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