Marquette University School of Dentistry hosted its 26th Research Day Thursday in the Alumni Memorial Union, crowning 15 award winners.
The day began with a morning research and rounds poster session, featuring 40 posters representing predoctoral, resident and faculty basic science research and clinical research posters. Many of the posters will be presented at the upcoming American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) meeting in New York in March.
The afternoon oral session consisted of a presentation by keynote speaker Dr. Jeffery Price, clinical professor of oral radiology and co-director, Division of Artificial Intelligence Research at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, followed by oral research presentations from four MUSOD faculty members.
Posters and presentations were judged by a panel of dental school faculty. Dean Elsbeth Kalenderian, Dr. Jeffrey Toth, associate dean for research and professor of biomaterials, and Dr. Mary Cimrmancic, clinical associate professor and Rounds leader, concluded the day by presenting 13 Research Day Award winners and four Dental Rounds winners.
Postdoctoral Researcher/Visiting Scholar Research Award
1st place: “Nanostructured Copper – Magnesium Polycaprolactone Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration,” Dr. Daniela Masson-Meyers
Resident Clinical Research Awards
1st place: “Sinus floor position and maxillary ridge dimensional stability during edentulousness,” Dr. Teerarat N. Phuatrakoon
2nd place: “Periapical Lesion Detection by Anatomical Region Using No-Code Artificial Intelligence,” Dr. Kevin Yu
3rd place: “Leveling Curve of Spee with Extractions Versus Non-Extraction: Biomechanical Perspective,” Dr. Mitchell Muller
Resident Basic Science Research Awards
1st place: “Comparison of Cellular Cytotoxicity: Conventional vs. CAD/CAM Denture Materials,” Dr. AlAnood AlDubayan
2nd place: “Comparison of Shear Bond Strength of
Rebonded Symetri Ceramic Brackets,” Dr. Ciara Schwarz
3rd place: “Electrochemical Properties of Rhodium-Plated Esthetic Orthodontic Archwires,” Michael Hoy
Predoctoral Clinical Research Awards
1st place: “Gingival Flossing Clefts: A Case Series,” Mythili Mahapatra
2nd place: “Impact of Indirect Pulp Therapy on Pulpotomy for Pediatric Patients,” Tom Jarecki
3rd place: “Topical Fluoride Treatment for Adult Patients at Elevated Dental Caries Risk,” Mark Lloyd
Predoctoral Basic Science Research Award
1st place: “Biocompatibility and Antimicrobial Activity of Gelatin-Based Chitosan and Elastin Scaffolds,” Alex Benak and Frank Galka
2nd place: “Enhanced Gelatin-Based Scaffolds Incorporating Synthesized Mg/CuO Nanoparticles for Tissue Engineering,” Ciara Glancy
3rd place: “Scaffold Degradation and Cell Viability in Phosphate-Buffered-Saline and Artificial Saliva,” Melissa Wilke, Lindsey Enders and Corbin Kettle
MUSOD Grand Rounds Award
T-1st place: “Definitive Restorations in Patients with GERD,” Claire Nate, Garrison Murphy, Samantha Miles and Lesly Salgado
T-1st place: Repair of a Complex Crown-Root Fracture,” Joseph Herrli, Michell Buban, Elise Biederman and Nicole Farley
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award for Best Take-Away Message for Clinical Case Management
T-1st place: “Medically Complex Patients: How Should TX Be Altered?” Jamie Weinhold, Ian Hartl, Alyssa Carranza and Sanabil Ziadeh
T-1st place: “Exploring the Impact of Periapical Radiolucencies on the Osseo Integration of Implants,” Katherine Su, Jerrica Harris, Enya Manalil, Sheila Rasuli
Faculty Oral Presentation Award
1st place: “Follow-up care after Emergency Department visits for Non-Traumatic Dental Conditions (NTDC) in Southeastern (SE) Wisconsin,” Drs. Shengtong Han and Pradeep Bhagavatula
