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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

 

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Dr. John Warren

Program Director

Phone: 319-335-7205

E-mail: john-warren@uiowa.edu

Dr. Teresa Marshall

Program Assistant Director

Phone: 319-335-7190

E-mail: teresa-marshall@uiowa.edu

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Program Assistant

Phone:319-335-7404

E-mail: sara-anstoetter@uiowa.edu

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