The objective of this study was to evaluate the amount of root resorption after orthodontic treatment in patients with Short Root Anomaly (SRA) in comparison with control patients using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). We hypothesized that patients with SRA …
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The association between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis has been studied thoroughly. However, the role of the oral microbiome in linking these two diseases still is not clear. The objective of this literature review is to search the current studies on …
A review of literature was done using four search engines (PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct) and keywords (individually and in combinations): prune belly syndrome, PBS, Eagle-Barrett syndrome, dental manifestation, clinical manifestation, psychological aspects. The search was run with no …
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The Special Smiles discipline of Healthy Athletes provides comprehensive oral health care information, including offering free dental screenings and instructions on correct brushing and flossing techniques to participating Special Olympics athletes. COVID-19 forced Special Olympics to cancel its in-person Healthy …
My project focused on giving students in the clinic a simplified guide to treating their patients’ periodontal health. We found that most students struggle readily with proper measurement, diagnosis, and treatment planning in regards to periodontal health. I also found …
Disproportionate effort by individuals participating in group projects has the potential to diminish the beneficial lessons derived from working in a team, such as collaborative and leadership skills, conflict resolution, creativity, and more. This dilemma has been further exacerbated by …
The aim of this study was to determine the types and prevalence of complications following Maxillary Skeletal Expansion protocol at University of the Pacific.
An individual research project to explore how dentistry impacts the opioid epidemic in our country.
A survey encompassing questions on demographics, general use of sustainable products, using eco-friendly dental products and thoughts on environmental burden, was circulated to dental students, dental hygiene students, residents, faculty and staff at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, on Earth Day 2021.
An overview of precautions to take as we reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
