Research Grant Recipients/Proposals
2000 - 2011 Grant Awardees & Abstracts
2011 Grant Awardees
- Jane L. Forrest, RDH, EdD
University of Southern California
"2011 National Survey of Dental Hygienists' Knowledge, Opinions and Practice Behaviors Related to Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Risk Assessment & Early Detection" - Margaret Lemaster, BSDH, MS
Old Dominion University
"The Effects of Velscope versus the Clinical Examination in Detecting Oral Cancer in Cigarette and Hookah Smokers" - Ellen Rogo, RDH, PhD
Idaho State University
"Building Online Learning Communities in a Graduate Dental Hygiene Program" - Emily Holt, RDH, MHA, CDA
"Improving the Oral and General Health of Women Recovering from Addictions Through Service Learning" - Diane Brucato-Thomas, RDH, BS, EF, FAADH
"Sweet Kisses - Sweet Truth; Save Your Life - Save Your Teeth" - Dallas Dental Hygienists' Society
"DDHS & MTE School Oral Health Education and Fluoride Varnish Program"
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"
