Student and Faculty Research

Research and scholarly activity are an integral part of LECOM’s mission. At LECOM SDM, research serves as a bridge that connects faculty and students, fostering collaboration. Both faculty and students actively engage in a wide array of research projects, contributing to advancements in dental education and patient care. The School is particularly proud of the numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing these areas, with these efforts being closely aligned with the mission and goals that guide the institution.

LECOM SDM has published the following articles in peer reviewed journals in 2024-2025

  • 2025 Publication:
    • Recurrent Pyogenic Granuloma Progressing to Calcifying Fibroblastic Granuloma in an Adolescent Male Athlete: A Case Report, Elaine Porto Barboza, Beatriz Panariello, Daniel Araujo, Diogo Rodrigues, Alexandra Manibo, Cureus 17(1): e77794. doi:10.7759/ cureus.77794
  • 2024 Publication:
    • Use of social media by dental students: A comparative study, Rand Al-Obaidi, Nader Abdulhameed, Jean-Francois Roulet, Hind Hussein, Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health 26 (2024) 101559
    • Effect of preventative dental products on bonding force: An in vitro study, Crowley J, Abdulhameed N, Al-Obaidi R, Hussein H, J Int Soc Prevent Community Dent 2024;14:243-51
    • Severe Discoloration of the Alveolar Bone Secondary to Long-Term Minocycline Therapy: A Case Report. Friedl R, Jackson T, Dinh T, Yoon T. (July 16, 2024), Cureus 16(7): 364672. DOI 10.7759/cureus.64672
    • Eliane Porto Barboza , Steven J. Caldroney , Beatriz Panariello , Diogo M. Rodrigues , William Bell, Severe Gingival Enlargement Associated with Methamphetamine Abuse: A Case Report,  Cureus 16(9): e69155. doi:10.7759/cureus.69155 
    • Beatriz H. D. Panariello, Giovanna C. Denucci, Caroline C. Tonon, George J. Eckert, Lukasz Witek, Vasudev V. Nayak, Paulo G. Coelho, and Simone Duarte, Tissue-Safe Low-Temperature Plasma Treatment for Effective Management of Mature Peri-Implantitis Biofilms on Titanium Surfaces,  ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering Article ASAP, DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c01413, November 13, 2024 
    • Jeung Woon Lee, Stephan Miser, Kyle O’Connor, Carter Bedinghaus, Gabrielle Tomeo, Mary Badawy, and Don Millner, Changes in Plasma Levels of Prestin and Otolin-1 in Dental Students,  Cureus 16(12): e75719. doi:10.7759/cureus.75719 
    • Estrin, N. E., Basma, H., Espinoza, A. R., Pinto, M. A. C., Pikos, M. A., & Miron, R. J. Extended Platelet-Rich Fibrin as a Membrane for Lateral Window Sinus Lifts: A Case Series.  (2024). Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. https://doi.org/10.1111/cid.13427 
    • Figueira, L. W., Panariello, B.*, Koga-Ito, C. Y., & Duarte, S. Exploring the efficacy of in-vitro low-temperature plasma treatment on single and multispecies dental cariogenic biofilms.  (2024). Sci Rep, 14(1), 20678. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-70943-0 
    • Miron, R. J., Estrin, N. E., Sculean, A., & Zhang, Y. Understanding exosomes: Part 2- Emerging leaders in regenerative medicine.  (2024). Periodontol 2000, 94(1), 257-414. https://doi.org/10.1111/prd.12561 
    • Miron, R. J., Estrin, N. E., Sculean, A., & Zhang, Y. Understanding exosomes: Part 3-therapeutic + diagnostic potential in dentistry. (2024). Periodontol 2000, 94(1), 415-482. https://doi.org/10.1111/prd.12557 
    • Miron, R. J., Moraschini, V., Estrin, N., Shibli, J. A., Cosgarea, R., Jepsen, K.,…Jepsen, S. Autogenous platelet concentrates for treatment of intrabony defects-A systematic review with meta-analysis.  (2024). Periodontol 2000. https://doi.org/10.1111/prd.12598 
    • Miron, R. J., Moraschini, V., Estrin, N. E., Shibli, J. A., Cosgarea, R., Jepsen, K.,…Jepsen, S. Periodontal regeneration using platelet-rich fibrin. Furcation defects: A systematic review with meta-analysis.  (2024). Periodontol 2000. https://doi.org/10.1111/prd.12583 
    • Rodrigues, D. M., Gluckman, H., Pontes, C. C., Januário, A. L., Petersen, R. L., de Moraes, J. R., & Barboza, E. P. Relationship between soft tissue dimensions and tomographic radial root position classification system for immediate implant installation.  (2024). Odontology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10266-023-00897-8 
    • Panariello, B. H. D., Denucci, G. C., Tonon, C. C., Eckert, G. J., Witek, L., Nayak, V. V.,Duarte, S Tissue-Safe Low-Temperature Plasma Treatment for Effective Management of Mature Peri-Implantitis Biofilms on Titanium Surfaces. . (2024). ACS Biomater Sci Eng, 10(12), 7647-7656. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c01413  
  • 2023 and prior publications:
    • John, S.; Lee, J.; Lamichhane, P.; Dinh, T.; Nolan, T.; Yoon, T. Potential Synergistic Inhibition of Enterococcus faecalis by Essential Oils and Antibiotics. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(19), 11089; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131911089. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/19/11089
    • Couso-Queiruga E, Avila-Ortiz G, Barboza EP, Chambrone L, Keceli HG, Yilmaz BT, Rodrigues DM. Correlation of gingival stippling with periodontal phenotypical features: A cross-sectional study. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2023 Aug 31;0(0):0. doi: 10.11607/prd.6879. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37655973.
    • Couso-Queiruga E, Barboza EP, Avila-Ortiz G, Gonzalez-Martin O, Chambrone L, Rodrigues DM. Relationship between supracrestal soft tissue dimensions and other periodontal phenotypic features: A cross-sectional study. J Periodontol. 2023 Aug;94(8):944-955. doi: 10.1002/JPER.22-0434. Epub 2023 Mar 20. PMID: 36797817.
    • Rodrigues DM, Chambrone L, Montez C, Luz DP, Barboza EP. Current landmarks for gingival thickness evaluation in maxillary anterior teeth: a systematic review. Clin Oral Investig. 2023 Apr;27(4):1363-1389. doi: 10.1007/s00784-023-04898-3. Epub 2023 Feb 14. PMID: 36786957.
    • Hussein HS, Anderson S, Matick M, Greene A, Zmiyiwsky MP, Abdulhameed NF. A standardized method to determine the proper working distance for dental magnification utilizing neutral ergonomics positioning. Stoma Edu J. 2021;8(1):45-51.
    • F Esquivel-Upshaw J, Hsu SM, Bohórquez AC, Abdulhameed N, Scheiffele GW, Kim M, Neal D, Chai J, Ren F. Novel methodology for measuring intraoral wear in enamel and dental restorative materials. Clin Exp Dent Res. 2020 Dec;6(6):677-685. doi: 10.1002/cre2.322. Epub 2020 Sep 21. PMID: 32955159; PMCID: PMC7745065.
    • Shanele Williams, Liang Wei, Susan O. Griffin, Gina Thornton-Evans. Untreated caries among US working-aged adults and association with reporting need for oral health care. The Journal of the American Dental Association, Volume 152, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 55-64,
    • Mohan S, Roulet JF, Abdulhameed N, Rocha M. Transferring Occlusal Anatomy from Worn Temporary Crowns to Zirconium Oxide Crowns. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2021 May 28;29(2):67-75.

LECOM SDM has proudly presented our research at the following conferences:

  • 2024 Hinman Student Research Symposium – Memphis, TN. 
    • Gabriela Hunter Rodriguez, Dr. Alexander Ziegler, Dr. Stacey Lubetsky, En Sus Ojos: Oral Health Traditions Amongst Hispanic/Latina Parents in the State of Florida
  • 2023 Hinman Student Research Symposium – Memphis, TN.
    • Benjimen Batazhan, Jeungwoon Lee. Effect of Surface Cleansing Treatments on Micro-shear Bond Strength of #M RelyX Universal Resin Cement to Zirconia.
  • 2022 Hinman Student Research Symposium – Memphis, TN
    • Jordan Carey, Nader Abdulhameed, Inessa Slipak, Alexadra Manibo, Latania Williams, Mark Moskowitz, David Moffa, Blair Snoke, Thomas Williams, August Scialfa, Sean Matheny, John Supczenski, Hind Hussein. Clinical Evaluation of Digital and Conventional Workflows for Onlay Restoration.
  • 2021 Hinman Student Research Symposium – Memphis, TN.
    • Jordan Carey, Leah Kimerer, Irene Thomas, Hind Hussein, Nader Abdulhameed. Effect of Chlorhexidine on Bonding Strength to Dentin.
  • 2021 Academy of General Dentistry Annual Meeting – Austin, TX.
    • Hussein HS, Anderson S, Matick M, Greene A, Zmiyiwsky MP, Abdulhameed NF. A standardized method to determine the proper working distance for dental magnification utilizing neutral ergonomics positioning.
  • 2025 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session
    • Jeung Woon Lee, Stephan Miser, Kyle O’Connor, Carter Bedinghaus, Gabrielle Tomeo, Mary Badawy, Don Millner Abnormal plasma levels of hearing loss-associated proteins in dental students
    • Jeung Woon Lee, Alec Dybiec, Santino Esposito, Annika Scholten, Lauren Buscher, Marnelli Tan, Mary Badawy, Comparison of Academic Stress Between Lecture and PBL Dental Instructions
    • Beatriz Panariello, Giovanni Denucci Correa, Caroline Coradi Tonon, George J. Eckert, Lukasz Witek, Paulo Coelho, Simone Duarte, Tissue-Safe Low-Temperature Plasma Application for Effective Peri-Implantis Biofilm Management
  • 2021 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition
    • Vempaty Anusha, Phung Steven, Abdulhameed Nader, Hussein Hind, Slipak Inessa, Manibo Alexandra. Clinical Evaluation of Intraoral and in-Lab Scanners.
    • Folds Aubrey, Vempaty Anusha, Phung Steven, Abdulhameed Nader, Hussein Hind, Slipak Inessa, Manibo Alexandra. Clinical Evaluation of PVS Materials Using Intraoral and Lab Scanners.
    • Carey Jordan, Kimerer Leah, Thomas Irene, Hussein Hind, Abdulhameed Nader. Effect of Chlorhexidine on Bonding Strength to Dentine.
    • Aziz Aziz, Carey Jordan, Hatim Nadira, Abdulhameed Nader. Improving the Mechanical and Antifungal Properties of Soft Lining Materials.
    • Thomas Irene, Kimerer Leah, Carey Jordan, Abdulhameed Nader, Hussein Hind. Effect of Chlorhexidine on Bonding Strength to Enamel.
    • Hussein Hind, Morris Alyssa, Shen Chiayi, Abdulhameed Nader, Roulet Jean-francois. Bonding Orthodontic Resin Cement to Stainless Steel Crown Under Load/Thermocycling.