- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Dental materials and restorations
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
University of Pennsylvania
2023-2025
American Dental Association
2018-2023
University of Pittsburgh
2023
Infectious Diseases Society of America
2023
Marquette University
2020
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
2018
To develop an instrument to evaluate the credibility of anchor based minimal important differences (MIDs) for outcome measures reported by patients, and assess reliability instrument.Instrument development study.Initial criteria were developed evaluating MIDs on a literature review (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo databases) experience authors in methodology estimation MIDs. Iterative discussions team pilot testing with experts potential users facilitated final instrument.With newly...
<h2>Abstract</h2><h3>Background</h3> A panel convened by the American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania conducted systematic reviews meta-analyses formulated evidence-based recommendations for pharmacologic management acute dental pain after simple surgical tooth extraction(s) temporary (ie, definitive treatment not immediately available) toothache associated with pulp periapical diseases in adolescents, adults, older adults. <h3>Types...
To identify serum- and salivary-derived inflammatory biomarkers of periodontitis progression determine their response to non-surgical treatment.
The prioritisation of oral health in all policies the WHO African region is gaining momentum. Dental schools this are key stakeholders informing development and subsequent downstream implementation monitoring these policies. objectives our study to determine how dental contribute (OHPs) region, identify barriers facilitators for engaging with other local stakeholders, understand their capacity respond population public needs. We developed a needs assessment survey, including quantitative...
Background: Research on caregivers for children with intellectual disabilities, particularly those autism spectrum disorder (ASD), has highlighted several obstacles to achieving better oral health. These include challenges tolerating care, sensory processing differences, uncooperative behaviors, and communication impairments. There is limited understanding of what would consider “successful assistance” in improving health these children. Objectives: This pilot study aimed examine caregivers’...