Research Projects & Grants

• An Exercise to Train and Calibrate Examiners in Preparation forFuture Investigational Periodontal Studies, Role: Investigator, (06/1994 - 06/1995) Status: Completed

Federal

• Equipment to Enhance Training of Dental Hygiene Professionals in Coachella Valley, Role: PD/PI, Health Resources and Services Administration/DHHS, (09/2010 - 08/2011) Status: Closed

For Profit Organization

• Efficacy of CloSYS oral rinse products in human subjects in controlling oral malodor, Role: Investigator, Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, (07/2016 - 07/2017) 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: Investigator, Colgate-Palmolive Company, (10/2013 - 10/2014) 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: Investigator, Colgate-Palmolive Company, (02/2009 - 02/2010) Status: Completed
• Global GUM triad anchorless toothbrush - a clinical trial, Role: Investigator, Sunstar Americas, Inc., (02/2009 - 02/2010) Status: Completed
• Twelve-hour organoleptic malodor clinic study on Colgate total advanced fresh toothpaste, Role: Investigator, Colgate-Palmolive Company, (07/2003 - 07/2004) Status: Completed
• The antiplaque/antigingivitis efficacy of a 1% chlorhexidine gluconate dentifrice over an eight week period (Ver. 3/19/01), Role: Investigator, Colgate Palmolive Technology Center, (12/2001 - 12/2002) Status: Completed
• Evaluation of Rambrandt toothpaste in a randomized, double-blind, six-month clinical study, Role: Investigator, Den-Mat Corporation, (02/2000 - 02/2001) 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
• A multi-center, parallel design, single-blind study comparing VR303 with Coe-Pak periodontal dressing, VR-303-ABS with octyldent periodontal periodontal adhesive in the clinical signs associated with periodontitis [Incorporating Amendments No.1, 2 and 3], Role: Investigator, Atrix Laboratories, Inc., (06/1997 - 06/1998) Status: Completed
• A Multi-Center, Parallel Design, Single-Blind Study Comparing VR-303-ABS, VR-303-P, Scaling and Root Planing, and Oral Hygiene in Reducing the Clinical Signs Associated with Periodontitis, Role: Investigator, Atrix Laboratories, Inc., (12/1995 - 12/1996) Status: Completed
• Clinical Training Program for the Administration of VR-303-ABS, Role: Investigator, Atrix Laboratories, Inc., (06/1994 - 06/1995) 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: Investigator, Colgate Palmolive Technology Center, Status: Completed
• Validation and comparison of techniques for assessing plaque formation on dentures, Role: Investigator, GlaxoSmithKline, Status: Completed

Internal

• The predictors of success for passing the national and state dental hygiene board examination, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Dental Hygiene, (08/2007 - 08/2008) 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
• Patients' perception of post-operative pain in dental implant placement surgery, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (12/2005 - 12/2006) Status: Completed
• No more tears, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (11/2005 - 11/2006) Status: Completed
• A clinical comparison of three extra-oral devices for the treatment of snoring, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Dental Hygiene, (10/2005 - 10/2006) Status: Completed
• Tongue coating, fissures of the tongue and unpleasant breath in young adults, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (08/2005 - 08/2006) Status: Completed
• Factors of importance for good oral hygiene results in patients treated for periodontitis, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (06/2005) Status: Completed
• Plaque removal of the 21st century, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (01/2005 - 01/2006) Status: Completed
• Fun times: does a fun powered toothbrush increase the effectiveness and duration of brushing in children?, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (11/2004 - 11/2005) Status: Completed
• The effect of wheat grass juice on gingivitis, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (11/2004 - 11/2005) Status: Completed
• Steiner analysis on cranial MRI scans, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2004 - 10/2005) Status: Completed
• Comparison of two commercial prophy pastes by dental hygiene students, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Dental Hygiene, (05/2004 - 05/2005) Status: Completed
• Remineralization vs restorative procedures, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (03/2004) Status: Completed
• In-office versus at-home tooth whitening systems and subsequent shade changes., Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (02/2004 - 02/2005) Status: Completed
• Halitosis in vegetarians vs. non-vegetarians, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (01/2004 - 01/2005) Status: Completed
• The perfect temperament, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (11/2003) Status: Completed
• Clinical evaluation of a nutritional vitamin for the treatment of periodontal disease, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (09/2003 - 09/2004) Status: Completed
• Handwashing made easy, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (09/2003 - 09/2004) Status: Completed
• Comparison of the 13/14 and 5/6 gracey curettes on mandibular anterior lingual teeth and operator fatigue, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2002 - 10/2003) Status: Completed
• The effectiveness of maxillary flat plane splints on myofascial pain in dental students using defined parameters, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2002 - 10/2003) Status: Completed
• The comparison of endoscopic visualization and tactile sensitivity in a clinical educational setting, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2002 - 10/2003) Status: Completed
• The efficacy of chlorhexidine rinse in reducing salivary S. mutans in the oral cavity, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2002 - 10/2003) Status: Completed
• Are patients at risk in local dental offices?, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2002 - 10/2003) Status: Completed
• What lies beneath your acrylic and natural nails, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2002 - 10/2003) Status: Completed
• The effects of hard & soft tissue laser system on relieving patient fear/anxiety, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/2002 - 10/2003) Status: Completed
• Recurrence of streptococcus mutans following antimicrobial rinsing, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/1996 - 10/1997) Status: Completed
• Be sure of your breath, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/1996 - 10/1997) Status: Completed
• Hold Your Breath, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (11/1995 - 11/1996) Status: Completed
• Oral Application of Topical Anesthetics and the Psychophysical Measurements of Pain Perception: A Placebo Controlled Study, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/1995 - 10/1996) Status: Completed
• Efficacy of a Microabrasion Compound in Removing Dental Fluorosis Stain, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/1995 - 10/1996) Status: Completed
• Electronic Dental Anesthesia: An Alternative to Topical Anesthetic Gel, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/1995 - 10/1996) Status: Completed
• Oral Hygiene Instruction for the Deaf: Conventional Visual Aids Compared to the Intra-Oral Camera, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/1995 - 10/1996) Status: Completed
• Effects of a New Stannous Fluoride Toothpaste vs. a Regular Sodium Fluoride Toothpaste, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (10/1995 - 10/1996) Status: Completed
• Put Your CHS Where It Counts: The Combined Effectiveness of Flossing and an Antimicrobial Agent, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (09/1995 - 09/1996) Status: Completed
• Hearing impairment in association with ultrasonic scaler use., Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, Status: Completed
• Sugar replacers and their effect on the oral ph., Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, Status: Completed
• Predicting the difficulty of mandibular third molar extractions using the Newtom as compared with the standard panorex, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, Status: Completed
• Occupational exposure of dental hygienists to mercury vapor due to coronal polishing, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, Status: Completed
• Evaluation of effects of two commercial toothpastes on organoleptic oral malodor - a pilot study, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, Status: Completed
• Evaluation of electronic shade matching versus visual shade guides, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, Status: Completed

Non-Profit Organization

• The effectiveness of electronic toothbrushes versus manual in plaque control on grade school children, Role: PI, Ford Foundation, (10/2002 - 10/2003) Status: Completed