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College of Dentistry

UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA

Research

Resident research projects are presented each year at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in the year of the resident’s graduation.

2008

  • FOURNIER S, ADEWUMI A: A study of dental findings in children with craniofacial anomalies.
  • SOTTO J, AZARI A, BIMSTEIN E. RILEY J: The effects of education on freshmen dental students’ perceptions towards pediatric dental behavioral guidance techniques.
  • DONALD D, FRANCIS K, SILVA D: Detection of non-cavitated interproximal lesions of primary molars using a laser fluorescence device-protocol.
  • CAVANAH K, JORDAN B, SIMMONS N, SODERHOLM K. A cost-effective solution for detecting fluoride in drinking water.
  • RUDOLPH L, SILVA D: Posterior superior alveolar block: a survey of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry members.

2007

  • HALL M, ADEWUMI A, GUELMANN M: Incidence of adverse reactions following Septocaine use in children.
  • VELAZQUEZ A, SILVA D, GUELMANN M. Restoring proximal lesions in primary molars: Does age and lesion stage influence success?
  • AMEER L, GUELMANN M, SILVA D: Retrospective radiographic assessment of proximal resin restorations in primary molars.
  • BERRY E, JERRELL G, SHEN C: Enamel hardness after exposure to acidic drinks and brushing.

2006

  • TARVER J, ARGUMOSA M, YOUNG K, RILEY J, KEDAR A, SILVA D, GUELMANN M: Oral health and pain in children with sickle cell disease.
  • JOHNSON M, GUELMANN M, BRITTO L: Impact of a biological barrier in pulpectomies of primary molars.
  • GREEN T, GUELMANN M, SILVA D: School nurse’s awareness and attitudes towards dental trauma.
  • LOVELAND C, RUSSO J, CATALANOTTO F, KAUWELL G, EDGEMON C, GREEN HOW M, BIMSTEIN E. The interaction of 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) taster status on dental caries and diet.

2005

  • RUSSO J, RUSSO J, GUELMANN M: Digital radiography: a survey of pediatric dentists.
  • AHMADI A, PRIMOSCH R, SETZER B, GUELMANN M: Outcomes assessment of ZOE pulpectomies on vital maxillary primary incisors.
  • WHITE N, CATALANOTTO F, JERRELL G: PROP taste function and fungiform papillae.
  • JAFARNIA B, SODERHOLM K, GUELMANN M: Light penetration and bond strength of Magicfil to primary molars.
  • WIGNAL W, BIMSTEIN E, COHEN D, MJOR I, KATZ J: Histological characteristics of periodontitis in the teeth of children and adolescents.

2004

  • BRACKETT, R., BEAVERS, N., GUELMANN, M. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Effect of continuous versus interrupted administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation on behavior of anxious pediatric dental patients. Pediatric Dentistry (submitted)
  • McDONNELL, S., PRIMOSCH, R. AND STONE, D.: The influence of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation on intravenous propofol sedation in pediatric dental patients.
  • McILWAIN, M., GUELMANN, M. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Radiographic assessment of pulpotomized primary molars restored with resin based materials. Pediatric Dentistry (accepted)

2003

  • MAYE, F. AND BIMSTEIN, E.: Alveolar bone height in cases of ankylosis in primary molars.
  • MARCANTONIO, C., SHEN, C., BENNETT, C. AND JERRELL, G.: Fluoride retention in sound enamel after etching and topical varnish application: an in-vitro study
  • McALISTER, M., GUELMANN, M. AND TURNER, C.: The filling quality of pulpectomized primary incisors using three endodontic delivery systems: an in-vitro study.

2002

  • GEHRING, D., GUELMANN, M. AND TURNER, C.: The retention of veneered stainless steel crowns on primary incisors: a laboratory study.
  • LESSER, R., GUELMANN, M. AND SODERHOLM, K.: Microleakage of 4th and 6th generation dentin bonding agents in acidic and neutral environments.
  • MOLLOY, B. AND GUELMANN, M.: The topical effect of fluoride varnish application on Streptococcus mutans count in occlusal fissures of young permanent molars: a pilot study.

2001

  • BENDER, F. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Compliance during oral administration of midazolam as a predictor of behavior during conscious sedation of pediatric dental patients. Journal of Dentistry for Children 68:233-38, 2001.
  • BONNIN, S., GUELMANN, M., PRIMOSCH, R. AND SODERHOLM, K.: Microleakage and wall adaptation of conservative restorations : An in-vitro study. American Journal of Dentistry 15:407-11, 2002.
  • JOHNSON, J. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Influence of site preparation methods on the pain reported during palatal infiltration of local anesthesia in adults. American Journal of Dentistry 16:165-69, June 2003.
  • SCORDALAKES, E. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: A survey of odontogenic infections presenting at a Children’s Hospital.
  • THOMAS, C. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Effect of dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia on the quality of life and growth increments in children with early childhood caries. Pediatric Dentistry 24:109-113, 2002.

2000

  • BALSEWICH, C. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Outcomes assessment for pediatric dental care rendered under general anesthesia. Journal of Dentistry for Children 68:102-108, 2001.
  • BROOKS, R. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Influence of anesthetic flow rate delivered by the Wand Local Anesthetic System on the pain response to palatal injections. American Journal of Dentistry 15:15-20, February 2002.
  • BROWNSTEIN, J., HUEBENER, D. AND MARSH, J.: Maxillary arch morphology in bilateral cleft lip and palate infants. American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 2000, Abstract #43.
  • GOVERNALE, L. AND CONTI, T.: East coast area dental sealant program.
  • ROLLAND, G. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Efficacy of topical EMLA 5% oral adhesive on the pain experienced during palatal local anesthesia infiltration in children. Pediatric Dentistry 23:11-14, January 2001.

1999

  • FRASER, M. AND AUTIO, J.: Mutans streptococci and dental caries prevalence in a Head Start Population in Starke, Florida.
  • LATULLIPE, L. AND AUTIO, J.: Dental caries pattern in Head Start children in North Central Florida.

1998

  • BUZZI, I., JERRELL, G. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Monitoring pediatric dental patients with nasal mask capnography. Pediatric Dentistry 21:417-420, November 1999.
  • BUZZI, I., JERRELL, G. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Effect of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation with scavenging on behavioral and physiological parameters during routine pediatric dental treatment. Pediatric Dentistry 22:120-123, March 2000.
  • McINTOSH, J. AND VENEZIE, R.: Assessing oral health knowledge, opinions and practices of Native American mothers.
  • MIXON, R. AND PRIMOSCH, R.: Effect of liquid medications sweetened with fermentable carbohydrates on early childhood caries.

1997

  • McILWAIN, L.A., VENEZIE, R. AND TURNER, C.: Effects of classroom activities on dental anxiety in Head Start children.
  • MARFORI, M. AND VENEZIE, R.: The diagnostic relevance of bitewing radiographs in screening Head Start children.

1996

  • CHATANI, M., COURTS, F. AND MacMASTER, G.: Relationship of sucking habits and disruptive behavior during dental treatment.
  • PRIMOSCH, R.E., McLELLAN, M. JERRELL, G. AND VENEZIE, R.: Effect of scavenging on the psychomotor and cognitive function of subjects sedated with nitrous oxide and oxygen inhalation. Pediatric Dentistry 19:480-483, November 1997.

1995

  • PRIMOSCH, R.E., GLOMB, T.A. AND JERRELL, R.G.: Primary tooth pulp therapy as taught in pre-doctoral pediatric dental programs in the United States. Pediatric Dentistry 19:118-122, March 1997.
  • PRIMOSCH, R. AND ROBINSON, L. : Pain elicited during intraoral infiltration with buffered lidocaine. American Journal of Dentistry 9:5-10, February 1996.

1994

  • MARCUM, B., TURNER, C. AND COURTS, F.: Pediatric dentists’ attitudes regarding parental presence during dental procedures. Pediatric Dentistry, 17:432-36, 1995.
  • SIERRA, F. and TURNER, C.: Maxillary orthopedics in the presurgical management of infants with cleft lip and palate. Pediatric Dentistry 17:419-23, 1995.

1993

  • HARTGRAVES, P. and PRIMOSCH, R.: An evaluation of oral and nasal midazolam for pediatric dental sedation. Journal of Dentistry for Children 61:175-181, May 1994.
  • PRIMOSCH, R., NICHOLS, D. and COURTS, F.: Comparison of preoperative ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and placebo administration on the parental report of postextraction pain in children. Pediatric Dentistry 17:187-191, May-June 1995.
  • PRIMOSCH, R., NICHOLS, D. and COURTS, F.: Risk factors associated with acute dental pain in children. Journal of Dentistry for Children 63:257-260, July 1996.

1992

  • BORGANELLI, G., PRIMOSCH, R. and HENRY, R.: Operatory ventilation and scavenger rate influence on ambient nitrous oxide levels. Journal of Dental Research 72:1275-1279, September 1993.
  • CHEATHAM, B., PRIMOSCH, R. and COURTS, F.: A survey of local anesthetic usage in pediatric patients by Florida dentists. Journal of Dentistry for Children 59:401-407, November 1992.