Research Projects & Grants

College/University

  • Regeneration of Pulp-Dentin Development in Teeth with Necrotic Pulps and Immature Roots, Role: Principal Investigator, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, (12/2013 - 08/2020) Status: Closed

For Profit Organization

  • A phase 3, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-treatment efficacy and safety study of MYOBLOC® (Part A) followed by open-label, multiple-treatment with MYOBLOC® (Part B) in the treatment of troublesome Sialorrhea in adult subjects. Protocol number: SN-SIAL-301, Role: Investigator, U.S. World Meds, (12/2016 - 12/2017) Status: Completed
  • The effect of sonophoresis on topical anesthesia: a clinical tool, Role: PI, Innovadontics, (01/2011 - 01/2012) Status: Completed
  • An investigation of "ADD" solution (pro-root cleaner) for dentin disinfection., Dentsply International, Inc., (08/2001 - 08/2002) Status: Closed

Internal

  • A retrospective comparison of survival outcome in patients received both endodontic treatment and single-tooth implants, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Endodontics, (02/2018 - 02/2019) Status: Completed
  • In-vivo quantitation of pulp and periapical inflammation using a novel PET imaging agent 11C-MK-4232 Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor, Role: Co-Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (04/2017 - 03/2020) Status: Closed
  • The effect of cardiovascular disease and diabetes on healing of apical periodontitis following non-surgical root canal treatment, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Endodontics, (08/2016 - 08/2017) Status: Completed
  • Evaluating success in root canal treated teeth using cone beam computed tomography, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Endodontics, (03/2015 - 03/2016) Status: Completed
  • Revitalization of teeth with necrotic pulps and open apexes using platelet-rich plasma, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Endodontics, (06/2013 - 06/2014) Status: Completed
  • A prospective study: The degree of patient satisfaction and complications during and after treatments with non-surgical root canal treatment and single implant therapy, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (03/2010 - 03/2011) Status: Completed
  • A surgical protocol for management of chronic endodontically infected teeth prior to immediate implant placement, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (05/2007 - 05/2008) Status: Completed
  • Predictors of failure in initial non-surgical root canal therapy, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (01/2007 - 01/2008) Status: Completed
  • Detoxification of lipopolysaccharide by sealers and calcium hydroxide, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (01/2007 - 01/2008) Status: Completed
  • Evaluation of mineral trioxide aggregate as a root end filling material, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (06/2005 - 06/2006) Status: Completed
  • Clinical outcome of root-end induction performed with mineral trioxide aggregate, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (02/2005 - 02/2006) Status: Completed

Non-Profit Organization

  • Regeneration of pulp-dentin development in teeth with necrotic pulps and immature roots, Role: PI, AAE Foundation, (06/2022 - 06/2023) Status: Completed
  • The efficacy of pulpotomy in comparison to pulpectomy in the management of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, Role: PI, American Association of Endodontists Foundation, (01/2012 - 01/2013) Status: Completed