Research and Innovations

3 is a lucky number
This trio of second-year dental students had no funding for their summer research project and more than a few obstacles to overcome. Three abstracts and national poster presentations later, they share their findings before a familiar audience at TAMBCD. [...] Read More

Academy of Osseointegration honors for Gonzalez
An idea with roots in oral and maxillofacial surgery has led to decreased patient time in the operating room and an award-winning case study. Teamwork made the recognition a reality. [...] Read More
Dental and skeletal components of Class II open bite treatment with a modified Thurow appliance
Jacob HB, dos Santos-Pinto A, Buschang P. Dental and skeletal components of Class II open bite treatment with a modified Thurow appliance. Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics 2014 Jan.-Feb. 19(1)19-25. Read More

Battling inflammation with research
New findings reveal protein’s potential healing capabilities. [...] Read More

Progress notes
Oral cancer examinations: ensuring the knowledge and attention they deserve [...] Read More
Orthodontics publications
Carrillo R, Buschang P. Palatal and mandibular miniscrew implant placement techniques. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics 2013 December; 47(12): 737-743. Buschang P, Jacob H, Carrillo R. The morphological characteristics, growth and etiology of the hyperdivergent phenotype. Seminars in Orthodontics 2013 December; ... Read More

Anatomy of implant corrosion
Patients faced with the decision of whether dental implants are right for them may have a few more things to consider, following a study conducted by one periodontic faculty member’s interprofessional research team. [...] Read More

Progress notes
Advocating mouthguards for all sports and seasons [...] Read More

Progress notes
Dr. Steve Bender on the practice of managing pain [...] Read More

Assessing a need
The results of a cleft lip and palate research study could lead to a new kind of clinic at TAMBCD. [...] Read More