President: Megan Mcfadden
Coordinators: Tiffany Cheung, Justin Highmoor, Jackie Samborski, Bola Famuyide, Megan Mcfadden, Phong Luong
From Class of 2011:
Name: Adam Agpalza
Project: Plasma factors associated with P. gingivalis-induced platelet activation
Mentor: Dr. A. McNicol
Name: Carol Lee
Project: Barriers to accessing dental care and oral health impacts of the homeless in Winnipeg
Mentors: Dr. Tana Gilmartin & Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Name: Elena Ferrer
Project: Survey of clinical errors occurring in an undergraduate dental program
Mentors: Dr. V. Swain & Dr. N. Boorberg
Testimonial: " Research has opened up my eyes to its importance withing dentistry. In participating in a dental research project, I feel that I have learned something valuable for many years to come."
Name: Jordan Pang
Project: A review of pediatric dental surgery in Manitoba: a look at 10 years of administrative data
Mentor: Dr. Bob Schroth
Name: Kevin Vong
Project: Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) crystallization under the influence of human blood
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Testimonial: " Research has given me the opportunity to learn from several professors of different scientific backgrounds (dental materials, cell biology, geologial science). It has also give me a free trip to Miami :)."
Name: Kunit Nagra
Project: The effective use of pit and fissure sealants as a preventative measures
Mentor: Dr. Charles Lekic
Testimonial: " I've had a great experience thus far doing research. This project is my first research project throughout my education career. I look forward to finishing it next year. I am looking to present my project in the fall of 2010."
Name: Leslie Dalton
Name: Mark Dolyniuk
Project: Characterization of subcellar fractions of isolated lung cells by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
Mentors: Dr. E. Scott, Dr. A. Shaw & Dr. L.-P. Choo-Smith
Testimonial: "Performing research on this topic has been both challenging and rewarding. I've learned a lot of techniques I was not previously familiar with, as well has developed some of my own when needed. It was very rewarding to take part in developing techniques that produced results."
Name: Michael Greene
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Name: Nathan Jeal
Project: The Relationship between Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and Vitamin D
Mentor: Dr. Bob Schroth
Testimonial: "Participation in the BSc. (Dent) program has afforded me the opportunity to build on my dental school experience through interactions with talented researchers within our faculty and at conferences. As part of the process I have developed an appreciation of the planning and diligence required to conduct and publish novel research."
Name: Nirvani Umadat
Project: Effect of varying hydration states on natural tooth shade
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Name: Robert Ward
Project: Patient perceptions and satisfaction with Invisalign treatment: a multi-centre study
Mentor: Dr. W. A. Wiltshire
Testimonial: " I have been very fortunate to be a part of the Bsc. DENT program.
I have been given the opportunity to investigate a topic of interest
and attend conferences which are both educationally enriching and
socially enjoyable. Bsc. DENT research also provides a means of
summer employment that is relevant to my career choice. This alone
makes the program invaluable."
Name: Stephen Michaluk
Project: A comparative spectrophotometric analysis of composite resins shades
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Name: Tiffany Cheung
Project: Analysis of dental materials following incineration conditions
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Testimonial: " Research allows me to think dentistry in a different perspective: more scientific and evidence-based. This will be important when I graduate and become surrounded by a sea of new technology and advertisement."
From Class of 2012:
Name: Dan Kim
Project: Fast splint denture reinforcement
Mentor: Dr. Igor Pesun
Testimonial: " Designing the experiment for the first time was time consuming and difficult but I learned quite a bit from it. My research is still in the beginning stage but hopefully I'll get the opportunity to present my findings by next summer."
Name: Jackie Samborski
Project: Microleakage of porcelain and composite CEREC crowns cemented with a self-adhesive cement
Mentor: Dr. R. Roperto
Testimonial: " So far the research I have begun is both challenging and rewarding. I am still in the process of working on my project, but once the results are all tabluated and I get a chance to see the significance of the hard work I have put in, I'm sure I will feel very proud of the work I accomplished!"
Name: Justin Highmoor
Name: Megan McFadden
Project: Muscular activity and its assocation with bite problems and temporomandibular joint noises in children from 8 to 12-years-old
Mentor: Dr. German Ramirez
Testimonial: " Doing research during the summer was a rewarding experience. I was able to apply concepts and techniques from first-year course work in a practical setting. I also gained patient communication skills that will help me in the upcoming years."
Name: Phong Luong
Mentors: Dr. J. Elliott Scott & Dr. Nogeira
Name: Tom Janaway
Mentor: Dr. W. Wiltshire
Testimonial: " Research has been a challenge for me as I have never done it before. However I am enjoying the challenge. This is my first summer doing research and I am still in the initial stages."
Name: Wisam Helewa
Project: Pulmonary Surfactant Function After Exposure to Tobacco Smoke, its Components or Metabolites
Mentor: Dr. J. E. Scott
Testimonial: "My research experience has been a wonderful way to spend some time during the summer. It has given me a real world understanding of how medical and scientific discoveries are made. I have also gained an appreciation for how powerful and important the scientific method is. "
Name: William Yeung
Project: Influence of irritant volume and irrigation technique on smear layer removal of curved canals
Mentor: Dr. Isabel Mello
Testimonial: "The research experience has been of utmost value as I have pre-exposure to endodontic treatment on teeth specimen. Having the opportunity to use rotary instruments prior to 3rd year is of exceptional value and has provided me with the opportunity to gain a tremendous amount of experience and understanding in this area."
Name: Jordan Gigliotti
Project: Characteristics of a dental implant population in the late 1980's at an academic setting
Mentor: Dr. Pesun
Coordinators: Tiffany Cheung, Justin Highmoor, Jackie Samborski, Bola Famuyide, Megan Mcfadden, Phong Luong
From Class of 2011:
Name: Adam Agpalza
Project: Plasma factors associated with P. gingivalis-induced platelet activation
Mentor: Dr. A. McNicol
Name: Carol Lee
Project: Barriers to accessing dental care and oral health impacts of the homeless in Winnipeg
Mentors: Dr. Tana Gilmartin & Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Name: Elena Ferrer
Project: Survey of clinical errors occurring in an undergraduate dental program
Mentors: Dr. V. Swain & Dr. N. Boorberg
Testimonial: " Research has opened up my eyes to its importance withing dentistry. In participating in a dental research project, I feel that I have learned something valuable for many years to come."
Name: Jordan Pang
Project: A review of pediatric dental surgery in Manitoba: a look at 10 years of administrative data
Mentor: Dr. Bob Schroth
Name: Kevin Vong
Project: Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) crystallization under the influence of human blood
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Testimonial: " Research has given me the opportunity to learn from several professors of different scientific backgrounds (dental materials, cell biology, geologial science). It has also give me a free trip to Miami :)."
Name: Kunit Nagra
Project: The effective use of pit and fissure sealants as a preventative measures
Mentor: Dr. Charles Lekic
Testimonial: " I've had a great experience thus far doing research. This project is my first research project throughout my education career. I look forward to finishing it next year. I am looking to present my project in the fall of 2010."
Name: Leslie Dalton
Name: Mark Dolyniuk
Project: Characterization of subcellar fractions of isolated lung cells by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
Mentors: Dr. E. Scott, Dr. A. Shaw & Dr. L.-P. Choo-Smith
Testimonial: "Performing research on this topic has been both challenging and rewarding. I've learned a lot of techniques I was not previously familiar with, as well has developed some of my own when needed. It was very rewarding to take part in developing techniques that produced results."
Name: Michael Greene
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Name: Nathan Jeal
Project: The Relationship between Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and Vitamin D
Mentor: Dr. Bob Schroth
Testimonial: "Participation in the BSc. (Dent) program has afforded me the opportunity to build on my dental school experience through interactions with talented researchers within our faculty and at conferences. As part of the process I have developed an appreciation of the planning and diligence required to conduct and publish novel research."
Name: Nirvani Umadat
Project: Effect of varying hydration states on natural tooth shade
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Name: Robert Ward
Project: Patient perceptions and satisfaction with Invisalign treatment: a multi-centre study
Mentor: Dr. W. A. Wiltshire
Testimonial: " I have been very fortunate to be a part of the Bsc. DENT program.
I have been given the opportunity to investigate a topic of interest
and attend conferences which are both educationally enriching and
socially enjoyable. Bsc. DENT research also provides a means of
summer employment that is relevant to my career choice. This alone
makes the program invaluable."
Name: Stephen Michaluk
Project: A comparative spectrophotometric analysis of composite resins shades
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Name: Tiffany Cheung
Project: Analysis of dental materials following incineration conditions
Mentor: Dr. Tammy Bonstein
Testimonial: " Research allows me to think dentistry in a different perspective: more scientific and evidence-based. This will be important when I graduate and become surrounded by a sea of new technology and advertisement."
From Class of 2012:
Name: Dan Kim
Project: Fast splint denture reinforcement
Mentor: Dr. Igor Pesun
Testimonial: " Designing the experiment for the first time was time consuming and difficult but I learned quite a bit from it. My research is still in the beginning stage but hopefully I'll get the opportunity to present my findings by next summer."
Name: Jackie Samborski
Project: Microleakage of porcelain and composite CEREC crowns cemented with a self-adhesive cement
Mentor: Dr. R. Roperto
Testimonial: " So far the research I have begun is both challenging and rewarding. I am still in the process of working on my project, but once the results are all tabluated and I get a chance to see the significance of the hard work I have put in, I'm sure I will feel very proud of the work I accomplished!"
Name: Justin Highmoor
Name: Megan McFadden
Project: Muscular activity and its assocation with bite problems and temporomandibular joint noises in children from 8 to 12-years-old
Mentor: Dr. German Ramirez
Testimonial: " Doing research during the summer was a rewarding experience. I was able to apply concepts and techniques from first-year course work in a practical setting. I also gained patient communication skills that will help me in the upcoming years."
Name: Phong Luong
Mentors: Dr. J. Elliott Scott & Dr. Nogeira
Name: Tom Janaway
Mentor: Dr. W. Wiltshire
Testimonial: " Research has been a challenge for me as I have never done it before. However I am enjoying the challenge. This is my first summer doing research and I am still in the initial stages."
Name: Wisam Helewa
Project: Pulmonary Surfactant Function After Exposure to Tobacco Smoke, its Components or Metabolites
Mentor: Dr. J. E. Scott
Testimonial: "My research experience has been a wonderful way to spend some time during the summer. It has given me a real world understanding of how medical and scientific discoveries are made. I have also gained an appreciation for how powerful and important the scientific method is. "
Name: William Yeung
Project: Influence of irritant volume and irrigation technique on smear layer removal of curved canals
Mentor: Dr. Isabel Mello
Testimonial: "The research experience has been of utmost value as I have pre-exposure to endodontic treatment on teeth specimen. Having the opportunity to use rotary instruments prior to 3rd year is of exceptional value and has provided me with the opportunity to gain a tremendous amount of experience and understanding in this area."
Name: Jordan Gigliotti
Project: Characteristics of a dental implant population in the late 1980's at an academic setting
Mentor: Dr. Pesun