Research 2005-2009
Class of 2009
Director of Research - Dipak Chudasama, DDS
Matt Akridge, DMD
Comparison of accuracy of bracket placement between a twin bracket, a single bracket,
and a self-ligation bracket.
Ginny Baker, DDS
Assessing root parallelism: comparing panoramic radiology and cone beam computed tomography
Shafeena Chatur, DDS
Accuracy of cone-beam computer tomography imaging of two types of periodontal defects
Andrew Crabill, DMD
A Pilot Study of Bite Registration Technique for Digital Model Articulation
David Ferguson, DDS
Comparison of force decay rates between continuous, short and long filament elastomeric
chains
Kiren Gehani, DDS
Cone Beam Computerized Tomographic analysis of collum angles in various malocclusions
Reza Ghajarnia, DMD
An Evaluation of the condylar head to the glenoid fossa distance in Class I, II, and
III patients
Scott Law, DMD
Summary of statistics in American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedic
articles published in 2008 compared to 2003***
Susan Park, DDS
Inclination of Posterior teeth in the various Angle classifications
Mahtab Partovi, DDS
Retention Protocol Outcomes
Russell Trapnell, DMD
An in vitro study of the effects of the oral environment on the physical properties
of super elastic orthodontic archwires
Lily Workman, DDS
Pre-treatment soft tissue predictions of orthodontic patients compared to actual post-treatment
soft tissue changes with regard to upper and lower lip position
Published
***Angle Orthodontist 2010 Sep; 80(5):952-6
Class of 2008
Director of Research - Dipak Chudasama, DDS
Dr. Danielle Browning
Effect of fluoride prophylactic agents on the mechanical properties of nickel-titanium
based orthodontic closed coil springs
Oleg Eisenstein, DMD
Attractiveness of the gummy smile: A layperson perspective
Blain Jacobson, DMD
​â¶Ä‹Comparison of conventional cephalometric radiographic analysis to cephalometric
radiographs rendered from CBCT
Louis Kubala, DMD
Most favored facial profiles among four racial groups
Richard Lee, DMD
​â¶Ä‹The incidence of root resorption analyzed via panoramic radiographs, after comprehensive
orthodontic treatment
Lauren Lockhart, DDS
The prevalence of arch form asymmetries pre and post orthodontic treatment
Dennis Mauro, DMD
Comparison of inclination and bone surrounding the apex of mandibular incisors utilizing
digital and CBCT generated cephalometric radiographs
Herbert Murillo, DDS
In-vitro study on comparison of shear bond strength between conventional acid etching
and air abrasion of human enamel
Marco Pinto, DMD
​â¶Ä‹Prevalence of symptoms and risk of sleep apnea in the patient population under 18
years old at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
Jason Rice, DDS
The perceived need for orthodontic treatment for female teens who are facially attractive
versus those who have an average facial appearance
Timothy Stuhlmiller, DDS
In vitro effects of topical fluoride formulations on elastomeric chains
Gregory Trapnell, DMD
A clinical comparison of incisor alignment with a fiber reinforced composite arch
wire and conventional metal arch wires
Jeff Trapnell, DDS
Comparison of the retentive abilities of the BioMers wire and the standard wraparound
retainer
Class of 2007
Director of Research - Dipak Chudasama, DDS
Ricardo J. Busquets, DMD
Predicting size of unerupted second bicuspids using Panoramic Radiographs
Yesenia Garcia, DMD
Comparison of the anesthetic effects of two different topical anesthetics used in
laser assisted gingivectomy in adolescents receiving orthodontic treatment
Romia Goff, DMD
Alternative Methods for Orthodontic Band Sterilization
Sarita N. Hithe, DDS
Facial Forms and Smile Esthetics
Joshua Jones, DDS
Properties of Clinician Bent NiTi Archwires vs. Pre-Formed Archforms
Fausto Nicieza, DMD
​â¶Ä‹Force Magnitude of Elastics: An In vitro Study
Mitra Parsa, DDS
Use of Computer Tomography in Detection of Alveolar Bone Dehiscence
Alisa Raglin, DDS
Comparison of vertical facial disharmony between Japanese and Caucasian adults
Sung S. Shyn, DDS
​â¶Ä‹A Survey of General Dentists Practicing in the United States regarding TMD
Aaron Tolman, DMD
Incidence of shovel-shaped incisors in Otavalan Indians
Michael Paul Turgeau, DDS
​Post-adolescent lower incisor crowding: A Survey of common causative beliefs between
general practitioners and orthodontists
Kapil Vij, DDS
Force degradation among four orthodontic elastomeric chains. A product comparison
study
Jossette Vo, DMD
A clinical trial to evaluate the effect of fluoride prophylactic agents on the mechanical
properties of super elastic orthodontic archwires **
Kendall S. Woolridge, DDS
Comparison of Fiber-Reinforced Composites and Goldchain for use as Lingual Retainers
Published
**World Journal of Orthodontics, 2010 Summer; 11(2):135-41
Class of 2006
Director of Research - Dipak Chudasama, DDS
Ilan Abramowitz, DMD
Jason Barlock, DMD
Andrew Demos, DMD
Orthodontic Patient Clinical Research Database
Derry Agnini, DDS
Cephalometric Analysis of Sagittal Discrepancies Using the Beta Angle on African-American
Patients
Jason A. Battle, DDS
Esthetics of Buccal Corridor Space
Enrique J. Gallo, DDS
A Survey for the Evaluation of Lower Facial Profile Preferences of African Americans
as Determined by Different Anteroposterior Lip Positions
Peter S. Jang, DDS
An Investigation of Discomfort Caused by Placement of an Initial Archwire in Patients
Receiving a Self-ligating, Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
Edwin C. Jauch, DDS
​Upper Lateral Incisor Tooth Size Discrepancy and the Relationship to the Class II
Div 2 Malocclusion
Ryan Reynolds Long, DDS
​The Variables and Clinical Performances of Class II Elastics
Christopher N. Modjeski, DDS
Computerized Cephalometric Superimposition Utilizing Vistadent Cephalometric Software
Tania Quinn, DMD
Mandibular Molar Protraction Aided by Skeletal Anchorage
Brad Santelli, DDS
Lower Lip Response to Lower Incisor Retraction in African Americans
Michael Sawaf, DMD
Cephalometric Comparison of Growing Class IIIs to Age Appropriate Norms
Ryan Young, DMD
The Art of Orthodontics. A Clinical Guide for the New Orthodontic Resident
Class of 2005
Director of Research - Laurance Jerrold, DDS, JD
Boris Arbitman, DDS
Pre-Eruption Dental Compensation As An Early Indicator of Class III Malocclusion
Matthew J. Becker, DDS
Cory Hoffman, DDS
Degree Discrimination in the Orthodontic Profession: The Orthodontic Perspective
Cameron Hulse, DDS
Darrin Storms, DDS
​â¶Ä‹Patient’s Perception of Professional Demeanor Based On Attire
Molly McCarty, DDS
Hand-traced versus computer-assisted Cephalometric Analysis
Jeffrey Meckfessel, DDS
A Comparison of Microleakage Among 4 Different Bonding Agents
Jason Pavlik, DMD
The Effect of Parallax on the Evaluation of Angle Classification
H. Derick Phan, DDS
An Alternative Protocol for Anterior Crowding Correction with Invisalign and Validation
of the ClinCheck
Barry Quinn, DMD
Absolute Anchorage with Zygomatic Mini Screw Implants in the Correction of Bilateral
Molar Class II Malocclusion
Robert D. Sheridan, DDS
The True Absence of a Maxillary Dentofacial Midline: How Aesthetically Important Is
It to the Patient/Layperson
Randall Snyder, DDS
Black, white, or gray: Finding commonality on how orthodontists describe the areas
between Angle’s molar classifications*
Enrique G. Vargas, DMD
Tensile Force Levels of Elastomeric Thread
Jack G. Wright, DDS
​The Force-Elongation Characteristics of Orthodontic Elastomeric Chains
Published
*American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Sept. 2007, 132(3): 302-306.