This collection includes theses and dissertations from the School of Dentistry. It is not exhaustive since most paper theses and dissertations have not been digitized. Generally, paper copies of theses and dissertations published prior to 2014 can be accessed in the University of Louisville Libraries. If you would like to add your thesis or dissertation to this collection, please fill out the Electronic Theses & Dissertations form.
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Comparison of specific jaw position measurements on a static and dynamic virtual patient., Payton Lofton
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Genetically engineering Gingipains for high yield large scale purification., Andrew E. Fuchs
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Dental morphology in a juvenile mammal from the late Cretaceous of South America: tooth eruption and development., Kayla E Newton
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Development of 3D-bioprinted scaffolds for oral probiotic application., Jhanvi Patel
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Functionalizing nanoparticles with CafA protein to target BAR peptide for oral delivery applications., Hetal Desai
Using active learning techniques to improve oral health literacy among children in vulnerable populations., Sarah Maria Downes
Tobacco enhances bacterial-induced periodontal bone loss in mice., Mina Iskander
Efficient conditional inactivation of Rdh10 reveals important role of retinoic acid during lung branching morphogenesis., Nhut Quang Huy Tran
Application of machine learning technologies for detection of proximal lesions in intraoral digital images: in vitro study., Rohit Vadlamani
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Defects in fetal mouth movement and pharyngeal patterning underlie cleft palate caused by retinoid deficiency., Regina Friedl
The Q rule in Bacteriodetes and the identification and characterization of Porphyromonas gingivalis Glutaminyl Cyclase., John Andrew Houston
Marginal staining between pressed lithium disilicate ceramic crowns and direct restorative materials by various fluids : a microleakage study., Sarah Ann Jestel
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Effect of porcelain thickness and translucency on the final shade of IPS e.max CAD overlaying a dark substrate., Peter F. Alena
Influences of porphyromonas gingivalis on the viability of esophageal cancer cells., Muddasir Mohammed
Long-term dental outcomes of the professional education preparation program., Samuel D. Petersen
Intraoral imaging at insertion of implant supported restorations at an academic institution : conformity to established guidelines., J. Alec Power
Synthesis and characterization of targeted bar encapsulated polylactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles to inhibit porphyromonas gingivalis biofilm formation., Ranjith Radha Krishnan
Effect of grape components on periodontal disease., Juili Subodh Shivde
Cannabidiol alters the immune response to Porphyromonas gingivalis in mice., Shilpa Singh
Development of blended polymeric fibers to alter the release of peptide targeting Porphyromonas gingivalis., Sonali Suresh Sapare
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Inhibition of chemotherapeutic-induced apoptosis in esophageal squamous cancer cells by the keystone periodontal pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis., Atul Kumar Agrawal
Expression of ZEB factors in oral squamous cell carcinoma., Saira Ahmed
Using an audience response system to calibrate dental faculty assessing student clinical competence., Sean A. Aiken
Student self-assessment of operative dentistry experiences : a time dependent exercise in best practice outcomes., Celine Joyce Cornelius Timothius
Treg regulation in periodontal disease during pregnancy., Aislinn Leah Hays
Function of the enterobactin operon of A. actinomycetemcomitans in the presence of catecholmines and iron., Taylor Johnson
Deficiency of RDH10 causes cleft secondary palate in mouse., Swetha Raja
Exploring a novel NF-ĸB- inhibiting nanoparticle for periodontitis therapy., Kameswara Satya Srikanth Upadhyayula
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Retinoic acid signaling regulates KRT5 independently of stem cell markers in submandibular salivary gland epithelium., Timur Maratovich Abashev
Objective evaluation of clinical shade-matching outcomes., Erin Ballard
Tobacco-gene activity profile in Porphyromonas gingivalis, Filifactor alocis and Treponema denticola., Neelima Chowdary Cherukumalli
Cannabinoids suppress the innate immune response to periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis in gingival epithelial cells., Rajarshi Guha Niyogi
Mechanism of interaction of peptide modified nanoparticles with Porphyromonas gingivalis., Ankita Jain
Peptoanaerobacter stomatis interactions with neutrophils., Emeri Jimenez Flores
Long term facial alveolar bone changes associated with endosseous implants in the anterior maxilla., Deepika Joshi
Influence of in-office oral hygiene instructions on the parental assessment of their child's oral health., Sireesha Kodali
Porphyromonas gingivalis gingipains induce a pro-inflammatory extracellular microenvironment : the role of PAR-2 and fibronectin., Jeffrey S. Marschall
Characterization of PG1604 (PorZ) as an essential component of type 9 secretion system in Porphyromonas gingivalis., Apurva Tadimari Prabhakar
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Vitamin A is essential for proper embryonic submandibular salivary gland growth., Deanna Ellene Buenger
Evaluating the marginal integrity of lithium disilicate veneers fabricated by digital impressions and CAD/CAM compared to conventional techniques., Michael C. Guzelian
Comparison of digital scanning and polyvinyl siloxane impression techniques by DMD students : instructional efficiency and attitudes toward technology., Alexander M. Marti
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Effect of metallic restoration artifacts on maxillofacial cone beam computed tomography images., Mitali Binani 1987-
Cholinergic inhibition of lipopolysaccharide induced matrix metalloproteinase in immune cells., Harrison Black,
Neutrophils alter epithelial response to Porphyromonas gingivalis in a gingival crevice model., Jessica Lynn Bondy-Carey 1987-
Clinical efficacy of cross-sectional imaging compared with panoramic imaging and virtual 3D models for the assessment of dental implant placement., Moiz Ahmad Khan 1987-
The role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition markers in migration., Akintunde Ojo 1981-
Interleukin-6 production and epithelial cell signaling by telomerase immortalized gingival keratinocytes in Porphyromonas gingivalis infection., Himabindu Vuddaraju
Implementation of an oral health intervention for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities., Brigit Rene Zaksek
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
The dimerization of parotid secretory protein., Diana M. Blau
Cigarette smoke promotes genomic evolution in the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis., Josh George
Sexual dimorphism in periodontitis in a mouse model., Robert C. Gleason 1988-
Peptide mediated inhibition of Porphyromonas gingivalis dual and three species biofilms., Naga Srinija Gummadi
Characterization of promoter regions of parotid gland genes., Sara M. Perez 1987-
XBP1 and MIST1 are not sufficient to induce the regulated secretory pathway in parotid cell lines., Ian S. Pyle 1986-
Genetic characterization of the K2 serotype capsule of Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 43816 and the development of a bioluminescent strain., Jacob Brandon Scott 1987-
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Using a statistical model to locate orthodontic underserved areas capable of supporting practices in Kentucky., Wes Cardall
Effectiveness of fluoride containing bonding resins in preventing demineralization of enamel during orthodontic treatment., Robin J. Choi
Iron acquisition by the dental pathogen aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans., Porscha LaRai Jefferson 1986-
Click scaffolds for the inhibition of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Streptococcus gordonii biofilm formation., Catherine Marie Loner
The effect of implant placement and simultaneous soft tissue augmentation in the esthetic zone using either connective tissue autograft or acellular dermal matrix allograft., Thomas L. Peterson 1980-
Identifying Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans periodontal antigens by immunoscreening., Gerald Bernard Pevow
Effect of viewing conditions on the detection of proximal dental caries in intraoral digital images with and without computer-assisted diagnosis., Lauren Christine Szechy 1989-
The patient's view of orthodontic training requirements and the influence of board certification or a master's degree on their choice for an orthodontist., Justin Trisler 1980-
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Generational differences in perceived lip protrusion esthetics., David Butler 1979-
Interproximal reducation in conjunction with plastic aligner therapy : a retrospective pilot study., Adam Chorak
Age-associated periodontal bone loss in normal and TLR2- or MyD88-deficient mice., Paul A. Ciero 1986-
Patient perspective post-orthognathic surgery., Jessica Tunstill Crews
Comparison of two orthodontic indirect bonding methods., Gary D. Dixon
Root coverage comparing acellular dermal matrix to connective tissue graft using the coronally positioned tunnel technique., Marie-Eve Girouard
A survey study comparing adult orthodontic patient quality of life between Invisalign and fixed appliances., Keith Christopher Nicholson
Contribution of the Rv1985c transcriptional regulator to Mycobacterium tuberculosis intracellular adaptation., Nicholas B. Wantland 1984-
Incidence of soft tissue calcifications of the head and neck region on maxillofacial cone beam computed tomography., Adam B. Wells 1977-
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Presence/absence of an endodontic specialty program during dental education compared to general dentist attitudes toward treating or referring patients requiring endodontic therapy., Gregory A. Carman 1967-
De-differentiation of parotid acinar cells in vitro., Andrew Scott Currie 1983-
Direct binding of parotid secretory protein to phosphatidylinositol phosphates., Dipti Goyal 1984-
Effect of finger rings on microbial cross-contamination during dental clinical procedures., Swapna Nadikuda
In vitro detection of mesio-buccal canals in maxillary molar cross-sections using three different resolutions with Kodak 9000 3D CBCT., Jolanta Nowicka Sauer
The effect of the blue light diode laser on shear-peel bond strength of orthodontic brackets with varying curing time and distance., Kamran Shaikh 1978-
A comparison of the effectiveness of two suturing techniques for the coronally positioned tunnel procedure with an acellular dermal matrix allograft., Courtney Tyler Shearer
Comparison of clinically projected and radiographically optimal implant fixture placement., William Shane Vaughn 1984-
3D CBCT analysis of cranial base morphology and its relationship to skeletal malocclusion., Russell M. Weaver 1973-
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Altered developmental programming of the mouse mammary gland in female offspring following perinatal dietary exposures : a systems-biology perspective., Caleb Deen Bastian
Comparative linear accuracy of cone beam CT derived 3D images in orthodontic analysis., April A. Brown 1983-
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Comparative linear accuracy and reliability of cone beam CT derived 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional images constructed using an orthodontic volumetric rendering program., Danielle R. Periago
Cone beam computed tomographic simulation of panoramic radiology : third molar assessment and mandibular canal., Ryan L. Snyder
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Comparative TMJ imaging accuracy using iCAT cone beam computerized tomography., Oana Bida Honey
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
A cross sectional analysis of the relationship between childhood obesity and craniofacial dimensions in a population receiving orthodontic treatment., Daniel Mark Eves
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
The current crisis in orthodontic education : the residents' perspective., Matthew Kawabori Bruner
