Research Projects & Grants

Internal

• Prescribed Versus Actual Interproximal Reduction Using the Clincheck Software, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (05/2024) Status: Approved
• Associations of lateral incisor size with severity of maxillary canine impaction: a retrospective CBCT study, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (03/2024) Status: Approved
• Comparison of Volumetric and Linear Cervical Vertebral Measurements made on MRI and CBCT: A Retrospective Study, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (12/2022) Status: Approved
• Extraction vs. Non-extraction: Comparing Orthodontic Root Resorption, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (03/2022) Status: Approved
• Impact of Resting Tongue Position on Dentofacial Growth and Airway Morphology, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (08/2021) Status: Approved
• Comparison of The Upper Airway Volume in Orthodontically Treated Cases with Premolars Extractions, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (05/2021) Status: Approved
• Problem List and Treatment Plan Elements Derived from CBCT and MR Based Orthodontic Records, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (05/2021) Status: Approved
• Comparison of Rickett's analysis on conventional and CBCT synthesized lateral cephalograms, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (04/2016 - 04/2017) Status: Completed
• A comparison between lateral cephalometric analysis performed on digital lateral cephalograms, cone beam computed tomography scans, and magnetic resonance imaging scans, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (01/2013 - 01/2014) Status: Completed
• Position of the mandible and the perceived need for orthognathic surgery by orthodontics and oral maxillofacial surgeons when evaluating photos vs. silhouettes., Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthodontics, (11/2012 - 11/2013) Status: Completed
• The influence of outdoor air quality on dental and maxillofacial growth and development, Role: PI, LLU Center for Dental Research, (01/2012 - 01/2013) 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
• Oral hygiene in orthodontic patients, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (02/2010 - 02/2011) Status: Completed
• Influence of mandibular fixed lingual retainers on the diagnostic quality of cranial magnetic resonance images, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (04/2007 - 04/2008) Status: Completed
• Influence of common orthodontic appliances on magnetic resonance imaging, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (06/2005 - 06/2006) Status: Completed
• The effect of rapid palatal expansion on nasal cavity volume: a three-dimensional radiographic evaluation, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (02/2004 - 02/2005) Status: Completed
• Evaluation of angular accuracy: a comparison of Newtom 9000 images and panoramic radiographs, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (01/2004 - 01/2005) Status: Completed
• Magnet Resonance Imaging of Normal Masticatory Muscles in Brachyfacial and Dolichofacial Adults, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/1996 - 10/1997) Status: Completed
• Predicting the difficulty of mandibular third molar extractions using the Newtom as compared with the standard panorex, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, Status: Completed

Non-Profit Organization

• Improving poor dental outcomes in an underserved and remote area of Botswana., Role: Faculty, Pierre Fouchard Academy Foundation, (03/2016 - 12/2016) Status: Closed
• Improving poor dental outcomes in an underserved and remote area of Botswana, Role: Faculty, Academy of Dentistry International, (03/2016 - 09/2016) Status: Closed
• A comparison in processing of alginate orthodontic impressions by commercial labs., Role: PI, 3M Foundation, (10/1997 - 10/1998) Status: Completed