Burke Soffe, Kamran H. Awan, and Frank W. Licari
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Kendall Morrison (Class of 2026), Shankargouda Patil, Frank W. Licari, and Shilpa H. Bhandi
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Taroniar Sevathas (Class of 2025), Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Andres Soto (Class of 2026), Shilpa H. Bhandi, Clark Dana, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Sonia Sabu (Class of 2026), Charles Miller, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“The Effect of Using Platelet Rich Fibrin for Soft Tissue Augmentation”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Parker Folsom (Class of 2026), Sonia Sabu (Class of 2026), and Charles Miller
“Effects of Mouth Breathing on Children and Adolescents”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Stephanie Lee (AEODO Class of 2027), Zainab Qazalbash (Class of 2026), Sarah Jafar (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, and Val J. Cheever
“Effects of Added Sugar Intake on Dental Caries Development”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Kavina Patel (Class of 2025), Richard Burris (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Val J. Cheever, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“Effects of Maxillary Expansion Techniques in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review Article”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Nader Karimi (AEODO Class of 2027) and Val J. Cheever
“Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Model Applications in Assessment of Panoramic Radiographs”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Daniel Yevseyevich (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, Milan Khazanan (Class of 2026), and Man Hung
“The efficacy of Temporary Anchorage Devices in skeletal open bite correction- A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Ryan Howard, Charles Sheffield (Class of 2026), Mason Mullaney (Class of 2026), and Konstantinia Almpani
“Evaluating Orthodontic Treatment Modalities for Class II Malocclusion in Growing Patients: A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Gardner (Class of 2026), Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Gabriel Eisenhuth (Class of 2026), Logan Ponder (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, Amir Mohajeri, and Man Hung
“Experimentation and Correlations Of Electronic Cigarettes Among Dental Students”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Ryan Kinney (Class of 2026), Elizabeth Uoo (Class of 2026), Brandon Jenkins (Class of 2026), Claudia M. T. Freitas, and Kamran H. Awan
“Exploring Chlorhexidine Hypersensitivities in Medical and Pharmacological Literature”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jonathan Lee (Class of 2025), Taroniar Sevathas (Class of 2025), and Val J. Cheever
“Exploring Surgical Complications Related to Immediate and Delayed Techniques of Alveolar Ridge Splits”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: John McKearney (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, Christine Lee (Class of 2026), Dylan Lee (Class of 2026), Jason Zarge (Class of 2026), and Charles Miller
“Factors Influencing the Esthetic Outcome of Orthodontic Treatment of Class I, Class II, and Class III Malocclusion”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Claudia Eisenhuth, Gabriel Eisenhuth (Class of 2026), Justin Nguyen (Class of 2026), Cynthia Huang (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Mohamed Ali Basha, Val J. Cheever, and Man Hung
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Derrick Bush and Kimberly-Jones Rudolph
“Illuminating the Role of Vitamin D Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Kidney Disease”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Amir Mohajeri, Mahsa Sadri (Class of 2026), Himani Patel (Class of 2026), Neha Patel (Class of 2026), Ibrahim Zeitoun (Class of 2026), Taroniar Sevathas (Class of 2025), and Man Hung
“The Impact of Dental Esthetics on Self-esteem of Professional Baseball Player”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Ryan Kinney (Class of 2026), Brandon Jenkins (Class of 2026), Ryan Smuin (Class of 2026), Daniel Cardenas (Class of 2026), Dane Capener (Class of 2026), Ryann Glenn (Class of 2027), Amir Mohajeri, John F. Wisniewski, and Konstantinia Almpani
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Harishma Sidhu (Class of 2026), Neha Patel (Class of 2026), Logan Ponder (Class of 2026), Ankita Chatterjee (Class of 2026), Kristina Vu (Class of 2026), Ryan Kinney (Class of 2026), Paul R. Reynolds, and Juan A. Arroyo
“Impact of Pacifier Use on Malocclusion in Children: A Literature Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Marx (Class of 2027), Corban Ward (Class of 2027), Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“The Impact of Vitamin-D on Periodontal Disease in Postmenopausal Women”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Jacob Gardner (Class of 2026), and Man Hung
“Improvement in Oral Radiology Education; Focusing on Description of Oral Hard Tissue Pathology”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Anthony Mecham and Peggy Lee
“Improving Children’s Endodontic Treatment: Examining Referral Trends”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Marx (Class of 2027), Alice Chen, Civon Gewelber, Helpis Youssef, and Man Hung
“Influence of Clinical Experience and Training on the Management of Sinus Perforations in Dental Extractions”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Marx (Class of 2027), Charles Miller, Amir Mohajeri, Golnoush Zakeri (Class of 2025), Karl Koerner, Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Chase Gundersen (Class of 2026), Val J. Cheever, and Man Hung
“Integrating Artificial Intelligence and 3D Printing in Dentistry: A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jazmine Gill (Class of 2026), Elana Ferris (Class of 2026), Man Hung, Urwa Asad (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, Brenda Giffin (Class of 2026), and Amir Mohajeri
“Interdisciplinary education models: incorporating oral health education into the nursing curriculum”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Edgar Tilley and Kimberly Jones-Rudolph
“Invisalign Effects of Gingival Health”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Rea Ghodasra (AEODO Class of 2027) and Val J. Cheever
“Laser Use in Dental Treatment”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Kirollos Semary (Class of 2026), Katherine Sanders (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, Amir Mohajeri, and Man Hung
“A Literature Review: In the Trauma Patient Does Exosome Therapy Enhance Tissue Regeneration”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Michael Hibbert (Class of 2025), Charles Miller, and Amir Faraji (Class of 2025)
“Management of Gingival Hypertrophy in Orthodontic Patients: A Literature Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Kwame Otuo-Achampong and Val J. Cheever
“Masticatory efficiency improvement after Class III orthognathic surgery: A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Denise Ng, Mason Mullaney (Class of 2026), and Konstantinia Almpani
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Schvaneveldt (AEODO Class of 2027), Caden Probert (Class of 2026), and Val J. Cheever
“Microplastics in Dentistry”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Abigail Warner (Class of 2026), Parker Morris (Class of 2026), Zainab Qazalbash (Class of 2026), Jaime R. Cabrera-Pardo, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“Mini-Implant Success in Orthodontics: A Scoping Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Ambrose Ha (Class of 2026), Jacob Gardner (Class of 2026), Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, Amir Mohajeri, and Man Hung
“Myofunctional Arch Development in Primary & Mixed Dentition: A Literature Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Val J. Cheever, Mason Mullaney (Class of 2026), Richard Burris (Class of 2026), Charles Sheffield (Class of 2026), and Man Hung
“Nager Syndrome in Orthodontics”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jordan Bretner (AEODO Class of 2027), Veronica Marr (Class of 2027), and Val J. Cheever
“Navigating Barriers to Dental Care for Down Syndrome Patients”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Johanna Lu (Class of 2026), Aaron Graves, Eric Hon, Connor Schwartz, , and Man Hung
“Neuroprotective Effect of Eudesmin on Mechanisms Involved in Alzheimer’s Disease”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Aida Lepe (Class of 2026), Azniv Libaryan (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Jaime R. Cabrera-Pardo, and Man Hung
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Ankita Chatterjee (Class of 2026), Kristina Vu (Class of 2026), Logan Ponder (Class of 2026), Harishma Sidhu (Class of 2026), Neha Patel (Class of 2026), Ryan Kinney (Class of 2026), Paul R. Reynolds, and Juan A. Arroyo
“Noise-Induced hearing loss effect on workers in the dental profession”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Quinten Ashton (Class of 2026), Burke Soffe, Clark Dana, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Orthodontics”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Eileen Shah, Val J. Cheever
“Oral Probiotics: Evaluating Safety and Efficacy in Transforming Oral Health”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Rolando Maddela, Charles Walton, Huifeng Jin, Amir Mohajeri, Val J. Cheever, Ryan Moffat, David Stewart, John F. Wisniewski, Catherine Wilson, Larilyn Dang, Jody Chiang (Class of 2024), Gabriel Carberry (Class of 2024), Bao Thao (Class of 2024), Jason Jeon (Class of 2024), Jungweon Park (Class of 2022), Chase Hardy (Class of 2023), Golnoush Zakeri (Class of 2025), Konstantinia Almpani, and Frank W. Licari
“Orthodontic Considerations for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Kelly Leftwich (Class of 2027) and Val J. Cheever
“Orthodontic Management of SMMCI”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Kyle Cousineau (Class of 2025) and Val J. Cheever
“Orthodontics and Oral Hygiene: A Path to Radiant Smiles”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Carter Finklea (Class of 2027), Jessica Singh (Class of 2027), Amir Mohajeri, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“Overlooked Dental Disease in CBCT Imaging and the Impact of Oral Radiologist Interpretation”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Anthony Mecham, Jared Kirby Fausnaught (Class of 2024), and Tyler Peterson (Class of 2025)
“Pierre Robin Sequence In Orthodontics”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Ilan Kabound, Val J. Cheever, Man Hung
“Potential Application of Nano-Hydroxyapatite in Tooth Decay Prevention”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Gabriel Eisenhuth (Class of 2026) and Claudia M. T. Freitas
“Primary Failure of Eruption, Mechanical Failure of Eruption, Ankylosis, and Their Orthodontic Implications”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Dionysia Iliopoulos and Kimberly Jones-Rudolph
“Progress in Tissue Regeneration Membranes”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Aditya Deshpande (Class of 2026), Katherine Sanders (Class of 2026), Roshni Trivedi (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“Psychological Effects of Orthodontic Appliances on Adolescents”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Elizabeth Bakhnov (Class of 2027), Caleb Spurling (Class of 2027), Collin Adamson (Class of 2026), Connor Schwartz, Amir Mohajeri, and Man Hung
“Quality of Life in Orthodontic Patients”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Gabriel Eisenhuth (Class of 2026), Claudia Eisenhuth, Ryann Glenn (Class of 2027), Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Tiffany Nelson (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“Quantitative evaluation of mandibular asymmetry with the use of three-dimensional skeletal imaging techniques- A scoping review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Erinn Chang, Jonathan Parrish, Konstantinia Almpani
“RAGE Signaling in Smoke-Induced Chronic Sinusitis: Inflammation and Therapeutic Targets”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Logan Ponder (Class of 2026), Ryan Kinney (Class of 2026), Ankita Chatterjee (Class of 2026), Kristina Vu (Class of 2026), Harishma Sidhu (Class of 2026), Neha Patel (Class of 2026), Juan A. Arroyo, and Paul R. Reynolds
“Sip Smart: Evaluating the Impact of Various Beverages on Enamel in a Simulated Oral Environment”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Johanna Lu (Class of 2026), Cynthia Huang (Class of 2026), Jaime R. Cabrera-Pardo, Trang Le (Class of 2026), Samantha Lee (Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Sydney Enloe, and Man Hung
“Slow maxillary expansion in adult patient using RPE: A case report”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Benjamin Hostetter, Karthikeyan Subramani
“Spontaneous Resolution of Persistent Oral-Antral Fistula in a Patient with Chronic Sinusitis Following Maxillo-Nasal Ostium Widening: A Case Report”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Charles Miller, Spencer Ray (Class of 2025), and Man Hung
“Suicide Rates in Dental Professions”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Nicholas Beasley (Class of 2027), Spencer John (Class of 2027), Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
“Timing of Treatment for Patients with Hypertrophic Maxillary Labial Frenums”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Val J. Cheever, Veronica Marr (Class of 2027), and Lauren Stewart (Class of 2027)
“Treacher Collins Syndrome in Orthodontics”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Hiral Rakholia (AEODO Class of 2025), Val J. Cheever, and Man Hung
“The Twice Exceptional Child: A Paradox”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Val J. Cheever, Ryan Moffat, and Man Hung
“Unveiling the Drivers of Patient Satisfaction in United States Hospitals: Assessing Quality Indicators Across Regions”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Gardner (Class of 2026), Sharon Vu, Eric Hon, Logan Reese (Class of 2025), , and Man Hung
“The Use of Platelet Rich Fibrin for Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Harriet Young (Class of 2026) and Shankargouda Patil
“The Use of Temporary Anchorage Devices in Treating Class II Anterior Open Bite Malocclusion”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Justin Nguyen (Class of 2026), Chris Cramer, Steven Park (Class of 2026), Hayden Jones, Ivan Alpizar (Class of 2026), and Man Hung
“Three-dimensional cephalometric analysis- a video demonstration”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Anna Adjei, Denise Liberton, Verma Payal, Janice Lee, Konstantinia Almpani, and Man Hung
“Turner Syndrome: Dental and Orthodontic Treatment Modifications”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Charles Hunter Pitts and Val J. Cheever
“Virtual Reality on Dental Patient Anxiety and Pain: A Systematic Literature Review”; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Lincoln Feist (DMD, 2027), Nia Levy, Bayler Gunnell (DMD, 2027), Amir Mohajeri, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
Contributors: Mitchell Hogue (Class of 2026), Justina Gorgy (Class of 2026), and John F. Wisniewski
“4-D Printing in Orthodontics”, presented by Ibrahim Zeitoun (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
presented by Aasha Patel (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Aasha Patel, Alia Chaudry (Class of 2026), Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
presented by Jazmine Gill (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Jazmine Gill, Urwa Asad (Class of 2026), Zainab Qazalbash (Class of 2026), Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“Analysis of Female Oral Contraceptive (OC) on Adult Oral Health”, presented by Kertiandra Ginting (Class of 2025); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Kertiandra Ginting and Claudia M. Tellez Freitas
presented by Taylor Nguyen (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Taylor M. K. Nguyen, Aditya Deshpande (Class of 2026), Ryann H. Glenn, Rusti P. Glenn, Connor Schwartz, and John F. Wisniewski
“Autologous Particulate Dentin Grafts vs. Traditional Methods: A Scoping Review” presented by Austin Walker (Class of 2027); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
, presented by Aditya Deshpande (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Aditya Deshpande, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Shankargouda Patil, and Frank W. Licari
“Comparative Analysis of Performance and Reliability of Four AI Large Language Models in Orthodontic Knowledge Evaluation”, presented by Gabriel Eisenhuth (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
“Comparison of Minimally Invasive Treatment Modalities for Post-Orthodontic White Spot Lesions” presented by Jeremy Kasik (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
, presented by Adam Lawlor (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Adam Lawlor, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“Dental Trauma in the Sport of Baseball – A Scoping Review”, presented by Ryann Glenn (Class of 2027); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
presented by Alia Chaudhry (Class of 2026) and Aasha Patel (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Alia Chaudhry (Class of 2026), Aasha Patel, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“Does Experience Boost Orthodontic Bonding Accuracy? – A Systematic Review”, presented by Quinten Ashton (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Quinten Ashton, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“Effectiveness of blended learning approach in Oral Pathology in undergraduate dental curricula: A Systematic Review”, presented by Christopher Orellana (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
, presented by Taroniar Sevathas (Class of 2025); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Taroniar Sevathas, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
, presented by Kirollos Semary (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Kirollos Semary, Kade Janes (Class of 2025), Shilpa H. Bhandi, Shankargouda Patil, and Frank W. Licari
, presented by Sonia Sabu (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Sonia Sabu, Charles Miller, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
, presented by Kendall Morrison (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Kendall Morrison, Shankargouda Patil, Frank W. Licari, and Shilpa H. Bhandi
“Enhancing Pediatric Endodontic Care: Analyzing Referral Patterns for Root Canal Therapy and Utilization of Vital Pulp Therapy”, presented by Jacob Marx (Class of 2027); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
presented by Gabriel Eisenhuth (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Gabriel Eisenhuth and Sebastian Eisenhuth
, presented by Morgan Mecham (Class of 2027); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Morgan Mecham, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
, presented by Neha Patel (Class of 2026) and Harishma Sidhu (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Neha Patel, Harishma Sidhu, Logan Ponder (Class of 2026), Ankita Chatterjee (Class of 2026), Kristina Vu (Class of 2026), Ryan Kinney (Class of 2026), Paul R. Reynolds, and Juan A. Arroyo
, presented by Himani Patel (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Himani Patel, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Neha Patel (Class of 2026), Frank W. Licari, Shankargouda Patil, Apathsakayan Renugalakshmi, Marco Cicciu, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, and Giuseppe Minervini
“Myofunctional Arch Development in Primary and Mixed Dentition: A Literature Review”, presented by Mason Mullaney (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
, presented by Kristina Vu (Class of 2026) and Ankita Chatterjee (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Kristina Vu, Ankita Chatterjee, Logan Ponder (Class of 2026), Harishma Sidhu (Class of 2026), Neha Patel (Class of 2026), Paul R. Reynolds, and Juan A. Arroyo
, presented by Logan Ponder (Class of 2026) and Ryan Kinney (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Logan Ponder, Ryan Kinney, Ankita Chatterjee (Class of 2026), Kristina Vu (Class of 2026), Harishma Sidhu (Class of 2026), Neha Patel (Class of 2026), Juan A. Arroyo, and Paul R. Reynolds
presented by Zainab Qazalbash (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Zainab Qazalbash, Urwa Asad (Class of 2026), Jazmine Gill (Class of 2026), Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
presented by Arzu Manochehri (Class of 2027); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Arzu Manochehri, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
, presented by Aman Kaur (Class of 2027); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Aman Preet Kaur, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
presented by Urwa Asad (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Urwa Asad, Zainab Qazalbash (Class of 2026), Jazmine Gill (Class of 2026), Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
“Timing of Treatment for Patients with Enlarged Maxillary Labial Frenums”, presented by Veronica Marr (Class of 2027); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
, presented by Ali Shariff (Class of 2027); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Ali Shariff, Shankargouda Patil, Shilpa H. Bhandi, and Frank W. Licari
presented by Justina Gorgy (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Justina Gorgy, Mitchell E. Hogue (Class of 2026), and John F. Wisniewski
“AI and 3D printing” presented by Jazmine Gill;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Jazmine Gill and Amir Mohajeri
“Approaches to orantral communication management in dentistry” presented by Dr. Charles Miller and Dr. Man Hung;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Charles Miller and Man Hung
“Artificial Intelligence in Orthodontics: A Comprehensive Review of Tools, Applications, and Features” presented by Masha Sadri;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Masha Sadri and Man Hung
“Association between Vitamin D and Plasma Fasting Glucose in Non-Diabetic Patients: A 2011-20218 Data Study” presented by Dr. Jaime R. Cabrera-Pardo;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Jaime R. Cabrera-Pardo
“Association of Fluoride Levels with Dental Caries in School-Aged Children” presented by Dr. Amir Mohajeri, Brenda Williams, and Sydney Enloe;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Amir Mohajeri, Brenda Williams, and Sydney Enloe
“Benchmarking vitamin D for optimal health in the United States” presented by Dr. Man Hung;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung
“Dentin Graft” presented by Jacob Kelly and Austin Walker;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Kelly, Austin Walker, and Man Hung
“Dilemma of Micro-osteoperforations in Orthodontics” presented by Gabriel Eisenhuth;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Gabriel Eisenhuth and Shankargouda Patil
“Does Mouthguard Use Impact Balance in Athletes?: A Scoping Review” presented by Aditya Deshpande;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Aditya Deshpande and John Wisniewski
“Does the Use of a Mouthguard and Jaw Clenching Affect Athletic Strength? – A Scoping Review” presented by Taylor Nguyen;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Taylor Nguyen and John Wisniewski
“DROP OUT” presented by Ryan Kinney;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Ryan Kinney and Claudia Freitas
“Effects of Mouth Breathing in Children and Adolescents” presented by Zainab Qazalbash;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Zainab Qazalbash and Val J. Cheever
“The Effect of Using Platelet-Rich Fibrin with an Iliac Crest Bone Graft on Alveolar Bone Formation: A Systemic Review” presented by Sonia Sabu;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Sonia Sabu and Shankargouda Patil
“Harnessing Virtual Reality in Dentistry to Ease Anxiety and Pain” presented by Lincoln Feist (DMD, 2027);
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Lincoln Feist (DMD, 2027) and Man Hung
“Hypersensitivity Reactions with Chlorhexidine, A Concern for Dentists” presented by Jonathan Lee;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributions: Jonathan Lee and Val J. Cheever
“The Ideal Binky: Shaping Healthy Smiles from the Start” presented by Corban Ward;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Corban Ward and Man Hung
“Illuminating the Role of Vitamin D Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Kidney Disease” presented by Dr. Amir Mohajeri;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors; Amir Mohajeri
“The Impact of Vitamin D on Periodontal Disease in Post Menopausal Women” presented by Samantha Lee;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Samantha Lee
“Improving Children’s Endodontic Treatment: Examining Referral Trends” presented by Jacob Marx;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Marx and Man Hung
“Microplastics in Dentistry” presented by Abby Warner;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Abby Warner and Jaime R. Cabrera-Pardo
“Oral Probiotics: Evaluating Safety and Efficacy in Transforming Oral Health” presented by Rolando Maddela and Huifeng Jin;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Rolando Maddela, Huifeng Jin and Man Hung
“Orthodontics and Oral Hygiene: A Path to Radiant Smiles” presented by Jessica Singh and Carter Finklea;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Jessica Singh, Carter Finklea, and Man Hung
“Panoramic AI in dentistry” presented by Connor Schwartz and Daniel Yevseyevich;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Connor Schwartz, Daniel Yevseyevich, and Man Hung
“Salivary Biomarkers and Alzheimer’s” presented by Neha Patel;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Neha Patel and Jaime R. Cabrera-Pardo
“Sip Smart” presented by Cynthia Huang and Johanna Lu;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Cynthia Huang, Johanna Lu, and Man Hung
“Suicidal rate in dental professions” presented by Spencer John and Nicholas Beasley;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Spencer John, Nicholas Beasley, and Man Hung
“Timing of Treatment for Patients with Enlarged Maxillary Labial Frenums” presented by Veronica Marr;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Veronica Marr, Lauren Stewart, and Val J. Cheever
“Twice Exceptional Children: A Healthcare Paradox” presented by Dr. Val J. Cheever;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Val J. Cheever
“Understanding the psychological Impact of orthodontic treatment” presented by Elizabeth Bakhnov, Caleb Spurling, and Collin Adamson;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Elizabeth Bakhnov, Caleb Spurling, Collin Adamson, and Man Hung
“Unveiling the Drivers of Patient Satisfaction in United States Hospitals: Assessing Quality Indicators Across Regions” presented by Jacob Gardner;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Gardner and Man Hung
“The use of platelet-rich fibrin for accelerated orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review” presented by Harriet Young;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Harriet Young and Shankargouda Patil
“Vitamin B12 dental caries” presented by Nural Dhungel and Dana Faghih;
January 23-24, 2025
Contributors: Nural Dhungel, Dana Faghih, and Man Hung
2024
“Efficacy of Bone Marrow Aspirates in Bone Regeneration Compared to Conventional Bone Grafts-A Systematic Review”
2024
Contributors: Hannah Kadic, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Kamran H. Awan, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
2024
Contributors: Taroniar Sevathas, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Kamran H. Awan, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ
2025
“Oral Health in Transition: Charting a Collaborative Path Forward – Integration at the Clinical Level” moderated by Dr. Frank Licari; University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
October 15, 2026
“Become a Great Leader – Now Change the World” presented by Dr. Frank Licari;
May 2, 2025
“Enhancing Pediatric Endodontic Care: Analyzing Referral Patterns for Root Canal Therapy and Utilization of Vital Pulp Therapy” presented by Dr. Alice Chen and Dr. Civon Gewelber; 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
“From Rags to Riches; An Unlikely Tale of Successful Grit” presented by Dr. Andrew J. Gross (Class of 2018); 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
“My Research Journey at 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ: How I Matched Into My Top Residency” presented by Monica Ocampo (Class of 2025); 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
“The Role of Research in My Residency Application” presented by Logan Reese (Class of 2025); 2025 College of Dental Medicine Research Conference
Feb 28, 2025
“Comparison of Minimally Invasive Treatment Modalities for Post-Orthodontic White Spot Lesions” presented by Jeremy Kasik (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
“How consistent and trustworthy is AI when it comes to Orthodontics?” presented by Gabriel Eisenhuth (Class of 2026); 69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ University’s 11th Annual Research Symposium
Feb 19, 2025
Contributors: Gabriel Eisenhuth and Shankargouda Patil
2024
“Treating the Medical Compromised Child: Tips on Staying Organized and Efficient in a Busy Practice” presented by Dr. Alice Chen; Annual Meeting
May 26, 2025
presented by Emily Espanol and Connor Schwartz;
May 21, 2024
presented by Lily Helzer, Todd Landaburu, Dr. Alice Chen, and Dr. Civon Gewelber; The CELL Series
February 28, 2024
“MRI Physics and Intro to MRI Sequences” presented by Anthony Mecham;
2024
69É«ÇéÊÓÆµ
2026
January 30, 2026
Contributors: Man Hung, Samantha Lee (DMD, 2026), Jacob Marx (DMD 2027), Corban Ward (DMD, 2027), Owen Cohen, Madeleine Tucker (DMD, 2024), and Charles Miller
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January 16, 2026
Contributors: Jiseung Kang, Hyeon Jin Kim, Min Seo Kim, GBD 2023 Substance Use Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil), Jae Il Shin, and Dong Keon Yon
;
January 06, 2026
Contributors: Jiyeon Oh, Soeun Kim, Yesol Yim, Min Seo Kim, GBD 2023 Global Chronic Respiratory Disease and Covid Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil), Simon I. Hay, Jae Il Shin, and Dong Keon Yon
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January 2, 2026
Contributors: Donna Kritz-Silverstein, David McMillan
2025
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2025
Contributors: Shankargouda Patil, Shilpa Bhandi, and Frank W. Licari
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December 31, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Owen Cohen, Nicholas Beasley (DMD, 2027), Cairo Ziebarth (DMD, 2027), Connor Schwartz, Alicia Parry, and Martin S. Lipsky
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December 15, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2023 Lower Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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December 09, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2023 Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence against Children Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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November 20, 2025
Contributors: Martin S. Lipsky, Bayler Gunnell (DMD, 2027), Justin Nguyen (DMD, 2026), Samantha Lee (DMD, 2026), Geo Wolfe, and Man Hung
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November 12, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2023 Child Growth Failure Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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November 12, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2023 Global Headache Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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October 31, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Wendy C. Birmingham, Madeleine Tucker (DMD, 2024). Connor Schwartz, and Amir Mohajeri
;
October 27, 2025
Contributors: Alice P. Chen, Civon Gewelber, , Jacob Marx (DMD, 2027), and Man Hung
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October 23, 2025
Contributors: Saman Warnakulasuriya and Shankargouda Patil
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October 21, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2021 Global Sepsis Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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October 18, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2023 Causes of Death Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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October 18, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2023 Disease and Injury and Risk Factor Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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October 12, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2023 Demographic Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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October 03, 2025
Contributors: Shankargouda Patil, Julie A. Gray, Dara K. Rogers, Upoma Guha, Elías M. Morón, Kim Benton, and Robert M. Trombly
September 30, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Jacob Gardner (DMD, 2026), Samantha Lee (DMD, 2026), Wendy Birmingham, Richard Stevens, Connor Schwartz, Nader Karimi (AEODO, 2027), and Amir Mohajeri
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September 29, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Jacob Gardner (DMD, 2026), Samantha Lee (DMD, 2026), Wendy C. Birmingham, Richard M. Stevens, Connor Schwartz, Nader Karimi (AEODO, 2027), and Amir Mohajeri
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September 24, 2025
Contributors: Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks 2023 Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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September 18, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2021 Headache Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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September 3, 2025
Contributors: Abdullah Alqarni, Jagadish Hosmani, Saeed Alassiri, Ali Mosfer A. Alqahtani, Hassan Ahmed Assiri, Thabet AlHousami, Hattan Zaki, Shankargouda Patil
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September 3, 2025
Contributors: Shilpa Bhandi, Neha Patel (DMD, 2026), Himani Patel (DMD, 2026), Frank Licari, Shankargouda Patil, Apathsakayan Renugalakshmi, Marco Cicciù, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, and Giuseppe Minervini
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September 2, 2025
Contributors: Jacob Gardner (DMD, 2026), Ambrose Ha (AEODO, 2026), Samantha Lee (DMD, 2026), Amir Mohajeri, Connor Schwartz, and Man Hung
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August 28, 2025
Contributors: Anthony Mecham, Tyler Peterson (DMD, 2025), Yeji Lee (DMD, 2023), Emily Chung (DMD, 2023), and Peggy P. Lee
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August 25, 2025
Contributors: Melissa Krull, William A. Smith, Man Hung, Joel Leer, and Paula Smith
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August 21, 2025
Contributors: Aditya Deshpande (DMD, 2026), Frank W. Licari, Shankargouda Patil, Shilpa Bhandi
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August 16, 2025
Contributors: Anandhi Sekar Arthi Sri, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Shankargouda Patil, and A. Thirumal Raj
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August 12, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Daniel Yevseyevich (DMD, 2026), Milan Khazana (DMD, 2026), Connor Schwartz, and Martin S. Lipsky
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July 25, 2025
Contributors: Shankargouda Patil, Gabriel Eisenhuth (DMD, 2026), Tarke El-Bialy, and Frank W. Licari
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July 19, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2023 Vaccine Coverage Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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July 14, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Jacob Marx (DMD, Class of 2027), Corban Ward (DMD, Class of 2027), and Connor Schwartz
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July 11, 2025
Contributors: Qawas Arwa, Alturki Ghassan, Alsulaimani Fahad, El-Bialy Tarek, Shankargouda Patil, and Baeshen Hosam
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July 9, 2025
Contributors: GBD 2021 Asia Allergic Disorders Collaborators (including Shankargouda Patil)
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July 8, 2025
Contributors: Shilpa Bhandi, Taroniar Sevathas (DMD, 2025); Kamran H Awan, Frank W. Licari, Luca Testarelli, Shankargouda Patil, Dario Di Nardo, and Brad Stewart
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June 27, 2025
Contributors: Abdullah Alqarni, Jagadish Hosmani, Saeed Abdulrahman Alassiri, Ali Fahad Abdullah Al Qahtani, Mohammad Al Magbol, Hussain Almubarak, and Shankargouda Patil
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July 2025
Contributors: David G. McMillan, Tyler Peterson, Gerald Greenan, Joel Janis
June 24, 2025
Contributors: (including Shankargouda Patil)
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June 11, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Sharon Vu, Eric S. Hon, Logan Reese (Class of 2025), Jacob Gardner (Class of 2026), Martin S. Lipsky
“The Efficacy of Laser Therapy in Labial Frenulectomy Compared with Conventional Surgery in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review”;
May 15, 2025
Contributors: Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Giulia Maria Nicoletti, Maria Paola Straticó, Silvia Piccolo, Diana Russo, Hande Uzunçıbuk, Shankargouda Patil, Gabriele Cervino, Giuseppe Minervini
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May 08, 2025
Contributors: David G. McMillan, Catherine Wilson, Emily Lear (DMD, Class of 2024), Fay Kotlyarenko (DMD, Class of 2024), Amir Mohajeri
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April 22, 2025
Contributors: David G. McMillan, Cathy Wilson, Emily Lear (DMD Class of 2024), Fay Kotlyarenko (DMD Class of 2024), and Amir Mohajeri
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April 6, 2025
Contributors: David G. McMillan, Cathy Wilson, Kristina Vu (DMD, Class of 2026), Amir Mohajeri
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March 17, 2025
Contributors: , Geo Wolfe, Brisa A. Radilla, and Man Hung
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March 7, 2025
Contributors: Justin Nguyen (DMD, Class of 2026), Chris Cramer, Steven Park (DMD, Class of 2026), Hayden Jones (DMD, Class of 2026), Ivan Alpizar (DMD, Class of 2026), and Man Hung
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March 5, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Aaron Graves, Johanna Lu, Connor Schwartz, and
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Jan 23, 2025
Contributors: Man Hung, Katherine Sanders, Aditya Deshpande, Roshni Trivedi, Connor Schwartz, and Amir Mohajeri
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January 22, 2025
Contributors: Val J. Cheever, Amir Mohajeri, Kavina Patel, Richard Collin Burris, and Man Hung
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Jan 21, 2025
Contributors: Marina Provenzano, Kobe Ikegami, Kameron Bates, Alison Gaynor, Julia M. Hartman, Aileen Jones, Amanda Butler, Kiera N. Berggren, Jeanne Dekdebrun, Man Hung, Dana M. Lapato, Michael Kiefer, Charles A. Thornton, Nicholas E. Johnson, Melissa A. Hale on behalf of the Myotonic Dystrophy Clinical Research Network (DMCRN)
2024
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December 03, 2024
Contributors: Omar Alvarado, Matías Alvarado, Fabiola E. Medina and Jaime R. Cabrera-Pardo
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November 28, 2024
Contributors: Amir Mohajeri, Samantha Schlaud, Sydnee Spector, and Man Hung
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September 29, 2024
Contributors: Man Hung, Mahsa Sadri, Melanie Katz, Connor Schwartz, and Amir Mohajeri
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September 5, 2024
Contributors: Man Hung, Jeremy D. Franklin, William A. Smith, Carlos J. Crespo, Evelyn U. Ezikwelu, Jerry Bounsanga,
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August 14, 2024
Contributors: Man Hung, Amir Mohajeri, Konstantinia Almpani, Gabriel Carberry, John F. Wisniewski, Kade Janes, Brooklyn Janes, Chase Hardy, Golnoush Zakeri, Ben Raymond, Heather Trinh, Jordan Bretner, Val J. Cheever, Rafael Garibyan, Perry Bachstein, Frank W. Licari
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August 8, 2024
Author: Brooklyn Janes
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July 18, 2024
Contributors: Shankargouda Patil, Frank W. Licari, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Kamran H. Awan, Marco Di Blasio, Gaetano Isola, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini
;
July 18, 2024
Contributors: Man Hung, Amir Mohajeri, Mahsa Sadri, Elahe Khodabandeh, Ibrahim Zeitoun,
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July 18, 2024
Contributors: Man Hung, Amy Blazejewski, Samantha Lee, Johanna Lu, Andres Soto, Connor Schwartz, and Amir Mohajeri
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July 17, 2024
Contributors: Sharon Vu, Logan Reese, Neha Patel, and Man Hung
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June 25, 2024
Contributors: Derek M. Clarke, Andrew P. Koutnik, Richard J. Johnson, Janine M. DeBlasi, Benjamin T. Bikman, Juan A. Arroyo, and Paul R. Reynolds
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June 25, 2024
Contributors: Shankargouda Patil, Frank W. Licari, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Kamran H. Awan, Rocco Franco, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, and Giuseppe Minervini
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June 17, 2024
Contributors: Katrina L. Curtis, Ashley Chang, James D. Johnston, John D. Beard, Scott C. Collingwood, James D. LeCheminant, Neil E. Peterson, Andrew J. South, Clifton B. Farnsworth, Seshananda Sanjel, Benjamin T. Bikman, Juan A. Arroyo, and Paul R. Reynolds
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June 10, 2024
Contributors: Kevin B. Cayabyab, Marley J. Shin, Micah S. Heimuli, Iris J. Kim, Dominic P. D’Agostino, Richard J. Johnson, Andrew P. Koutnik, Nick Bellissimo, David M. Diamond, Nicholas G. Norwitz, Juan A. Arroyo, Paul R. Reynolds and Benjamin T. Bikman
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June 9, 2024
Contributors: Madison N. Kirkham, Christian Cooper, Emily Broberg, Peter Robertson, Derek Clarke, Brett E. Pickett, Benjamin T. Bikman, Paul R. Reynolds, and Juan A. Arroyo
“RAGE expression and invasiveness of oral squamous cell carcinoma cells via differential expression of matrix remodeling enzymes”;
June 7, 2024
Contributors: Derek M. Clarke, Edward Yeates, Greggory Davis, Kaden Harward, P. Robertson, Frank W. Licari, Duane R. Winden, Paul R. Reynolds, and Juan A. Arroyo
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June 5, 2024
Contributors: Derek M. Clarke, Katrina L. Curtis, Kaden Harward, Jared Scott, Brendan M. Stapley, Madison N. Kirkham, Evan T. Clark, Peter Robertson, Elliot Chambers, Cali E. Warren, Benjamin T. Bikman, Juan A. Arroyo, and Paul R. Reynolds
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June 2024
Contributors: Cristiane Maria Boniatti Mussatto, Elisa Magno Nunes de Oliveira, Karthikeyan Subramani, Eduardo Gonçalves Mota, and Ricardo Meurer Papaléo
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May 30, 2024
Contributors: GBD 2019 MSK in Adolescents Collaborators
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May 28, 2024
Contributors: Srimanta Patra, Prajna Paramita Naik, Kewal Kumar Mahapatra, Moureq Rashed Alotaibi, Shankargouda Patil, Birija Sankar Patro, Gautam Sethi, Thomas Efferth, and Sujit Kumar Bhutia
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May 18, 2024
Contributors: GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators
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May 18, 2024
Contributors: GBD 2021 Risk Factors Collaborators
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May 18, 2024
Contributors: GBD 2021 Fertility and Forecasting Collaborators
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April 30, 2024
Contributors: Katrina L. Curtis, Ashley Chang, Ryan Van Slooten, Christian Cooper, Madison N. Kirkham, Thomas Armond, Zack deBernardi, Brett E. Pickett, Juan A. Arroyo, and Paul R. Reynolds
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April 23, 2024
Contributors: GBD 2021 Nervous System Disorders Collaborators
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April 16, 2024
Contributors: Man Hung, Frank W. Licari, Konstantinia Almpani, Bao Thao, Brooklyn Janes, Kade Janes, Amir Mohajeri, David Stewart, Val J. Cheever, Perry Bachstein, Rafael Garibyan, Jordan Bretner, Gabriel Carberry, and Martin S. Lipsky
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April 11, 2024
Contributors: by Cali E. Warren, Kennedy M. Campbell, Madison N. Kirkham, Erin R. Saito, Nicole P. Remund, Kevin B. Cayabyab, Iris J. Kim, Micah S. Heimuli, Paul R. Reynolds, Juan A. Arroyo, and Benjamin T. Bikman
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March 16, 2024
Contributors: Bishnu Prasad Behera, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Kewal Kumar Mahapatra, Shankargouda Patil, Thomas Efferth, and Sujit Kumar Bhutia
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March 7, 2024
Contributors: John D. Bearda, Scott C. Collingwood, James D. LeCheminant, Neil E. Peterson, Paul R. Reynolds, Juan A. Arroyo, Andrew J. South, Clifton B. Farnsworth, Gerardo Fong, Taylor Cisneros, Mariah Taylor, Seshananda Sanjel, and James D. Johnston
“Clinical effects of Lactobacillus reuteri probiotic in chronic periodontitis–a systematic review”;
March 2024
Contributors: Josephine Ram, Kamran H. Awan, Claudia M. T. Freitas, Shilpa H. Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, and Shankargouda Patil
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January 30, 2024
Contributors: Katrina L. Curtis, Kelsey M. Hirshi, Kary Tsai, Evan T. Clark, Brendan M. Stapley, Benjamin T. Bikman, Paul R. Reynolds, and Juan A. Arroyo
; Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
January 22, 2024
Contributors:
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January 13, 2024
Contributors: Hannah Robin, Courtney Trudeau, Adam Robbins, Emily Chung, Erum Rahman, Olivia Gangmark-Strickland, Frank W. Licari, Duane R. Winden, Dan L. Orr, Juan A. Arroyo, and Paul R. Reynolds
2023
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November 22, 2023
Contributors: GBD Spinal Cord Injuries Collaborators
2022
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May 31, 2022
Author: Andrea Baeder


