A selection of scholarship from faculty members of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry (PRD) at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific.

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Submissions from 2025

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Enhancing Endodontic Outcomes with the Synergistic Microbicidal and Activated Root-Cleansing Technique (SMART): A Novel Approach to Root Canal Irrigation, Max Foroughi, Sara Abolmaali, Hamid Abedi, and Theodore Ravenel

Submissions from 2024

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Salivary Proteins in Human Acquired Enamel Pellicle (AEP) on Eroded and Uneroded Teeth in Patients with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), Rasha Alharthi, Mahdi Mutahar, David Bartlett, Jafar Jafari, and Rebecca Moazzez

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Engaging vs. Non-Engaging Abutments: An In Vitro Study Evaluating Changes in Microgap and Screw Morphology, Fawaz M. Alzoubi, Mohammad Y. Sabti, Esra Alsarraf, Faris A. Alshahrani, and Steven J. Sadowsky

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Evaluation of Enamel Volume Loss after Exposure to Energy Drinks, Karen A. Schulze, Noëlle M. Santucci, Bina Surti, Stefan Habelitz, Mouchumi Bhattacharyya, and Warden Noble

Submissions from 2023

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Novel bacterial proteolytic and metabolic activity associated with dental erosion-induced oral dysbiosis, Leanne M. Cleaver, Miguel Carda-Diéguez, Rebeca Moazzez, and Guy H. Carpenter

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Single-centre, single-blinded, randomised, parallel group, feasibility study protocol investigating if mandibular advancement device treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea can reduce nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux (MAD-Reflux trial), Saoirse O'Toole, Rebecca Moazzez, Gabriella Wojewodka, Sebastian Zeki, Jafar Jafari, Katherine Hope, Andrew Brand, Zoe Hoare, Suzanne Scott, Kodchawan Doungsong, Victory Ezeofor, Rhiannon Tudor Edwards, Panagis Drakatos, and Joerg Steier

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Zirconia Implants: A Mapping Review, Steven J. Sadowsky

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A Completely Digital Workflow of an Interim Complete Arch Fixed Implant Prosthesis Using a Novel High-Performance 3D Printed Polymer, Steven J. Sadowsky and Jeffrey W. Stansbury

Submissions from 2021

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A custom screw-retained implant-supported prosthesis for a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta: An 8-year clinical follow-up, Guillermo Bernal, Carolina Salazar, and Steven J. Sadowsky

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Karaoke inspired anesthesia, Bernadette A. Fa, Angela E. Navas, Heather A. Cochnauer, and Shuba Anantha

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Are teeth superior to implants? A mapping review, Steven J. Sadowsky and John B. Brunski

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Dental and physical therapy faculty collaborate in assessing and educating dental students on musculoskeletal disorders, Noëlle M. Santucci, Justin Jellin, and Todd E. Davenport

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Promoting student online engagement and interaction with cloud-based technology, Meixun S. Zheng and Kenneth Gregory Louie

Submissions from 2020

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Pilot study implementing mixed media and animation into the Preclinical Dental Anesthesia Course, Bernadette A. Alvear Fa, Michael A. Interrante, and Daniel M. Castagna

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Karaoke inspired anesthesia, Bernadette A. Alvear Fa, Angela E. Navas, Heather A. Cochnauer, and Shuba Anantha

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Has zirconia made a material difference in implant prosthodontics? A review, Steven J. Sadowsky

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Are teeth superior to implants? A mapping review, Steven J. Sadowsky and John B. Brunski

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Mechano-adaptive Responses of Alveolar Bone to Implant Hyper-loading in a pre-clinical in vivo model, Ye Tian, Zhijun Li, Jinlong Chen, Xue Yuan, Steven J. Sadowsky, Benjamin R. Coyac, John B. Brunski, and Jill A. Helms