Research Day Archive

Bits & Bites

Research Poster Presentation Competition Results

Undergraduate Research Projects

1st – Rose Zhou (DMD 2025 candidate), supervised by Dr. Jessica Rosin
2nd – John Goh (BSc candidate), supervised by Dr. Lari Häkkinen
3rd – Chloe Wang (MD candidate), supervised by Dr. Ya Shen

MSc Clinical Research Projects

1st – Smita Kumar (MSc Dip Pediatrics Year 3), supervised by Dr. Joy Richman
2nd – Scott Panther (MSc Dip Orthodontics Year 3), supervised by Dr. Bing Zou

MSc Public Health/Educational Research Projects

1st – Sarah Lam (MSc Dip Orthodontics Year 3), supervised by Dr. Leeann Donnelly
2nd – Michael Wong (MSc Dip Pediatrics Year 3), supervised by Dr. Leeann Donnelly

MSc Basic Science Research Projects

1st – Brian Bostrom (MSc Dip Endodontics Year 3), supervised by Dr. Ahmed Hieawy
2nd – Vivian Mehdiyeva (MSc Dip Endodontics Year 3), supervised by Dr. Ya Shen

PhD Research Projects

1st – Felix Ma (PhD Year 1), supervised by Dr. Jessica Rosin
2nd – Isra Ibrahim (PhD Year 2), supervised by Dr. Joy Richman

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Clusters of Diverse Research Excellence

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Vanquishing Foes: The Haapasalo Method

Professor Markus Haapasalo has had a distinguished academic career and his highly productive research endeavours and 250 peer-reviewed articles have generated an h-index of 60 and over 10,000 citations. As a clinical endodontist, he has focused his research on agents for disinfecting dental root canals and oral biofilms. He developed a laboratory model for killing bacteria that led to a commercial antibacterial root canal irrigant. QMiX™ disinfectant, now widely accepted in North America, is patented and marketed globally. Dr. Haapasalo has served on the editorial boards of several high-ranking scholarly journals and was the Editor-in-Chief of Endodontic Topics. He has lectured in approximately 40 countries around the world and received numerous teaching and research awards, including the Louis I. Grossman Award from the American Association of Endodontists for the cumulative publication of significant research studies that have made an extraordinary contribution to endodontology.

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Biomaterials & Devices: The Building Blocks of Dentistry

Dentistry is surrounded by materials. From preventive therapies to tooth replacement, almost everything in dentistry is “built” by materials. Research Day 2021 will highlight the importance of dental biomaterials and devices in shaping how dental care is currently being delivered, and how developments in materials can dramatically alter the future of dental practice. New restorative materials are being developed that incorporate bioactivity to prevent recurrence of disease, that promote the regeneration of lost tissues, that are compatible with tissues and cells, and so on. Device innovation has also advanced tremendously in dentistry and digital technology is already the dominating stream in many of the procedures in our daily practice. Knowledge of the materials and devices that are shaping the future of dentistry is fundamental for every oral healthcare provider.

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Sleep Medicine

Research Day 2020 presented talks on the latest research in dental sleep medicine, oral appliances, circadian rhythm and obstructive sleep apnea by a number of specialists, including a physician, dentist and psychologist. What do teeth have to do with a good night’s sleep?

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Regenerate

This year’s theme was wound healing and tissue regeneration. In wound repair, the ultimate goal is to regenerate tissues to the same form and function that was present before injury. This requires the reactivation of specific genes in particular cells that are relatively silent in resting tissues. During this activation process, the regulation of inflammation plays a key role in determining the healing rate and outcome. Hence the title of the day, regenerate, with presentations about soft tissue healing in the oral cavity and skin, regenerative therapies, regulation of inflammation and bone healing.

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