Research Projects & Grants

Internal

  • Buccal and lingual plaque removal by two devices: Dental floss and the interproximal brush, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Periodontics, (10/2011 - 10/2012) Status: Completed
  • Comparing the effectiveness of dental floss, toothpick and interproximal brush in removing supragingival interproximal plaque, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2008 - 10/2009) Status: Completed
  • Comparing the effectiveness of floss with the toothpick in removing supragingival, interproximal plaque, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Periodontics, (09/2008 - 09/2009) Status: Completed
  • Efficacy of interproximal irrigation with an essential oil-containing mouthrinse in the maintenance of gingival health, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (12/2006 - 12/2007) Status: Completed
  • Prevalence and patterns of distribution of fissures of the tongue in dental outpatients related to age and gender., Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Periodontics, (01/2006 - 01/2007) Status: Completed
  • Effects of different oral activities on oral malodor, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Periodontics, (12/2005 - 12/2006) Status: Completed
  • Rate of reformation of tongue coatings in young adults, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Periodontics, (12/2005 - 12/2006) Status: Completed

Other Research

  • The Antimicrobial Effects of Aloe Vera Gel as Compared to Convention Antimicrobials Used in Dentistry   Sheryleen Sampayan, Ralitza Varlakova, Aparicio Ray, Adrian Mobilia (03/2010 - 03/2011)
  • Comparing the Effectiveness of Dental Floss, Toothpick and Interproximal Brush in Removing Supragingival Interproximal Plaque Project is I approved by IRB . Authors: A. Mobilia; S. Sevilla-Perez; J. Mercer; G.C. Erickson; V. Drouin (09/2008 - Present)