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Aging: Effects on Infection, Inflammation & Disease

Funded By: National Institute on Aging
Principal Investigator: John Novak, Ph.D.
Time: 9/1/02 ~ 8/31/06

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Development of an In Vitro Model of Oral Biofilm Formation

Funded By: University of Kentucky Faculty Research Support Program
Principal Investigator: Karen Novak, Ph.D.
Co-I: Kim Anderson
Time: November 15, 2003 - August 15, 2004

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Effects of Periodontal Therapy on Preterm Birth

Funded By: National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
Principal Investigator: John Novak, Ph.D.
Time: 9/30/02 ~ 8/1/05

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Innovative Delivery System for BMP-2 to Treat Segmental Bone Defects

Funded By: KSEF Grant for Emerging Technologies RDE-004
Principal Investigator: A. El-Ghannam
Co-I: Larry Cunningham, J. Williams
Time:

Internet Adaptation of Dental Accreditation Training Materials

Funded By: American Dental Association
Principal Investigator: Judy Skelton, Ph.D.
Time: 07/01/00 ~ 12/31/03

Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Training Needs of Kentucky Dentists Regarding Violence Against Women

Funded By: Center for Violence Against Women, University of Kentucky
Principal Investigator: Judy Skelton, Ph.D.
Co-I: Larry Cunningham, Chris Herren, Fonda Robinson, Karen West
Time: July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005

KSEF R&D Excellence: Optimization of Drill Design and Coolant Delivery for Dental Implant Osteotomy Preparation

Funded By: KY Science and Technology Council Inc.
Principal Investigator: Mark Thomas, D.D.S.
Time: 4/01/02 ~ 3/31/03

Molecular Analysis of a Potential Transport Operon in Aa

Funded By: National Institute of Dental Research
Principal Investigator: Karen Novak, Ph.D.
Time: 8/1/01 ~ 4/30/03

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Multicenter Trial of Third Molar Patient Management

Funded By: American Association of Oral & Maxiofacial Surgeons
Principal Investigator: Richard Haug, D.D.S.
Time: 1/15/98 ~ 12/31/03

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n-3 Fatty Acid & Host Responses to Oral Infection

Funded By: National Institute of Dental Research
Principal Investigator: Lakshmyya Kesavalu, B.V.Sc., M.Sc., S.C.C.
Time: 9/15/02 ~ 8/31/04

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Opportunistic Oral HSV: Mechanism of Reactivation

Funded By: National Institute of Dental Research
Principal Investigator: Craig Miller, D.M.D., M.S.
Time: 8/1/01 ~ 5/31/06

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Oral Treponemes in Periodontal Diseases: HIV and ANUG

Funded By: National Institute of Dental Research
Principal Investigator: Jeff Ebersole, Ph.D.
Time: 5/1/01 ~ 4/30/04

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Periodontitis and Preterm Birth: Nonhuman Primate Model

Funded By: National Institute of Dental Research
Principal Investigator: Jeff Ebersole, Ph.D.
Time: 6/1/02 ~ 4/30/07

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Physician's Oral Health Education in Kentucky

Funded By: Health Professions Bureau
Principal Investigator: Gerald Ferretti, Ph.D.
Time: 9/29/02 ~ 9/30/04

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Randomized Controlled Trial for the Comparison of Open Surgery vs. an Endoscope-assisted Approach in Condylar Neck Fractures.

Funded By: An international multi-center study organized by the AO/ASIF, Davos, Switzerland. IRB: 04-0004-F3R.
Principal Investigator: Larry Cunningham, Jr., DDS, MD
Time: 18 months

Salvia Analysis with an Array Sensor

Funded By: National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
Principal Investigator: Craig Miller, D.M.D., M.S.
Time: 9/30/02 ~ 6/30/06

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Training Materials for Alaskan Dental Health Aide (Level 1)

Funded By: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Principal Investigator: David Hardison, Ph.D.. M.B.A.
Time: 5/1/02 ~ 6/30/04