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Doctor Radio, the popular SiriusXM radio station which broadcasts health and medical information produced by the NYU Langone Medical Center, featured a four-part series on oral health hosted by Dr. Mark Wolff from May 28 - 31, 2013. In addition to Dr. Wolff, professor and chair of the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care and associate dean for predoctoral clinical education, the series, titled "Start Your Summer with a Smile," featured guest experts from the NYU College of Dentistry responding to live, call-in questions on general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and dental insurance. SiriusXM has 24.4 million subscribers. NYUCD faculty experts included Dr. David Hershkowitz, clinical assistant professor and associate chair of the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care; Dr. John Calamia, professor of cariology and comprehensive care and director of aesthetic dentistry; Dr. Amr Moursi, associate professor and chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry; and Dr. Eric Studley, clinical associate professor of cariology and comprehensive care and group practice director. This is the third consecutive year in which Dr. Wolff has hosted the "Start Your Summer with a Smile" series. For those who missed the series or want to hear a particular segment, you can listen to Doctor Radio on demand by visiting http://www.siriusxm.com/doctorradio.
NYUCD's Annual Student Research Days, held on April 18 and 19, 2013, showcased outstanding work by NYUCD students in the clinical, basic, and behavioral sciences. One hundred and fifty-two students presented research posters, 31 of whom were recognized for exemplary presentations. The two-day event also honored Dr. William Maxiner, Mary Lily Kenan Flagler Bingham Distinguished Professor, director of the Center for Neurosensory Disorders, and professor of endodontics and pharmacology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. Dr. Maxiner spoke about "Unraveling Complex Persistent Pain Conditions with Genetic and Phenotypic Biomarkers – Implications for Translational Pain Medicine." In recognition of his participation and lifelong scientific contributions, Vice Dean for Research Louis Terracio presented Dr. Maxiner with the 2013 Distinguished Scientist Award. "Engaging students in research early in their dental education experience fundamentally changes their thinking," said Vice Dean Terracio. "The students' achievements and their collaborations with faculty mentors are a testament to NYUCD's commitment to research as an integral part of dental education, and, subsequently, improved patient care." NYUCD congratulates all of the student awardees, whose names, presentations, and mentors are listed below: Dean's Award for Outstanding Presentation Dr. Benjamin Trinité, associate research scientist, Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology Expression and Replication of Unintegrated HIV-1 in Resting CD4 T Cells Mentor: Dr. David Levy Outstanding Postdoctoral Presentation Dr. Yi Ye, associate research scientist, Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology ATP-Gated P2X2/3 Receptors Mediate Mechanical Allodynia in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mentor: Dr. Brian Schmidt Honorable Mention, Postdoctoral Presentation Dr. Zhou Chen, assistant research scientist, Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology HAART May Reverse the Oral Microbial Alteration Associated with HIV Infection Mentor: Dr. Yihong Li Dean's Award, DDS Student Ms. Laura Moon, '14 Involvement of the Anti-Aging Protein Klotho in Hematopoiesis Mentor: Dr. Despina Sitara Outstanding Presentation by a Resident in Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Katrina Liu, Dental PG Program in Pediatric Dentistry Effect of Play Therapy on Behavior at First Dental Visit Mentor: Dr. Yasmi Crystal Best Presentation by a Resident in Oral Surgery Dr. Mohamed R. Ilshahuome, Dental PG Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Keratocystic Odotogenic Tumor: Past, Present, and Future Mentor: Dr. Robert Glickman Outstanding Presentation by a Clinical Fellow Dr. Asma Almaidhan, CTOR Fellow Neural Crest-Specific Inactivation of LDB1 Causes Cleft Secondary Palate Mentor: Dr. Juhee Jeong Honorable Mention, CTOR Fellow Dr. Bandar Alyami, Dental PG Program in Orthodontics, CTOR Fellow Management of Severe Class II Deep-Bite in Hypo-Divergent Patient Case Report Mentor: Dr. Cristina Teixeira Outstanding Presentation by a Resident in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry Dr. Margarida Sousa Menezes, Dental PG in Periodontics Mid-Buccal Tissue Changes Following Immediate Implant Placement and Immediate Provisionalization: A Case Series Mentor: Dr. Mitchell Bloom Honorable Mention, Resident in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry Dr. Ahmed Elkhaweldi, Dental PG Program in Periodontics Clinical Significance of Keratinized Mucosa Around Implant Restorations: A Literature Review Mentor: Dr. Steven Engebretson Dr. Murtada Aldouki, Dental PG Program in Periodontics New Surgical and Restorative Protocols to Regenerate Inter-implant Papilla Mentor: Dr. Stuart Froum Dr. Wei-Tse John Hong, Dental PG in Periodontics Implant Placement in the Incisive Canal – CT-Scan Measurement Mentor: Dr. Steven St. James Dr. Maree Shabeesh, Dental PG in Periodontics Surgical and Restorative Considerations for Implant Placement in Previously Failed Sites Mentor: Dr. Maryse Manasse Outstanding Presentation by a Resident in Prosthodontics Dr. Cristina Isorna Suarez, Dental PG Programin Prosthodontics The Effect of a Novel Implant Surface on Gene Expression Mentor: Dr. Seiichi Yamano Outstanding Presentation by a Resident in Orthodontics Dr. Mohamed Karkuri, Dental PG Program in Orthodontics Effect of Time and Initial Stress on Orthodontic External Root Resorption Mentor: Dr. Rodrigo Viecilli Dr. Bandar Alyami, Dental PG in Orthodontics, CTOR Fellow Management of Severe Class II Deep-Bite in Hypo-Divergent Patient Case Report Mentor: Dr. Mani Alikhani Honorable Mention, Resident in Orthodontics Dr. Luz Maria Barrera Alviar, Dental PG Programin Orthodontics How Does High Frequency Acceleration Move Teeth Faster? Mentor: Dr. Mani Alikhani Honorable Mention, AADR Membership Ms. Sheen Sikka, NYU College of Arts and Sciences, '13 Treatment of Depression in HIV+ Individuals Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Mentor: Dr. Daniel Malamud Outstanding Master's Presentation Hellen Soares Teixeira Gonzalez, MS Student in Biomaterials Physicochemical Assessment of Enamel Following APP Treatment Mentor: Dr. Van P. Thompson Best Master's Presentation Ms. Meng Lin, MS, Oral Biology/GSAS Curcumin Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy on Streptococcus Mutans Biofilm Mentor: Dr. Simone Duarte Dean's Award, DDS Research and Dentsply Award Mr. Sean Seung Yoon, '15 Effect of Microperforations on the Rate of Tooth Movement in Humans Mentor: Dr. Mani Alikhani Best Basic Science Presentation by a DDS Student Ms. Laura Moon, '14 Involvement of the Anti-Aging Protein Klotho in Hematopoiesis Mentor: Dr. Despina Sitara Best Clinical Science Presentation by a DDS Student Mr. Sean Seung Yoon, '15 Effect of Microperforations on the Rate of Tooth Movement in Humans Mentor: Dr. Mani Alikhani Best Case Study Presentation Ms. Chau Doan, '14 The Art of Making a Joint and Adaptive Remodeling Mentor: Dr. Robert Glickman Violight Jonathan A. Ship Award for Translational Research Mr. Jeffrey Valenti, '14 Effects of Naproxen on Spontaneous (Non-Evoked) Behavioral Orofacial Pain Responses Mentor: Dr. Marcela Romero-Reyes Racquel Z. LeGeros Biomaterial Research Award Ms. Hang Hannah Gao, '14 Protective Effects of Calcium Toothpaste on Enamel Against Acidic Beverages Mentor: Dr. Mark S. Wolff Student Research Group Award Ms. Aarti Patel, '16 Mechanical Properties of Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds for Bone Repair Mentor: Dr. John Ricci Honorable Mention, DDS Research Presentation Mr. Lee C. Kojanis, '14 Effectiveness of a Tutorial on Domestic Violence Awareness for Dental Professionals Mentor: Dr. Maureen McAndrew Ms. Pooja Madan, '14 Developing an Electronic Atlas Mentor: Dr. Joan Phelan Ms. Shlomit Schwalb, '15 A Retrospective Study for Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Unrelated to Antiresorptive Therapy Mentor: Dr. Kenneth Fleisher Mr. Nathan Cain, '14 A Perspective on Academic Integrity in Dental Education: 1915 to 2012 Mentor: Dr. Andrew Spielman OKU, Dr. Michael C. Alfano Award for Excellence in Research Ms. Lorel Burns, '15 CGRP Release from Human Tooth Slices Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Gibbs Outstanding Presentation by a Dental Hygiene Group Ms. Christina Silverman, '13 and Ms. Frederica Raizberg, '13 Surgical Weight Loss: What Else Are You Losing? Mentor: Ms. Winnie Furnari
On Sunday, April 21, 2013, oral cancer survivors and their families joined dental students from the NYU chapter of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA), residents, dental hygiene students, nursing students, faculty, and staff from the NYU Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing for the eighth annual NYC Oral Cancer Awareness Walk, which set out from the Kissena Park Velodrome in Queens for a four-mile walk, ending at Citi Field, home of the Mets. The event attracted 600-plus walkers and raised over $50,000 -- the highest total to date – for oral cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment. In addition to NYUCD and NYUCN, sponsors included Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, the NYU Oral Cancer Center, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, the Oral Cancer Foundation, New York Hospital in Queens, the Oral Cancer Consortium, the State University of New York at Stony Brook, the UMDNJ New Jersey Dental School, and Boulevard Dental Center. Free oral cancer screenings were available throughout the event. A highlight of the event was remarks by U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-Queens), whose husband is Dr. Wayne Kye, ’02, clinical assistant professor of periodontology and implant dentistry. As he has done since 2006, Dr. Ross Kerr, clinical professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine, provided invaluable strategic advice, encouragement, and support to the extraordinary student volunteers who made the walk such a great success.
In a story by Dr. Jay Adlersberg on ABC 7 News, Cristina Teixeira, DMD, PhD, explains the procedure at NYUCD that decreases the duration of time braces stay on an orthodontic patient's teeth.
The mission of the Academy of Distinguished Educators is to enhance overall teaching at the NYU College of Dentistry and to stimulate excitement among teachers around their intellectual content.
