Class of 2021 Research

Methodology Development for Thermal Effect of Orthodontics Curing Light In vivo prospective study

Resident: Dr. Mazen Almashali
Mentor: Fatih Aydogan, PhD, MSc
Committee: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa, 
Dr. Gaby El Bahri

 

 

Computed tomography evaluation of the mandibular symphysis morphology related to different facial types and mandibular incisors inclination
Resident: Dr. Omar Betancourt
Mentor: Dr. Oscar Olavarria
Committee: Dr. Grant Vezina,                    Dr. Gaby El Bahri 

Oral Health Condition of Displaced and Resident Populations in Northwestern Syria

Resident: Dr. Shatha Bou Mechrek
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Gaby El Bahri, Youssef Toubouti, MSc

 

Mini Screw Implant Usage Among AAO Members

Resident: Dr. Marlys Alonso Cabrera
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Gaby El Bahri, 
Dr. James Trouten

 

 

Analysis of the Reproducibility of Thermoplastic Materials in Fabrication of Clear Orthodontic Aligners and Retainers

Resident: Dr. Samantha Evans
Mentor: Dr. Grant Vezina
Committee: Dr. Isil Aras, 
Dr. Richard Griffith

 

Cranio-facial analysis of transverse skeletal growth, comparing pre and post peak CVM stages using the AAO Foundation Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collection

Resident: Dr. Andrew Mancia
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Gaby El Bahri, 
Dr. James Trouten

The Efficacy of An Intra Oral Spray on Comfort and Lubrication In Patients Using Invisalign: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Resident: Dr. Noor Mansouri
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Isil Aras, Dr. Gaby El Bahri

Evaluation of lip changes following non-extraction in Bimaxillary dental protrusion African-American Adults: A Retrospective Study

Resident: Dr. Sadaf Mostafavian
Mentor: Dr. Isil Aras
Committee: Dr. Eman Othman, Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa

 

Evaluating Single-Phase and Two-Phase Treatment of Class II Malocclusion in Growing Patients, A Systematic Review

Resident: Dr. Sandra Nairooz
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Isil Aras, Dr. James Trouten

 

Direct-to-Consumer Orthodontics: Exploring Patient Clinical Trends Preferences

Resident: Dr. Teresa Nguyen
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabaa
Committee: Dr. Richard Griffith,
Dr. Gaby El Bahri 

 

Analysis of nasal septum deviation and its relationship to maxillary dental midline deviation and facial asymmetry using CBCT
Resident: Dr. Sarah Rafo
Mentor: Dr. Grant Vezina
Committee: Dr. Isil Aras, Dr. Richard Griffith, Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa,
Dr. James Trouten                                                                                                                             

Tooth Size-Arch Length Discrepancy Relationships in the Permanent Dentition Among Different Populations

Resident: Dr. Carolina Ramirez
Mentor: Dr. Grant Vezina
Committee: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa,
Dr. James Trouten

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Patient Motivation to Seek Orthodontic Treatment

Resident: Dr. Shevin Sheikhmous
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Eman Othman, 
Dr. Grant Vezina

 

3D Analysis of Mandibular Autorotation Following LeFort I Surgery

Resident: Dr. Matthew Smith
Mentor: Dr. Grant Vezina
Committee: Dr. James Trouten, 
Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa

 

 

3-Dimensional Evaluation of Pharyngeal Airway Space Changes Following LeFort 1 Osteotomy

Resident: Dr. Anthony Vanzo
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Grant Vezina,       
Dr. James Trouten