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Since the graduation of its first class in 1973, the Dental College of Georgia - the State‘s sole dental school and one of only 56 in the United States - has demonstrated an exemplary record of protecting the oral health of our State’s residents. The Dental College of Georgia was formerly known as the School of Dentistry.
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This Community contains the Department of Continuing Dental Education Publications, the Department of Oral Biology Faculty Papers, the Department of Oral Rehabilitation Faculty Papers, and the Department of Periodontics Faculty Papers.
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ATAD3A plays an oncogenic role in head and neck cancerWith approximately 500,000 new cases diagnosed each year, head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) remain one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths. Thus, there is great interest to identify novel therapeutic targets against HNSCC. In this project, we aim to gain a deeper appreciation of ATAD3A, the ATPase family AAA-domain containing protein3A, and its oncogenic role in HNSCC, as well as its potential as a target in future patient therapies.
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Effect of Print Angulation on Surface Roughness of 3D-Printed ModelsTo measure/compare surface roughness of 3D-printed models made from the same STL file and fabricated using a variety of printer/resin types at different angulations.
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Wavelength-Dependent Strength of Photo-activated Resin Veneer CementsTo evaluate the effects of application of violet or blue light on strength of light-curable-only resin cements.
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Human Saliva Contact Angles on Three Types of Denture BasesContemporary denture base resins are available as 3 types: conventional, heat-processed (CONV), 3D printed (PRINT), or 3D milled (MILLED). This project measured and compared surface contact angle of human saliva to each type denture base, either as-processed (AP) or polished (POL).
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Tooth Curvature and Enamel Loss/Resin Removal At Bracket DebondingTo measure and compare in vitro enamel loss and residual resin presence on extracted teeth of differing facial convexities.
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Testing for Photoinitiator Type in Light-cured Orthodontic Bracket AdhesivesTo measure/compare flexural strength of light-cured orthodontic resins when exposed to different wavelength curing light sources.
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Exposure Duration and Adhesive Cure Uniformity Under a Stainless Steel BracketDetermine the effect of curing light exposure on adhesive paste hardness underneath a simulated stainless steel bracket.
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UV-VIS Spectral Profiles of Probable Photoinitiators in 3D Dental ResinsDental 3D printing resins utilize a different range of wavelengths for photo-activation than those commonly found in visible light-cured, direct dental restorative materials, and thus contain different photoinitiators (PIs). This project sought to provide preliminary identification of PIs present in a wide variety of commercial, 3D photo-printing dental resins.
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Invasion and Survival of Porphyromonas gingivalis in Human ARPE-19 CellsAge-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of irreversible vision loss in elderly is associated with several systemic conditions. Recent studies link Periodontal Disease (PD) to AMD. As we demonstrated previously, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg),a keystone oral-pathobiont that cause periodontitis, invades blood dendritic and gingival epithelial cells. However, there is no evidence that Pg invades retinal-pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. The primary objective of this study is to test whether Pg and its fimbrial-mutants invade human ARPE-19 cells after infection.
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Tip-to-Target Distance Effect on Irradiance Delivered by Dental Curing LightsDental light curing units (LCUs) are often evaluated using exitance irradiance values. These values do not predict irradiance levels observed at common working distances. This project categorized LCUs by the tip-to-target distances where exitance irradiance dropped by 50%.
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Comparison of Bulk Fill composite and effectiveness of use by skill of practitioner.To compare the brands Fill-Up and Sonic fill and the efficacy of the peripheral seal alone, as well as to the skill levels of novice and experienced practitioners.
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Optimizing Bond Strength of RMGI and Conventional CompositeThe “sandwich technique” of placing resin modified glass ionomer (RMGI) as the initial restorative material increment, followed by overlaying with light-cured composite, is a common clinical procedure. This project evaluated the effects of RMGI surface abrasion as well as dentin bonding agent components on the shear bond strength (SBS) of composite to RMGI.
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Resin Infiltration and Contouring for an Esthetic MakeoverUsing bleaching, Icon resin infiltration technique and a putty matrix to improve esthetics and contour of anterior teeth with mild fluorosis.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal DiseaseThe objective is to find a correlation between Periodontal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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Quality of Dental Care at Long-Term Care FacilitiesTo examine whether direct access to dental hygienists in long-term care facilities would improve the oral health of the residents.
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To seal or To Not SealThis project sought to determine why sealants are considered the best preventative method to prevent caries in permanent molars.
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The Future of Nano-Robots in DentistryMicro-robots are being used in the medical field for a variety of procedures, such as: drug delivery and precision therapeutics. This research is used to determine how micro-robots can be incorporated into dentistry.
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How Effective is Velscope in DentistryVelscope is a handheld device that used to detect oral cancer as an adjunct with the intraoral physical examination, using autofluorescence. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the effectiveness of velscope in dentistry.
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Scaling and Root Planing in Conjunction with Propolis IrrigationPeriodontal Disease is a highly prevalent oral disease in the United States and dental professionals are always seeking a new and improved method to help decrease or arrest the side effects. This research is looking to propose a new innate, financially feasible option for individuals battling periodontal disease.
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The Effects of Erythritol on Dental Caries and BiofilmThis project sought to determine the effectiveness of erythritol on the prevention of dental caries and the reduction of dental biofilm.
