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 2024-2026

  • 2026 Publication:
    • Arriaga P, Vianna K, Montez C, et al. (February 23, 2026) Association of Periodontal Pathogens and Their Inflammatory Mediators With Alzheimer’s Disease eurodegeneration: A Systematic Review. Cureus 18(2): e104127. doi:10.7759/cureus.104127 
    • Ahmad P, Siddiqui DA, Bianchi-Smak J, Farshidfar N, Estrin N, Miron RJ, Kotsakis GA. Effects of Periodontal-Specific Exosomes and rhBMP2 on Osteogenic Behaviour and Differentiation of BMSCs. J Cell Mol Med. 2026 Feb;30(3):e71039. doi: 10.1111/jcmm.71039. PMID: 41606422; PMCID: PMC12852057. 
    • Couso-Queiruga E, Pedrinaci I, Avila-Ortiz G, Chappuis V, Barboza EP, Petersen RL, Raabe C, Rodrigues DM. Characterization of the anterior maxillary region for immediate implant placement: A radiographic cross-sectional study. J Prosthet Dent. 2026 Jan;135(1):78-85. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2025.02.025. Epub 2025 Mar 17. PMID: 40102166. 
    • Domic D, Rodrigues DM, Couso-Queiruga E, Barboza EP, Sanz M, Ulm C, Avila-Ortiz G. Morphological patterns of buccal bone plate in the maxillary esthetic zone: A cross-sectional study. J Periodontol. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1002/jper.70071. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41498258. 
  • 2025 Publication:
    • Todd Nolan, chapter 3 Facilitator Training for Problem-Based LearningTransform and develop teachers from being instructors to becoming facilitators. Mastering Problem-Based Learning in Health Profession Programs: Principles, Procedures, and Best Practices; Ed. Santiago Lorenzo, Bei Zhang. Springer Nature, 978-3-032-05404-3Published: 23 November 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-05405-0. 
    • Barboza EP, Vianna K, Panariello B, Hwang A, Chambrone L, Rodrigues DM. An Umbrella Review of the Treatment Efficacy of Molar Class II Furcation. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2025 Oct 6;0(0):1-20. doi: 10.11607/prd.7812. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41052292. 
    • Abdulhameed N, Slipak I, Manibo A, Hussein H, Gohel R, Tzanakakis E-G, Zoidis P. Clinical Evaluation of Intraoral, In-Lab Scanners and PVS Impression Materials Using STL Superimposition. Dentistry Journal. 2025; 13(12):575. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13120575 
    • Sunusi U, Chen L, Li N, Lee JKY, Siddiqui I, Goodhue E, Huang R, Li J. Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Pseudohypercalcemia in Paraproteinemia: A Case and Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025; 14(21):7676. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14217676 
    • Moskowitz M (October 07, 2025) Treatment of a Canine Oral Papilloma With Topical Molecular Iodine: A Case Report With Implications for Antiviral Therapy in Humans. Cureus 17(10): e94049. doi:10.7759/cureus.94049 
    • Sunusi U, Osuji I, Ziegelmeyer B, Medvedovic M, Todd H, Abou-Khalil J, Zimmermann N. The role of eosinophils and their activation state in hypereosinophilia-associated heart disease. Front Immunol. 2025 Sep 19;16:1635483. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1635483. PMID: 41050650; PMCID: PMC12491288. 
    • Caelab Caretta, Adrianna Eigo and Eliane Barboza.  An umbrella review of the role of bruxism in the failure of implant-supported prostheses, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Volume 0, Issue 0, E publication, 10.1016/j.prosdent.2025.08.035  
    • Straub-Bruce, L.A. Job satisfaction of dental hygienists in Pennsylvania: a quantitative analysis. BMC Health Serv Res 25, 1168 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13269-5 
    • Henderson B, Lee J (July 16, 2025) Multicystic Intraosseous Ameloblastoma with Follicular Pattern in a 16-Year-Old Male: A Case Report. Cureus 17(7): e88103. doi:10.7759/cureus.88103 
    • DeSomma A, Lee J (July 14, 2025) Histopathological Analysis of Myocardial Remodeling Following Heart Failure: A Cadaveric Case Report. Cureus 17(7): e87889. doi:10.7759/cureus.87889 
    • Insights Into the Role of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans in Dental Biofilm Formation and Cariogenicity: A Literature Review. Matias Regis W, Ruliglésio Rocha F, Araújo Lima R, et al. (June 16, 2025) Cureus 17(6): e86159. doi:10.7759/cureus.86159 
    • An Umbrella Review of E-Cigarettes’ Impact on Oral Microbiota and Biofilm Buildup. Panariello, B., Dias Panariello, F., Misir, A., & Barboza, E. P. (2025). Pathogens, 14(6), 578. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens14060578 
    • Passive Eruption of a Soft-Tissue-Impacted Maxillary Canine Following Diode Laser Exposure: A Case Report. Tomeo G, Bedinghaus C E, Morrish J, and Lee JW. June 07, 2025 Cureus 17(6): e85526. doi:10.7759/cureus.85526  
    • Characterization of the anterior maxillary region for immediate implant placement: A radiographic cross-sectional study. Couso-Queiruga E, Pedrinaci I, Avila-Ortiz G, Chappuis V, Barboza EP, Petersen RL, Raabe C, Rodrigues DM. J Prosthet Dent. 2025 Mar 17; S0022-3913(25)00114-3. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2025.02.025. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40102166. 
    • Comparison of the Tomographic, Clinical Presurgical, and Intrasurgical Assessments of Furcation Involvement in Lower Molars. Porto Barboza E, Rodrigues D, Montez C, Petersen R, Panariello B. Cureus. 2025 Mar 17; 17(3): e80434. doi: 10.7759/cureus.80434. 
    • Recurrent Pyogenic Granuloma Progressing to Calcifying Fibroblastic Granuloma in an Adolescent Male Athlete: A Case Report, Eliane Porto Barboza, Beatriz Panariello, Daniel Araujo, Diogo Rodrigues, Alexandra Manibo, Cureus 17(1): e77794. doi:10.7759/ cureus.77794 
    • Miron RJ, Moraschini V, Estrin N, Shibli JA, Cosgarea R, Jepsen K, Jervøe-Storm PM, Wang HL, Sculean A, Jepsen S. Autogenous platelet concentrates for treatment of intrabony defects-A systematic review with meta-analysis. Periodontol 2000. 2025 Feb;97(1):153-190. doi: 10.1111/prd.12598. Epub 2024 Oct 19. PMID: 39425513; PMCID: PMC11808470. 
    • Miron RJ, Moraschini V, Estrin NE, Shibli JA, Cosgarea R, Jepsen K, Jervøe-Storm PM, Sculean A, Jepsen S. Periodontal regeneration using platelet-rich fibrin. Furcation defects: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Periodontol 2000. 2025 Feb;97(1):191-214. doi: 10.1111/prd.12583. Epub 2024 Sep 26. PMID: 39324633; PMCID: PMC11808472. 
    • Estrin NE, Basma H, Espinoza AR, Pinto MAC, Pikos MA, Miron RJ. Extended Platelet-Rich Fibrin as a Membrane for Lateral Window Sinus Lifts: A Case Series. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2025 Feb;27(1):e13427. doi: 10.1111/cid.13427. Epub 2024 Dec 13. PMID: 39671152. 
    • Farshidfar N, Amiri MA, Estrin NE, Ahmad P, Sculean A, Zhang Y, Miron RJ. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) versus injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF): A systematic review across all fields of medicine. Periodontol 2000. 2025 Mar 24. doi: 10.1111/prd.12626. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40125556. 
    • Farshidfar N, Apaza Alccayhuaman KA, Estrin NE, Ahmad P, Sculean A, Zhang Y, Miron RJ. Advantages of horizontal centrifugation of platelet-rich fibrin in regenerative medicine and dentistry. Periodontol 2000. 2025 Mar 25. doi: 10.1111/prd.12625. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40130760. 
    • Estrin NE, Suzuki JB, Bronstein D, Romanos G. Current Implant Maintenance Protocols and Their Significance. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2025 Apr;46(4):168-174. PMID: 40479530. 
    • Ahmad P, Estrin N, Farshidfar N, Zhang Y, Miron RJ. Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RAs) Improve Periodontal and Peri-Implant Health in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. J Periodontal Res. 2025 May;60(5):450-465. doi: 10.1111/jre.13410. Epub 2025 May 9. PMID: 40348599. 
    • Miron RJ, Shirakata Y, Ahmad P, Romandini M, Estrin NE, Farshidfar N, Bosshardt DD, Sculean A. 30 years of enamel matrix derivative: Mimicking tooth development as a clinical concept. Periodontol 2000. 2025 Jun 3. doi: 10.1111/prd.12635. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40457946. 
    • Farshidfar N, Ahmad P, Estrin N, Zhang Y, Miron RJ. Use of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) on Palatal Wound Healing: A Narrative Review With Clinical Recommendations. J Periodontal Res. 2025 Jun 10. doi: 10.1111/jre.13413. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40492943.
    • Ahmad P, Estrin N, Farshidfar N, Zhang Y, Miron RJ. Mechanistic insights into dental stem cells-derived exosomes in regenerative endodontics. Int Endod J. 2025 Jun 11. doi: 10.1111/iej.14269. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40497413. 
    • Ahmad P, Estrin N, Farshidfar N, Zhang Y, Miron RJ. Isolation methods of exosomes derived from dental stem cells. Int J Oral Sci. 2025 Jun 16;17(1):50. doi: 10.1038/s41368-025-00370-y. PMID: 40523888; PMCID: PMC12170887. 
    • Ahmad P, Estrin N, Farshidfar N, Zhang Y, Miron RJ. Mechanistic insights into periodontal ligament stem cell-derived exosomes in tissue regeneration. Clin Oral Investig. 2025 Jun 25;29(7):357. doi: 10.1007/s00784-025-06422-1. PMID: 40562987; PMCID: PMC12198077.
  • 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:

  • 2025 Hinman Student Research Symposium – Memphis, TN. 
    • Sally Ghannam, Dr. Mary Badawy, Prevalence of Orofacial Pain in Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Students 
  • 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.
  • 2026 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session
    • Jeung Woon Lee, Brayden Oxborrow, Morgan Pogalz, Synergistic Antimicrobial Activity of beta-Lactam and Glycopeptide Antibiotics in Combination with Essential Oils Against Enterococcus faecalis  
    • Daniel Araujo; Adrianna Eigo; Beatriz Panariello, DDS, MSc, PhD; Eliane Porto Barboza, DMD, MScD, PhD,, Pyogenic Granuloma in Healthy Individuals. A Cross-Sectional Study 
  • 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.