Category Archives: Research

Eastman Dental Tapped for Role in Major National Research Project

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Eastman Dental, the clinical arm of The Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center, is part of a national research effort that aims to transform oral health and clinical practice throughout the United States. The … Continue reading →

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Gajendra Named Clinical Chief of Community Dentistry for Eastman Dental

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Sangeeta Gajendra, D.D.S, M.P.H., of Penfield, has been named clinical chief of Community Dentistry for Eastman Dental, part of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In this role, she has responsibility for all … Continue reading →

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Cyril Meyerowitz Earns Excellence in Research Award

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Cyril Meyerowitz, D.D.S, M.S., of Pittsford, director of Eastman Institute for Oral Health, was presented the Foundations of Excellence in Research Award from the New York State Dental Foundation. The award recognizes his commitment to applying creative, science-based methods to … Continue reading →

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Eastman Dental Alumna Named NIDCR Director

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Martha J. Somerman, D.D.S., Ph.D., (Perio ’78, PhD ’80) has been appointed as director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). She is currently dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, a position she … Continue reading →

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EIOH’s Jin Xiao Earns Top Post-Doc Award at AADR

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

Eastman Institute for Oral Health’s Jin Xiao, DDS, MS, PhD, who is both a Center for Oral Biology fellow and Advanced Education in General Dentistry resident, won first place in the Hatton Competition Awards, post doctoral category, at the recent … Continue reading →

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Eastman Dental Offers Savings on Dental Implant Services

Posted on March 13, 2009 by

If you are missing teeth, and are considering dental implants, you may be able to save a significant amount of money and enjoy the convenience of staying right on campus. You may even discover if you qualify for one of … Continue reading →

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Eastman is Awarded $1.6M Grant to Prevent Cavities

Posted on October 30, 2008 by

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Eastman Dental Center’s Hyun (Michel) Koo, D.D.S, Ph.D., $1.6 million to continue his work on preventing dental caries, the single most prevalent and costly oral infectious disease in the U.S. Dental caries (decay) … Continue reading →

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New Study Proves that Pain is Not a Symptom of Arthritis, Pain Causes Arthritis

Posted on September 30, 2008 by

Pain is more than a symptom of osteoarthritis, it is an inherent and damaging part of the disease itself, according to a study published today in journal Arthritis and Rheumatism.  More specifically, the study revealed that pain signals originating in … Continue reading →

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Overweight Kids Have Fewer Cavities, New Study Shows

Posted on April 2, 2008 by

Contrary to conventional wisdom, overweight children have fewer cavities and healthier teeth compared to their normal weight peers, according to a study published in this month’s issue of Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology. Surprised researchers at the Eastman Dental Center, … Continue reading →

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Winemaking Waste Proves Effective Against Disease-Causing Bacteria in Early Studies

Posted on January 17, 2008 by

A class of chemicals in red wine grapes may significantly reduce the ability of bacteria to cause cavities. The recent study examined the make-up of polyphenols in red wine grape varieties and their ability to interfere with Streptococcus mutans (S. … Continue reading →

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