Accomplishments: School of Dental Medicine
Jeffrey Ebersole (Dental Medicine) co-authored 鈥淥ral Microbiome and Gingival Gene Expression of Inflammatory Biomolecules with Aging and Periodontitis,鈥 which appeared Sept. 17 in the Oral Infections and Microbes section of Frontiers in Oral Health.
Dr. Robin Weltman (Dental Medicine) co-authored 鈥淰ertical Ridge Augmentation (VRA) around Dental Implants with the Use of a Dense PTFE Membrane, to Correct Previously Failed Augmentations,鈥 which appeared online ahead of print in Clinical Advancement in Periodontics.
Karl Kingsley, Joshua Polanski, Camille Frayna, Christoffer Devantier and Braden Harris (all Dental) recently published the manuscript "Education Regarding and Adherence to Recommended Nutrition Guidelines among Dental Students" in Dentistry Journal, Special Edition on Dental Education.
The class of 2021 alumni Dr. Anthony Fusco, Dr. Syed Ahmed, and Dr. Jared Link, under the supervision of Dr. Tanya Al-Talib and Dr. Neamat Hassan (all Dental Medicine), published 鈥淧erformance of Different Orthodontic Brackets after Exposure to Dietary Components: An in Vitro Pilot Study,鈥 which appeared online Sept. 14 in the Open鈥
Dr. Frank Jones (Dental) directed two four-day live surgical implant courses in Tijuana, Mexico during July and August. The self-funded courses deliver free surgical care to individuals regardless of citizenship or current immigration status. High demand for patient care continues in Mexico unabated due to the impact of COVID-19 and limited鈥
Ed Rangel (Dental) received recognition as an "Indirect Trainer" from the United Stated Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency for his outstanding performance in training during the global pandemic. The certi铿乧ate he received states "Your exceptional knowledge, skills, and abilities set a benchmark of鈥
Dr. Christina Demopoulos, Melissa Argueta and Elyana Smith (all Dental) hosted information tables during five back-to-school community events between July 23 and August 21. The events, sponsored by several organizations including City of 51吃瓜网免费App and UNR Extension, were held at the Windmill Library, Iglesia Evangelica Nueva Jerusalem Church鈥
Melissa Argueta (Dental) received a 2021 Mars Wrigley Foundation鈥檚 Healthier Smiles Grant of $5,000 from the American Dental Hygienists鈥 Association Institute for Oral Health. She will use the funds to expand the local Early Childhood Caries Prevention Project, which aims to reduce the number of cavities among children by the time they enroll in鈥
Dr. James Mah (Dental) co-authored 鈥淎n in vitro evaluation of orthodontic aligner biomechanics around the maxillary arch,鈥 which appears in the September issue of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Dr. Karl Kingsley, Kevin Foote and David Foote (all Dental) recently published "Surveillance of the Incidence and Mortality of Oral and Pharyngeal, Esophageal, and Lung Cancer in Nevada: Potential Implications of the Nevada Indoor Clean Air Act" in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Dr. Jeffrey Ebersole (Dental) received the presidential citation from the American Association for Dental Research for making significant contributions, showing dedication, and furthering the mission of the association through service and commitment. The association's president nominated Ebersole for the citation, which was then evaluated and鈥
Dr. Neamat Hassan and Dr. Hassan Ziada (both Dental) published a collaborative research article online, ahead of print titled "Patients' perspectives of grafting materials in implant dentistry: A qualitative analysis" in the Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry.