Student Projects

Sarah Allen, D3 NIDCR Trainee, 2006; Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: Raymond Kuthy Current Project: Career Decision-Making Throughout Dental School: Private Practice Versus Alternatives

Chris Alley, D3 NIDCR Trainee, 2007 Mentor: Jeff Banas Current Project:   Jessica Boehrs, D3 DRA Mentor: Galen Schneider Project: 3D Culture Environments Enhance Osteoblast Differentiation   Ryan Borgwardt, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: James Wefel, Clark Stanford Current Project: Tensile Bond Strength of Provisional Prosthetic Crowns Luted with Amorphous Calcium Phosphate relative to a Fluoride Varnish Derek Borgwardt, D4 Dows Awardee 2005 Mentor: John Casko Project: Vertical Cephalometric Ranges Associated with Ideal Occlusion Scott Bower, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: Ali Fakhry Project: The Anatomic Basis of Palatal Implants in Adult Patients Hyrum Cannon, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: Steve Levy Project: Esthetic Perceptions of Dental Fluorosis and Other Opacities: Longitudinal Patterns to Age 13

Diana Choi, D2 DRA Mentor: David Drake & Jeff Banas Project: The Extent of Variability in Streptococcus mutans Clonal Types and Virulence Potential

Choongseo Chung, D2 DRA Mentor: Jeffrey Murray Project: Sequence Analysis of Candidate Genes for Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and Palate by Using PolyPhred detecting Insertion-Deletion Polymorphisms

Kristine Cody, D4 DRA Mentor: Jane Chalmers Project: Observations of evening oral hygiene care and mealtime for residents with dementia.

Lindsay Compton, D4 NIDCR Trainee 2005, 2006, 2007 Mentor: Sophie Joly Current Project: Expression of Human β-Defensins 1,2,3 in response to Candida albicans in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Adam Diesburg, D4 Dows Awardee 2005 Mentor: Marcos Vargas Project: Effect of Oxalic Acid Salts on the Long-term Stability of Resin-dentin Interfaces

Deborah Dietrich, D1 NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: Kim Brogden Project: Human Defensin Interactions with Porphyromonas gingivalis fimbriae (rFimA)

Alan Domeyer, D2 DRA Mentor: Robert Staley Project: Quantitative Longitudinal Analysis of Root Growth in Maxillary First Molars

Whitney Dunn, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: John Casko Project: Analysis of smile esthetics in highly attractive smiles: Are current standards valid?

Christopher Eastman, D4 DRA Mentor: Kim Brogden Project: Human Beta-Defensin 1 Interacts with Hemagglutinin B from Porphyromonas gingivalis

Joe Eckford, D3 Dows Awardee 2006; NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: Justine Kolker Project: Assessing and quantifying the clinical and histological features of ICDAS non-cavitated smooth surface lesions using photography, QLF, PLM, and SEM

Luke Freml, D4 NIDCR Trainee 2005, 2006 Mentor: Clark Stanford and James Wefel Project: Preventive Efficacy of MI Paste on Acid-induced Demineralization under Provisional Prosthetic Crowns

Benjamin Fuller, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2006, 2007 Mentor: James Wefel and Ronald Ettinger Current Project: Relative efficacy of several new products in protecting overdenture abutment teeth from demineralization

Stanislav Gelfond, D3 Dows Awardee 2006; NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: David Drake and Phil Wertz Project: Bactericidal Activity of Sphingosine against Monoculture and Polymicrobial Suspensions

Molly Gervich, D3 DRA Mentor: Mike Finkelstein Project: Identification of histopathological features comon in proliferative verrucous leukoplakia for use as a diagnostic tool

Lacey Greenwald, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: John Warren Project: White spot lesions associated with orthodontic brackets in children ages 12 to 14 from the Iowa Fluoride Study

David Haderlie, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2006 Mentor: Jane Chalmers Curretn Project: Demineralization in a Recurrent Caries Model

Travis Harbaugh, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: Murray Bouschlicher Project: Analysis of Marginal Excess in Class II Resin Composite

Christopher Hansen, D4 NIDCR Trainee 2005, 2006 Mentor: Kim Brogden Project: Human Defensin Interactions with Porphyromonas Gingivalis Hemagglutinin B

Tim Hansen, D1 NIDCR Trainee 2006 Mentor: Andrew Lidral Project: Facial Developmental Expression Patterns of Transcription Factors Directly Regulated by Wnt Signaling

Chad Hines, D1 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: Douglas Trask Project: Analysis of chemotherapy and Radiation Resistance of CD44+ Cancer Stem Cells in Oral Cavity and Oropharnyx Squamous Cell Carcinoma Hans Hochstrasser, D3 Dows Awardee 2006 Mentor: Robert Staley Project: Follow up examination of Longevity of Enamel Demineralization Protection by Pro Seal

Jaxon Hoopes, D2 DRA Mentor: Galen Schneider Project: Expression of Bone Morphogenic Proteins in Rotary Wall Vessel Engineered Tissue

Erin Jackson, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: John Hellstein Project: Assessment of Brush Biopsies: Differential Diagnosis vs. Final Diagnosis

Maegan Johnson, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: Teresa Marshall Project: Dietary beverages create surfaces conducive to microbial biofilm development

T. Patrick Jones, D3 DRA Mentor: Rick Walton Project: Comparison of Different Solvents To Remove Calcium Hydroxide Medicament From The Canal Space

Tina Kao, D3 Dows Awardee 2006 Mentor: John Hellstein Project: Assessing Manufacturer Markings of Kodak Dental Film to Aid in Forensic Odontology

Ryan Lee, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2006, 2007 Mentor: Clark Stanford Project: In situ, histomorphometry of Bone to Implant Contact and bone fill of a fluoridated dental implant surface.

Phillip Lin, D3 Dows Awardee 2006 Mentor: Mark Stinski Project: The upregulation of cellular genes MICA and MICB during HCMV viral infection may be mediated by the viral protein IE86

Julie Lohr, D4 NIDCR Trainee 2005, Dows Awardee 2006 Mentor: Kaaren Vargas Project: Influence of Parental Presence on Behavior of Young Children During Routine Operative Visits

Will McBride NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: John Warren, David Drake Project: Non-Sm Acid streptococci: Association with incipient lesions in young children

Michael McEwan, D3 DRA Mentor: David Drake Project: Determine clonal type profiles of S. mutans from Native American children, examine potential associations of specific clones with severity of disease, and to assess key virulence factors of these clones.

Maura Milas, D4 Dows Awardee 2005, 2006 Mentor: Karin Southard Project: The Effects of Chronic Methylphenidate on Dental maturation in Children

Asana Mohamad, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: Michelle McQuistan Project: Health Literacy and New Patients' Comprehension of Treatment Plans

Kimberly Morio, D4 NIDCR Trainee, 2005, 2006; Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: Teresa Marshall Current Project: A comparison of current and retrospective oral hygiene and dietary habits in methamphetamine users

Sarah Murrell, D2 NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: Teresa Marshall Project: Comparison of erosion potentials between popular UK and US beverages

Brian Nunez, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2006 Mentor: Jane Chalmers Project: The Iowa Dental Study of Nursing Homes     Adam Ostby, D4 NIDCR Trainee 2005, 2006, 2007 Mentor: Samir Bishara Project: Evaluation of a Self Conditioner for Resin-Modified Glass Ionomers in Bonding Orthodontic Brackets   Cameron Perigo, D4 NIDCR Trainee 2005; DRA Mentor: Karin Weber-Gasparoni Project: Influence of Family-Bed Practice on Children's Nighttime Feeding and ECC

Lindsey Pingel, D2 Dows Undergraduate Awardee 2006; DRA Mentor: Kim Brogden Project: HBD3 alters signaling pathways in human dendritic cells induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis recombinant hemagglutinin B   Matthew Pyfferoen, D4 Dows Awardee 2005 Mentor: Jane Chalmers Project: Observations of Morning Oral Hygiene Care and Mealtime for Residents with Dementia Cameron Rasool, D4 NIDCR Trainee 2006; Dows Awardee 2006 Mentor: Teresa Marshall Project: Expansion of a Dietary Behaviors Questionnaire For Caries Risk Assessment   Rachael Revell, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2006; Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: Teresa Marshall and Sandra Guzman-A Current Project: Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking: Assessment of Skill Development in First Year Dental Students

Christopher Roberts, D4 DRA Mentor: John Warren Project: Relationships Between Mothers' Oral Health Perceptions and Early Childhood Caries

Travis Rudd, D4 DRA Mentor: Robert Staley Project: Longitudinal Study of Root Growth in Maxillary First Premolars   Michael Schiff, D2 DRA Mentor: Clark Stanford Project: Effect of CAD/CAM-machining modification of Y-TZP Zirconia Dental Ceramic Abutment Wall Thicknesses in Relation to Cyclic Fatigue and Fracture Strength     Brett Schow, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2006, 2007 Mentor: David Drake Current Project: Stability of Streptococcus mutans clonal types in 3-4 year old Children enrolled in Head Start

Abby Shannon, , D4 NIDCR Trainee 2006 Mentor: David Gratton Project: In-Vitro marginal Gap Comparison of Zirconium Copings Manufactured from Contemporary CAD/CAM Systems

Jill Shonka, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2006 Mentor: Karin Weber-G, Karin Southard, and Fang Qian Project: Self-Determination Theory: An Innovative Approach in Motivating High Risk Orthodontic Patients

Spencer Smith, , D4 Dows Awardee 2006 Mentor: Maria Hernandez, Marcos Vargas, James Wefel, and Justin Kolker Project: Scanning electron microscopy and Quantitative light fluorescence evaluation of dentin after treatment with CPP-ACP and other desensitizing agents

Nathifa Smith, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: James Wefel Project: A Comparison Between the Cariostatic Effect of Glass Ionomer Cements with Varying Fluoride Releasing Quantities

Dustin Smolenski, D3 DRA Mentor: Jane Chalmers Project: Assess the caries inhibition effects which MI Paste has on a tooth restored with glass ionomer using a laboratory recurrent caries model.

Anuj Soni, D2 DRA Mentor: John Hellstein Project: Identification of Accurate Image Orientation for Digital Transmission of Fuji and DuPont Radiographs

Jared Sorensen, D3 DRA Mentor: John Warren Project: Affects of Beverage Consumption Habits on Caries Experience in Very Young Children

Mark Sorensen, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: Clark Stanford Project: Retrospective Chart Review of Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy and Delayed Healing Associated with Dental Extractions

Kyle Stein, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: David Gratton Project: Shear bond strength of zirconia all-ceramics at the core-veneer interface

Ben Squires, D4 Dows Awardee 2005 Mentor: Teresa Morgan Project: Mandibular orthognathic surgery--does it affect snoring?

Scott Steward-Tharp, D2 DRA Mentor: Kim Brogden Project: Characterization of the antimicrobial activity of a C-terminal portion of the sheep hemoglobin β-chain and isolation of additional antimicrobial peptides from sheep trachea

Karl Swenson, D2 NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: Thomas Southard Project: Analysis of Forces Along the Premaxillary-Maxillary and Coronal Facial Sutures in Sus scrofa

Joseph Tesene, D3 DRA Mentor: Christopher Squier Project: Electrochemical Method for Measuring Transport Properties of Oral Mucosa   Karla Thole, D2 DRA Mentor: Jane Chalmers Project: Oral Hygiene Care for Intermediate Care Facility Residents   David Thuet, D2 Dows Awardee 2007 Mentor: Robert Staley Project: Evaluation of micro-bubble formation with different methods of application of ProSealTM Stephanie Wagoner, D3 NIDCR Trainee 2007 Mentor: Teresa Marshall Project: Investigation of the Erosion Potential of Sour/Tangy Candies

Daniel Whitney, D4 DRA Mentor: Zoya Kurago Project: Visual analysis of Dendritic Cell - Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Interactions

Aaron Williams, D2 DRA Mentor: Brian Schutte Project: Characterization of lip and palate defects in IRF6 knockout mice