Research Projects & Grants

For Profit Organization

  • 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: Investigator, Colgate-Palmolive Company, (02/2009 - 02/2010) Status: Completed

Internal

  • Dental Care Accommodations for Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Special Care Patients – A Retrospective Study, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (11/2023 - 05/2024) Status: Completed
  • Survival rate of posterior composite restorations at a Southern California Dental School: A retrospective cohort study, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (08/2023 - 04/2024) Status: Completed
  • Correlation between awareness of periodontal disease and attitude toward oral hygiene, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (02/2010) Status: Completed
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children: a survey of the curriculum and screening processes of North American pediatric dentistry residency programs, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (02/2010) Status: Completed
  • The effectiveness of a novel treatment for tooth decay, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (01/2010 - 01/2011) Status: Completed
  • Efficacy of CCP-ACP on tooth sensitivity following an in-office bleaching treatment, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2008 - 10/2009) Status: Completed

Other Research

  • Principal Investigator/Mentor; Efficacy of CPP-ACP on Tooth Sensitivity Following an In Office Bleaching Treatment, Harward B., Johnson S., Spencer W., LLUSD Alumni ConventionTable Clinic, 1st place winner, and 2009 CDA Anaheim Convention student table clinic, 4th place winner             Co-Investigators: Brian Harward*, Sherin Johnson* and Westin Spencer* (DDS students).  This study evaluates the efficacy of MI Paste in desensitizing teeth after an in office light activated bleaching treatment.  LLUSD Alumni ConventionTable Clinic, 1st place winner, and 2009 CDA, Anaheim Convention student table clinic, 4th place winner (09/2008 - 03/2009)
  • Research Mentor; The Differences in Sheer Bond Strength Using Diamond, Carbide, or Air Abrasion Finishes on Natural Teeth, Adams N., Atiga J., Peterson S., LLUSD Alumni Convention Table Clinic, 2nd place winner, and 2009 CDA Anaheim Convention student table clinic 3rd place winner  This is a student research project.  Investigators are Nathan Adams*, Jamie Atiga* and Scott Peterson* (DDS Students).  The investigation plans to discover if there is a difference in sheer bond strength on enamel and dentin when a tooth is prepped by either a carbide or diamond bur, or by air abrasion. (09/2008 - 03/2009)
  • Mentor for Student Table Clinic, Silent Waiting Room Education Program, M. Cooper, B. Shearer, A. Staker Waiting room educational videos were produced on a variety of topics, for patients to view as they wait for their appointment. (09/2005 - 02/2006)