Research Projects & Grants

Federal

• LLU Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Grant, Role: Selection Committee Member, Bureau of Health Professions/Health Resources and Services Administration/DHHS, (09/2017 - 08/2023) Status: Closed
• Testing of Computer Aided Dental Implant Placement (AREA), Role: Consultant, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research/NIH/DHHS, (08/2007 - 07/2012) Status: Closed

For Profit Organization

• The effects of bone and connective tissue grafts on facial gingival profile in single maxillary anterior immediate implant placement and provisionalization: a 1-year prospective study, Role: Investigator, Dentium, (04/2016 - 04/2017) Status: Completed

Internal

• Accuracy of Orthopantomography in predicting position and proximity of superimposed or nearby third molar root relative to inferior alveolar nerve canal, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (11/2022) Status: Approved
• Extraction vs. Non-extraction: Comparing Orthodontic Root Resorption, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (03/2022) Status: Approved
• The efficacy and accuracy of Artificial intelligence in identifying arch form on digital models and CBCT, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (11/2021) Status: Approved
• Evaluating the treatment effectiveness and efficiency of the DF2 protocol using Invisalign for treatment of Class II malocclusion: A retrospective comparison study, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (03/2021) Status: Approved
• An Investigation of Dental Evacuation Devices in Reducing Aerosol During Dental Clinic Procedures, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, (08/2020 - 07/2024) Status: Completed
• Comparing adolescent patient attitudes and understanding of basic orthodontic treatment information presented in comic book format versus plain text, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (02/2020) Status: Approved
• A comparison of root resorption between Invisalign and fixed orthodontic treatment with comparable arch length discrepancies, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (12/2019) Status: Approved
• Comparison of buccal bone changes after orthodontic treatment using self-ligating brackets versus conventional ligating brackets combined with auxiliary expander appliances, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (11/2019) Status: Approved
• Comparison of Rickett's analysis on conventional and CBCT synthesized lateral cephalograms, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (04/2016 - 04/2017) Status: Completed
• Accuracy of computer-guided surgery: A comparison of operator's experience, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (03/2012 - 03/2013) Status: Completed
• The influence of outdoor air quality on maxillofacial growth and development, Role: PI, LLU Center for Dental Research, (02/2012 - 02/2013) Status: Completed
• Nocturnal resting tongue posture and its relationship to craniofacial morphology, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2011 - 10/2012) Status: Completed
• Accuracy of unsegmented cone beam computed tomography in mesial-distal tooth measurements, Role: PI, LLU Center for Dental Research, (10/2011 - 10/2012) Status: Completed
• Factors affecting buccal marginal bone changes of maxillary posterior teeth after rapid maxillary expansion, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2011 - 10/2012) Status: Completed
• Facial attractiveness of borderline class III malocclusion: Orthodontic camouflage versus orthognathic surgery, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Dental Education Services, (10/2010 - 10/2011) Status: Completed
• Oral muscular dysfunction (OMD): The validity of recognizing a dysfunctional swallow using surface electromyography (sEMG), Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (03/2010 - 03/2011) Status: Completed
• Evaluation of cortical bone thickness and density of the maxilla and mandible: comparison of facial types, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (05/2009 - 05/2010) Status: Completed
• Orthodontic mini-implant failure: Assessing the relationship to bone quality using QCBCT, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (05/2008 - 05/2009) Status: Completed
• The direct effects of the quad-helix appliance on maxillary molars, premolars, and the adjacent buccal bone, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (05/2007 - 05/2008) Status: Completed
• Influence of mandibular fixed lingual retainers on the diagnostic quality of cranial magnetic resonance images, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (04/2007 - 04/2008) Status: Completed
• A continued study of craniofacial growth in infant heart transplant recipients receiving cyclosporine, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (07/2006 - 07/2007) Status: Completed
• Lateral cephalometric analysis of dental and skeletal morphology in patients with and without degenerative joint disease, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (01/2006 - 01/2007) Status: Completed
• A continued investigation of craniofacial growth in infant heart transplant recipients receiving cyclosporine, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (11/2005 - 11/2006) Status: Completed
• Determination of the accuracy of the Newtom 9000 in determining the condylar settings fo the SAM II articulator, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (05/2005 - 05/2006) Status: Completed
• The effect of rapid palatal expansion on nasal cavity volume: a three-dimensional radiographic evaluation, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (02/2004 - 02/2005) Status: Completed
• Evaluation of angular accuracy: a comparison of Newtom 9000 images and panoramic radiographs, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (01/2004 - 01/2005) Status: Completed
• Evaluation of isometric function of the elevator muscles after orthodontic treatment, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (07/2001 - 07/2002) Status: Completed
• A comparison of the semi-adjustable articulator and the virtual articulator in centric occlusion and centric relation, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2000 - 10/2001) Status: Completed
• Graduate research on the onplant as an orthodontic anchorage device, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Periodontics, Status: Completed
• Evaluation of wear durability of a 3M dental sealant on human teeth, in vivo, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, Status: Completed