ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Dental College of Georgia is dedicated to basic and applied scientific research to promote oral and systemic health. Our research faculty have expertise in laboratory and clinical analysis which lead to a wide array of scientific innovations.
Full Time Research Faculty
DDS, 1993; Indiana University - Purdue University
MS, 1990; Indiana University - Purdue University
BDS, 1980; Cairo University
PHD, 1998; University of London
MBA, 2008; ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ State University
MS, 1992; Tehran Univ of Medical Science
BS, 1989; Urmia University
DMD, 2005; Medical College of Georgia
BS, 2000; Newberry College
Research Keywords
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
- Radiology
- Digital Imaging
- Disinfection
DBA, 2017, University of Phoenix
MBA, 2005, Regis University
DDS, 2001, West Virginia University
BS, 1997, Marshall University
Research Keywords
- Obesity and Periodontal Disease
- Public Health
- Dental Materials
PHD, 2004; Medical College of Georgia
MS, 1998; Mansoura University
BS, 1993; Mansoura University
Research Keywords
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Renal Injury
- Cytochrome P450 Metabolites
- Heme Oxygenase
- Inflammatory Cytokines
PHD, 1991; University of Cincinnati
MA, 1985; Montclair State University
BS, 1982; Wuhan University
Research Keywords
- Green Tea
- Dry Mouth
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disorders
- EGCG
BDS, 1995; Mangalore University
MS, 2005; University of North Carolina
Research Keywords
- Digital Imaging
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography
- Radiographs
- Photostimulable Phosphor Plates
PHD, 2000, Tokushima University
BDS, 1996, Tokushima University
Research Keywords
- Bone biology and mineralized tissue research
- Osteocyte function as mechanosensors and regulators of bone remodeling
- Osteocyte energy metabolism and endocrine signaling
- Influence of osteocytes on systemic metaboliam
- Effects of aging and diet-induced obesity on bone health
PHD, 2013, Hiroshima University, 2013
DDS, 2008, Hiroshima University
Research Keywords
- Pathophysiology of periodontal disease
- Interplay between periodontal disease and cellular senescence
- Role of bone-embedded osteocytes in periodontal pathology
- Impact of periodontal infection on systemic health
- Use of mouse genetics, cellular models, and human data for translational research
PHD, 1997; University of Iowa
DDS, 1989; University of North Carolina
PHD, 2019, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
MSOB, 2014, Georgia Regents University
BDS, 2007, University of Garyounis
DMD, 2017, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
PHD, 2008, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
MS, 2002, University of South Carolina
BA, 1997, College of Charleston
BS, 1997, College of Charleston
Research Keywords
- Oral inflammation and infection
- Effects of inflammation on oral health
- Strategies to reduce oral inflammation and infection
PHD, 1999; University of Alabama at Birmingham
MSBE, 1993; University of Alabama at Birmingham
BS, 1990; University of Tennessee
Research Keywords
- Biomaterials
- Bone
- Biomechanics
- Inflammation
- Blue Light
- Mechanobiology
- Bioreactors
PHD, 2012, Universidade De Sao Paulo
MDS, 2009, Universidade de Sao Paulo
DDS, 2006, Universidade de Sao Paulo
Research Keywords
- Purinergic signaling in periodontitis
- Fibroblast metabolism and its role in oral inflammation
- In vitro and in vivo models of periodontitis and metabolic dysfunctionIdentification of biomarkers for early diagnosis and prevention
- of periodontitis
- Linking oral health with systemic health outcomes
- Translational research aimed at improving oral and systemic health span
DMD, 1991; University of Alabama at Birmingham
PHD, 1988; University of South Alabama
BS, 1984; University of South Alabama
BS, 1982; East Carolina University
Research Keywords
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart
- Kidney
- Ischemia-Reperfusion
- Oxidative Stress
- Inflammation
- Taurine
- Salivary Gland
PHD, 2017; State University of Campinas
MDS, 2012; State University of Campinas
DDS, 2010; State University of Campinas
DDS, 1979; Emory University
MS, 1987; University of Michigan Ann Arbor
BS, 1974; University of Delaware
PHD, 2014 University of Rio de Janeiro
MS, 2009, Universidad De Sao Paulo
DDS, 2000, Universidade Estadual de Ponta
MS, 2020; University of California, Los Angeles
DDS, 2005; University of California, Los Angeles
BS, 2001; California Polytechnic State University
DSC, 2019, Universidade Federal de Alfena
Research Keywords
- Cannabidiol (CBD) and therapeutic potential in neurological diseases
- CBD in seizure prevention and epilepsy management
- Neuroinflammation and immune responses in neurological disorders
- CBD as a potential therapy for glioblastoma and Alzheimer’s disease
- Stroke severity and immune response mechanisms
- Brain health and glymphatic system biomarkers
PHD, 1998; University of Hong Kong
BS, 1981; University of Queensland
PHD, 2002, Columbia University
MPHIL, 1995, Columbia University
MA, 1994, Columbia University
PHD, 1991, University of Glasgow
Research Keywords
- Restorative dental materials and techniques
- Enamel staining and bonding strength
- BCT and 3D imaging in periodontal assessment
- Dental education and assessment technology
- Migraine care and Botox in dentistry
Part Time Faculty
• Anthony J. Didato, DMD, Clinical Assistant Professor
• Emmanuel C. Ngoh, DDS, Clinical Assistant Professor