Recent Grants and Awards

Natalie Andras
The Role of Bone Sialoprotein in Modulating Periodontal Development and Repair; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $54,774

John Bartlett, MS, PhD
Enamelysin Processing Mechanisms in Amelogenesis; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: No Cost Extension: 487,458

Clifford Beall, MS, PhD
Investigating the Oral Microbiome in Hematopoietic Cell Transplants; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research:  $78,344

Hsun-Liang (Albert) Chan, DDS, MS
Microsurgery for Socket Healing; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc: $45,600

Ultrasonic Imaging of Bone Graft Healing in Extraction Sockets for Precise and Personalized Implant Therapy; University of Michigan:  $289,262

2025 The Ohio State University Periodontal Microsurgery Hands-on Workshop for Residents; Carl Zeiss Meditec: $5,000

Beth, Chartier, RDH, MPH
OSU Community Oral Health Programs: American Dental Hygienists Association Institute for Oral Health:  $5,000

Michael Chavez, BS
Functional Domains of Bone Sialoprotein in Dentoalveolar Development and Healing + Child Care Supplement; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $60,774

Hong Chen, DDS, MS
Pilot of Autonomic Dysfunction and Multisystem TMD in First Year College Students; United States Association for the Study of Pain:  $50,000

Xi Chen, DDS, PhD
SPARK:  Improving Oral Health Awareness and Dental Referrals for Adult Patients Receiving Palliative Care; SPARK/Kirwant Institute: $10,800

Tammy Duangthip, DDS, MSc, PhD
Expanding Dental Outreach for Head Start; Impact Grant:  $10,800

Impact of Energy Drink Consumption on Oral Health: A Systematic Review; SPARK/Kirwant Institute:  $10,500

SEED: Impact of Community-based Dental Education on the Graduates’ Practice Preference and Awareness to Care for Underserved Populations; U.S. Department of Education:  $5,400

Hany Emam, BDS, MS, FACS (John Sotos)
The Physical Compatibility of Ketorolac and Sugammadex; American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists:  $1,289

Brian Foster, PhD
Functions of Extracellular Matrix Proteins in Dental and Skeletal Mineralization; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $370,500

Identifying Novel Mechanisms for Dentoalveolar Mineralization Defects in X-linked Hypophosphatemia; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $478,475

Exploratory Therapy for the Skeletal/Dental Phenotype in PHOSPHO1 Deficiency; Sanford-Burnham: $39,375

Effects of KRN23 on Dental Mineralization in X-linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH); Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.:  $6,973

Kim Hammersmith, DDS, MPH, MS 
Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene; Health Resources and Services Administration: $450,000

Grace Huang, DDS, PhD, MS
Metal-Titanates, Novel Anti-Caries Catalysts for Modulating the Virulence of Cariogenic Biofilms; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $176,512

Justin Kaspar, PhD
Interactions of Streptococcus Mutans in Supragingival Biofilms; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $157,500

Correlation of Streptococcus Mutans Microcolony Size to Disease Potential and Therapeutic Tolerance; Colgate-Palmolive Company: $30,000

Bacteriophages in Dental Caries: Roles and Potential as a Therapy; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $645,988

Nutritional Niches Within Supragingival Biofilms; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $163,411

Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS, PhD 
Effectiveness of Soft Tissue Retractor Use for Brushing in Patients Who Have Diminished Brushing Capacity; National Center for Dental Hygiene Research and Practice, Inc: $57,645

Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS, PhD (Elizabeth Chartier, BSDH, MS)
Student Conference Sponsorship Program; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc: $2,791

Binnaz Leblebicioglu, DDS, MS, PhD 
A Prospective, Observational Clinical Study of the Safety, Effectiveness and Clinical Performance of the TSX Dental Implant System; Biomet, Inc: $18,054

Chris Lee, DMD
Enhanced Dental Implant Curriculum in PGY-2 General Practice Residency Program; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc:  35,000

Giving Smiles to Special Needs Patients; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc: $19,500

Eugene Leys, PhD
Diabetes Reversal and the Subgingival Microbiota; University of Pennsylvania: $226,607

Miaomiao Li, PhD
Demystify Heparan Sulfate–Sclerostin Interactions in Bone Formation; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $64,066

Susan R. Mallery, DDS, PhD
Assessment of Chemopreventive Effects of a Mucoadhesive Fenretinide Patch on Premalignant Oral Epithelial Lesions; National Cancer Institute: $294,102

Formulation, Evaluation, and Phase 0 Trial of Nanoparticle Releasing Oral Thin Film for OSCC Chemoprevention; National Cancer Institute:  $723,383

Chemoprevention by Black Raspberry of Oral Cancer Induced by Tobacco Carcinogens: Translational Studies; University of Pennsylvania: $11,458

Multidisciplinary Research Training in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Sciences (MARTDOCS); National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $548,967

Luiz Meirelles, DDS, MS, PhD
Non-invasive Monitoring of Dental Implant Surgical Placement; Ohio Department of Development:  $149,933

Beau Meyer, DDS, MPH
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF): Improving Oral Health Through Policy and Awareness; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc:  $79,768

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and Medicaid Policy: Improving Pediatric Oral Health; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $693,179

John Nusstein, DDS, MS (Gregory Gudziak, DDS, MS)
A Prospective, Randomized, Single Blind Study of TENS as an Adjunct for Anesthetizing the Palatal Mucosa of the Maxillary First Molar; American Association of Endodontists Foundation: $4,106

Sarah Peters, MS, PhD
Dentin-Pulp Dynamics of Aging Teeth; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $157,500

SEMA7a Regulation of Tooth Mineralization, Root Elongation, and Innervation; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $157,500

Carroll Ann Trotman, BDS, MA, MS
3D Dynamic and Patient-Centered Outcomes of Facial Reanimation Surgery in Patients with Facial Paralysis; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: $513,684

Yi-Chu Wu, DDS, MS
Soft Tissue Change Assessment During Orthodontic Tooth Movement Using an Ultrasound Imaging Technique: A Prospective Cohort Study; American Academy of Periodontology: $20,000

Operating Microscope Versus Traditional Loupes During Regeneration Therapy for Peri-Implantitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Ultrasonographic and Biomarkers Evaluation; Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc: $173,197