Research Projects & Grants

Internal

• The Influence of Ethnicity on Maxillary and Mandibular Buccal Plate Thickness: A Retrospective Radiographic Study Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Periodontics, (04/2023) Status: Approved
• 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
• In-vivo quantitation of pulp and periapical inflammation using a novel PET imaging agent 11C-MK-4232 Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor, Role: PD/PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (04/2017 - 03/2020) Status: Closed
• Learning preferences of dental hygiene students, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Dental Hygiene, (05/2016) Status: Completed
• Evaluating success in root canal treated teeth using cone beam computed tomography, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Endodontics, (03/2015 - 03/2016) Status: Completed
• An evaluation of marginal crestal bone changes around endosseous implants placed in extraction sockets following alveoloplasty using stereolithiographic bone model guided surgery, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, (02/2015 - 02/2016) Status: Completed
• Association of Pre-Operative Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis with Endodontic Success in Primary vs. Secondary Endodontic Treatment: A retrospective cohort study, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Endodontics, (03/2025) Status: Approved

Other Research

• "Association between Gingival Biotype and Labial plate thickness in the esthetic zone: A cone-beam computed Tomography assessment" Joseph Kan(PI), Kitichai Rungcharassaeng*, Phillip Roe*, Dwight Rice(CI), Jamie Lazada(CI), Petch Oonpat*. (10/2012 - 02/2014)
• "Predictability of  mandibular rehabilitation with endosseous implants following alveoloplasty using stereolithiographic bone model guided surgery" Jamie Lozada(PI), Keerthi Senthil*, Yoon Jeong Kim*, Dwight Rice(CI). (04/2012 - 12/2013)
• “Superimposition Software Analysis of Buccal Bone Changes of Immediately Placed and Provisionalized Implants In the Maxilla Using Computer Guided Templates - A Prospective Pilot Study.”  Jaime Lozada(PI), Ashish Sharma*, John Won(CI), Dwight Rice(CI), Alejandro Kleinman(CI), Dennis Smith(CI).   (10/2012 - 10/2013)
• "Assessment of the Anterior Loop of the Mental Nerve Using Cone Beam CT-Scan" Jaime Lozada (PI), Chun-I Lu*, Aladdin Al-Ardah*, John Won(CI), Ruben Santana, Dwight Rice(CI). (06/2012 - 10/2013)
• "Effect of CBCT software training on the accuracy in detection of periapical bone defects in human jaws."  Torabinejad(PI), Luikham*, Christensen(CI), Rice(CI). (05/2012 - 10/2013)
• Manuscript reviewer for the Journal of the California Dental Association (2020-Present) (05/2022 - Present)
• “Radiographic Evaluation of the Marginal Adaptation of Lithium Disilicate Crowns Using Seven Different Vertical Angulations”. Research committee member for Dr. Luiz Carvalho. (2021) (10/2021 - Present)
• “The Long-Term Outcomes of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as an Obturation Material. A Retrospective Radiographic Study”.  Research committee member for Alexander J. Moreno. (2021)  (07/2021 - Present)
• The Long-Term Outcomes of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as an Obturation Material. A Retrospective Radiographic Study. Provide support with research design and editing of project with Dr. Spencer Nielsen.  Committe member (07/2021 - Present)
• “Accuracy of Implant Placement Comparing a Tissue Level Static Guide vs. Dynamic Navigation Using the X-Mark Protocol on Edentulous Mandibles: A Laboratory Study”. Research committee member for Nicholas Poovey. (2021) (06/2021 - Present)
• “The Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Peridontal Inflammation in Rats”. A Graduate Periodontics resident MS project.  Provide support with research design and editing of project with Dr. Hardev M. Singh. (2020) (07/2020 - Present)
• “Effect of Dietary Omega 3 Supplementation on Tooth Ankylosis After Replantation Secondary to Trauma in A Rat Model”. A Graduate Endodontics resident MS project.  Provide support in advanced imaging and interpretation with software use, research design and editing of project with Dr. Barry Chiang. (2019) (07/2019 - Present)
• “Effects of dietary Omega 3 Fatty Acid supplementation on pain in rats after pulp exposure: A Pilot Study”. A Graduate Endodontics resident MS project.  Provide support in advanced imaging and interpretation with software use, research design and editing of project with Dr. Breanna Chow. (2019) (07/2019 - Present)
• “Effects of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplemented diet on the presence and thickness of dentinal bridge formation in rats with a pulp exposure treated with Mineral trioxide aggregate”. A Graduate Endodontics resident MS project.  Provide support in advanced imaging and interpretation with software use, research design and editing of project with Dr. Samar Alhashimi. (2019) (06/2019 - Present)
• “An In-Vitro Evaluation of Implant Scanning Bodies using Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Intraoral Scanners”.  A Graduate Periodontics resident MS project.  Provide support in advanced imaging and interpretation with software use, research design and editing of project with Dr. Yvette Carrillo. (2018) (07/2018 - Present)
• “Prevalence of MB2 Canals in Maxillary First Molars Detected Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Direct Occlusal Access and Coronal Plane Grinding”. A Graduate Endodontics resident MSD project.  Provide support in advanced imaging and interpretation with software use, research design and editing of project with Dr. Brent Hiebert.  This project has been successfully defended for the MSD degree, and has been Published in the Journal of endodontics.  (2017) (07/2017 - Present)