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Current Research News
June 18, 2012
ADA Foundation and dental students confab on dynamics of research
By Jean Williams, ADA News staff
Gaithersburgh, Md.- The ADA Foundation Paffenbarger Research Center hosted 41 dental students at PRC and at the National Institutes of Health April 15-17 for the 48th Annual Dental Student Research Conference.
Mingling: Students pose at the 48th Annual Dental Student Research Conference. The ADA Foundation Paffenbarger Research Center hosted 41 dental students at PRC and at the National Institutes of Health April 15-17.
Students are still reflecting on the value of the experience in their growth into dental clinicians.
“The message was clear: research is not simply something students should be involved in during their school years,” said attendee Jessica Peinado, a dental student at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry.
“But it should be an important part of every clinician’s practice. It is not necessary to always be at a lab bench, but it is essential to be able to understand and apply the most current scientific findings. Staying up-to-date with dental research allows dentists to give patients the best care possible.”
The annual gathering draws students from U.S. and Canadian dental schools for the chance to mingle with and hear from scientists about dental research careers and opportunities.
Students heard presentations from Dr. Gary Schumacher, associate director and chief research scientist of the PRC; Dr. Leo Rouse, dean of the Howard University School of Dentistry; Dr. Chris Fox, executive director of International Association for Dental Research/American Association for Dental Research; the ADA’s Dr. Ronald Zentz, senior director of the Council on Scientific Affairs; and Dr. Eric Lin, chief of the Polymers Division of National Institute of Standards and Technology. They also toured the PRC and heard presentations by current researchers.
Additionally, 21 students made poster presentations to their fellow students, PRC researchers and NIST researchers. Later, they heard from Dr. Fotinos Panagakos, director, clinical research relations and strategy for Colgate Palmolive Company and a member of the ADA Foundation Board of Directors.
Ms. Peinado said the conference sparked her interest in dental research and made her aware of the opportunities available for her to pursue the field. “I have no intention of letting my curiosity die out anytime soon,” she said.
“This event is a key component in the Foundation’s mission,” said Gene Wurth, ADAF executive director, who oversees PRC. “Ultimately, our goal is to improve patient care. In the medical and oral health arenas, better patient care results from the continuing education of the members of the profession.
“Better education results from better and innovative research and that research comes from the best and the brightest minds,” Mr. Wurth added. “This is our effort to identify and encourage those innovative minds now and to support their development so that they can contribute to our knowledge base for years to come.”
Student Research Accolades
SOD Research Day 2013
SOD Research Day 2013 was a great success. We had 12 poster presentations: 2 undergraduates, 5 dental students, 4 graduate students, and 1 post-doctoral fellow present. Our keynote speaker was Dr. Scott Schricker from The Ohio State University.
The SOD Office of Research would like to thank everyone who participated in this event. Please see our published proceedings below. Hope to see you next year!
Proceedings Archives
SOD Research Day 2013 Program Booklet
SOD Research Day 2012 Program Booklet
2013 SOD Research Day Awards
Please congratulate:
Richard Witty (D3), who received the ADA/Dentsply Student Clinician Award
The ADA/Dentsply Student Clinician Award is given to one student each year to attend the ADA/Dentsply Student Clinician Research Program. They are also awarded a plaque on Awards Day.
For more information please visit, http://www.scadaresearch.org/
Seth Dotherow (D1), who received the Hinman Student Research Award
The Hinman Symposium is held every October at the Peabody Hotel. One student representative from each dental across the nation is chosen to attend. For more information please visit, http://www.uthsc.edu/dentistry/Hinman/
2012 Student Research Awards
Carrie Neil was the 2012 recipient of the Quintessence Publishing Student Research Award
Chris Harris (D4) was the 2012 recipient of the ADA/Dentsply Student Clinician Award. We recognize Chris for his great contribution to biomaterials research here in the School of Dentistry. Chris represented the school at the 2012 SCADA conference.
Jessica Pongetti (D3), was the 2012 recipient of the Hinman Student Research Award. Jessica represented our school at the 2012 Hinman meeting in Memphis, TN.
American Association for Dental Research 2012
Our 2012 representatives for the American Association for Dental Research Conference that was held in Tampa, FL on March 21-24, 2012 were:
Megan Blackman
Chris Harris
Lacey Harris
Hilary Sartain
John Wikle
Richard Witty
To search past IADR meetings abstracts, please click here.
48th Annual Dental Students' Conference on Research
Suzanna Ellzey was selected as the School of Dentistry's student representative for the American Dental Association Foundations's 48th Annual Dental Students' Conference on Research in Gaithersburg, MD. This award is given to only one dental student from each of the nation's dental schools each year. Congratulations Suzanna!!
Student Research Opportunities
Greater New York Dental Meeting
The Greater New York Dental Meeting is inviting dental students to participate in their Scientific Poster Session on November 25, 2012 from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Participants will receive a certificate of participation, listing in the worldwide Program Guide, a free gift from the logo store, their poster, and lunch the day of the meeting.
If you would like to apply, the submission deadline for publication in the program guide is July 9, 2012. The deadline for the poster template is September 4, 2012. To access the electronic application click here. Please use Step #1, option 13. Proceed to steps #2 and #3.
Please contact the SOD Office of Research if you are interested in applying for this opportunity.
Honors in Research Program
FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED INHonors in Research Program: Please click here for a chart on the suggested order of classes and activities for those interested in participating in research during dental school matriculation.
**PLEASE VIEW THE SLIDE IN SLIDE SHOW MODE TO USE HYPERLINKS.**
Honors in Research Transmittal Form
UPSTART Program
UPSTART - The Undergraduate and Professional Student Training in Advanced Research Techniques (UPSTART) Program provides an opportunity for eligible dental, pre-dental, pre-graduate, and high school students to be involved and trained in research at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. Please click on the hyperlink for a description of the program.
UPSTART Mentor Transmittal Form
UPSTART Student Transmittal Form
If you would like more information please contact :
Dr. Amol Janorkar, Program Director
Phone: 601-984-6170
Email: ajanorkar@umc.edu
Current Faculty/Student Research Collaborations
Student Name | Mentor Names | Project Title |
Seth Dotherow (D1) | Michael Roach | Fatigue failure in SS and titanium implant |
Suzanna Ellzey (D2) | Aaron Puckett, James Fitchie | Microleakage and CTE of glass ionomers |
Michael Harkins (D1) | Aaron Puckett, Steve Magee | Polymerization shrinkage and microleakage of four flowable composites |
Maegen C. McCabe (D4) | Theresa Perkins | Survey measuring absences to toothaches: The S.M.A.R.T. survey |
Brady Mosher (D2) | Jason Griggs | Crack healing of hydrothermal porcelain during fatigue loading |