The student research program encourages students to publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals to contribute to the knowledge base of the scientific community. Recent student publications are summarized below, with student names in bold.

Student Publications

2024 Student Publications

Cai J, Ju I, Madden S, Jones R, Garcia-Godoy F, Oyoyo U, Kwon S. Assessment of Correlation between the Modified Schirmer Test and Unstimulated Salivary Flow Testing. Am J Dent 2024;37:313-316.

Carvalho L, Becker R, Oyoyo U, Rice DD, Kattadiyil MT. Identifying marginal adaptation discrepancies of lithium disilicate crowns using seven different vertical X-ray angulations. J Prosthodont. 2024 

Rodriguez-Fitzpatrick S, Gray R, Handysides R, Al Tally S, Everett M, DeVine B, Oyoyo U, Kwon S. Evaluation of Long-Term Success Rates of MTAD and EDTA as Final Rinsing Solution in Root Canal Irrigation: A Retrospective Analysis. Int J Health Environ Res 2024;2:47–51.

Shah A, Radadiya H, Manocha S, Riter H, Oyoyo U, Kwon S. Survival Rate of Direct Posterior Composite Resin Restorations at a Southern California Dental School. Journal of the California Dental Association 2024;52 (1). doi:10.1080/19424396.2024.2438977

Cosaert M, Hold N, Kifle F, Mar J, Powell S, Oyoyo U, Kwon S. Awareness and Perception of Salivary Diagnostics of Dental Students and Faculty: A Pilot Study. Journal of the California Dental Association 2024;52 (1). doi:10.1080/19424396.2024.2438955.

Chieng J, Lee D, Lim N, Yu S, Limmeechokchai S, Kan J, Oyoyo U, Won J. Accuracy of Partial and Complete-Arch Conventional Versus Digital Impressions: An In-Vitro Study, Journal of the California Dental Association, 2024;52:1, DOI: 10.1080/19424396.2024.2412278

Akkidas J, Kaur A, Sood G, Taheri S, Ko J, Sulaiman R, Oyoyo U, Kwon S. Relationship between Lifestyle and Oral Health Related Quality of Life in a Blue Zone. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Epub ahead of print 2024 Nov 8. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276241299376

Park K, Asnashari K, Younan R, Becker R, Roggenkamp C, Oyoyo U, Kwon SR. Evaluating a method of creating artificial caries in typodont teeth for teaching Class III cavity preparations. J Dent Educ. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1002/jdd.13551.

Rexin D, Avila D, Castillo A, Moreno K, Tan E, Limmechokchai S, Lee J, Oyoyo U, Kwon S, Kan J, Lozada J, Handysides R, Alkanderi A. Effect of Steam Sterilization on Accuracy of 3D Printed Implant Surgical Guides: A Pilot study. Journal of California Dental Association. 2024;52:1, doi.org/10.1080/19424396.2023.2284931 

2023 Student Publications

Ziegele C, Nielsen J, Gray R, Oyoyo U. Impact of Rotary Systems on File Fracture Rates: Comparing the CanalPro Jeni and ProMark in Predoctoral Training. Int J Health Environ Res. 2023;1:54-59, doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0043-1777261. 

Ellington D, Kwon S, Withers S, Ziegele L, Samaniego C, Fox V. Impact of the use of therapy dogs in the dental office: A review of interviews. CDHA Journal 2023;42(0):21-25.

Atiga C, Cai J, Forde E, Cho EE, Oyoyo U, Kwon SR. Impact of Dental Institutions' Values on Students' Intent to Practice in Underserved Communities: A Cross-sectional Study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2023 Oct 1;24(10):729-732. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3585. 

Batarseh S, Goldsberry N, Handysides C, Nemat-Bakhsh L, Valenzuela C, Caruso J, Rungcharasaeng K, Oyoyo U. Comparison of Volumetric Change in Objects Printed with LCD and DLP 3D Printers. Journal of the California Dental Association. 2023;51:1. doi.org/10.1080/19424396.2023.2271641

Koh R, Lee S, Oyoyo U, Kwon S, Sarmast N. Analyzing Equivalency and Accuracy of Three Different Periodontal Probes in Measuring Pocket Depth - an In-Vitro Study. Journal of California Dental Association. 2023;51:1, DOI: 10.1080/19424396.2023.2266226

Martinez A, Im J, Bezman E, Lee E, DeAnda D, Ree R, Oyoyo U, Kwon SR. A comparison of toothpaste tablets and a sodium fluoride dentifrice for the control of supragingival plaque and gingivitis: A 2-week randomized controlled trial. Am J Dent. 2023 Aug;36(4):172-176.

Mahavadi S, Southerland JH, McKee JC, Taller D. Impact on Texas Dentists during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-21. Texas Dental Journal;140(4):192-201.

Morgan M, Battikha K, Hanna S, Aggarwal R, Hekmat M, Wiafe S, Oyoyo U, Kwon SR. Assessing Adherence to Provider's Recommendations in Caries Risk Assessment and Management: A Retrospective Data Review. J Contemp Dent Prac. 2023;24(6):409-13.

Padilla K, Savage K, Kim HJ, Poon E, Diaz D, Garcia-Godoy F, Oyoyo U, Kwon SR. Effect of toothpaste tablets on gloss and surface roughness of resin-based composite materials. Am J Dent. 2023 Jun;36(3):156-1160.