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Periodontics Graduate Theses

2012
Diane Jenkins “Assessment of an Implant Training Program using Patient Centered Outcomes”. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.      Committee Members:  Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. F. Robinson, Dr. R. De Leeuw

Mark King       “Prevalence and Severity of Periodontal Disease in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients”. Thesis Advisor: Dr. John Novak. Committee Members:  Dr. J. Novak, Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. J. Ebersole, R., Dr. K. Charlotte, H. Bush

2011
Ryan Estes      “Impact of Smoking on Implant Survival and Success in a University based Implant Training Program”. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas. Committee Members:  Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. F. Robinson, A. Branscum

Amjad Aldallal            “Bone Remodeling Salivary Biomarkers in Healthy vs. Periodontitis Patients”. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mohanad Al-Sabbagh. Committee Members:  Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. C. Miller, Dr. J. Ebersole, R. Kryscio

2010
      
Jeff Dickson:   “Risk of Dental Implant Loss in Patients with Compromised Bone Mineral Density.”  Committee Members:  Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. A. Branscum, and Dr. F. Robinson.

Christina Park:  “Factors Influencing the Periodontal Referral Process. ”  Won the Clinical Science Award in the Research Forum Poster Competition at the Annual Scientific Session of the American Academy of Periodontology.  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mohanad Al-Sabbagh. Committee Members:  Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. A Branscum,  and Dr. E. Harrison.

2009

Melissa Farino:  “UKCD Graduate Periodontics Implant Registry: A Quality Assurance Initiative, Preliminary Quality Assurance Data.” Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Committee Members: Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. F. Robinson,  and A. Branscum.

Scott Price:  “Resistance of Mandibular Replicas to Fracture Following Removal of Blocks from the Symphysis and Ramus.”  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Committee Members: Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. D. Puleo, Dr. M. Sabbagh,  and Dr. F. Robinson.

2008

Darrin Combs:  “Detection of Human Cytomegalovirus in Dental Plaque from Individual Periodontal Sites by Real-Time PCR.”  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Craig Miller.  Committee Members: Dr. C. Miller, Dr. R. Jacob, Dr. M Al-Sabbagh, Dr. D. Dawson,  and Dr. R. Kryscio.

Erik Badger:  “IgG and IgG2 Antibody Levels to Aa & Pg in Smokers with Periodontal Disease.”  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Paulette Tempro.  Committee Members: Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. P. Tempro, Dr. J. Ebersole, and Dr. H. Bush.

Julie Schuster:  “Within-Subject Variability in Repeated Measures of Salivary Analytes in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study.” Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Committee Members: Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. A. Branscum, Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. J Ebersole and Dr. C. Miller.

2007
 
Justin Clemens:  “A Novel Space-making Device to Promote Supracrestal Bone Growth: A Pilot Project in the Rabbit Calvarium.”  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Committee Members: Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh,  and Dr. D Puleo.

Ward PiepGrass:   “Quantitative Histomorphometry of Apositional Bone Growth in the Rat Calvaria Stimulated by Continuous vs. Intermittent Release Simvastatin.”  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Committee Members:  Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, and Dr. D Puleo.

2006

Brandon Frodge:   “Whole and Parotid Salivary Biomarkers of Existing Periodontal Disease: A Cross-sectional Study.”  Thesis Co-Advisor: Dr. C. Miller and Dr. M. Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. R. Kryscio, Dr. L. Cunningham and Dr. M. Thomas.

Roger Robinson:   “Incidence of Nasal Floor Perforation Subsequent to Placement of Orthodontic Implant in a Paramedian Position.”  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh, Dr. D. Puleo,  and Dr. M. Thomas.

2005

Terry Daniel:  "Paramedian Palatal Orthodontic Implant Placement—A Cadaver Study."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Drs. M. Thomas. P. Hicks, M. Al-Sabbagh,  and D. Puleo.

Charles Dyer:   "Median & Paramedian Palatal Bone Thickness Available for Orthodontic Implant Placement: A Cadaver Study."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. M. Thomas,  Dr. P. Hicks,  Dr. M. Al-Sabbagh,  Dr. D. Puleo,  and Dr. R. Haug.

2004

King, Chuck:  "Salivary Analytes: Correlates with Periodontal Disease."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Craig Miller.  Thesis Committee: Dr. C. Miller,  Dr. Mark Thomas,  Dr. Laugub,  and  Dr. Kryscio.

Wright, Holland:  "Pre-formed Calcium Sulfate Inserts for Ridge Preservation."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr.  Mark Thomas, Dr. Haug, and Dr. Puleo.

2003

Carner, Aaron:   "The Effects of Various Irrigants on Heat Generation While Placing Implants in a PMMA Model."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr.  Mark Thomas,  Dr. Jawahir,  and Dr. Saito.

Lemmerman, Neal:   "External Versus Internal Irrigation and Their Effect on Heat Generation While Placing Implants in a PMMA Model."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr.  Mark Thomas, Dr. Jawahir,  and Dr. Saito.

2002

Carroll, William: "The Association Between Maternal Periodontal Infections and Birthing Outcome in Rural Eastern Kentucky Population."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr.  Mark Thomas, Dr. Jasper,  and Dr. Ebersole.

Litterer, Mark: "Ridge Preservation Using a Calcium Sulfate Graft Material."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr.  Mark Thomas,  Dr. Jasper,  and Dr. McConnell.

2001

Avason, Frank:   "A Randomized, Double Blind Study of the Analgesic Efficacy of Ibuprofen vs. Diclofenac in the Management of Pain Following Periodontal Surgery."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Samuel J. Jasper.  Thesis Committee: Dr.   Jasper, Dr. K. Parrish, and Dr. Pedigo.

Blume, Stacey:   "Comparison of a Bioactive Glass with and Without the Use of a Calcium Sulfate Barrier in the Treatment of Molar Class II Furcation: A One-Year Follow-Up Study."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. K. Parrish,  Dr. Jasper,  and Dr. Sammon.

2000

Colon, Walter:   "Comparison of Bioactive Glass with and without the use of a Calcium Sulfate Barrier in the Treatment of Class II Molar Furcation."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. M. Thomas,  Dr. S. Jasper,  Dr. P. Sammons  and S. Humphrey.

Kennedy, Edward:   "Calcium Sulfate In Vitro as a Carrier for Antimicrobials Against Known Periodontal Pathogens."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. D. Falace, and Dr. K Parrish.

Rolph, Chuck:   "Ridge Preservation Using Bioactive Glass and a Calcium Sulfate Barrier."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. S. Jasper, Dr. K. Parrish and S. Humphrey.

1999

Ayangade, Oluseyi:   "Histologic Comparison of Autologons Gingival Grafts vs. AlloDerm Graft - A Pilot Study."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. M. Thomas,  Dr. Jasper, and Dr. Cailleteau.

Cherry, Elizabeth:   "Thickness and Histology of the Human hard Palate Following Connective Tissue Allograft Surgery."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. M. Thomas, Dr. Jasper, Dr. Beeman and Dr. Cailleteau.

1998
Walkinshaw, Scott:   "Identification of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Adult Periodontitis."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas.  Thesis Committee: Dr. Jasper, Dr. Koszewski, Dr. Beeman, and S.  Humphrey.

1997

Barget, David:   "The Influence of Occlusal Prosthetic Material on Force Transfer to a Dental Implant."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Larry Breeding.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Kupp, Dr. Sammon, Dr. Sadler and Dr. Breeding.

Dawson, Dolph:   "Mechanical Properties and Density of Cylindrical Electro-discharge Compaction on Dental Implants."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Richard Mitchell.  Thesis Committee: Dr. Mitchell,  Dr. Dominici, Dr. Kupp and Dr. Cailleteau.

1996

Betancourt, James:   "Analgesic Efficacy of an Ibuprofen-hydrocodone Combination for the Treatment of Postoperative Pain after Periodontal Surgery."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. James Matheny.  Thesis Committee: Dr. Matheny, Dr. Jasper,  Dr. Kupp and Dr. Falace.

Crevicular Fluid Levels With Clinical and Microbiological Indicators of Adult Periodontitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Albert Brown.  Thesis Committee: Dr. Brown, Dr. Matheny,  Dr. Kupp,  and Dr. Degnore.

1995

Ash, Dorene:   "Development of a Local Drug Delivery Device."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Leo Kupp.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Kupp, Dr. Matheny,  Dr. Drummond, Dr. Miller and Dr. Ashton.

Baechtold , Lisette:   "Interleukin-1 and Interleukin-6 Concentration in Adult Periodontitis."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Leo Kupp.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Kupp, Dr.  Jasper,  Dr. Calmes, Dr. Snow, and Dr. Cohen.

1993

Hakimi, Negueen (Nicky):   "Polyvinyl Alcohol Membranes: A Preliminary Investigation for Use as a Drug Delivery Device in Periodontal Chemotherapy."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Herb Abrams.  Thesis Committee: Dr. Abrams, Dr. Ashton, Dr. Drummond, Dr. Matheny, and Dr. Miller.

1992

Sutor, Mark: "Triazolam:   “Oral Premedication Prior to Surgery."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Herb Abrams.  Thesis Committee: Dr. Abrams, Dr. Dembo, Dr. Jasper, Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Matheny.

1990

Graham, Richard:   "A Pilot Study to Determine the Feasibility of Using An Occult Blood Test to Detect Gingival Inflammation."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Ray Kopczyk.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Abrams, Dr. Jasper, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Kopczyk and Dr. Matheny.

Henry, Guy:   "The Analgesic Efficacy of Post-operative Flurbiprofen as Compared to Acetaminophen With Codeine in the Control of Pain Following Periodontal Surgery."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Herb Abrams.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Abrams, Dr. Jasper, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Kopczyk, and Dr. Matheny.

1989

Silverstein, Scott:   "The Effectiveness of Pre-operative Ibuprofen in the Control of Pain Following Periodontal Surgery."

1988

Rubino, Thomas G:   "Evaluation of Pre-operative Ibuprofen Administration for the Suppression of Post-operative Pain Following Periodontal Surgery."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Herb Abrams.  Thesis Committee: Dr. Abrams, Dr.  Jasper, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Kopczyk and Dr. Matheny.

1987

Kroger, Paul:   "The Effects of a Sanguinarine Mouthrinse After Periodontal Surgery".  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Ray Kopczyk.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Abrams,  Dr. Jasper, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Koczyk and Dr. Matheny.

1986

Moore, Regan:   "Evaluation of Interpore Hydroxyapatite Periodontal Implant Material."  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jan Kraal. Thesis Committee:  Dr. Kraal, Dr. Abrams, Dr.  Jasper, Dr. Kaplan, and DR. Kopczyk.
Cellier, Steven:   "A Double Blind Comparison of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen With Codeine in the Control of Pain Following Periodontal Surgery."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Herb Abrams.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Abrams, Dr. Jasper,  Dr. Kaplan, and Dr. Matheny.

1985

Linden, Eric T:   "A Comparison of Post-Operative Pain Experience Following Periodontal Surgery Utilizing Two Local Anesthetic Agents (Marcaine and Xylocaine)."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Herb Abrams.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Abrams, Dr.  Jasper, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Kopczyk and Dr. Matheny.

1983

Rosenthal, Ira M:   "Relationship of Periodontal Disease to Diabetic Status in Juvenile Diabetes."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Herb Abrams.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Abrams, Dr. Jasper, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Kopczyk, and Dr. Matheny.

Dozier, John:   "Tissue Morphology after Respective Periodontal Surgery for the Mandibular Retromolar Area."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Jan Kraal.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Costich, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Kraal and Dr. Saxe.

1982

Burgoyne, Donald A: "The Effects of Stannous Fluoride Mouthrinse on Healing Following Periodontal Surgery."  Thesis Advisor:  Dr. Herb Abrams.  Thesis Committee:  Dr. Abrams, Dr.  Jasper, Dr. Kaplan,  Dr.  Kopczyk and  Dr. Matheny.