RESEARCH INTERESTS
The HCBB focuses specifically on laboratory and clinical research, patient care and education in the following areas:
1. Biomaterials, especially the mechanical and physical properties of oral biomaterials • Head: Joe C. Ontiveros, DDS, MS
2. Clinical technology – includes CAD/CAM, lasers, point-of-care patient technologies, and transfer of biomedical technologies to clinical practice) • Co Heads: Maria D. Gonzalez, DDS, MS and Marilia M. Sly, DDS, MSD
3. Tissue Engineering – using modern tissue-compatible biomaterials and bioprinting to create implantable living cell constructs, both for oral soft tissues and hard tissues. technology • Head: Daniel A. Harrington, PhD
4. Advanced Applications in Orthodontics: including digital and 3D-printed models for diagnosis and treatment planning, orthodontic appliances for tooth movement and retention, material-based approaches for craniofacial bone regeneration, and guides for surgical procedures, including orthognathic surgery and tooth auto transplantation • Head: Fred K, Kasper, PhD
5. Maxillofacial prosthodontics, including clinical and laboratory research related to treatment outcome and patient satisfaction, longevity and appearance (mechanical and physical properties • Head: Sudarat Kiat-amnuay, DDS, MS
6. Color and appearance research – includes evaluation of fundamental optical properties of oral and maxillofacial tissues, testing of existing products and invention of new materials, clinical and didactic tools • Rade D. Paravina, DDS, MS, PhD
7. Oral health prevention and risk assessment – includes caries management by risk assessment - CAMBRA, dental caries susceptibility, dental disease prevention and control, minimal invasive operative care, fluoride releasing materials, and remineralizing agents • Head: Ana Neumann, DDS, MPH, PhD
