Research /dentistry/taxonomy/term/298/all en Appointment of Dr. Gilles Lavigne as part-time Full Professor /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/appointment-dr-gilles-lavigne-part-time-full-professor <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the nomination of Dr. Gilles Lavigne as a part-time Full Professor in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:47:48 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3321 at /dentistry Research Day 2024: Inspiring Minds, Sharing Knowledge /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research-students/research-day-2024-inspiring-minds-sharing-knowledge <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 18th Annual Research Day took place on April 24 at the Centre Mont-Royal. With a record-breaking crowd of over 270 participants including researchers, dental medicine students, graduate students, and clinical and administrative staff, the event provided a dynamic platform for exchange, ideas, and discussion. The day was marked by a series of engaging presentations and discussions, showcasing the innovative research being conducted within the Faculty.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 19:29:28 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3297 at /dentistry Can clear aligners improve dental malocclusion in patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta? /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/can-clear-aligners-improve-dental-malocclusion-patients-osteogenesis-imperfecta <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is spearheading a new study looking at the use of clear orthodontic aligners to help individuals diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a rare genetic disorder often referred to as brittle bone disease. This condition not only affects bone strength but can also affect the teeth and jaws in some individuals.</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:51:59 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3207 at /dentistry 3D imaging leads to discovery of how wet fibers attach to the shell mineral in avian eggshell attachment /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/3d-imaging-leads-discovery-how-wet-fibers-attach-shell-mineral-avian-eggshell-attachment <p>How does biology intersect with geology in nature to securely attach wet, slippery organic fibers to a thin layer of rock? The results of a study led by principal investigator Marc McKee published in <i>iScience</i> discovered exactly how the wet fibers attach to the shell mineral, which is a difficult challenge in biology.</p> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:02:36 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3183 at /dentistry Announcement of new faculty members Pierre Moffatt and Dr. Paul Wankah /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research-students/announcement-new-faculty-members-pierre-moffatt-and-dr-paul-wankah <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the nominations of Pierre Moffatt as Associate Professor, and Dr. Paul Wankah as tenure-track Assistant Professor. </p> <p><strong>Pierre Moffatt</strong></p> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:27:54 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3174 at /dentistry 7th annual OMFS Research Day /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news-research/7th-annual-omfs-research-day <p>The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) held its 7th Research Day on October 18 in the newly reopened Osler Auditorium at the Montreal General Hospital. The event showcased the work of residents and graduate students and fostered a spirit of academic excellence. OMFS Research Day is part of the Dr. Kenneth Bentley Lecture Series in OMFS, taking place during VRƵ's Homecoming week. </p> <p>Ten abstracts were presented on topics that spanned the full spectrum of OMFS, from cutting-edge surgical techniques to the exploration of innovative technologies. </p> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:27:52 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3162 at /dentistry Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in AI for Better Health and Oral Care /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/integrating-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-ai-better-health-and-oral-care <p>Organized by Dean Elham Emami and Associate Member Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi, the two-day event <em>Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Development of Artificial Intelligence for Better Health and Oral Health Care - EDIAI Pilot Study</em> brought together a diverse group of experts, researchers, and industry professionals. The workshop, held on June 15 and 16 featured dynamic exchanges, group discussions, and interactive exercises aimed at shaping an EDI/AI conceptual framework.</p> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:30:50 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3116 at /dentistry JDR Clinical & Translational Research Receives First Ever Impact Factor /dentistry/article/jdr-clinical-translational-research-receives-first-ever-impact-factor <p>The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has announced that the <em>JDR Clinical & Translational Research (JDR CTR)</em> received its first Journal Impact Factor™. It earned a Journal Impact Factor of 3.0, with an Eigenfactor™ of 0.00148, an Immediacy Index of 0.5, and 786 total citations in 2022. This represents a significant achievement and a huge milestone in <em>JDR CTR’s</em> history, which was launched in 2016.</p> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:05:28 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3136 at /dentistry 17th Research Day showcases remarkable student research /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research-students/17th-research-day-showcases-remarkable-research-graduate-and-dmd-students <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences held its 17th annual Research Day on April 18th, providing an opportunity for its graduate and undergraduate students to present their research and findings. The event was a success, showcasing the exceptional research within the faculty and highlighting the importance of continued advancements in the field of dental medicine and oral health sciences.</p> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:47:59 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3091 at /dentistry Results from the 2022 Annual Research Day /dentistry/article/research/results-2022-annual-research-day <p><b>DMD projects - Critically Appraised Topic Summaries (Sponsored by Sunstar)</b></p> <p>1st place: Therapeutic Use of Opioids over NSAIDs can be Effective in Relieving Acute Pain Associated with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.</p> <p>2nd place: Serial extractions and late premolar extractions yield similar crowding outcomes post-orthodontic treatment</p> <p>3rd place: Can low-level laser therapy reduce the pain associated with temporomandibular joint disorder?</p> <p> </p> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:53:29 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 2932 at /dentistry Resident Dr. Shawna Rieux wins research prize at JDIQ /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/resident-dr-shawna-rieux-wins-research-prize-jdiq <p><img style="width: 300px; height: 380px; float: right;" class="file-extra-large rt" src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/rieux.png?itok=cMY8tFew" width="377" height="477" alt="" />Montreal Children’s Hospital General Practice Resident Dr. Shawna Rieux studies what happens when one of your teeth gets knocked out, and best practices when dentists put your tooth back in. Dentists call this process dental avulsion and reimplantation.</p> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:42:54 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 2930 at /dentistry Soft Tissue Mineralization research features in prominent ATVB journal /dentistry/article/research/soft-tissue-mineralization-research-features-prominent-atvb-journal <p></p><div class="image-caption-container"><img alt="Intracellular localization of MGP (green) lacking the conserved serine residues. Actin filaments and nuclei are stained in red and blue, respectively." style="width: 700px; height: 394px;" class="file-original " src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/dentistry_eflash_1.png" width="1280" height="720" /><div class="image-caption">Intracellular localization of MGP (green) lacking the conserved serine residues. Actin filaments and nuclei are stained in red and blue, respectively.</div></div>Faculty research is getting noticed. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:46:47 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 2928 at /dentistry Faculty Projects receive New Frontiers in Research Fund Grants /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/faculty-projects-receive-new-frontiers-research-fund-grants <p>On April 4, the Government of Canada released the results of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2021 Exploration competition and the NFRF special call on innovative approaches to research in the pandemic context. The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) competitions are designed to fund “high-risk, high-reward research that pushes boundaries.” Twelve VRƵ projects were funded for a total of $2.9 million. The projects funded through the special call are focused on community and field-based research, and on data collection efforts stalled during the pandemic.</p> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:19:41 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 2921 at /dentistry NSERC/FRQNT NOVA program for early career researchers /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/nsercfrqnt-nova-program-early-career-researchers <p>The NOVA program for early career researchers is a grant program to support research projects led by early career researcher from Quebec.</p> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:22:11 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 2922 at /dentistry New study reports low COVID-19 infection rates among Canadian Dentists /dentistry/article/research/new-study-reports-low-covid-19-infection-rates-among-canadian-dentists <p>Faculty of Dentistry Researcher, Dr. Sreenath Madathil, recently published a new prospective cohort study investigating the incidence of COVID-19 cases among Canadian dentists. The study followed a cohort of 644 dentists from across Canada for a six-month period and found that the infection rate was lower among Canadian dentists than it was in the general Canadian population during the same period.</p> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:47:33 +0000 Brenna Kaukonen 2851 at /dentistry