Research was presented by 19 Residents.

Basic Science Mentors
Dr. Paul Fidel, Dr. Tom Lallier, Dr. Zezhang Tom Wen, Dr. Xiaoming Xu

Research Day Judges
Dr. Jennifer Cameron, Dr. Ben Kelly, Dr. Tom Lallier, and Dr. Zezhang Tom Wen

Moderator
Dr. Zezhang Tom Wen
Professor, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Biology

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Schedule
2025
Friday, June 6th
9:05 AM

Factors Affecting Graft Shrinkage and Outcomes in Maxillary Sinus Augmentation

Tam Vu, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

9:05 AM - 9:20 AM

9:20 AM

Effect of 3D Printed Crown Material Post-Washing and Development of Frosty Appearance on Mechanical and Optical Properties and Possible Solution.

Carlos Terres, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

9:20 AM - 9:35 AM

9:35 AM

Comparison of Antibacterial Properties of New Commercial MTA Products

Michelle Tran, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

9:35 AM - 9:50 AM

9:50 AM

Effect of Endodontic Access Preparation on the Retention of Zirconia Crowns with Temporary or Permanent Access Hole Restoration: An in-vitro Study

Jeffrey Sanders, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

9:50 AM - 10:05 AM

10:05 AM

Assessing the Perceived Need for Maxillary Expansion: A Survey of General Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, and Orthodontists.

Carolyn Grace Griffin, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM

Biofilm-inhibition and Microleakage Properties of Experimental Antibacterial Sealants

Mackenzie Pearson, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM

The Effect of Rubber Dam Clamps on Zirconia Crowns Restorations

Haley Kessler, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Factors Affecting Career Choices and Scope of Practice for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons: A Rise of Private Equity Groups and Dental Service Organizations

Chris Kim, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

11:15 AM

Shear Bond Strength and Tie Wing Fracture Strength of 3D-Printed Orthodontic Resin Brackets

Steven Christensen, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Evaluating the Impact of Postdoctoral Orthodontic Education on Practitioners’ Willingness and Confidence to Implement Minor Orthodontic Interventions: A Comparative Study

Stefan de Solo, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

12:45 PM

Evaluation of Different Resin-Based Barriers in Reducing Microleakage in Restoratively Compromised Posterior Teeth During Rubber Dam Isolation: An In Vitro Study

Carolina Becerra, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM

Surgical Treatment of Impacted Mandibular Second Molars: A Systematic Review

Tiffany Han, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

1:15 PM

The Effects of Rinsing and Curing Conditions on the Biocompatibility of 3D-Printed Resin Orthodontic Brackets

Hope Grandy, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

1:30 PM

Effects of StellaLife Oral Care Recovery Kit on Palatal Wound Healing After Free Gingival Graft

Amber K. Sciavicco, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

1:45 PM

Design Optimization of a Sensor-Integrated Occlusal Splint Using Finite Element Analysis

Russell Smith, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

2:15 PM

New Pediatric Dentists’ Interest in Office-Based Oral Conscious Sedation

Jaspreet Paul Ahluwalia, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Comparing Gutta Percha Backfill Leakage over Multiple Heating Cycles

Hannah Battle, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

2:45 PM

Does a Short Period of Maxillo-mandibular Fixation Decrease Complications in Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fractures?

Michael Certa, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Secular Trends in the Emergence of Permanent Dentition: A Retrospective Analysis of Adolescents from 1980 to 2020

Dawson Buettner, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM