Unveiling Excellence EIOH Scientists Recognized Among Top 1% Worldwide
UNVEILING EXCELLENCE
EIOH Scientists Recognized Among Top 1% Worldwide
This prestigious acknowledgment by ScholarGPS is facilitated by advanced data mining and artificial intelligence and underscores EIOH’s significant contributions to various facets of oral health.
ScholarGPS assesses scholars not only based on all publications across their lifetime, but also based on just the past five years. In this way, fair comparisons can be made between early-career and more established scholars regarding recent quality, productivity, and impact.
Scholar GPS employs sophisticated algorithms to meticulously evaluate over 30 million scholars worldwide, analyzing their scholarly output across 14 broad fields, 177 disciplines, and 350,000 specialties.
This rigorous methodology ensures a comprehensive assessment that spans scholars’ entire careers as well as their recent impact, offering a nuanced perspective on their research productivity and influence.
In the realm of dental research, Eastman Institute for Oral Health has emerged as a beacon of excellence, with several of its esteemed scientists recently achieving notable recognition by Scholar GPS.
Their collective achievements not only enhance the institute’s reputation but also foster groundbreaking advancements that promise to reshape the future of oral healthcare globally.
Throughout its history, Eastman has consistently ranked in the top NIDCR-funded institutions. The ranking is especially significant because the University of Rochester’s dentistry and oral biology research arm--through Eastman Institute for Oral Health--is much smaller compared to the other highranking institutions.
Research topics are wide ranging: Clinical research projects in the EIOH specialty departments and in the Rochester community, classic University of Rochester oral microbiology and salivary research, oral pain and translational and basic research topics interfacing with the University of Rochester School of Medicine research laboratories.
EIOH’s Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and the Clinical and Translational Research Core encompass a wide variety of areas, including oral infectious diseases, dental caries, salivary diagnosis and therapy, craniofacial development, orofacial pain, periodontal diagnosis and therapy, implants, tooth enamel, materials, lasers, nerve injury and pain modulation, and practice-based research, among others.
Redefining Scholarly Impact
ScholarGPS was developed over several years by a distinguished panel to overcome the limitations of existing ranking methods. It also calculates separate scores for the number of times a scholar cites his/her own work and the number of authors for each publication.
These researchers, alongside numerous other faculty members and alumni from EIOH, exemplify a commitment to advancing dental science through rigorous research and innovative methodologies. Their collective achievements not only enhance the institute’s reputation but also foster groundbreaking advancements that promise to reshape the future of oral healthcare globally.
As Eastman Institute for Oral Health continues to push the boundaries of dental research, these scholars stand as testament to its unwavering pursuit of excellence and innovation.
Eli Eliav, DMD, PhD, MBA
Dr. Eli Eliav, a prominent figure in orofacial pain research, has been distinguished among the top 0.3% of Dentistry scholars globally. His pioneering work in quantitative sensory testing and neuropathic pain modulation resonates not only in academia but also in clinical applications, highlighting his enduring impact on the field.
Dr. Eliav
Jack Caton, DDS, MS
Dr. Jack Caton, renowned for his research in periodontal wound healing, particularly through innovative clinical trials and animal models, ranks in the top 0.4% of Dentistry scholars. His expertise in leveraging doxycycline to enhance treatment outcomes underscores his commitment to advancing periodontics.
Dr. Caton
Thomas Diekwisch, DMD, PhD, PhD
Dr. Diekwisch, known for his investigations into dental tissue genetics and evolution, holds a distinguished position in the top 0.6% of Dentistry and 0.9% of Periodontics scholars. His multidisciplinary approach bridges fundamental research with clinical implications, shaping the future of dental science.
Sharon Elad, DMD, MSc
Emile Rossouw, DDS, PhD
Dr. Rossouw, a leader in clinical orthodontics and biomaterials, stands among the top 0.6% of Dentistry and Orthodontics scholars. His research on jaw growth dynamics and long-term treatment stability continues to redefine orthodontic practices worldwide.
Dr. Elad’s pioneering studies on oral complications arising from cancer treatments have garnered her recognition in the top 0.6% of Dentistry and 0.75% of Oral Health scholars. Her insights into managing conditions like mucositis and osteonecrosis of the jaw epitomize her dedication to improving patient outcomes in oncological dental care.
EIOH promotes interdisciplinary research, fostering collaborations across various medical and dental fields to address complex oral health challenges.
Carlo Ercoli, DDS, MBA
Dr. Ercoli, whose expertise lies in prosthodontics and implant dentistry, is recognized in the top 0.9% of Dentistry scholars. His innovative approaches to prosthetic designs and material science underscore his pivotal role in advancing dental implantology.
Dorota Kopycka-Kedzierawski, DDS, MPH
Dr. Kopycka-Kedzierawski, specializing in oral disease epidemiology and teledentistry, ranks within the top 0.9% of Dentistry scholars. Her research on early childhood oral health serves as a cornerstone for preventive dentistry strategies globally.
Dr. Diekwisch
Dr. Elad
Dr. Kopycka-Kedzierawski
Dr. Rossouw
Dr. Ercoli
Junad Khan, BDS, MPH, PhD
Dr. Khan’s dual commitment to basic science and clinical research in orofacial pain places him within the top 1% of Dentistry scholars. His recent contributions to understanding inflammatory cytokines and pain modulation highlight his proactive approach to tackling complex dental issues.
Fawad Javed, BDS, PhD
Dr. Javed, noted for his research in oral health management within systemic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, ranks in the top 0.02% of Dentistry and Oral Health scholars. His groundbreaking work in chronic periodontitis underscores his impact on interdisciplinary healthcare approaches.
EIOH’s highly distinguished faculty are recognized internationally for their research and clinical expertise.
Konstantinos
Chochlidakis, DDS, MS ranks in the top 1% of scholars in research on prosthesis survival rates.
YanFang Ren, DDS, MPH, PhD ranks in the top 0.9% of scholars in research on temporomandibular joints.
Carlos R. Quinones, DMD ranks within the top 0.8% of scholars in maxillary sinus research.
The late Ross Tallents, DDS ranks in the top 0.7% of scholars overall and in Oral Health, the top 0.4% in Dentistry, the top 0.1% in temporomandibular joint research, and the top 1% in medical imaging research.
Dr. Ren
Dr. Quinones
Dr. Chochlidakis
Dr. Tallents
Dr. Khan
Dr. Javed
Golisano’s $50M Gift Establishes IDD Institute, Names Specialty Care Clinic at Eastman Dental
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader B. Thomas “Tom” Golisano has made a historic $50 million commitment to build the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A portion of the gift has been committed to Eastman Institute for Oral Health to provide oral health services at the new Institute and also names the Golisano Specialty Care Clinic at Eastman Dental.
The new world-class transdisciplinary center will provide solutions to the health and quality of life issues that affect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Oral health is the number one unmet healthcare need for people with IDD.
The Golisano IDD Institute will house a wide range of resources and become the worldwide gold standard for IDD health, services, and outreach and allowing new and expanded regional, national and global partnerships with leading academic and health care institutions and community agencies.
“Last year, EIOH was the largest provider of dental care to people with special needs in the region, serving nearly 2,000 patients with IDD from more than 40 New York counties in our community clinics, specialty care clinics, and Strong Memorial Hospital,” EIOH Director Eli Eliav said. “Tom Golisano has supported this work for many years, which has enabled EIOH to expand clinical services and train more dentists to provide compassionate care and improve access for patients with IDD and their families.”
Those with IDD are a traditionally underserved population, with approximately 19,000 people affected locally, 120,000 regionally, and 200 million worldwide.
In addition to expanded oral health care from EIOH, Golisano’s gift will significantly expand the University’s many distinctive strengths in IDD patient care, community outreach, and caregiver support programs provided by
Tom Golisano’s total philanthropy to the University of Rochester Medical Center now nears $100 million.
“Creating a better world for people with IDD has been a passion of mine for over 40 years.”
– Tom Golisano
University to accomplish now what it estimates would take 20 years otherwise. Golisano’s gift places the University among the most recognizable centers in the nation today—one of eight with the three core requirements of an IDDRC, LEND, and UCEDD.
“Tom’s generosity is truly transformational, said David Linehan, CEO of the University of Rochester Medical Center, dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, and senior vice president for health sciences for the University of Rochester. “Because of him, URMC can increase our clinical services and access to care— an enormous need in our region— and become the global leader in IDD medical evaluations and diagnoses, the training of IDD professionals, and advocacy, assistance, and consultation programs for the lasting benefit of those with IDD.”
Plans are underway for the new facility, which will be located on a tobe-determined site on the University of Rochester’s Medical Center Campus.
(l to r) David Linehan, Eli Eliav, Holly Barone and Kathy Parinello.
Thanks to Tom Golisano’s generosity, EIOH’s clinic is now named the Golisano Specialty Care Clinic. It was established by EIOH in 2019 to treat people with special needs and medically complex conditions.
Landmark Study: OTC Pain Relief Better Than Opioids
A combination of over-thecounter pain relievers is more effective than opioids in managing pain after wisdom tooth extractions, suggesting a new standard therapy for dental and other pain. The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) published the largest and most comprehensive study comparing opioids and nonopioid pain medication.
Dr. Feldman
University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health, General Dentistry Department, was one of five site investigators in the NIH-funded study, led by Cecile Feldman, DDS, dean, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine at Rutgers University.
More than 1800 adults who had their impacted wisdom teeth removed were given either a nonopioid combination of 400 mg ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and 500 mg acetaminophen (Tylenol), or an opioid combination of 5 mg hydrocodone and 300 mg acetaminophen.
Participants taking the nonopioid medications reported significantly less pain during the first two days after surgery when pain is most severe and were more satisfied with their pain management and slept better, compared to those taking opioids.
Dr. Malmström
“At no time did hydrocodone outperform the nonopioid,” said Hans Dr. Malmström, DDS, EIOH site principal investigator and chair, General Dentistry. “Fewer prescriptions for opioids mean fewer chances for people to misuse them or become addicted. If more healthcare
providers adopt this approach, it could significantly reduce the number of opioids circulating in communities.”
Some 5 million young adults are exposed each year to opioids after wisdom teeth extractions. Young adults who receive opioid prescriptions are more likely to eventually misuse opioids, contributing to an upsurge in deaths.
An estimated 81,000 deaths each year are attributed to opioid use.
Dentists are among the leading prescribers of opioid analgesics, as well as nurse practitioners, family medicine physicians and physician assistants.
Eastman Institute for Oral Health is an established leader in striving to eliminate opioid prescriptions. A 2022 EIOH study led by Yanfang Ren, DDS, PhD, MPH and published in Jama Network Open showed that opioid alternatives were effective for people who had tooth extractions. Another EIOH study in 2015 was one of the first evidence-based studies to measure the effectiveness of New York’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, designed to prevent multiple opioid prescriptions for the same individual. EIOH Director Eli Eliav, DMD, PhD, served as the only dentist on a National Academies of Sciences committee that studied pain management, opioid misuse and public health.
These findings support the American Dental Association’s recommendation to use non-opioid pain relievers as the first choice for managing acute dental pain. “By opting for non-opioid medications, patients can achieve better pain relief and reduce the risk of opioid-related side effects and potential dependency,” said Dr. Eliav.
The research team included Drs. Ghanem, Alsayed, Leal, Yunker, Ren, and study coordinators Rita Cacciato, Vicky Thomas and Drs. Gasser and Desai.
In addition to Rutgers University and the University of Rochester, the other study sites were University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Maryland, and the University of Michigan.
Dr. Tsigarida is a trustee of the AAP’s Board of Directors for the 7th District, representing New York and New Jersey. She served on an AAP task force to evaluate predoctoral education and was a member—and later chair— of the AAP Education Committee, where she contributed to the development of educational modules aimed at addressing gaps in the dental school curriculum. She was also among 70 experts from 18 countries selected to participate in the Oral Reconstruction Foundation’s International Expert Meeting in Prague. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and has received multiple awards.
Another smooth transition has been the appointment of Dr. Elli Anna Kotsailidi (Perio ’19, MS ’20) to Program Director. For the last four years, she has served as an assistant professor and the department’s Clinic Director, where she oversees residents, participates in patient care, research, and teaches.
Dr. Kotsailidi has earned multiple awards and recognitions for her academic excellence, research and scientific presentations throughout her student and residency years. In addition, she has several grants and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Her research is focused on studies evaluating implant therapy outcomes and peri-implant diseases.
“Iam confident that Dr. Tsigarida and her team are the right people to lead the department forward.”
– Dr. Jack Caton
“I couldn’t be happier,” said Dr. Caton about the new leadership. “I am confident that Dr. Tsigarida and her team are the right people to lead the department forward, and that it will continue to thrive and grow. I have a lot of pride in all that we’ve accomplished over the years.”
Dr. Tsigarida’s vision centers on elevating the department’s impact through a comprehensive approach.
“Together, we will improve the curriculum by incorporating relevant modules that reflect the latest advancements, technologies, and techniques,” she stated. “We will also strengthen collaborations with medical professionals to deepen the understanding of the relationship between periodontal and systemic health.”
Additionally, Dr. Tsigarida plans to expand alumni relations, research initiatives, and partnerships. She aims to provide faculty development opportunities and create programs that enhance educational effectiveness.
Dr. Nasser Assery (Perio ’22, MS ’22) has been appointed Clinic Director. Currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Health Professions Education and Leadership from the UR’s Warner School of Education, Dr. Assery is actively involved in research and teaching and has published many peer-reviewed papers in periodontology and implantology. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the 2024 American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award and the Jack G. Caton Graduate Fellowship Award.
Dr. Nasser Assery
“We’re immensely grateful to Dr. Caton for dedicating his career to Eastman Institute,” said Dr. Eli Eliav, EIOH director. “He has made an unparalleled and indelible impact on the profession, countless residents, faculty and staff. We are delighted that Drs. Tsigarida, Kotsailidi and Assery will continue to build upon the existing strengths and success of the department to advance the education, clinical and research programs.”
EIOH Clinician-Scientists Gain Career-Shaping Insights from NIH Leader Dr. Larry Tabak
“Learning about his own journey from dental school to becoming a prominent researcher was particularly inspiring,” Dr. Maria Panagiota Kouskouki (Ortho ’26) said.
Dr. Kouskouki was one of several Eastman Institute for Oral Health residents and young faculty who met with Lawrence A. Tabak, DDS, PhD, the principal deputy director of the National Institutes of Health.
“The insights he shared were invaluable. He encouraged me to set high goals in both academia and research, emphasizing the importance of balancing clinical practice with academic involvement,” she added.
Dr. Tabak was the first dentist-scientist to serve as the University of Rochester’s senior associate dean for research. He was the director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and the first dentist to lead the NIH as interim director in 2020. Before being honored with the George Eastman Medal, he spent the day meeting with students, faculty, and participating in a brief science symposium.
For EIOH Assistant Professor Elli Anna Kotsailidi, DDS (Perio ‘19, MS ‘20), the insight Dr. Tabak gave her about so the opportunities NIH has to offer for early-career clinicianscientists was appreciated.
“It was an invaluable opportunity to have a oneon-one conversation with Dr. Tabak and get his advice on career development,” she said.
“Iabsolutely know if you can navigate a dental school curriculum, you can pretty much do anything.”
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Larry Tabak, DDS, PhD, NIH Principal
Deputy Director
“He also stressed how being a part of a residency program like Eastman Institute for Oral Health is significant to build a strong foundation for a future career as a clinician-scientist,” Dr. Kouskouki said.
“It’s widely known that Larry’s impact goes far beyond dentistry and oral health. Yet, as dentists, he inspires us,” said Eli Eliav, DMD, PhD, director of EIOH. “He is a role model whose research and leadership have broken through boundaries, setting an important and valuable example for all researchers.”
“Say it loudly, say it proudly,” Tabak told them. “You are a clinician scientist. Be ready to collaborate with your physician and nurse and psychology colleagues on an equal footing.
“I absolutely know if you can navigate a dental school curriculum, you can pretty much do anything,” he said. “We have to fight that fight, so that the next generation of investigators, some of whom may be seated in this room, have a better opportunity. And the more all of you do that, the stronger the profession of dentistry is going to become.”
“Throughout his entire career, Larry Tabak has been a champion of education, ethics and research integrity, and has consistently demonstrated his commitment to health
Dr. Kouskouki
Portraits of the former Center for Oral Biology directors can be found in the Glen and Maude Wyman-Potter Foundation Room. (l to r) William Bowen, Larry Tabak, James Melvin and Robert Quivey.
Reprinted with permission from the Democrat and Chronicle
Oral Health Crisis
More than 30,000 wait for care as NY’s dental crisis grows
By David Robinson
Dr. Maricelle Abayon expected better from America.
Having emigrated to Rochester from the Philippines, she planned to work as a dentist in a wealthy country — one a world away from the pain and suffering she witnessed as a missionary in her native home. But instead, Abayon discovered untold New Yorkers were being ravaged by the same scourge of dental care inequality that plagued many Filipinos.
The parallels were striking, she said, when comparing her dental patients in undeveloped villages in the Philippines to those arriving almost daily at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health dental clinic in downtown Rochester.
Inside the landmark Sibley Tower on Franklin Street, Abayon now treats a seemingly endless parade of pain-stricken patients who had to wait months to access dental care, including a woman who recently tried to yank her own aching tooth out with pliers, only to crack the tooth and suffer further. “It becomes more heartbreaking when you hear similar stories from patient after patient,” Abayon said, then asking, “In a very advanced, prosperous country like this…How are they suffering this way?”
Nearly half of New York’s 62 counties struggle with full or partial dental care shortages.
Rural communities on average have four dentists per 10,000 people, while metro areas have nine dentists per 10,000.
Growing dental care deserts, gaps in dental insurance contribute to millions of Americans who have suffered minor oral infections that festered and turned into lifethreatening ordeals.
Few New York doctors accept new patients or Medicaid
Most of Abayon’s walk-in patients get dental care through Medicaid, which contributes to their lengthy waits for care. Only one-third of dentists across New York accept Medicaid, the state and federal taxpayer-supported insurance plan.
These Medicaid patients are also far more likely than the general population to end up in an emergency room for an untreated dental problem — increasing societal costs and their risk of suffering other serious health complications linked to oral infections.
Tens of thousands of patients have spent months suffering on
the growing wait list at Eastman Institute for Oral Health in Rochester, underscoring New York’s growing dental care crisis.
Dr. Eli Eliav, director of the institute’s care network and school, could barely walk through one of its overcrowded dental office waiting areas one morning this past fall. At the time, its wait list included about 30,000 additional patients from across the state seeking dental care. Today, it’s ballooned to over 32,000.
“Parents are calling crying and asking for help,” Eliav said, referring to kids on the wait list.
The dental institute, which is part of UR Medicine, takes patients from dozens of counties across the state due to growing dental care deserts and gaps in dental insurance. Eliav said these challenges have contributed to millions of Americans suffering minor oral infections that have festered and turned into lifethreatening ordeals.
Nearly half of New York’s 62 counties struggle with full or partial dental care shortages, according to the Rural Health Information Hub. Rural communities on average have four dentists per 10,000 people, while metro areas have nine dentists per 10,000.
“We really feel helpless,” Eliav said. “We don’t know how to help all the patients.”
New York’s dental crisis has thousands waiting for care
The stakes, in some ways, become clearer through the lens of the Eastman Institute’s waiting list statistics obtained by USA TODAY Network. They include:
• About 20,480 adults from 55 counties were on the dental care waiting list at one point in recent weeks, while more than 11,500 children were waiting for care
• About 75% of patients on the waiting list are under public health coverage plans, including Medicaid, while 15% are uninsured, with the remainder under other dental plans, such as employer-provided.
• New Yorkers are waiting a year to 18 months for routine dental exams through the institute, which is one of the few networks taking Medicaidcovered dental patients. Waits for advanced dental care requiring anesthesia through the institute can stretch even longer.
For Abayon, the need to place dental care on par with general health care
has been etched into countless faces of patients she sees with festering oral pain, which leaves them struggling to sleep, eat and go about their daily lives.
“This kind of dental emergency is urgent; it’s a situation that is debilitating,” she said, adding, “I
feel that a country that is resource intensive like (the U.S.) would hopefully be able to provide for the basic needs of people.”
What New York is doing about dental crisis
Eastman Institute has plans to use a $20 million state health care transformation grant to expand its services, including adding 30 additional dental care chairs that would allow for treating an additional 22,000 patients per year, said Holly Barone, chief operations officer.
The institute expected to learn if its plan was approved in October, she added, but has yet to get the green light from state officials despite the mounting backlog of patients, which exploded during the pandemic as walk-in visits at the institute’s urgent care facility spiked 76%, rising from about 17,000 per year pre-pandemic to over 30,000 per year today.
At Touro College of Dental Medicine in Westchester County, dental care access barriers are most acute for
Dr. Maricelle Abayon treats a patient at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health clinic in Rochester. The institute plans to use a $20 million grant to expand its services but has yet to get state approval.
(Provided by Eastman Institute for Oral Health.)
EIOH Chief Operations Officer Holly Barone strategizes to address the sharp increase in emergencies and long wait time for new patients.
New Eastman Dental Foundation Board Members
Unique perspectives and decades of experience
Anthony J. Gringeri, PhD (UR ’74, MS ’84, PhD ’88)
A University of Rochester alumnus, Dr. Anthony Gringeri holds a BA in Biological Research and a master’s and PhD in Pharmacology. He has held a series of senior executive roles across major biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, demonstrating a strong record in scientific leadership, research development, and clinical operations.
Dr. Gringeri’s career includes 14 years at Amgen where he managed clinical trials, led crossfunctional teams in strategic planning for oncology, nephrology, and cell therapy products, and navigating global regulatory approvals and collaborations.
Overall, his career at Amgen was marked by strategic leadership in product development, licensing, and global expansion, playing a pivotal role in advancing innovative treatments for various medical conditions.
He later served in senior leadership positions at Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics, ViaCyte, Inc., and ImmunoCellular Therapeutics. Most recently, he was CEO of the Global Coalition for Adaptive Research and a strategic Advisor for Cell One Partners.
Mary J. Hayes, DDS, MS
A leader in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Mary Hayes is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She earned her DDS and completed both her Pediatric Dentistry residency and master’s degree at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.
Dr. Hayes led a private practice in Chicago for four decades, treating infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with disabilities. Her extensive clinical experience is matched by her academic and hospital appointments, as well as a faculty member at multiple universities. Dr. Hayes has played key leadership roles in numerous professional and policy committees across local, state, and national dental organizations, advocating for improved dental care and healthcare policy.
In the 1930’s Dr. Hayes’ grandfather worked for Eastman Kodak Company, and as a child her mother was a patient at the original Eastman Dental Dispensary where she paid a nickel for treatment. After Dr. Hayes became a dentist and was working on a crown for her mother, she noticed the molar had had a pulpotomy (partial root canal used for decayed teeth on children), a technique they used 60 years earlier to save her tooth instead of extracting it.
Wael N. Garine, DDS (Prostho ’03)
An alumnus of the EIOH Prosthodontics program where he received the prestigious Gerald N. Graser Fellowship Award, Dr. Wael Garine has taught at EIOH since 2003, currently as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Prosthodontics Department. He earned his BDS from Cairo University in Egypt and was Valedictorian of the DDS program at the University of Western Ontario Dental School in Canada.
Since 2004, Dr. Garine has owned and operated Garine Prosthodontics in Jupiter and West Palm Beach, Florida, where he focuses on complex prosthetic and implant reconstructions using advanced digital workflows. Since 2020, he has served as a National Clinical Director for the Seattle Study Club and founded and directs a chapter in his area. Dr. Garine has delivered numerous presentations on digital and implant dentistry across the United States.
Dr. Gringeri
Dr. Hayes
Dr. Garine
Dr. Ira Kamp: Inspiring Excellence Through Compassion, Wisdom and Purpose
Dr. Luciana Flores learned more about herself than anything else during her AEGD residency. And, she says, Dr. Ira Kamp had a lot to do with that.
Author of Journey to Mudryi, Dr. Kamp has been teaching part time in General Dentistry for nearly 20 years.
Dr. Flores, a seasoned dentist with 26 years’ experience in Brazil, credits Dr. Kamp with teaching her a vital lesson: seeing—and hearing—patients in a whole new way.
Especially patients who may have mental health and emotional challenges, fears and anxiety about treatment, and who are very resistant to being examined.
When one such patient came in, Dr. Flores approached Dr. Kamp. “It was a particularly challenging situation,” she recalled. “I had used all the tricks I know for dealing with difficult patients but had very little success.”
“The patient isn’t a problem, they have a problem,” Dr. Kamp explained to her. “We need to see this patient, so let’s give it a try and figure out how we can solve it.”
“In just minutes from the time Dr. Kamp entered the room, he had gained the patient’s trust,” Dr. Flores said. “It was amazing how he was able to make a connection so quickly. I learned so much from him. We need more of him in dentistry.”
Compassion is the very essence of Dr. Kamp’s approach to practicing dentistry and teaching.
“Compassion can be one of the attributes that distinguishes a healer from someone who is delivering health care,” he explained. “When present, it opens the door to a relationship that gets to the core of our suffering. Listening creates a place for the compassionate mind to show up. It is up to us as healers to be aware of the thoughts that we bring into healing, leaving behind our judgments and opinions.”
“Dr. Kamp comes only once a week, but his impact is that of a full-time faculty,” said Dr. Ahmed Alsayed (GenDen ’22), who learned a lot from him as a resident and continues to learn from him today in his role as assistant professor.
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Dr. Ira Kamp travels two hours each way to teach AEGD residents every week.
Shifting Dreams: Dr. Alomeir’s Journey of Discovery
She had it all planned out. Nora Alomeir’s dream was to become an endodontist. But when her husband was accepted to Eastman Institute for Oral Health’s Periodontology Residency Program, she had to adjust her plans a little.
“I can apply to their AEGD program and at least practice endodontics in the U.S.,” she reasoned. During her interview, she shared her desire to pursue a master’s degree, explore research, and connect scientific discoveries with clinical care.
“APhDprogram comes with high expectations and a lot of hard work— but it’s definitely worth it,”
– Dr. Nora Alomeir
Her decision proved to be transformative. In 2019, Nora was accepted into the AEGD program, where she embarked on a research fellowship. Under the mentorship of Dr. Jin Xiao, she began working on a project studying dental caries and its potential link between mothers and their children. The study involved collecting saliva samples from pregnant women and later from their babies.
“I fell in love with lab work,” Nora said. “It was an amazing experience, learning both the clinical and lab aspects
of the research and seeing how they correlated.”
Farewell Endodontics, Hello Science
As Nora immersed herself in her research, she realized her passion for science was growing stronger. She soon pivoted her focus and decided to pursue a master’s in Dental Science. With Dr. Xiao’s guidance, Nora developed a research protocol for her master’s project, which focused on the effects of nystatin, an antifungal medication, on lab-cultured S. mutans and Candida.
“She told me ‘This is great for now,’” Nora recalled. “But then she suggested that I could expand this project into a PhD one day.”
At first, Nora didn’t consider the idea seriously, but it planted a seed that would grow into something much bigger.
The following years were a whirlwind. Between the residency program, her master’s research, and the delays caused by the pandemic, time passed quickly. In 2022, she successfully defended her master’s thesis. By that point, Dr. Xiao had become a constant source of support, encouraging Nora to take on more opportunities.
“She asked me to present at the AADOCR conference,” Nora said. “I was nervous, but with her support, I’ve become more comfortable presenting and now find it very rewarding and enjoyable. Dr. Xiao has inspired me in so many ways. I knew then I wanted to teach and pursue my PhD.”
Drs. Nora Alomeir and Ting Li examine microbial colonies on a Petri dish.
Hello Scientist and Educator
“Nora is an exceptional young dentist-scientist with remarkable drive and commitment to oral health research,” said Dr. Xiao. “From the start, she expressed a strong desire to pursue higher education in translational research—an area where there is a critical national shortage of scientists in oral health and academia. She excels in her work and is also dedicated to mentoring junior peers. I have no doubt that she is a rising star in oral health translational research.”
Over the past three years, Nora has co-authored several publications and mentored both a master’s student and an undergraduate student. She’s also become part of a team led by Dr. Xiao, teaching research to Eastman Institute residents and master’s students.
Nora quickly realized that leadership in teaching isn’t easy. “It’s about recognizing that each student is unique and how tailoring my methods to meet their individual needs is critical for effective learning.
“Dr. Xiao pushes everyone around her to do their best,” Nora said. “She’s a true role model and I aspire to follow in her footsteps.”
Nora’s enthusiasm for academia has only deepened over time.
“Seeing my own growth, as well as the growth of those around me, has been truly incredible,” she said. “A PhD program comes with high expectations and a lot of hard work—but it’s definitely worth it.”
Nora credits her many supporters for her success along the way, especially from husband Dr. Nasser Assery (Perio ’22, MS ’22). “I couldn’t have done it without Nasser’s encouragement. He’s my biggest support system and the one who keeps me going!”
Nora hopes to defend her thesis in May 2026. “I didn’t know much about research when I started. It felt intimidating and distant. But once I gave it a chance, I discovered how research is full of potential, purpose, and growth.”
She encourages others to consider exploring research opportunities as well.
“Research is more than just publications,” she said. “It’s about achieving something bigger and making new discoveries. If you’re even considering a PhD, lean into your curiosity—it might change your life.”
Working with Dr. Jin Xiao, Dr. Nora Alomeir is studying salivary immune markers that could help determine early on if pregnant women and their infants are at high risk for developing cavities.
Dental and Cancer Experts Restore Man’s Quality of Life
Little did Matthew Keeling know what was ahead of him when he felt a bump on the roof of his mouth.
“It ultimately ended up being stage four adenoid cystic carcinoma,” the 39-year-old said. “I underwent 20 hours of surgery where my upper right teeth, most of my palate, and parts of my upper jaw were removed.”
Surgeons used part of Matthew’s fibula and its surrounding skin and muscle to make a flap that covered the spaces where his teeth and jaw once were. To help ensure they remove all the cancer, surgeons work to clear the margins around the tumor. In Matthew’s case, that resulted in a surgical hole in his mouth.
“Matthew had a very aggressive cancer that typically requires not just surgery, but radiation, which is a double-edged sword,” explained Dr. Weitao Wang, who specializes in otolaryngology and plastic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Wilmot Cancer Institute.
“The radiation can eradicate microscopic tumor cells and decrease the chances of the cancer from recurring, but it can also damage the surrounding tissues.”
Just a few weeks after his surgery, Matthew began a regimen of 30 radiation sessions.
“Unfortunately, the radiation caused parts of the flap to fail, and it created two large openings in my repaired palate,” he said.
Matthew’s palate was reconstructed with the skin from the leg while his cheek bones were rebuilt with the fibula bone. The skin had pulled apart from his native palate as he continued through radiation. This resulted in a communication between his mouth and the back of his nose, which can have significant functional implications. The hole can cause voice quality to sound very nasally, and it can also cause food and liquid to come out the nose when eating or drinking.
“We had a heart-to-heart discussion about the option to perform another tissue transfer procedure to close the hole in his palate,” Dr. Wang said. “He had been through so much that another surgery was daunting. Instead, we decided on obturator rehabilitation that could both effectively cover the hole and provide dental function, while avoiding a significant surgical recovery.”
Dr. Wang referred Matthew to Dr. Carlo Ercoli, Prosthodontics chair at Eastman Institute for Oral Health, to create a custom obturator—a prosthesis to replace his missing teeth and palate.
Dr. Ercoli, who has produced several obturators for patients treated at URMC, took a mold of Matthew’s mouth and began the process. “As the tissue continues to heal, getting a perfect fit can be a moving target at first,” Dr. Ercoli said.
They went through several iterations over a few weeks, including input from speech therapy.
Dr. Carlo Ercoli, a prosthodontics specialist, created Matthew’s custom obturator.
“Collaboration is key for providing comprehensive care to our patients”
– Dr. Carlo Ercoli
“Only when Dr. Ercoli was completely satisfied that the fit was as good as it could be, the obturator was finalized,” Matthew said. “He genuinely didn’t want me leaving with anything less than the best possible prosthetic he could provide me.
“The obturator is an amalgam of metal, ceramic, and plastic so working with it can’t be easy,” continued Matthew, who works in a chemistry lab in Cortland, NY. “Considering how unusual the shape of my mouth is now, I can’t help but appreciate the level of experience and spatial intelligence that such an adjustment would need. And Dr. Ercoli nailed it!”
Since the bone in the area was too radiation damaged for an implant, Dr. Ercoli carved a series of shallow shelves on Matthew’s remaining upper teeth to hold the obturator firmly in place.
“I thought my life was fine before the obturator – I could mumble through most conversations and eat most foods,” Matthew said. “But since receiving the obturator, I can’t emphasize enough how much things have improved.”
While microvascular free tissue transfer has revolutionized head and neck reconstruction, there are still many limitations, Dr. Wang explained. “It is really a blessing to have Dr. Ercoli’s expertise to offer this quality of obturator reconstruction for our patients to really try to get them back as close as possible to things before treatment.”
Matthew says he can clearly communicate with everyone now.
“I can order food at the drive-thru again,” he said. “I don’t dread phone calls. I can eat with both sides of my mouth. And, I had the confidence to fly across the country and visit my nieces for the first time in two years.”
Matthew says the obturator actually feels like it’s part of his mouth.
“Dr. Ercoli even matched the color so you can’t distinguish the obturator from my other teeth,” he added. “With the obturator now, my life is about 99% back to what it was before everything.”
“Collaboration is key for providing comprehensive care to our patients,” said Dr. Ercoli. “Together, we can anticipate and manage oral health issues that frequently arise from cancer treatments. Our primary goal is to greatly enhance quality of life as well as prevent possible complications.”
Dr. Weitao Wang, a specialist in plastic surgery and otolaryngology, performed Matthew’s surgery.
Eastman Education Helps Rick Gottlieb Score Big as Steelers’ Team Dentist
As the team dentist for the Pittsburgh Steelers and consultant for the University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department, Eastman Institute alum Rick Gottlieb has also provided dental services to the U.S. Olympic Team, the U.S. Golf Open, NCAA wrestlers and professional soccer players.
When he encounters the occasional severe injury, he draws on his Eastman training. Like the time a football player suffered a significant fracture to his mandible.
Dr. Gottlieb gained the skills and confidence at Eastman to handle especially challenging cases.
“What would Bejan do now?” Gottlieb asks himself when he first triages a situation.
A special mentor and professor during Gottlieb’s GPR residency, Dr. Bejan Iranpour not only helped equip Dr. Gottlieb with the advanced skills to be a successful dentist, but also the ability to be comfortable and confident when faced with especially challenging cases. Dr. Gottlieb also remembers the sound advice of faculty members Drs. Handelman, Ross Tallents and Joe Preston, as well as classmates Drs. Ken Weiss, Steve Kaminisky, Paul Desjardins, Carol Scuro and many others who help him even today when making decisions with patients and staff.
“I wish they were here now so I could thank them all,” Dr. Gottlieb said during a recent visit to Eastman Institute for Oral Health in Rochester, NY.
Dr. Gottlieb chose Eastman Institute for Oral Health after a few of his dental school faculty members, who were also Eastman alumni, strongly recommended the program.
He soaked up everything he could during his residency. On his days off, he would attend Dr. Iranpour’s surgeries to watch and learn. He always stayed late during the week when he wasn’t on call.
“I really tried to put 150% into the education I got,” Dr. Gottlieb said, “and it was well worth it.” A couple days before his graduation, he went to the department to say goodbye. He remembers Dr. Iranpour putting his arm around him and wishing him well.
“His assistant Beverly came over to me and said, ‘Rick, I’ve worked for him for 20 years and have never seen him do that with anyone,’” he said.
Dr. Gottlieb went back to his native Pittsburgh, PA after finishing his two years in Rochester and opened his own practice close to the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his undergraduate degree and swam competitively. He eventually left the swim team, though, to dedicate more time to his studies. His top priority was getting the grades he needed to be accepted to dental school.
When the initial opportunity to work as the Steelers’ team dentist came up, the timing wasn’t ideal. Dr. Gottlieb and his wife were enjoying watching their son and daughter’s soccer games and traveling many places for their tournaments. During that time, he became acquainted with one of the Steelers’ trainers.
A few years later in 2006, that same trainer reached out to Dr. Gottlieb with an urgent request. He asked him if he
Upcoming Changes: Improving Accessibility and Patient Experience
EIOH’s commitment to improving accessibility and the patient experience has taken on a new look in the last several months.
For many years, the patient volume has far exceeded the space at Eastman Institute’s main building on Elmwood Avenue. As a result, the drop-off area on East Drive is frequently congested and poses many safety concerns, especially for patients on stretchers or those who use wheelchairs.
Aimed at creating a welcoming and accessible environment, construction has begun on a new dedicated drop-off loop that will bring the patients close to the front door, allow smoother traffic flow and enhance safety for patients and pedestrians. Upgrades include new automatic doors, widened sidewalks, new benches, improved signage, and a large canopy to provide protection from inclement weather.
The back entrance at the main building is also getting a mini makeover, benefitting patients with improved access and convenience. As part of the Strong Expansion Project, generators are being installed between the Eastman Dental building and the parking garage near the Lobozzo bridge that connects the two.
The sidewalks leading to Eastman Dental’s back entrance from the Lobozzo bridge and Jackson Drive have been modified to reduce the incline, thus easing the burden for wheelchair users and others who may experience difficulties. A canopy will also be installed covering the walkway from the door to the parking garage.
Addressing years-long chronic bed shortages and Emergency Department overcrowding issues, the Strong Expansion Project will add 200 exam/treatment and patient observation stations to the Strong and Psychiatric Emergency Programs. A new nine-story inpatient bed tower will be completed in 2027, allowing for additional Emergency Department space and floors for future operating rooms, treatment services and private inpatient rooms.
During construction, the Molar Express shuttled 26,704 passengers from the parking garage to the front entrance.
Brewer Conference 2024
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dr. Irena Sailer and Vincent Fehmer, BDT
TOPIC
The Geneva Concept – Advances in Digital Dentistry for Your Daily Practices
GRADUATION
“Education
provided me with a conduit that has taken me places one can only dream about,” said Dr. Emile Rossouw, chair of EIOH’s Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Department, who provided the 2024 convocation address.
Dr. Rossouw reflected on his own experiences and those of notable figures and athletes, highlighting the qualities that set them up for success –courage, tenacity, and integrity.
“I hope that in years to come, when you reflect on all your contributions, that the world will indeed have changed, and I hope for the better!” he said.
“We learn at Eastman that it does not matter about one’s culture, ethnic heritage, language, size, or gender,” Dr. Rossouw added. “What matters is the size of your heart! We come from all over the world and after having spent time at EIOH in a tremendous environment, with great mentors and superb education, you are ready to change the world.”
“When you move to the next chapter in your career, think about the challenges many patients face in accessing dental care, especially those with complex medical conditions,” said EIOH Director Dr. Eli Eliav. “What sets you apart, as an Eastman Institute for Oral Health graduate, is that you are uniquely prepared to treat these patients without compromise.”
“Take all the new knowledge that you gained and participate in organized dentistry, participate in research and in academic dentistry” he added. “I encourage you to do anything you can beyond the things that dentists used to do traditionally in the past.”
Dr. Rossouw
AWARDS
American Association of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Rochester Section. The 2024 conference included 18 verbal presentations and 27 poster presentations.
Basil G. Bibby Award
Outstanding Scientific Merit by nondegree candidates.
Dr. Zain Ahmed “HPV Vaccination and Dental Visits among Adolescents in United States”.
Dr. Taha Khan “Preventative Dental Care Utilization After OR in Children with ASD”.
Michael G. Buonocore Award
Outstanding Scientific Merit by degree candidates.
Dr. Megha Sheth “Pain Relief and Satisfaction with Non-Opioid Analgesics After Dental Surgery”.
Dr. Dina Yousif “Anti-Cariogenic Effects of S. cerevisiae and S. boulardii in S. Mutans-C. albicans Cross-Kingdom In Vitro Models”.
Dr. Nora Alomeir “Bacterial-fungal Interactions at Oral Mucosa under Cariogenic Environment”.
William H. Bowen Award
Outstanding scientific merit among candidates in postdoctoral programs
Dr. Ting Li for oral presentation “Effect of probiotic on Streptococcus mutansCandida albicans in mucosal model”.
Gerald N. Graser Award
Outstanding clinical case series/ reports that describe original, innovative and/or evidence=based clinical treatments.
Dr. Lucy Johnson for “A Case Report of Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics with Invisalign”.
Judge’s Award
Three-minute thesis presentation.
Dr. Noha Rashwan “Artificial Intelligence-powered dental plaque detection”
People’s Choice Award
Three-minute thesis presentation
Dr. Sanjana Santhosh Kumar “Alveolar Bone Defects with Nonextraction Clear Aligner Therapy in Adults”.
(L to R) Drs. Rashwan, Yousif, Alomeir, Johnson, Kopycka-Kedzierawski, Santhosh Kumar, Sheth, Li, Kan, Ahmed.
AWARDS
Schaeffer-Devries Award
Recognizes staff who demonstrate excellence in operations, employee and patient interaction, are very knowledgeable, demonstrate high standard of ethics, and are widely respected.
Debbie Burke (right) works diligently to keep the Howitt Urgent Care Clinic running smoothly while helping staff, residents, and faculty. Her exceptional leadership and communication skills allow her to handle difficult situations very professionally. She maintains strong focus on enhancing patient satisfaction and managing issues in a supportive manner.
Jackie Dieffenbacher, (left) an outstanding finance professional, demonstrates her knowledge and her commitment to helping others. She approaches every interaction with warmth and empathy and is especially patient with training staff on budget processes. She leads by example and teamwork and works to develop solutions that have helped streamline and improve clinical operations.
Part-Time Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
Faculty and residents describe Dr. Louis Cianca as an exceptional clinician and teacher. His dedication to the profession, the educational process, and to the welfare in patients is evident. His genuine concern and interest in residents’ success gives him a remarkable ability to guide and support them. He generously shares his knowledge, expertise, and skills.
Basil Bibby Fellowship Award
Established to help early investigators grow into productive and meaningful careers in academia and research, Periodontics resident Dr. Michael Pham is the 2024 winner.
For his project, he is collaborating with faculty from Periodontics and the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences to explore the effect of antidepressant medication on bone metabolism, focusing on the alveolar bone and the bone around dental implants.
News and Notes
Dr. Farag Dr. Squires
Dr. Ahmed Farag (GPR ’17, GenDen ’16) named Dental Director of the Oregon Health Authority
Dr. Taylor Squires (Ortho ‘21) acquired Dr. Scott Stein’s (Ortho ’95) orthodontic practice in Pittsford, NY, where he was a patient.
Dr. Cristina Incorvati (Ortho ‘93) was elected president of the Italian Society for Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies.
Dr. Karthik Kommuri (Ortho ‘21, OFP ‘19) was named one of Incisal Edge’s 40 under 40 talented young dentists in the U.S. He was also named Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist at the 2024 National Fame Awards in Mumbai.
Dr. Joseph Lippa (GenDen ‘24) joined Irondequoit Family Dentistry.
Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud (GenDen ’21, ‘23) was named Assistant Program Director of the one and two year AEGD programs.
Dr. Lauren Olson (Ortho ‘08) was inducted into the International College of Dentistry.
Dr. Francesca Pietri (Ortho ‘21) was named one of Incisal Edge’s 40 under 40 talented young dentists in the U.S. and was appointed Secretary of the South Florida District Dental Association.
Welcome Class of ’26
HRSA/EIOH National Dental Training Center for Primary Interdisciplinary Care Educators
Dr. Jill Patel (GPR ‘22) joined Bucks Dental Associates and Dentistry by Design in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Samuel Obamiyi (Ortho ‘19, MS ‘19, OFP ‘17) was appointed to the Board of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics as the representative of the Saskatchewan Society of Orthodontics.
Dr. P. Emile Rossouw was appointed President-Elect of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Joel Schacher (Ortho ‘80) received a fellowship in the American College of Dentists and began his second term as president of the Ontario Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Amy Tran (GPR ‘24) joined Bright Now! Dental in Colorado.
Dr. Incorvati Dr. Kommuri
Dr. Lippa
Dr. Patel
Dr. Mahmoud
Dr. Rossouw
Dr. Tran
Dr. Obamiyi
Dr. Schacher
Dr. Olson
Dr. Pietri
Jin Xiao Recognized
URMC’s Clinical & Translational Science Institute selected Dr. Jin Xiao (GPR ‘14, GenDen ‘13) for the Robert G. Holloway KL2 Alumni Lectureship, in recognition of her contributions to research and the Institute. Dr. Xiao was also appointed associate director of the CTSI KL2 Career Development Program.
Dr. Xiao also recently completed the rigorous Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dedicated to preparing women for senior leadership roles, this prestigious program helps develop the professional and personal skills required to lead and manage in today’s complex health care environment, with special attention to the unique challenges facing women in leadership positions.
“Participation in the ELAM Program enabled me to refine my leadership skills, expand my intellectual horizons, and deepen my understanding of academic medicine. It also provided training in strategic planning and execution, access to a wealth of knowledge, and a supportive community of peers,” Dr. Xiao said.
Dr. Jin Xiao
Dr. Eli Eliav was inducted into the Pierre Fauchard Academy at the NYSDA House of Delegates in June.
News and Notes
Dr. Chris Roberts (Ortho ‘87, GenDen ‘84) was appointed associate editor of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Roberts
Dr. Bruce Haskell (Ortho ‘75) was appointed to the Board of Dentistry, Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Dr. Fares Alshuraim (EdD ’24, Ortho ’23, MS ’21) successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in the Warner School of Education.
Thank you to Dr. Christopher Fox and Dr. Antonio Bello for their invaluable contributions during their service on the Eastman Dental Center Foundation Board.
Dr. Hans Malmström was inducted as a Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration, joining a small, elite group worldwide that includes five from EIOH.
Drs. Fox and Bello
Dr.
Dr. Alshuraim
The experience serving Uganda residents deepened Dr. Mahshid Torabi’s (Prostho ‘24) passion for dentistry and helping those in need. Each year, an EIOH resident joins the Build Your Smile Dental Foundation missions trip.
Dr. Malmström
Tiffany Brown, Dr. Eliav and Dr. McLaren were guests on Rochester, NY’s radio station WDKX to talk about about emergency visits, insurance, medically complex patients and how Eastman is helping patients.
Dr. Haskell
Babies
Dr. David Brooks (OMFS ’27) and his wife Ellie welcomed daughter Sadie on October 10, 2023.
Dr. Gabriela Flores (Ortho ’20, MS ‘19) and her husband Mauricio Bueno welcomed daughter Gloria on March 2, 2024.
Dr. Aliaa Al-Khateeb (Ortho '21) welcomed daughter Sophia Zidi on July 10, 2024.
Sadie
Dr. Holly Jafarzade (Ortho '17, MS '17) and her partner Soha welcomed daughter Layla on August 16, 2024.
Dr. Madhuli Bhide (Ortho '26, OFP '22, MS '22) and her husband Aniruddha welcomed daughter Ananadi on September 10, 2024, shown here with big brother Harihar.
Dr. Atheer Ganem (Ortho '24, MS '24) and Dr. Nahar Alqahtani (GenDen '24, MS '24) welcomed daughter Reema on September 19, 2024.
Dr. Mohammed Elsaid (OFP '26) welcomed daughter Jana Mohammed on October 26, 2024.
Reema Jana
Dr. Kristen Frantz (Prostho ’22, MS ’22, Perio ’19) welcomed daughter Maisie on October 26, 2024.
Dr. Jessica Glauser St. Martin (Ortho '21) welcomed son Otto Russell on November 22, 2024. He is named after her father and grandfather, Dr. James Russell Glauser (Ortho '95) and Dr. Russell Otto Glauser (Ortho '62).
Dr. Abdulhafedh Al-Gahuri (GPR '25) and his wife Dr. Saly Mohamed welcomed son Ahmed on January 4, 2025.
Dr. Stacy Pinheiro (GenDen '27, MS '27) and Dr. Rubem Costa Araujo (GenDen '26, MS '26) welcomed son Simon on January 5, 2025.
Dr. Javier Cortes Botello (GPR '12, GenDen '11) and his wife Deby Cisneros welcomed son Ricardo on January 22, 2025.
Dr. Andrea Frantz (Ortho '18) and Dr. Michael Skrobola (Ortho '18) welcomed daughter Reverie January 1, 2025.
Layla
Otto
Simon Maisie
Ricardo
Gloria Sophia
Ananadi
In Sympathy
Dr. Ross Tallents
Dr. Tallents (Prostho ’79, GenDen ’73) passed away December 31, 2024. He taught at EIOH for 40 years in the Orthodontics and Prosthodontics Divisions and served as program director of the TMJ/ Orofacial Pain Residency Program before retiring in 2019. He was an exemplary leader and mentor and contributed to the fields of TMJ disorders and orofacial pain.
Dr. David Appelbaum
Dr. Appelbaum (BA ’59) passed away July 26, 2024. For 55 years, Dr. Appelbaum taught part-time in the Periodontics and AEGD departments, impacting the education of countless students and residents. His unique style of teaching was appreciated by both residents and faculty. Dr. Appelbaum’s legacy of excellence in education and patient care will always be remembered.
Dr. Randall Freeman
Dr. Freeman (GenDen ’84) passed away October 5, 2024. Highly respected, he served as part-time faculty in General Dentistry for 20 years and is remembered for his dedication and extensive knowledge.
Dr. Roger Lee Bumgarner (Ortho ’79) passed December 24, 2024
Dr. Victor Schacher (Ortho ‘67) passed December 15, 2024
Dr. Richard Ranney (Perio ’69, MS ’69) passed November 13, 2024
Dr. Geoffrey Michael Orbell (MS ‘73, Ortho ‘72) passed March 29, 2024
Marilyn Foy, former Residency Coordinator, passed March 27, 2024
Dr. Joanne H. Sasse (Ortho ‘66) passed March 25, 2024
School for Dental Hygienists
Elaine Cosgrove Humphreys (‘46) passed December 2, 2024
Josephine Warlick (‘45) passed July 24, 2024
Martha Elmer Jones (‘49) passed June 26, 2024
Margaret Cavelos (‘49) passed June 13, 2024
Gail Jean “Sandy” Herold (‘63) passed April 12, 2024
Rose Marie Tice (‘51) passed February 12, 2024
Joyce Tompkins (‘62) passed January 21, 2024
Joyce L. Weber (class of 1956) passed January 9, 2025
Dr. Freeman
Dr. Talients
Dr. Ranney
Marilyn Foy
Dr. Appelbaum
Dr. Schacher
Publications
2025
Abu BAZ, Morrissey A, Wu Y, Castillo DA, Becker R, Wu T, Fiscella K, Gill S, Xiao J. Pica Practices, Anemia, and Oral Health Outcomes: A Systemic Review. BMC Oral Health. 2025
Agnihotry A, Thakkar R, Gill KS, Schoenbaum T, Dobbins M, Stevenson RG, Couban R, Ray S. Key Strategies for Evidence Synthesis through Systematic Reviews in Dentistry. Dentistry Review. 2025
Al Jallad N, Manning S, Mao X, Mehta P, Wu TT, Cacciato R, Luo J, Li Y, Xiao J. Identifying Patterns in Dental Visit Attendance Among Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study. AJPM Focus. 2025
Benzaquen S, Torabi M, Tsigarida A, Ercoli C, Barmak AB, Chochlidakis K, Kotsailidi EA. Biologic complications of removable partial dentures assisted by short implants: A 34-month randomized controlled clinical trial. J Prosthet Dent. 2025
Feldman CA, Fredericks-Younger J, Desjardins PJ, Dr. Malmström H, Miloro M, Warburton G, Ward BB, et al. Nonopioid vs opioid analgesics after impacted thirdmolar extractions: The Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study randomized clinical trial. J Am Dent Assoc. 2025
Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT, Fontana M, Marazita ML, McLaren SW, MorouBermúdez E, O’Connor TG, Van Wijngaarden E, Xiao J, Billings RJ. Dental Caries: The Way Forward. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2025
Kotsailidi EA, Johnson L, Burns C, Rossouw PE, Michelogiannakis D. Surgically Facilitated Orthodontics with Clear Aligners for Severe Malocclusion and Gingival Recessions. Clin Adv Periodontics. 2025
Kumar SS, Correa E, Rossouw PE, Barmak AB, El-Bialy T, Kotsailidi EA, Michelogiannakis D. Do Alveolar Bone Dehiscences and Fenestrations Remodel After Adult Non-Extraction Clear Aligner Therapy? A Retrospective Study up to 2 Years in Retention. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2025
Mawardi H, Elad S, Zadik Y, Correa ME, Felemban O, Treister NS. Oral Malignant and Potentially Malignant Lesions after Allogenic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: A 10-Year Follow-up Study. Bone Marrow Transplant. 2025
Mercadante V, Smith DK, Abdalla-Aslan R, Andabak-Rogulj A, Brennan MT, Chagas Jaguar G, … Elad S, et al. A systematic review of salivary gland hypofunction and/or xerostomia induced by nonsurgical cancer therapies: prevention strategies. Support Care Cancer. 2025
Michelogiannakis D, Abou Kheir N, Rossouw PE, Kotsailidi EA. Obesity and orthodontic treatment: A scoping review. Semin Orthod. 2025
Nagi R, Ravipati V, Thakkar R, Altuhafy M, Hashmi S, Khan J. Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Managing Painful Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Studies. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2025
Revilla-León M, Ntovas P, Barmak AB, Kois JC, Alonso Pérez-Barquero J. Influence of Edentulous Areas on the Accuracy of the Maximum Intercuspal Position Recorded by Using Different Intraoral Scanners or an Artificial Intelligence-Based Program. J Prosthet Dent. 2025
Revilla-León M, Supaphakorn A, Barmak AB, Rutkunas V, Kois JC. Influence of Print Orientation on the Intaglio Surface Accuracy (Trueness and Precision) of Tilting Stereolithography Definitive ResinCeramic Crowns. J Prosthet Dent. 2025
Stajnko A, Pineda D, Klus JK, Love TM, Thurston SW, Mulhern MS, Strain JJ, McSorley EM, Myers GJ, Watson GE, Shroff E, Shamlaye CF, Yeates AJ, van Wijngaarden E, Broberg K. Associations of Prenatal Mercury Exposure and PUFA with Telomere Length and mtDNA Copy Number in 7-Year-Old Children in the Seychelles Child Development Nutrition Cohort 2. Environ Health Perspect. 2025
Zeng Z, Ramesh A, Ruan J, Hao P, Al Jallad N, Jang H, Ly-Mapes O, Fiscella K, Xiao J, Luo J. Use of artificial intelligence to detect dental caries on intraoral photos. Quintessence Int. 2025
2024
Abdalla-Aslan R, Keegan R, Zadik Y, Yarom N, Elad S. Recent Advances in Cancer Therapy-Associated Oral Mucositis. Oral Dis. 2024
Afrashtehfar KI, Assery NA, Alblooshi KAK, Schmidlin PR. Maintaining Periodontally Compromised Teeth Seems More CostEffective Than Replacing Them with Dental Implants. Evid Based Dent. 2024
Alghamdi M, Kudara Y, Bokhary A, Papathanasiou A, Papaspyridakos P. Digital Workflow for Prosthetic Management of Malpositioned Implant in an Adolescent Patient: A 20-Year FollowUp. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2024
Al-Jewair T, Michelogiannakis D, Khoo E, Prevost R. Potential Impact of Long Covid-19 on Orthodontic Treatment. Eur J Dent. 2024
Aljohani A, Rashwan N, Vasani S, Alkhawashki A, Wu TT, Lu X, Castillo DA, Xiao J. The Health Benefits of Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins. 2024
Alkadi A, Alkhars N, Manning S, Xu H, Sohn M, Xiao J, Meng Y. The Associations between Snack Intake and Cariogenic Oral Microorganism Colonization in Young Children of a Low Socioeconomic Status. Nutrients. 2024
Almoznino G, Shahar Y, KopyckaKedzierawski DT. The era of big data, mobile health, and artificial intelligence in dentistry and craniofacial research. Quintessence Int. 2024
Almulhim A, Valdivia-Tapia AC, Rocha GR, Wu Y, Mao X, Alomeir N, Benoit D, Hara AT, Wu TT, Xiao J, Li Y. Effect of Zinc on Improving Silver Diamine FluorideDerived Tooth Discoloration in Vitro. BMC Oral Health. 2024
Altuhafy M, Ahmed S, Jabr L, Khan J. Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Orofacial Pain Disorders. A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials. Lasers Med Sci. 2024
Altuhafy M, Baig V, Jabr L, Khan J. The Efficacy of Photobiomodulation on Dental Injection Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2024
Altuhafy M, Ravipati V, Nagi R, Jabr L, Zegar Z, Khan J. Effectiveness of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate on Postoperative Pain in Non-Surgical Endodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evid Based Dent. 2024
Altuhafy M, Sodhi GS, Khan J. Efficacy of Computer-Controlled Local Anesthesia Delivery System on Pain in Dental Anesthesia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2024
Alyami HR, Wu Y, Aljughaiman A, Li T, Almulhim A, Bliss JM, Xiao J. The Effect of Medium-Chain Triglycerides Oil on Candida Albicans and Streptococcus Mutans in Planktonic and Mucosal Models. Antibiotics. 2024
Amin D, Nguyen N, Manhan AJ, Kim JH, Roser SM, Bouloux GF. Does a Point-ofCare 3-Dimensional Printer Result in a Decreased Length of Surgery for Orbital Fractures?. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024.
Amin D, Conner D, Umorin M, Bouloux GF. Liposomal Bupivacaine Suspension Can Reduce the Length of Stay of Patients Undergoing Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Fracture. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024.
Arany S, Cavalcanti L, Phildor D, Watson GE, Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT, Eliav E, Medina-Walpole A, Caprio T. Implementation of a 4ms Approach in Age-Friendly Oral Health Care at an Academic Specialty Care Dental Clinic. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2024
Ardakani MT, Benzaquen SI, Kotsailidi EA, Tsigarida A, Ercoli C, Barmak AB, Chochlidakis K. Removable Partial Dentures Assisted by Short Implants: A 34-Month Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. J Prosthet Dent. 2024
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