Research Faculty
Augusta University Dental College of Georgia is dedicated to basic and applied scientific research to promote oral and systemic health. Our research faculty have expertise in laboratory and clinical analysis which lead to a wide array of scientific innovations.
Full Time Research Faculty
- DDS, 1993; Indiana University - Purdue University
- MS, 1990; Indiana University - Purdue University
- BDS, 1980; Cairo University
Research Keywords
- Precancerous Lesions
- Oral Cancer
- PHD, 1998; University of London
- MBA, 2008; Augusta State University
- MS, 1992; Tehran Univ of Medical Science
- BS, 1989; Urmia University
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Research Keywords
- Immunoregulation
- Tregs
- Inflammation
- Stem Cells
- Tolerance
- CBD
- DMD, 2005; Medical College of Georgia
- BS, 2000; Newberry College
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Research Keywords
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
- Radiology
- Digital Imaging
- Disinfection
- DBA, 2017, University of Phoenix
- MBA, 2005, Regis University
- DDS, 2001, West Virginia University
- BS, 1997, Marshall University
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Research Keywords
- Obesity and Periodontal Disease
- Public Health
- Dental Materials
- PHD, 2004; Medical College of Georgia
- MS, 1998; Mansoura University
- BS, 1993; Mansoura University
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Research Keywords
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Renal Injury
- Cytochrome P450 Metabolites
- Heme Oxygenase
- Inflammatory Cytokines
- PHD, 1991; University of Cincinnati
- MA, 1985; Montclair State University
- BS, 1982; Wuhan University
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Research Keywords
- Green Tea
- Dry Mouth
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disorders
- EGCG
- BDS, 1995; Mangalore University
- MS, 2005; University of North Carolina
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Research Keywords
- Digital Imaging
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography
- Radiographs
- Photostimulable Phosphor Plates
- PHD, 2000, Tokushima University
- BDS, 1996, Tokushima University
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Research Keywords
- Bone biology and mineralized tissue research
- Osteocytes function as mechanosensors and regulators of bone remodeling
- Osteocyte energy metabolism and endocrine signaling
- Influence of osteocytes on systemic metabolism
- Effects of aging and diet-induced obesity on bone health
- PHD, 2013, Hiroshima University, 2013
- DDS, 2008, Hiroshima University
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Research Keywords
- Pathophysiology of periodontal disease
- Interplay between periodontal disease and cellular senescence
- Role of bone-embedded osteocytes in periodontal pathology
- Impact of periodontal infection on systemic health
- Use of mouse genetics, cellular models, and human data for translational research
- PHD, 1997; University of Iowa
- DDS, 1989; University of North Carolina
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Research Keywords
- Cancer
- Natural Killer Cells
- Dendritic Cells
- Pathology
- PHD, 2019, Augusta University
- MSOB, 2014, Georgia Regents University
- BDS, 2007, University of Garyounis
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Research Keywords
- Cancer Biology
- DMD, 2017, Augusta University
- PHD, 2008, Augusta University
- MS, 2002, University of South Carolina
- BA, 1997, College of Charleston
- BS, 1997, College of Charleston
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Research Keywords
- Oral inflammation and infection
- Effects of inflammation on oral health
- Strategies to reduce oral inflammation and infection
- PHD, 1999; University of Alabama at Birmingham
- MSBE, 1993; University of Alabama at Birmingham
- BS, 1990; University of Tennessee
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Research Keywords
- Biomaterials
- Bone
- Biomechanics
- Inflammation
- Blue Light
- Mechanobiology
- Bioreactors
- PHD, 2012, Universidade De Sao Paulo
- MDS, 2009, Universidade de Sao Paulo
- DDS, 2006, Universidade de Sao Paulo
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Research Keywords
- Purinergic signaling in periodontitis
- Fibroblast metabolism and its role in oral inflammation
- In vitro and in vivo models of periodontitis and metabolic dysfunction: Identification of biomarkers for early diagnosis and prevention
- of periodontitis
- Linking oral health with systemic health outcomes
- Translational research aimed at improving oral and systemic health spans
- DMD, 1991; University of Alabama at Birmingham
- PHD, 1988; University of South Alabama
- BS, 1984; University of South Alabama
- BS, 1982; East Carolina University
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Research Keywords
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart
- Kidney
- Ischemia-Reperfusion
- Oxidative Stress
- Inflammation
- Taurine
- Salivary Gland
- PHD, 2017; State University of Campinas
- MDS, 2012; State University of Campinas
- DDS, 2010; State University of Campinas
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Research Keywords
- AI
- Dental Materials
- Dental Biomaterials
- DDS, 1979; Emory University
- MS, 1987; University of Michigan Ann Arbor
- BS, 1974; University of Delaware
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Research Keywords
- Curing Lights
- Biomaterials
- Dental Biomaterials
- PHD, 2014 University of Rio de Janeiro
- MS, 2009, Universidad De Sao Paulo
- DDS, 2000, Universidade Estadual de Ponta
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Research Keywords
- Interface between chronic inflammation and bone metabolism
- MS, 2020; University of California, Los Angeles
- DDS, 2005; University of California, Los Angeles
- BS, 2001; California Polytechnic State University
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Research Keywords
- Fixed Implant Prosthodontics
- Study Design
- Biostatistics
- DSC, 2019, Universidade Federal de Alfena
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Research Keywords
- Cannabidiol (CBD) and therapeutic potential in neurological diseases
- CBD in seizure prevention and epilepsy management
- Neuroinflammation and immune responses in neurological disorders
- CBD as a potential therapy for glioblastoma and Alzheimer’s disease
- Stroke severity and immune response mechanisms
- Brain health and glymphatic system biomarkers
- PHD, 1998; University of Hong Kong
- BS, 1981; University of Queensland
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Research Keywords
- Biomineralization
- Biomimetic
- Collagen
- Apatite
- Silica
- PHD, 2002, Columbia University
- MPHIL, 1995, Columbia University
- MA, 1994, Columbia University
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Research Keywords
- Pathophysiology of neural injuries and dementia
- PHD, 1991, University of Glasgow
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Research Keywords
- Cancer biology
- Oral biology
Part Time Faculty
- Anthony J. Didato, DMD, Clinical Assistant Professor
- Emmanuel C. Ngoh, DDS, Clinical Assistant Professor
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