This research was done to validate and test the current viral RNA detection techniques and to determine sensitivity and optimal temperature of RT-qPCR technique. Methods In Primer/probe validation, N and RP gene containing plasmids were prepared with corresponding to primer/probe …
COVID-19 Wastewater Project: Validating SARS-CoV-2 Detection Techniques Read more ›
The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a trans-differentiation process of epithelial cells into motile mesenchymal cells. It plays an integral role in embryonic development, wound healing and cancer progression. In this study, we present current knowledge on EMT, including its regulatory …
The purpose of this project was to estimate the patient participation in decisions commonly arising in scaling and root planning as functions of the professionals’ preferences of dental hygienists, typical situation in this procedure, common approaches to patient interaction, and …
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Orthodontic tooth movement leads to remodeling of periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and gingiva. Tooth movement is characterized by bone deposition at sites of tension and bone resorption at pressure sites. Due to a sterile inflammatory process in the periodontal ligament …
A large body of evidence shows the harmful effects of cigarette smoke to oral and systemic health. Recently, a link between smoking and susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was proposed. Here, we examined the effects of cigarette smoke on …
Sex Differences in the Immune Response to Chronic Periodontitis Read more ›
This project involved treatment of a patient who was bedridden at CPMC. This combined with his deteriorating health, made frequent visits difficult as the patient needed to be feeling well enough to tolerate dental treatment and this necessitated our team …
A study to evaluate the short-term and long-term changes of the hard and soft tissues of the face after microimplant-assisted expansion.
Currently, there exists a decision tree diagnostic tool to guide clinicians through the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders; however, there is a need for a more accessible and user friendly diagnostic tool. We designed a new, checklist-style diagnostic tool with these goals in mind, and in this study, we compared the use of our new tool with the use of the pre-existing decision tree tool.
Our project illustrates DDS 2021’s involvement in community service and public outreach events despite being hit with a global pandemic halfway through our dental school career. We demonstrated how we were able to adapt to a new normal, where most outreach would be done in a distanced and safe manner, following public health guidelines. We created virtual events to reach out to communities and provide public education. We partnered with the Dugoni school to run a Covid-19 vaccine clinic throughout winter and spring quarters to help vaccinate not only the school but also members of our community. With these initiatives, we were able to help fight the pandemic while also providing public education regarding dental health during these unique times.
SCOPE succeeded in hosting and collaborating with events
and projects which allowed officers to develop professionally and serve
underserved communities in the Bay Area and beyond, despite pandemic restrictions.
