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Research Interests
- Chronic headaches
- Temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
- Occlusion
- Myofascial pain
Active Projects
- Comparing the effectiveness of Physical Self Regulation (PSR), tizanidin and nortiptiline in the management of chronic headaches associated with myofascial pain
- Comparing the effectiveness of adding cyclobenzaprine and tizandine to self-care management in patients with myofascial pain
Selected Publications
Venâncio RdeA, Alencar FG, Zamperini CA. Different substances and dry-needling
injections in patients with myofascial pain and headaches. Cranio 2008;26(2):96-103
Alencar FGP JR, Becker A. Evaluation of different occlusal splints and counseling in
the management of myofascial pain dysfunction. Published Online: J Oral Rehabil Oct
22 2008; e-preprint.
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Research Interests
- Endodontic visualization
- Endodontic instrumentation
Active Projects
- Fluid dynamics and shear stress analysis of intracanal fluid movement from endodontic instrumentation
- Removal of residual canal debris through endodontic ultrasonic and rotary file instrumentation
Selected Publications
Bahcall J, Olsen FK. Integrating Ultrasonic Tips into Your Endodontic Treatment
Armamentarium. Dent Today 2007;26:120-123.
West R, Bahcall J, Olsen FK. Removing residual canal debris after rotary nickel
titanium instrumentation. Endodontic Pract 2008;1:22-25.
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Research Interests
- Thermal analysis of electrochemistry and corrosion
- Setting reactions-RGMI and MTA
- Nickel-titanium alloys
Active Projects
- Competition between acid-base and polymerization reactions in a resin-modified glass-ionomer
- Evaluation of additives on MTA setting and product formation
- Elemental release and corrosion behavior of a new casting alloy compositional class
Selected Publications
Miner MR, Berzins DW, Bahcall JK. A comparison of thermal properties between
gutta-percha and a synthetic polymer based root canal filling material (Resilon). J
Endod 2006;32:683-686.
Biermann MC, Berzins DW, Bradley TG. Thermal analysis of as-received and
clinically retrieved copper-nickel-titanium orthodontic arch wires. Angle Orthod
2007;77:499-503.
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Research Interests
- Clinical outcomes
- Roles of the tongue
- Open bites
- TMD
Active Projects
- Using tongue spurs to help closing open bites
- Incisor crossing maxillary midline
- Bond strength
Selected Publications
Tanaka OM, Furquim BD, Pascotto RC, Ribeiro GL, Bosio JB, Maruo I: The Dilemma
of the Open Gingival Embrasure Between Maxillary Central Incisors. J Contemp Dent
Pract 2008;9(6):92-98.
Squeff K, Cerveira GP, Closs LQ, Bosio JA: Presença de dentes permanentes
irrompidos em escolares da região metropolitana de Porto Alegre. Stomatos
2008;26:11-18.
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Research Interests
- Orthodontic materials
- Evidence-based clinical outcomes
Active Projects
- Tongue Spur Therapy
- Etching versus non etchign in combination with self etching primers
Selected Publications
Pelsue BM, Zinelis S, Bradley TG, Berzins DW, Eliades T, Eliades G. Structure,
composition, and mechanical properties of Australian orthodontic wires. Angle Orthod
2009;79(1):97-101.
Whitesides J, Pajewski NM, Bradley TG, Iacopino AM, Okunseri C. Sociodemographics
of adult orthodontic visits in United States. Am J Orthod Dentofacial
Orthop 2008;433(4):489e9-e14.
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Research Interests
- Antimicrobial prosthetic surfaces
- Antimicrobial drug delivery in the oral cavity
- Periodontal risk assessment
Active Projects
- New phosphate polymers prevent microbial colonization
- NIDCR RO-1_DE019625
Selected Publications
Raj PA, Rajkumar L, Dentino AR. Novel molecules for intra-oral delivery of
antimicrobials to prevent and treat oral infectious diseases. Biochem J 2008;409:601-
609.
Puri G, Berzins DW, Dhuru VB, Raj PA, Rambhia SK, Dhir G, Dentino AR. Effect of
phosphate group addition on the properties of denture base resins. J Prosthet Dent
2008;100:302-308.
Dhir G, Berzins DW, Dhuru VB, Periathamby AR, Dentino A. Physical properties
of denture base resins potentially restistant to Candida adhesion. J Prosthodont
2007;16(6):465-472.
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Research Interests
- Clinical trial methodology
- Calibration of clinical examiners
- Diagnosis of caries and periodontal diseases
- Outcome measures
Active Projects
- Examiner calibration models
- Surrogate endpoints
Selected Publications
Milanovich N, Wei J, Jenkins W, Hefti AF, de Jager M. Total protein concentration and
total bacterial load as measures of residual interproximal plaque in comparative clinical
trials. J Clin Periodontol 2008;35:23-30.
Milanovich N, Souza SM, de Jager M, Hefti AF. Clinical models that objectively
evaluate interproximal plaque based on total protein concentration. J Clin Periodontol
2007;34(6):499-506.
Yang MCK, Namgung YY, Kang T, Magnusson I, Hefti A: Option-3 median
measurement scheme in outlier reduction. Statist Med 1998;17:2607-2615.
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Research Interests
- Modulation of biologic systems with near infra-red light
- Caries prevention in pediatric populations
- Minimally invasive treatments in pediatric populations
- Dental care for patients with special health care needs
Active Projects
- Double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized controlled trial of near infra-red light therapy to prevent and treat cancer therapy-related oral mucositis
- Effect of near infra-red light therapy on Hertwig's epithelial rooth sheath cell poisoned with vinblastine
- Survery of pediatric dentists on their knowledge and use of alternative restorative treatments (ART) for pediatric patients
Selected Publications
Whelan HT, Connelly JF, Hodgson BD, et al. NASA light-emitting diodes for the
prevention of oral mucositis in pediatric bone marrow transplant patients. J Clin Laser
Med Surg 2002;20:319-324.
Eells, JT, Wong-Riley MTT, VerHoeve J, Henry M, Buchman, EV, Kane MP, Gould LJ,
Das R, Jett M, Hodgson BD, et al. Mitochondrial signal transduction in accelerated
wound and retinal healing by near-infrared light therapy. Mitochondrion 2004;4:559-
567.
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Lisa J. Koenig, B.CH.D., D.D.S., M.S.
lisa.koenig@marquette.edu
Research Interests
- Compression of digital images
- Tele-educational system for radiographic interpretation
- Comparison of digital radiographic systems
Active Projects
- Effects of different storage conditions and delayed scanning on photostimulable phosphor plates
- Volumetric changes in roots following orthodontic treatment using the Scanora 3D
- Three-dimensional quantification of dental characteristics
Selected Publications
Koenig LJ, Parks E, Analoui M, Eckert G. Impact of image compression on diagnostic
quality of digital images for detection of chemically-induced periapical lesions.
Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2004;33:37-43.
Wu M, Koenig L, Zhang X, Lynch J, Wirtz T. Web-based training tool for interpreting
dental radiographic images. AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2007;Oct 11:1159.
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Research Interests
- Microbial pathogenicity
- Host responses in periodontitis
- Oral biofilms
- Antibiotic resistance
Active Projects
- In vivo induced genes/proteins of periodontal pathogens
- Proteomic analysis of periodontal pathogens
- Metagenomic approach to oral biofilms
Selected Publications
Yoo J, Kim H, Zhu W, Kim S, Sabet M, Handfield M, Hillman J, Progulske-Fox A, Lee
SW. Identification of Tannerella forsythia antigens specifically expressed in patients
with periodontal disease. FEMS Microbiol Let 2007;275:344-352.
Lee SW, Sabet M, Um HS, Yang J, Kim HC, Zhu W. Identification and characterization
of the genes encoding a unique surface (S-) layer of Tannerella forsythia (Bacteroides
forsythus). Gene 2006;371:102-111.
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Research Interests
- Vibration and ultrasound to modulate bone remodeling
- Induction of external apical root resorption
- Mechanotransduction in bone
- Biomechanics in clinical orthodontics and adult patient treatment
Active Projects
- Mechanotransduction in bone
- Roles of mechanical factors in external apical rooth resorption during orthodontic tooth movement
Selected Publications
Liu D, Genetos DC, Shao Y, Gesit DJ, Li J, Ke HZ, Turner CH, Duncan RL. Activation
of extracellular-signal regulated kinase (ERK1/2) by fluid shear is Ca(2+)- and
ATPdependent in MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts. Bone 2008;42:644-652.
Liu D, Ou ZS. Low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) induces opposite metabolic
responses of osteocytes versus cementoblasts in vitro. J Musculoskeletal Neuronal
Interact 2007;7(4):364-365.
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Research Interests
- Mucocutaneous disorders
- Oral premalignancy
- Oral viral infections
- Xerostomia
Active Projects
- Photodynamic therapy for treatment of oral leukoplakia
- Antigen specific therapy for bullous pemphigoid
Selected Publications
Lynch DP. Oral Manifestations of Viral Diseases. In: Tyring SK, editor. Mucosal
Immunology and Virology. New York: Springer Verlag; 2006; p. 99-156.
Koenig LJ, Lynch DP, Yancey KB. Segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia presenting
with facial hypertrichosis, commissural lip clefting and hyperlinear palms. Pediatr
Dermatol 2008;25(4):491-492.
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Research Interests
- Racial and ethnic disparities and oral health policy]
- Health services research and social determinants of health and services
- Health promotion and prevention in underserved and disadvantaged communities
- Epidemiology of oral disease
Active Projects
- The impact of Wisconsin Medicaid policy change to reimburse medical providers for fluoride varnish treatment
- The effect of parental neighborhood perceptions on Children Dental Service utilization
- Racial and ethnic disparaities in provision of dental procedures
Selected Publications
Whitesides J, Pajewski NM, Bradley TG, Iacopino AM, Okunseri C. Sociodemographics
of adult orthodontic visits in the United States. Am J Orthod Dentofac
Orthoped 2008;133(4):489.e9-e14.
Okunseri C, Pajewski N, Brousseau D, Tomany-Korman S, Snyder A, Flores G.
Nontraumatic dental condition visits to emergency departments and physician’s offices.
JADA 2008;139(12):1657-1666.
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Research Interests
- Forensic odontology
- Casual random blood glucose screening
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Diabetes and oral healthcare
Active Projects
- Arch width and ethnicity
- Quantification of characteristics of the human dentition
- Teaching random casual blood glucose screening
- Displacement of the anterior teeth in the maxilla and mandible
Selected Publications
Johnson LT, Blinka D, VanScotter-Asbach P, Radmer T. Quantification of the Individual
Characteristics of the Human Dentition: Methodology. J Forensic Identification 2008;
July/August 58(4):409-417.
Vergase S, Kimmel A, Radmer T, Bradley TG, Bahcall J. In Vitro Evaluation of the XR-
150 X-Ray Unit for Forensic Odontology. J Forensic Odontostomatol 2004;22:5-8.
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Research Interests
- Access to dental care issues in long term refugee camps
- Exploring the ethical issues associated with dental care models utilized within the framework of dental care mission projects
- Exploring the ethics of using live pateints in dental board examinations for licensure
- Alternative light sources in low light dental care environments
Active Projects
- Access to dental care issues in long term refugee camps
- Alternative light sources in low light dental care environments
Selected Publications
Roucka T. American Public Health Association. Oral Presentation October 2008: A
course in emergency dental care training for refugee health providers: An answer to
dental care access in a long-term refugee camp, Tanzania 2007, 2008.
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Research Interests
- Head and neck syndromes
- Clinical and histopathologic evaluation of the odontogenic lesions
- Clinical investigation of oral mucosal lesions
Active Projects
- Monthly report of selected clinical cases of oral lesions in WDA monthly publication
- Investigation on oral cancer
- Investigation on clinical behavior of odontogenic tumors
Selected Publications
Sadeghi E, Koenig LJ, Clark D. Intrabony neurilemmoma: diagnosis and management.
JADA 1998;129(6):729-732. Review.
Sadeghi E, Hawkins P, Chang C, Row R. Mantle Cell Lymphoma of the Hard Palate:
A case report and review of the differential diagnosis based on the histomorphology
and immunophenotyping pattern, Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod
2003;96(9):316-320.
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Research Interests
- Tissue engineering
- Bone grafts and bone graft substitutes
- Osteoinductive substances and materials
- Retrieval and implant analyses
Active Projects
- Delivery of osteoinductive proteins on implants
- Pre-clinical testign of orthopaedic and dental biomaterials
- Retrieval analysis of explanted spine devices and dental implants
Selected Publications
Roberts HW, Toth JM, Berzins DW, Charlton DG. Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: A
Versatile Biomaterial for Endodontic Treatment. Dent Mat 2008;24:149-164.
Al Jabbari YS, Fournelle RA, Ziebert G, Toth JM, and Iacopino AM. Mechanical
Behavior and Failure Analysis of Prosthetic Retaining Screws after Long-Term Use
In-vivo. Parts I through IV. J Prosth Dent 2008;17:149-210.
Brekke JH and Toth JM. Principles of Tissue Engineering Applied to Programmable
Osteogenesis. J Biomed Mat Res: Appl Biomat 1998;43(4):380-398.
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