2006 Grant Awardee

• Gary Allen, DMD, MS
  Willamette Dental Group
  "Impact of Dental Hygienists on Access to Dental Care for Low Income Children Ages 0-5 in Oregon "
  

2004 Grant Awardees

• Deborah E Fleming, RDH, MS
  Faculty Researcher
  University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  "Maryland Dental Hygienists, Nurses and Physicians' Knowledge, Opinions and Practices Regarding Menopause and Associated Oral Manifestations"
• Jennifer Hamm, RDH, BS
  Student Researcher
  "The Role of Inflammatory Mediators TNFalpha and IL-6 in the Progression of Diabetic Oral and Systemic Disease and the Impact of Periodontal Therapy as an Intervention"

2003 Grant Awardees

• Susan L Tolle, BSDH, MS
  Faculty Researcher
  Old Dominion University
  "A Laboratory Study to Determine the Effects of a Universal and a Rotating Ultrasonic Insert on Wrist Movement and Scaling Time Efficiency in Dental Hygienists"
• Deanne Shuman, BSDH, MS, PhD
  Faculty Researcher
  Old Dominion University
  "Bisphenol A Blood and Saliva Levels Prior to and After Dental Sealant Placement in Adults: An Exploratory Study"
• Michele L Darby, RDH, BSDH, MS
  Faculty Researcher
  Old Dominion University
  "Effects of Ultrasonic and Manual Scaling on Tactile Sensitivity in Second Year Dental Hygiene Students"
• Jane L Forrest, RDH, EdD
  Faculty Researcher
  University of Southern California
  "A Bibliometric Analysis of the Scientific Literature on MEDLINE Related to Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice"

2002 Grant Awardees

• Jennifer M. Ledford, RDH, BSDH
  Student Researcher
  University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  "Correlation Between Dental Hygiene Students Who Complete Undergraduate Specialty Tracks and Their Choice of Work Environment"
• Gayle B. McCombs, RDH, MS
  Faculty Researcher
  Old Dominion University
  "The Comparative Effects of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate and an Herbal Mouthrinse on Gingival Bleeding and Dental Plaque-Induced Gingivitis"
• Michele L. Darby, BSDH, MS
  Faculty Researcher
  Old Dominion University
  "Effects of Ultrasonic Scaling on Tactile Sensitivity in Dental Hygiene Students"
• M. Elaine Parker, RDH, MS, PhD
  Faculty Researcher
  University of Maryland
  "Mood Disorders: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Parameters of Dental Hygienists in District III"
• Lynn C. Hunt, RDH, BS
  Student Researcher
  University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  "The Effects of Guided Relaxation Teaching On Dental Anxiety And Pain Perception During Dental Hygiene Treatment"
• Shari L. Kidwell Garrett, RDH, BS
  Student Researcher
  University of Maryland
  "Pregnancy, Periodontal Infection, and Birth Weight: A Retrospective, Record Review"

2001 Grant Awardees

• Christina B. Robinson, RDH, BS
  Student Researcher
  University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  "Obstetric Care Providers' Knowledge and Practice Behaviors Concerning Periodontal Health and Preterm Low Birth Weight"
• Vasiliki N. Avradopoulos
  Student Researcher
  University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  "Clinical and Microbial Evaluation of Perioscopy on Localized Chronic Periodontitis Patients"
• Michelle L. Bopp, BSDH
  Student Researcher
  Old Dominion University
  "Effect of Daily Oral Hygiene Care on Oropharyngeal Colonization and Subsequent Development of Nosocomial Pneumonia in Intubated Patients"
• Gayle B. McCombs, RDH, MS
  Faculty Researcher
  Old Dominion University
  "Sulphur By-Product: A Potential Indicator of Periodontal Disease Activity"

2000 Grant Awardees

• Valerie Carter, RDH, BS
  Student Researcher
  University of Maryland - Baltimore
  "Dental Hygiene Curricula Regarding the Geriatric Implant Patient"
• Linda DeVore, RDH, MA
  Faculty Researcher
  University of Maryland - Baltimore
  "Detection of Hepatitis G Virus Infection in Dental Hygienists"
• Mary E. Jacks, RDH, BS
  Student Researcher
  University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio
  "A Comparison Study of Aerosol Particle Contamination During Ultrasonic Instrumentation using Hands-Free, Mechanically Stabilized High Volume Evacuation (HVE) with either Standard or Funnel Shaped Attachment to HVE"
• Wren R. Musof, RDH, BS
  Student Researcher
  University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  "The Relationship Between Critical Thinking Skill and Learning Style"
• Deborah E. Fleming, RDH, BSDH
  Student Researcher
  University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  "A Comparison of Slide/Audio Tape and Web-Based Instructional Formats for Teaching Normal Intraoral Radiographic Anatomy"
• Jennifer S. Dunning
  Student Researcher
  Old Dominion University
  "The Effects of Occupational Ultrasonic Noise Exposure on Hearing Deficits in Dental Hygienists"