Publications

Selected Recent Publications by GSDM Researchers

Restorative Sciences and Biomaterials

  • H. Redwan, Y. Fan†, R. Giordano II, Effect of machining damage on the surface roughness and flexural strength of CAD-CAM materials, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.prosdent.2024.07.045
  • R.M. Alshaibani, Y. Fan†, R. Giordano II, Effect of different storage conditions on dimensional accuracy of 3D-printed dental models, J Prosthodont. 2024; 1–9. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13834.
  • A. Alnahdi, Y. Fan†, K. Michalakis†, R Giordano. Color stability of pressed lithium disilicate ceramics under repeated firings evaluated by different methods. Int J Prosthodont. 2024 Mar 13;0(0):1-27. doi: 10.11607/ijp.8953. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38477844.
  • MO Ilomuanya, PO Bassey, DA Ogundemuren, UN Ubani-Ukoma, A Tsamis, Y Fan, K Michalakis, P Angsantikul, A Usman, AN Amenaghawon. Development of Mucoadhesive Electrospun Scaffolds for Intravaginal Delivery of Lactobacilli spp., a Tenside, and Metronidazole for the Management of Bacterial Vaginosis. Pharmaceutics. 2023; 15(4):1263. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041263
  • S. Bahammam, D. Nathanson, Y. Fan, Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Restorative Glass Ionomers Cements, International Dental Journal, 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2022.06.016
  • N. Bashary, M.R. Kaizer, A. Tashkandi, Y. Fan, Y. Zhang, Evaluating the bond strength of polymer infiltrated ceramic network to zirconia using a crossbeam push-off method, European Journal of Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2021; Dec 22. doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_2348Bashary07. [PMID: 35023665]
  • S. Teerakanoka, M. Zhao, R. Giordano, Y. Fan†, Interaction of doped magnesium, zinc and fluoride ions on hydroxyapatite crystals grown on etched human enamel, Journal of Crystal Growth, 2021; 571, 126262.
  • S. Bahammam, D. Nathanson, Y. Fan, Assessing the release of the fluoride ion in four restorative glass ionomer cements, Fluoride Research, 2020. 53(4):611-620.
  • M. Ahmed, Y. Fan†, Dan Nathanson, Tensile Bond Strength of Composite Cement to Zirconium-incorporated Lithium-silicate Glass Ceramic: Effect of Firing Cycle and Etching Protocols, Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 2020. 26:625-633. [PMID: 33491406] (†Corresponding Author).
  • K.E. Johnson, A. Popratiloff, Y. Fan, S.A. McDonald, J.J. Godleski, Analytic comparison of talc in commercially available baby powder and in pelvic tissues resected from ovarian carcinoma patients, Gynecologic Oncology, 2020; 159 (2), 527-533. [PMID:32977988]
  • E. Sato, S.A. McDonald, Y. Fan, S. Peterson, J.D. Brain, J.J. Godleski, Analysis of particles from hamster lungs following pulmonary talc exposures: implications for pathogenicity, Particle and Fibre Toxicology volume 17, Article number: 20 (2020)
  • T. Paek, Y. Fan†, R. Giordano. Mechanical Properties of Translucent Multilayered Dental Zirconia. J Dent & Oral Disord. 2020; 6(1): 1124.
  • M. Robles-Moreno, Y. Fan, D. Nathanson. Polymerization Shrinkage Stresses of Different Flowable and Universal Bulk-Fill Composites. Adv Dent & Oral Health. 2019; 10(4): 555794. DOI: 10.19080/ADOH.2019.10.555794
  • J. Alsenan, L. Chou. Effect of silicon and calcium on human dental pulp cell cultures. International Journal of Materials Science and applications. 6(6), 290-296, 2017.
  • J. Alsenan, L. Chou. Effect Inorganic Phosphate on Human Dental Pulp Cell Cultures. International Journal of Materials Science and Application. 8(3), 40-46, 2019.
  • P. Rosen, M. Qari, S. Froum, S. Dibart, L. Chou. A pilot study of the efficacy of a treatment algorithm to detoxify dental implant surface affected by peri-implantitis. The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. 38(2), 3-8, 2018.
  • R. Alhomrany, C. Zhang, and L. Chou. Cytotoxic Effect of Chitosan Nanoparticles on Normal Human Dental Pulp Cells. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 3(1), 1-9, 2019.
  • R. Alhomrany, C. Zhang, and L. Chou. Genotoxicity induced by cellular uptake of chitosan nanoparticles in human dental pulp cells. The International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 10(4), 79-86, 2021.
  • L. Lu, E. Pringa, L. Chou. Effect of magnesium on the osteogenesis of normal human osteoblasts. Magnesium Research. 30(2), 42-52, 2017.
  • R. Salem, C Zhang and L. Chou. Effect of Magnesium on Dentinogenesis of Human Dental Pulp Cells. International Journal of Biomaterials. ID 6567455, //doi.org/10.1155/2021/6567455, 2021.
  • R. Salem, C Zhang and L. Chou. Dentinogenic Effect of Magnesium Oxide on Normal Human Dental Pulp Cells: An In Vitro Study Part I. Madridge Journal of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. 6(1), 106-115, 2021.
  • R. Salem, C Zhang and L. Chou. Part II: Dentinogenic Effect of Magnesium Oxide on Expression of Extracellular Matrix Proteins in Normal Human Dental Pulp Cells: An In Vitro Study. Madridge Journal of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. 6(1), 116-126, 2021.
  • R. Salem, C. Zhang, L. Chou. Part III: Dentinogenic Effect of Magnesium Oxide on BMP2/SMAD Signaling Pathways in Normal Human Dental Pulp Cells: An In Vitro Study. Madridge Journal of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. Volume 7, Issue 1, 127-132, 2022.
  • R. Salem, C. Zhang, L. Chou. Stimulatory Role of Magnesium Chloride in Expression of Dentin Matrix Proteins. Journal of Material Sciences & Engineering. Volume 11:1, 1-7, 2022.
  • R. Salem, C. Zhang, L. Chou. Magnesium Chloride Mediates Dentinogenesis in Normal Human Dental Pulp Cells via Activation of the p38 Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase/BMP-2/SMADs Signaling Pathways: An In Vitro Study. Journal of Material Sciences & Engineering. Volume 11:5, 1-7, 2022.
  • V. Khampatee, C. Zhang, L. Chou. Effects of Aspirin on Odontogenesis of Human Dental Pulp Cells and TGF-B1 Liberation from Dentin In Vitro. International Journal of Dentistry, Volume 2022, Article ID 3246811, 10 pages, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3246811, 2022.
  • K. Maheshwari, L. Chou. Cytotoxic Effects of Simvastatin on Normal Human Osteoblasts. International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 2023:12(2):33-42.
  • K. Maheshwari, L. Chou. Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Effects of Simvastatin on Human Dental Pulp Cells. International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 2023;12(5):59-66.
  • K. Maheshwari, L. Chou. Osteogenic Effects of Simvastatin on Normal Human Osteoblasts. International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. In press.
  • Kirmanidou Y, Chatzinikolaidou M, Michalakis K, Tsouknidas A. Clinical translation of polycaprolactone-based tissue engineering scaffolds, fabricated via additive manufacturing: A review of their craniofacial applications. Biomaterials Advances 2024; 162:213902
  • Michalakis K, Papagiannaki M, Hirayama H, Tsouknidas A. Mini-review: Pathways of postural disturbances tracing to the stomatognathic system. Neuroscience Letters 2024; 836:137889
  • Vasilaki D, Bakopoulou A, Papadopoulou L, Papachristou E, Michailidis N, Tsouknidas A, Dratsios S, Taylor T, Michalakis K. Viability and Proliferation Assessment of Gingival Fibroblasts Cultured on Silver Nanoparticle-doped Ti-6Al-4V Surfaces. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants 2024; 39(2):1-32

Center for Behavioral Science Research

  • Borrelli, B.  Future Directions for Behavioral and Social Oral Health Sciences: Looking to the future (2022). Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12818
  • Goodwin, M., Henshaw, M., & Borrelli, B.  Inequities and Oral Health:  A behavioral sciences perspective.  In press, Community Dentistry and Oral Health Epidemiology. doi.org/10.1111/cdoe.12826
  • Kitsaris, G., Asimakopoulou, K., Henshaw, M., & Borrelli, B.  Theoretical and methodological approaches in designing, developing, and delivering interventions for oral health behavior change.  In press, Community Dentistry and Oral Health Epidemiology. DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12817
  • Tooley, E.M., Fava, J.L., & Borrelli, B.   The Relationship Antecedents of Smoking (RAS) Scale: A new scale to assess couple-focused triggers to smoke.  Health Behavior Research, in press.
  • Trinquart, L., Liu, C., McManus, D. D., Nowak, C., Lin, H., Spartano, N., Borrelli, B., Benjamin, E. J., Murabito, J. Increasing engagement in the Electronic Framingham Heart Study (eFHS): a factorial randomized controlled trial. In press, Journal of Medical Internet Research.
  • Shapira-Daniels A, Kornej J, Spartano NL, Wang X, Zhang Y, Pathiravasan CH, Liu C, Trinquart L, Borrelli B, McManus DD, Murabito JM, Benjamin EJ, Lin H. (2023). Step Count, Self-Reported Physical Activity, and Five-Year Predicted Risk for Atrial Fibrillation. In press, Journal of Medical Internet Research. DOI: 10.2196/43123
  • Pathiravasan, C., Zhang, Y., Wang, X., Trinquart, L., Benjamin, E., Borrelli, B., McManus, D., Kheterpal, V., Lin, H., Spartano, N., Schramm, E., Liu, C., & Joanne Murabito. (in press). Factors Associated with Long-term Use of Digital Devices in the Electronic Framingham Heart Study. Digital Medicine.
  • Bittel, K.M., O’Briant-Freedman, K.Y., Ragaglia, R.M., Buseth, L., Murtha, C., Yu, J., Leftwich, J.M.S., Hudgins, B.L., Hevel, D.J., Maher, J.P. (in press). Associations Between Social Cognitive Determinants and Movement-Related Behaviors in Studies using Ecological Momentary Assessment Methods: A Systematic Review. JMIR mHealth and uHealth

 

Department of General Dentistry

  • Gibson G, Jones JA, Wehler CJ, Cabral HJ, Orner MB, Jurasic MM. Addressing the discrepancy between efficacy and effectiveness of 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste or gel in adults as part of a caries prevention program. J Am Dent Assoc. 2023 Feb 28.  PMID: 36863992
  • Sharp L, Solanki P, Boyer T, Vivo A, Kale, Ibuola, Hughes A, Gibson G, Jurasic MM, Charlesnika T, Suda K. A qualitative exploration of dentists’ opioid prescribing decisions within US veterans affairs facilities. PAIN. 164(4):749-757, April 2023.  PMID 35984367
  • Wilson GM, Evans CT, Fitzpatrick MA, Poggensee L, Gibson G, Jurasic MM, Eschevarria K, Suda KJ.  Clostridioides difficile infection following dental antibiotic prescriptions in a cohort of US veterans. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar;44(3):494-496. PMID: 35188097
  • Hughes AM, Lin E, Hussain RA, Gibson G, Jurasic MM, Sharp LK, Hubbard CC, Poggensee LE, Evans CT, McGregor JC, Gellad WF, Suda KJ. The feasibility of academic detailing for acute oral pain management in outpatient dentistry: A pilot study. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2023 Jan-Feb;63(1):158-163. PMID: 36031546
  • Rodriguez‐Vamvas, S., Keohane, A., Zweig, M., & Smaellie, K. (2023). Practicing dentistry in the age of Covid‐19: Perception changes due to the new PPE standards. Journal of Dental Education. https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13222
  • Yeh SY, Puttige Ramesh SY, Kaczmarek-Stewart K, Ahn C, Li AZ, Ohyama H. Dental Student Perceptions of Distance Education over Time: A Mixed-Methods Study. Dent J. 2023 Oct; 11(10):233. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj11100233

 

Department of Health Policy and Health Services Research

  • Heaton B, Bond JC, Bae J, Pullen E. Modeling Social Network Influences on Oral Health Outcomes among Women Living in Public Housing. JDR Clinical & Translational Research. 2023;0(0). doi:10.1177/23800844231182571
  • Williams, J.C., Singhal, A., Gates, P., Jura, M., Mertz, E., & Heaton, B. (2025). Relationship between Safety-net Oral Health Care Practices and Income among American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and Hispanic/Latino Dentists. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved 36(1), 144-166.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2025.a951590.

Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

  • Jongmin Lee, Kazuo Tatebayashi, David E. Levin; Acetic acid–induced stress granules function as scaffolding complexes for Hog1 activation by Pbs2. J Cell Biol 5 May 2025; 224 (5): e202409072. doi: https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.202409072 

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

  • Aboujaoude R., Kmeid R., Gebrael C., Amm E. (2022). Comparison of the accuracy of bracket positioning between direct and digital indirect bonding techniques in the maxillary arch: a three-dimensional study. Prog Orthod. 2022; 23:31. doi: 10.1186/s40510-022-00426-3.
  • Amm E, El Amm C, Vaden J. Effect of Class II elastics on different mandibular arch preparation stabilized with aligners and stainless-steel wires: A FEM study. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2022; 25:520-529. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12564.
  • Chaaban M, AlSulaiman A, Kantarci A, Stashenko P, Will LA, Motro M. Longitudinal changes in the dental arch width and symmetry in identical and fraternal twins. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2022; 19: S0889-5406(22)00468-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2021.06.026.
  • Derwich M, Górski B, Amm E, Pawłowska E. Oral Glucosamine in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci. 2023; 24:4925. doi: 10.3390/ijms24054925.
  • Hersberger-Zurfluh MA, Papageorgiou SN, Motro M, Kantarci A, Will LA, Eliades T. Heritability of facial soft tissue growth in mono- and dizygotic twins at 12 and 17 years of age: A retrospective cohort study. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2022; 25:530-540. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12565.
  • Jhamb T, AlSulaiman A, Parsi G, Will L, Motro M. 3-Dimensional Morphometric analysis of anterior cranial base in growing individuals.  American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop; 2023 (Accepted for publication)
  • Kuc AE, Kotuła J, Nahajowski M, Warnecki M, Lis J, Amm E, Kawala B, Sarul M. Methods of Anterior Torque Control during Retraction: A Systematic Review. Diagnostics (Basel). 2022; 12:1611. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12071611
  • Marcks KL, Zhao Y, Motro M, Will LA. Cephalometric Variability Among Siblings: A Pilot Study. Turk J Orthod. 2022; 35:239-247. doi: 10.5152/TurkJOrthod.2022.21237.
  • Saade M, Arai K, Motro M, Saade A, Will LA.  Maxillary dimensions and arch shape with palatally displaced canines.  Eur J Orthod. 2023:cjac073. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjac073
  • Salazar AG, AlSulaiman A, Parsi G, Gunson M, Will LA, Motro M. Effects of counterclockwise bimaxillary advancement surgery and relapse on upper airway. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2023 Jan. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12636.

Department of Translational Dental Medicine

  • Khan, M. et al., Villa, A., Frustino, J., Nguyen, B.C., Woo, S-B., Johnson, W.E., Varelas, X., Kukuruzinska, M.A*., and Monti, S.* (2023). Total RNA Sequencing Reveals Gene Expression and Microbial Alterations Shared by Oral Pre-malignant Lesions and Cancer. Human Genomics, 17, Article no. 72. *Corresponding authors.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s40246-023-00519-y
  • Perazza, L.R., Gower, A.C., Brown-Borg, H.M., Divieti Pajevic, P., Thompson, L.V.(2023). Protectin DX as a therapeutic strategy against frailty in mice. GeroScience (2023). doi: 10.1007/s11357-023-00789-3
  • Reed, E.R., Jankowski, S.A., Spinella, A. J., Noonan, V., Haddad, R., Nomoto, K., Matsui, J., Bais, M.V., Varelas, X., Kukuruzinska, M.A., Monti, S. (2023). β-catenin/CBP activation of mTORC1 signaling promotes partial epithelial-mesenchymal states in head and neck cancer. Translational Research. doi: 10.1016/j.trsl.2023.05.007.
  • Kiryaman G, Enabulele I, Banville ML, Divieti Pajevic P.  (2025). The Evolving Role of PTH Signaling in Osteocytes. Endocrinology, 166(4):bqaf034. doi: 10.1210/endocr/bqaf034. PMID: 39950982. 
  • Chakraborty, A.K., Raut, R.D., Iqbal, K, Choudhury, C., Alhousami, T., Chogle, S., Acosta, A.S., Fagman, L., Deabold, K., Takada, M., Sahaya, B., Kumar, V., and Bais, M. V. (2025). Lysine-specific demethylase 1 controls key OSCC preneoplasia inducer STAT3 through CDK7 phosphorylation during oncogenic progression and immunosuppression. Int J Oral Sciences, in press.