UNMC College of Dentistry Research Day
58th Annual Frank M. Wentz Student Scientific Program
This event was held on Friday, February 28, 2025. See the event program, including research project abstracts.
2025 Dental Winners
- 1st Place: Mikah Hoppens and Tanner Delaney
Mentor: Dr. Ali Nawshad
"Genetically rescuing left palate: a potentially novel approach to correct palate cleft in TGFβ3 -/- mice" - 2nd Place: Carter Meyer and Samantha Hunter
Mentor: Dr. Richard Reinhardt
"The effectiveness of detecting plaque on tooth surfaces using traditional and AI monitoring" - 3rd Place: Elaina Spanel and Logan Spanel
Mentor: Dr. Amanda Wobido
"Impact of Polishing Systems on the Surface Roughness of Resin Composites"
2025 Dental Hygiene Winners
- 1st Place: Gloria Larkin and Allie West
Mentor: Jaimee Shropshire
"The Inhibitory Effects of Terminalia chebula and Camellia sinensis Plant Extracts on Biofilm Containing and Streptococcus mutans: An in vitro study" - 2nd Place: Jessica Nguyen and Jennifer Quebrado-Arcos
Mentors: Dr. Mark Beatty and Bobby Simetich
"Does Using Toothpaste Tablets Cause More Abrasion on Composite Resins Compared to Using Traditional Dentifrice?" - 3rd Place: Maddie Zaborowski and Morgan Sila
Mentor: Dr. Dona McCanlies
"In Vitro Study: Comparing Oil Pulling on Permanent Extracted Teeth with Kilgore Artificial Plaque to Not Using the Oil Pulling Technique to Reduce Plaque Index"
2025 Postgraduate Winners
- 1st Place: Dr. Duke Davis
Mentor: Dr. Richard Reinhardt
"Single cell RNA-sequencing identification of cell mediators involved in wound healing after single tooth extraction" - 2nd Place: Dr. Morgan Holmes and Dr. Karan Mirchandani
Mentor: Dr. Anne Williamson
"Comparison of Diameters of Trunatomy Rotary Files and Gutta Percha"
Past Award Winners - See past Research Day award winners.