Boron Nitride Nanosheets to Enhance Dental Composite Performance,
Role: PD/PI,
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio,
(09/2020 - 08/2022)
Status: Closed
Oxarane-Acrylate System (OASys) to Double the Clinical Service Life of Restorative Resins,
Role: Principal Investigator,
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio,
(09/2013 - 08/2018)
Status: Closed
For Profit Organization
Caries Clinical Assessments in Pediatric Patients Using ICDAS and Tooth Images,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(09/2023)
Status: Approved
Clinical evaluation of Clinpro™ Clear 2.1 % Sodium Fluoride Aqueous Solution (project Cornerstone) in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.,
Role: PI,
3M Dental Products,
(01/2023 - 12/2023)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation of a new 0.075% cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash as compared to a control .02% Sodium Fluoride mouthwash in reducing plaque and gingivitis, a 3-month study,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(06/2022 - 07/2024)
Status: Completed
(CTA) Clinical investigation of a new 0.075% cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash as
compared to a control .02% Sodium Fluoride mouthwash in reducing plaque and
gingivitis, a 3 month study,
Role: PD/PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(06/2022 - 06/2023)
Status: Closed
Clinical Efficacy of Single-use Peroxyl Mouthwash as Anti-bacterial in Saliva and in the Reduction of Bioaerosol Contamination,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(09/2020)
Status: Completed
Determination of the Oral Irritation and Sensitization Potential of an Experimental Whitening Toothpaste Formulation,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(08/2020 - 07/2024)
Status: Completed
The Clinical Investigation of Stannous F luoride Containing Toothpaste Compared toColgate C avity Protection Toothpaste in Reducing Plaque and Gingivitis - A Six-Month Study in California,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(04/2020 - 07/2024)
Status: Completed
Evaluation of clinical performance and safety of a tooth whitening system in conjunction with standard dental prophylaxis: A pilot study,
Role: PI,
Oraceutical, Inc.,
(01/2020 - 07/2024)
Status: Completed
The clinical investigation of Stannous Fluoride containing toothpaste compared to Colgate cavity protection toothpaste in reducing plaque and Gingivitis - A six-month study in California,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(11/2019 - 07/2024)
Status: Completed
An evaluation of the efficacy of 3M™ dry mouth moisturizing spray on the relief of dry mouth symptoms,
Role: PI,
3M Dental Products,
(07/2019 - 07/2020)
Status: Completed
Evaluation of Clinical performance and safety of a tooth whitening system in conjunction with a standard dental prophylaxis: A pilot study,
Role: PI,
Oraceutical, Inc.,
(06/2019 - 07/2024)
Status: Completed
An investigation of an Oral Fluid Extraction (OFE) device for oral surgery treatment procedures: A pilot study,
Role: Investigator,
NuFlow Products Inc.,
(05/2019 - 05/2020)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation examining plaque and gingivitis reductions of connected toothbrush compared to non-connected toothbrush; A six-week clinical study in California,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(12/2018 - 12/2019)
Status: Completed
A prospective, randomized, blinded, clinical study to evaluate effects of a 3M oral rinse on plaque,
Role: PI,
3M Dental Products,
(09/2018 - 09/2019)
Status: Completed
Clinical research study to evaluate the stain removal efficacy of a toothpaste containing stannous fluoride compared to control group using Colgate cavity protection toothpaste,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(12/2017 - 12/2018)
Status: Completed
Determination of the oral irritation and sensitization potential of an experimental whitening gel formulation,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(09/2017 - 09/2018)
Status: Completed
A controlled clinical study to investigate the whitening efficacy of a whitening toothpaste using shade guide assessments, a camera based digital imaging system and the Easyshade device,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(08/2017 - 08/2018)
Status: Completed
Evaluation of clinical performance of three Philips Day White tooth whitening gels with and without a LED zoom light,
Role: PI,
Philips Oral Healthcare,
(10/2016 - 10/2017)
Status: Completed
Efficacy of CloSYS oral rinse products in human subjects in controlling oral malodor,
Role: PI,
Rowpar Pharmaceuticals,
(07/2016 - 07/2017)
Status: Completed
The clinical investigation of an experimental toothpaste containing SnDZZ as compared to Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste and Colgate Fluoride Toothpaste in reducing plaque and gingivitis,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(05/2016 - 05/2017)
Status: Completed
A randomized parallel design study to evaluate the effect of tooth brushing modalities on extrinsic stain removal,
Role: PI,
Philips Oral Healthcare,
(05/2016 - 05/2017)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation to assess whitening efficacy of Actis using a camera based digital imaging system,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(03/2016 - 03/2017)
Status: Completed
Examining effects of toothbrushes with tongue cleaners on changes in oral microbiota and removal of desquamated epithelia,
Role: Investigator,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(09/2015 - 09/2016)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation of the extrinsic stain prevention efficacy of the whitening toothpaste containing 10%AC43, 1100 F NaF and 5%KNO3 as compared to Colgate cavity protection toothpaste,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(07/2015 - 07/2016)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on two dentifrices (Stannous Fluoride toothpaste and Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste) in controlling supragingival calculus,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(05/2015 - 04/2016)
Status: Completed
A randomized, examiner-blinded, parallel design study to evaluate the effect of anti-microbial fluid plus sonicare prototype power tongue cleaner use on oral malodor versus standard tongue cleaning and breath freshening modalities,
Role: PI,
Philips Oral Healthcare,
(03/2015 - 03/2016)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on the tooth whitening efficacy of Colgate 2.0% hydrogen peroxide toothpaste with fluoride as compared to Crest 3D White Whitestrips Vivid,
Role: Investigator,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(03/2015 - 03/2016)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on the tooth whitening efficacy of Colgate 2.0% hydrogen peroxide toothpaste with fluoride as compared to Crest 3D White Whitestrips Vivid,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(03/2015 - 03/2016)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on tooth whitening efficacy for comparing Colgate 1% Hydrogen Peroxide Optic White Toothpaste to Colgate 2% Hydrogen Peroxide Express White Toothpaste to Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(09/2014 - 09/2015)
Status: Completed
A phase 3, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel-groups clinical trial comparing the efficacy and safety of intranasally administered kovacaine mist to placebo for anesthetizing maxillary teeth in adults,
Role: PI,
St. Renatus, LLC,
(12/2013 - 12/2014)
Status: Completed
The clinical investigation of the SnF toothpaste as compared to the Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste and the Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste in controlling established plaque and gingivitis,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(10/2013 - 10/2014)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on the at-home tooth whitening efficacy of a disposable tray preloaded with 6% hydrogen peroxide as compared to a negative control,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(07/2013 - 07/2014)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on tooth whitening efficacy of Ultradent fit tray as compared to Crest® 3D white whitestrips with advanced seal technology - advanced vivid,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(05/2013 - 05/2014)
Status: Completed
A phase 3, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel-groups clinical trial comparing the efficacy and safety of intranasally administered kovacaine mist to placebo for anesthetizing maxillary teeth in pediatric patients,
Role: PI,
St. Renatus, LLC,
(05/2013 - 05/2014)
Status: Completed
A clinical evaluation of hand-veneered, porcelain-fused NobelProcera crown shaded zirconia and NobelProcera full contour crown IPS e.max CAD on molars. An open 5-year prospective, controlled, multi-center clinical split mouth study,
Role: Investigator,
Nobel Biocare,
(03/2013 - 03/2014)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on tooth whitening efficacy for comparing Colgate Optic White Toothpaste to Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste and Colgate Cavity Protection,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(02/2013 - 02/2014)
Status: Completed
Instant dentin hypersensitivity reduction efficacy of a toothbrush/pen-like applicator combination: a pilot clinical study consisting of a tooth brushing followed by pen application of an 8.0% arginine and calcium carbonate desensitizing gel or a matching placebo gel,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(11/2012 - 11/2013)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on tooth whitening efficacy for comparing Colgate Optic White Toothpaste to Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips,
Role: PI,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
(10/2012 - 10/2013)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on tooth whitening efficacy for comparing Colgate Optic White toothpaste to Crest 3D White Vivid toothpaste and Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(08/2012 - 08/2013)
Status: Completed
The clinical investigation of Colgate total toothpaste as compared to Colgate cavity protection toothpaste in controlling established plaque and gingivitis: A four-week clinical study in the US,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(07/2012 - 07/2013)
Status: Completed
A comparative study to assess the whitening effect of two professional bleaching regimens (Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed LED Accelerator and Ultradent Opalescence Boost PF),
Role: PI,
Philips Oral Healthcare,
(04/2012 - 04/2013)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation of hypersensitivity reduction efficacy of the CSPR US toothpaste as compared to the CSPR US Calcium Silicate toothpaste,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(10/2011 - 10/2012)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on tooth whitening efficacy for Colgate whitening toothpaste,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(03/2011 - 03/2012)
Status: Completed
Evaluation of clinical efficacy of Dash chairside whitening system and Opalescence Boost in-office whitening system,
Role: PI,
Discus Dental, Inc.,
(02/2010 - 02/2011)
Status: Completed
Clinical efficacy of an 8% arginine, calcium carbonate desensitizing paste and a paste containing casein phosphopeptide and amorphous calcium phosphate on dentinal hypersensitivity reduction immediately upon post-scaling professional product application and its sustained relief through 28 days,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(09/2009 - 09/2010)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation of the extrinsic stain prevention efficacy of Colgate Whitening Toothpaste containing 0.243% NaF and 20% HCS as compared to Crest Regular Toothpaste,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(08/2009 - 08/2010)
Status: Completed
Clinical investigation on two dentifrices (8% arginine/1450 MFP/calcium carbonate toothpaste, abd anticavity toothpaste) in controlling supragingival calculus formation and gingivitis. A twelve week clinical in California,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(02/2009 - 02/2010)
Status: Completed
Global GUM triad anchorless toothbrush - a clinical trial,
Role: PI,
Sunstar Americas, Inc.,
(02/2009 - 02/2010)
Status: Completed
Prevalence and severity of gingivitis in adults,
Role: PI,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
(08/2006 - 08/2007)
Status: Completed
Evaluation of clinical efficacy and safety of Crest Professional WhiteStrips Supreme,
Role: PI,
Discus Dental, Inc.,
(02/2004 - 02/2005)
Status: Completed
Twelve-hour organoleptic malodor clinic study on Colgate total advanced fresh toothpaste,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(07/2003 - 07/2004)
Status: Completed
Comparative investigation of tooth whitening efficacy of Colgate Simply White Night as compared to Crest Night Effects,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(06/2003 - 06/2004)
Status: Completed
Simply White and Rembrandt Quik White,
Den-Mat Corporation,
(04/2003 - 06/2003)
Status: Closed
Comparative investigation of tooth whitening efficacy of Colgate Simply White as compared to Crest Whitestrips,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
(01/2003 - 12/2003)
Status: Closed
Comparative investigation of tooth whitening efficiency of Colgate simply white,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
(08/2002 - 07/2003)
Status: Closed
Comparative investigation of tooth whitening efficacy of colgate platinum to that of discus 2Z whitening system,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
(06/2002 - 05/2003)
Status: Closed
Comparison of clinical efficacy and safety of rembrandt plus, rembrandt plus enhanced and crest whitestrips,
Den-Mat Corporation,
(04/2002 - 04/2003)
Status: Closed
The antiplaque/antigingivitis efficacy of a 1% chlorhexidine gluconate dentifrice over an eight week period (Ver. 3/19/01),
Role: PI,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
(12/2001 - 12/2002)
Status: Completed
Comparative investigation of tooth whitening efficacy of Colgate WhiteStrip tooth whitening system containing 5.3% H2o2 to that of Crest WhiteStrip tooth whitening system of 5.3% H2o2.,
Role: Key,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
(11/2001 - 10/2002)
Status: Closed
Evaluation of Rambrandt toothpaste in a randomized, double-blind, six-month clinical study,
Role: PI,
Den-Mat Corporation,
(02/2000 - 02/2001)
Status: Completed
Evaluation of two new toothpaste in a randomized, double-blind, six-month clinical study,
Role: PI,
Den-Mat Corporation,
(01/1999 - 01/2000)
Status: Completed
Evaluation of the efficacy of Rembrandt mouthrinse for the prevention of gingivitis in a six-month randomized clinical study,
Role: Investigator,
Den-Mat Corporation,
(05/1998 - 05/1999)
Status: Completed
In-situ remineralization of enamel and dentin following brushing with novel dentifrice,
Role: Investigator,
Enamelon Research, Inc.,
(05/1998 - 04/1999)
Status: Completed
Clinical study to assess the efficacy on extrinsic stain of two dentifrices,
Role: Investigator,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
(11/1997 - 11/1998)
Status: Completed
Clinical evaluation of a combined in-office and at-home applied bleaching agent,
Role: Investigator,
Den-Mat Corporation,
(05/1997 - 05/1998)
Status: Completed
Clinical study to examine orthodontic stain removal by BriteSmile in-office tooth whitening system,
Role: Investigator,
BriteSmile, Inc.,
Status: Completed
Comparison of clinical efficacy and safety between Crest Whitestrips dental whitening systems and Rembrandt Plus,
Role: PI,
Den-Mat Corporation,
Status: Completed
Comparison of clinical efficacy and safety between user formed and professionally fabricated trays for rembrandt tooth bleaching kit,
Role: PI,
Den-Mat Corporation,
Status: Completed
Comparative investigation of tooth whitening efficacy of Colgate Platinum Accelerator whitening system (dual chamber syringe) containing 5.0% hydrogen peroxide and 5.0% potassium nitrate to that of Discus Daywhite 2Z whitening system (dual chamber syringe) containing 7.5% hydrogen peroxide and potassium nitrate,
Role: PI,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
Status: Completed
Comparative investigation of tooth whitening efficacy of Colgate WhiteStrips tooth whitening system containing 5.3% hydrogen peroxide to that of Crest WhiteStrips tooth whitening system containing 5.3% hydrogen peroxide,
Role: PI,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
Status: Completed
Clinical evaluation of the OncAlert RAPID in subjects presenting for evaluation and/or initial biopsy; Impact on decision-making,
Role: PI,
Vigilant Biosciences,
(09/2024)
Status: Completed
Comparison of clinical efficacy and safety of Rembrandt Plus, Rembrandt Enhanced Plus and Crest Whitestrips,
Role: PI,
Den-Mat Corporation,
Status: Completed
Comparison of clinical efficacy and safety of Crest Professional WhiteStrips, Day White, and Nite White Excel 2 (16% carbamide peroxide equivalent),
Role: PI,
Discus Dental, Inc.,
Status: Completed
Comparative investigation of tooth whitening efficacy of Colgate Simply White with different regimens,
Role: PI,
Colgate Palmolive Technology Center,
Status: Completed
Clinical efficacy evaluation and comparison of two Dentrifrice Products on the tooth enamel surface morphology among soft cola and citric juice drinkers,
Role: Investigator,
Church & Dwight,
Status: Completed
Comparative investigation of clinical efficacy and safety of Discus Zoom! Chairside whitening system to that of Rembrandt Sapphire PAC light in-office whitening system,
Role: PI,
Discus Dental, Inc.,
Status: Completed
Comparative investigation of tooth whitening efficacy of Colgate Simply White as compared to Crest Whitestrips,
Role: PI,
Colgate-Palmolive Company,
Status: Completed
Comparison of tooth whitening efficacy of Rembrandt Plus Enhanced Bleaching Kit, Crest WhiteStrips OTC, Colgate Simply White and Rembrandt Quik White,
Role: PI,
Den-Mat Corporation,
Status: Completed
Comparative investigation of safety and efficacy of Rembrandt Power Brush Whitening Gel applied with Oral B 3D Excel Toothbrush to that of ADA-accepted regular toothpaste with Oral B 3D Excel Toothbrush,
Role: PI,
Den-Mat Corporation,
Status: Completed
Internal
COHRI bigmouth dental data repository,
Role: Investigator,
LLU School of Dentistry,
(05/2024 - 05/2025)
Status: Approved
Effect of interproximal emergence profile design of implant supported single crown on proximal caries and periodontal disease of adjacent natural teeth. A pilot study,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Restorative Dentistry,
(12/2023 - 03/2025)
Status: Completed
The presence of association between periodontal conditions and the progression of HIV disease,
Role: Investigator,
LLU School of Dentistry,
(09/2023 - 09/2024)
Status: Completed
Compare the enhanced sealing of ASTM level 2 and level 3 medical face masks with the sealing of N95 respirator,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Restorative Dentistry,
(09/2020 - 07/2024)
Status: Completed
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
The effect of three toothpastes on plaque glycolysis (PG),
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Restorative Dentistry,
(12/2019)
Status: Completed
Plaque Glycolysis and Regrowth Method (PGRM): An internal validation study,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Center for Dental Research,
(06/2019)
Status: Completed
Bioengineered Materials to Modulate the Cariogenic Potential of Dental Biofilm,
Role: Consultant,
LLU - GRASP,
(01/2018 - 12/2021)
Status: Closed
Aging-related bone loss and bone repletion,
Role: PD/PI,
LLU - GRASP,
(02/2016 - 08/2018)
Status: Closed
Assessment of whiteness and yellowness of teeth,
Role: PI,
LLU Center for Dental Research,
(06/2015)
Status: Completed
Clinical assessment of oral mucosal sloughing associated with two toothpastes - a pilot study,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Restorative Dentistry,
(01/2015 - 01/2016)
Status: Completed
Prevalence and incidence of allergy and contact dermatitis in dental faculty and students at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry,
Role: PI,
LLU School of Dentistry,
(07/2012 - 07/2013)
Status: Completed
Evaluation of clinical efficacy of Crest 3D 2-hour express whitestrips,
Role: PI,
LLU Center for Dental Research,
(02/2012 - 02/2013)
Status: Completed
Quantification of calcium release from enamel in soft drinks,
Role: PI,
LLU Center for Dental Research,
(01/2012 - 01/2013)
Status: Completed
Effects of different oral activities on oral malodor,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Periodontics,
(12/2005 - 12/2006)
Status: Completed
Rate of reformation of tongue coatings in young adults,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Periodontics,
(12/2005 - 12/2006)
Status: Completed
General Research Account - BTR Laboratory.,
Role: Principal Investigator,
LLU School of Dentistry,
(03/2001 - 06/2025)
Status: Awarded
Occupational exposure of dental hygienists to mercury vapor due to coronal polishing,
Role: Investigator,
LLU School of Dentistry,
Status: Completed
Comparative effects of Listerine and dental floss on interproximal plaque and gingivitis,
Role: PI,
LLU School of Dentistry,
Status: Completed
Whitening vs non-whitening gum: a comparison of Arm & Hammer's Advanced White gum vs their advanced Breath Care gum,
Role: PI,
LLU School of Dentistry,
Status: Completed
Evaluation of effects of two commercial toothpastes on organoleptic oral malodor - a pilot study,
Role: PI,
LLU School of Dentistry,
Status: Completed