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The School of Dentistry Dissertations and Theses Series is comprised of dissertations and theses authored by Marquette University's School of Dentistry doctoral and master's students.

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

IN VITRO COMPARISON OF CELLULAR CYTOXICITY OF CONVENTIONAL VS. CAD/CAM DENTURE BASE MATERIALS , Zainab Hill Albasry

A COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS ANALYSIS COMPARING IRRIGATION WITHIN COMPLEX ROOT CANAL ANATOMY , Madeleinne Fern

Impact of Learning-Style-Based Education on Student Performance and Perception in Preclinical Endodontics: Part II , Rebecca Flaugher

PREEMPTIVE ANALGESIA AND PAIN AFTER PERIODONTAL AND IMPLANT- RELATED PROCEDURES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS , Christos Gousias

Sleeveless guides are more accurate than sleeved guides: An in vitro study , Jenna Hang

Performance and Preference of Rotary Files by Pre-Doctoral Dental Students at Marquette School of Dentistry , Morgan Elizabeth McCall

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Effects of Thermocycling and Hydrolytic Aging on The Flexural Strength of Additively Manufactured Restorative Materials , Steven Mustafa Abu Al Tamn

LONG-TERM ASSESSMENT OF SKELETAL AND DENTAL ASYMMETRY AFTER CONVENTIONAL AND MINI-SCREW ASSISTED RAPID PALATAL EXPANSION , Brett Barton

Maxillary and Mandibular Incisor and Molar Dentoalveolar Heights in Untreated Subjects Presenting Class I and Class II Malocclusion , Samantha Zavada Cardinal

Factors Associated with Extraction Versus Non-Extraction Treatment Among Orthodontic Patients at Marquette University , Kelley Dentino

Short and Long-Term Effects of Conventional and Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion on Hard Tissues Using Voxel-Based Superimposition of Serial CBCTs , Isaac R. Empson

The Effect of Endodontic Access Cavity Designs on Crack Propagation of Mandibular Molars , Colin Kodama

Alveolar Bone Remodeling In Response to Orthodontic Tooth Movement , Matthew Raymond McGrady

A Digital Assessment of Centric Relation Precision , Christine Roenitz

The Influence of the Digitization Method on the Assessment of Accuracy and Reliability of Implant Placements , Ajitesh Singh

Immediate Postoperative Dimensional Changes Following Implant Placement , Juan Felipe Valencia Rincon

The Influence of Peri-Cervical Dentin Conservation on the Propagation of Cracks in Mandibular Molars , Hassanain Zaheer

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Edge-Chipping and Translucency Comparison Among Lithium Silicate-Based Ceramics , Essa Abdullah Alghamdi

Associations Between the Movement of Hard and Soft Tissues After Orthodontic Proclination of Incisors , Scott Beard

Evaluation of Damon PSL and Conventional MBT Brackets in Leveling and Alignment Efficiency , Jacob Beckstrand

Activated Charcoal Versus a Chemical Whitening Agent: Effect on Human Enamel , Hien Thai Doan

Color Characterization of Color Changing Orthodontic Adhesives , Megan Fried

Influence of Free-End Distal Extension on the Accuracy of Guided Implant Placement: An In Vitro Study , Geoffrey Ganzman

Influence of Multiple Root-End Surgery or Root Amputation on Root Surface Stress Distribution , John Curtis Jurkas

Autoignition and Sooting Characteristics of Iso-Octane and Ethanol in an Optical Rapid Compression Machine , Richard John Kempf

The Effect of Tray Design and Impression Material Consistencies on Accuracy of Complete Arch Implant Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses Master Casts , lujain Kurdi

Immediate Postoperative Dimensional Changes Following Guided Bone Regeneration , Morvarid Monfaredzadeh

The Accuracy and Sensitivity of ABO Electronic Cast Radiographic Program ORTHOSHARE 360 Compared to Manual Measurements , Lisa Nguyen

Identifying Optimal Composite Resin Depth to Maximize Fracture Resistance when Restoring Immature Endodontically Treated Teeth , David Poe

Mechanism of Mechanical Vibration in Enhancing Orthodontic Retention- Analysis of Global Gene Expression , Shuwei Wang

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

In Vitro Study to Analyze Reverse Torque Values of Prosthetic Screws with Multiple Loosening/Tightening Preload Cycles , Amira Alhameed

Effects of Cleaning Agents on the Properties of Two Different Thermoplastic Retainer Materials , Jennifer Brehove

Correction of Excessive Gingival Display: Lip Repositioning with/without Myotomy , Austin Michael Dodge

The Influence of the Operator Experience on the Accuracy of Implant Placement: An In Vitro Study , Jeffrey Garcia

Root-End Surgery or Nonsurgical Retreatment: Are There Differences in Long Term Outcome? , Enida Haxhia

Mechanism of Mechanical Vibration in Enhancing Orthodontic Retention , Brent A. Ito

The Incidence of Root Canal Therapy or Extraction after Orthodontic Treatment: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study , Thomas Korte

Outcomes of Nonsurgical Root Canal Therapy Completed in Children Aged 6-13 Years , Lauren M. Loney

Comparing Orthodontic Debonding Aerosol Production with Various High-Volume Evacuation Systems , Eric Moe

Bending and Phase Transformation Properties of a Force Gradient Nickel-Titanium Orthodontic Wire , Brinda Shah

Effects of Fluoride on Corrosion Properties of Orthodontic Retention Wires , John J. Simindinger

Shear Bond Strength Characteristics on Surface Treatment Modalities of CAD-CAM Resin Based Core Materials , Nikita Sinha

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Oral Health and Quality of Life: A Clinic-Based Sample , Kinan M. Al-Bitar

Peri-Implantitis Risk Prediction Using a Computer Based Periodontal Risk Calculator Tool: A Retrospective Study , Walaa AL Zaibak

Assessment of 3D Facial Scan Integration in 3D Digital Workflow Using Radiographic Markers and Iterative Closest Point Algorithm , Mohamed Elshewy

Outcomes of Primary Endodontic Therapy in Medicaid Enrollees , Timothy Gainey

Corrosion Properties of Various Orthodontic Fixed Retention Wires , Tara Lynn Groen

Anatomical Considerations for Miniplate-Anchored Maxillary Protraction in Children with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate , Jared Holloway

Efficacy of Invisalign: A Retrospective Case Series of Intrusion, Extrusion, and Rotation with Trend Analysis , Kirsten Karkow

The Effect of Mechanical Vibration on Alveolar Bone Following Experimental Periodontitis: A Time Course Study , Joshua Murphy

Accuracy of Merging Scans of Definitive Fixed Prosthodontic Impressions to Obtain Single, Accurate Digitized Master Casts , Ossama Raffa

Tensile Strength of Elastomeric Ligature Ties Stretched Over Large and Small Orthodontic Brackets , Golden Shiloh

Influence of Progressive vs. Minimal Canal Preparations on the Fracture Resistance of Mandibular Molars: A Finite Element Analysis , Michael Smoljan

Impact of Delayed Completion of Previously Initiated Therapy and Provider Type on Outcomes of Root Canal Treatment , Igor Sulim

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

The Cytotoxicity Effect of Silver Solder Materials on Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblast Cells , Joseph Jeffrey Curry

An in Vitro Study of Surface Alterations to PEEK and Titanium and Its Effect Upon Human Gingival Fibroblasts , Maryam Gheisarifar

Effect of Heat-Treatment Time on Bending Properties of Cobolt-Chromium Orthodontic Wires , Melanie Hammerbeck

The Design and Physical Properties of An Optimized Chitosan Hydrogel for Potential Use in Endodontics , Hunter Housley

Comparison of Power Versus Manual Toothbrush in Reducing Gingivitis , Keerthi Kamreddy

Efficacy of Invisalign Attachments: A Retrospective Study , Theresa Karras

Evaluation of Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steel Orthodontic Retainer Wires , Jamie Martin

Injectable Gels with Potential Use in Endodontics , Maksim Montatskiy

Effect of Different Implant Abutment Materials on Optical Properties of Translucent Monolithic Zirconia Crowns , Nisha Patel

Evaluation of Accuracy of Static Computer-Guided Implant Placement Compared with Partially-Guided or Free-Hand Placement , Laxmi Sukhtankar

The Effect of Mechanical Vibration on Alveolar Bone Following Experimental Periodontitis - A Micro-CT Study , Andrei Dan Taut

The Influence of Full Coverage Restorations On Pulp Vitality: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study , Abby Yavorek

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Effect of Different Finish Line Designs on the Marginal and Internal Fit of Metal Copings Made by Selective Laser Melting Technology , Adel Al Maaz

Effect of Emergence Profile of a Single Implant Restoration on the Health of Peri-Implant Soft Tissue , Waleed Nasir Asiri

Application of Mechanical Vibration to Enhance the Stability After Orthodontic Treatment - A Micro - CT Study , Nicolas Branshaw

A Retrospective Analysis of Patient Medical and Dental Treatment Histories, and MRONJ-Related Events , Jon Irelan

Orthodontic Bond Strength Comparison Between Two Filled Resin Sealants , James Kolstad

Comparison of Immediate vs. Delayed Recall of Orthodontic Information Following an Electronic Reminder , Michael Lenz

Orthodontic Open-Coil Spring Deactivation Forces Differ with Varying Activation Levels , Ryan Lubinsky

Factors Effecting Survival of Teeth with Nonsurgical Root Canal Therapy Including a Multi-State Outcome Analysis , Alex Moore

Orthodontic Treatment Planning Using Direct Visual Approximation of Arch Length Discrepancy and Cephalometric Analyses , Kathleen Rouse Vaught

Comparison of Different Temperatures on Bending Properties of Six Niti Endodontic File Systems , Sukbum Yoo

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

QMIX 2in1 and NaOCI Precipitate: Documentation, Identification, and Exothermic Reaction , Gordon L. Barkley III

Viability of Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts After Time in Tooth Storage Media , Scott MacDonald

Effects of Palatal Expansion on Speech Production , Jason Milton Meinhardt

Reliability of Digital Dental Cast Measures as Compared to Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for Analyzing the Transverse Dimension , Brian Michel

Analysis of Flexural Strength and Monotonic Load to Failure Following Simulated Chairside Adjustments and Repair in a Lithium Disilicate Glass-Ceramic , Ali Ramadhan

The Effect of Heat Treatment on the Bending Properties of a Cobalt-Chromium Orthodontic Wire , Alex Schwab

Comparison of Anterior Denture Teeth Arrangements Made with the Tooth Mold Template and Definitive Computer-Aided Design & Computer-Aided Manufacturing Complete Removable Dental Prostheses , Jose Antonio Sierra

Thermal Properties of Commonly Used Clear Aligner Systems As-Received and After Clinical Use , Louis Wenger

Direct Visual Approximation of Arch Length Discrepancy and Cephalometric Measurements , Bradley J. Wurm

Survival Rates of Primary Endodontic Therapy Following Core/Post and Crown Placement , Kandace Yee

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Evaluation of Die Trim Morphology Made by CAD/CAM Technology , Pratiksha Agrawal

Outcomes of Primary Endodontic Therapy Provided by Endodontic Specialists Compared to Other Providers , Jacob Burry

The Effect of Mechanical Vibration on Human PDL Cell Differentiation and Response to Inflammation , Megan DesRoches

Color Change of Commercial Resin Composited with Different Photoinitiators , Feng Gao

The Effects of Mechanical Vibration on Human Chondrocytes In Vitro , Bradley J. Gauthier

Thermal Properties of Copper Nickel-Titanium Orthodontic Archwires , Joshua Gilbert

Torsion and Bending Properties of EdgeEndo Files , Chad Hansen

Mitigating Distortion of Light-Polymerized Composite Trial Bases , Jon Patrick Irelan

Viability of Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts After Storage in Save-A-Tooth, EMT Toothsaver and Hank's Balanced Salt Solution , Wonhee Lee

Mechanical Properties of Copper-Nickel-Titanium Archwires , Margaret Amelia Rosen

The Effect of Orthodontic Appliances on the Evaluation of the Professionalism and Esthetics of an Adult Employee , Laura Hanson Vaccariello

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

The Direct Effect of Low-Magnitude High-Frequency Mechanical Vibration on Osteoclast Formation from RAW267.4 Monocytes , Maxwell Antonio Abraham

Edge Chipping Resistance and Flexural Strength of Polymer Infiltrated Ceramic Network and Resin Nano Ceramic Materials , Renos Argyrou

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Cardiovascular Disease among commercially insured adults with type 1 diabetes in the US , 2016-2019 , Orighomisan F. Agboghoroma

Improving Black Maternal Outcomes in Christian County, KY: A Social Marketing Approach to Perinatal Provider Change , Ariel A. Arthur

Current Linkage to Treatment and Recovery Support Services for Patients with a Substance Use Disorder: A Survey of Kentucky Physicians , Seif Atyia, Terry Bunn, Dana Quesinberry, and Timothy S. Prince

Empirical Insights into Survivorship Care: A Cross-Sectional Study of CoC Accredited Hospitals in Kentucky , Amanda M. Beckett

Changes in Primary Care Availability in Appalachia , Whitney Beckett

Redefining ED Utilization: A Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Perspective , David Bennington

The Relationship Between Social Vulnerability and Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes in Kentucky , Karcyn Brummett

The Effects of Stigma within the PrEP Care Cascade Among People Who Inject Drugs in Rural Kentucky , Abby Burton

Implementation of a Postpartum Depression Program in a Rural Kentucky County , Abby Cecil

Dental Outreach in Academic Dental Settings , Tisha Clayborn

A Case Study in Prospective Program Evaluation , Sarai Rosemary Combs

A Case Study in Program Evaluation: A Prospective Program Evaluation of Timely Reporting and Action of an Infectious Disease Outbreak , Destiny Cozart

INVESTIGATING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND DRUG SELLING AMONG PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS IN RURAL APPALACHIA, KENTUCKY , Grace A. Debo

Fall 2023 COVID-19, Influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Uptake in Kentucky , Abigail Dial

Human papilloma virus type 16 seroprevalence among men living with HIV , Ashley Duff

Adolescent Vaccination Rates and Pharmacists' Ability to Prescribe and Administer , Paul Jake Faulkner

McCovid Campaign – A Social Media Implementation to Decrease Vaccine Hesitancy in Rural Counties , Harper Ford

Interprofessional Collaboration in a Lung Cancer Screening Learning Collaborative , Angela Fu

Novel cannabinoid use among young adults in Lexington, Kentucky , Victoria A. Hamilton

Evaluating a High School MRSA Prevention Program: A Case Study , Jamie Henning

The Distribution of CP-CRE cases from 2013-2020 in the Commonwealth of Kentucky , Hannah Hiscox

DEMOGRAPHIC AND BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE WHO HELP OTHERS INJECT DRUGS: A STUDY OF PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS IN APPALACHIA KENTUCKY , Ryli Hockensmith

EVALUATION OF PUBLIC RADON MESSAGING IN KENTUCKY AS COMPARED TO THREE OTHER STATES , Abigail Knapp

Characterizing the Relationship Between the Presence of Depression Risk, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Benzodiazepine Use to Get High , Julia Kollitz

Trust in Local Health Departments: A Cross-Sector Analysis of Urban and Rural Communities , Kelsie Kwok

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The aging of the global population is one of the challenges that dentistry must face in the 21st century, with important implications for health and society. The presence of several medical and dental conditions simultaneously impacts the oral health status of older adults. Furthermore, other factors like psychological, cognitive, and social conditions can further worsen the quality of life of these patients. The scientific community has questioned the traditional medical approach centered on the disease and is paying increasing attention to the patient's involvement in the diagnosis and treatment process, starting from the narrative interview, understood as different from the traditional anamnesis and able to detect the patient's universe.

In addition to oral health management in older adults, Public Dentistry must also face other issues, such as oral cancer, potentially malignant disorders, and adverse drug reactions such as mucositis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), an emerging adverse drug reaction characterized by the progressive destruction and death of maxillary and mandibular bones.

In recent years, technological advances have led to the development of “Telehealth”, defined as the distribution of health-related services via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. The application of this new approach in the field of Public Dentistry, also called “Teledentistry”, can be used to assist general dentists and improve services to underserved populations.

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