Class of 2019 Research

Director of Research - Sawsan Tabbaa, DDS, MS


Dr. Aljoudeh researchCamera Size and the Quality of Intra-Oral Diagnostic Photographs

Resident: Dr. Lina Aljoudeh
Mentor: Dr. Grant Vezina
Committee: Dr. Eman Othman, Youssef Toubouti, MSc

 

 

Dr. Alvarez-Franceschi researchThe Relation between Dental Health and Angle's Dental Classifications

Resident: Thebis Alvarez Franceschi
Mentor: Dr. Gaby El-Bahri
Committee: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa, Dr. Richard Griffith, Youssef Toubouti, MSc

 

 Dr. Bamaga ResearchThe Effect of the Mandible "Unlocking" in Class II Division 2 Patients on the Growth of the Mandible

Resident: Dr. Ibraheem Bamaga
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Eman Othman, Dr. Gaby El Bahri

 

Dr. Clark ResearchA Comparison of Dental and Cephalometric Skeletal Characteristics in the Sagittal Plane

Resident: Dr. Felisha Clarke
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Youssef Toubouti, MSc, Dr. Richard Griffith, Gaby El Bahri

 


Dr. Dang researchOrthodontic Treatment Outcomes Among Racial Groups

Resident: Dr. Timothy Dang
Mentor: Dr. Christine Sapienza
Committee: Dr. Eman Othman, Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa

 

 

Dr. Garcia ResearchThree-dimensional Comparison of Retention Protocols with Thermo-formed Plastic Retainers

Resident: Dr. Wilka Garcia
Mentor: Dr. Isil Aras
Committee: Dr. Grant Vezina

 

 

Dr. Gardner researchLayperson Perception of Facial Profile Changes with Non-Extraction vs Extraction Orthodontic Treatment in Class I Crowding Cases

Resident: Dr. Thomas Gardner
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Youssef Toubouti, MSc, Dr. Richard Griffith, Dr. Gaby El Bahri

 

Dr. Jeppsen researchLayperson Perception of Naso-Labial Angle Changes with Non-extraction Versus Extraction Orthodontic Treatment in Patients with Skeletal Class II Relationship

Resident: Dr. John Jeppsen
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Gaby El Bahri,                                                                                                                                                  Dr. Richard Griffith

 

Dr. Jobran researchDistalizatin of the Maxillary First Molars, Using the Buccal Micro Implants, Placed Between First Molars and the Second Bicuspids

Resident: Dr. Jobran Jobran
Mentor: Dr. Gaby El Bahri
Committee: Youssef Toubouti, MSc, Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa, Dr. Grant Vezina

 

 

Dr. Kelley Research3D Analysis of the Relationship Between the Curve of Spee and Collum angles of Mandibular Anterior Teeth

Resident: Dr. Nick Kelley
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Grant Vezina

 

 

 Dr. Kinser researchMandibular Arch Distalization using Retromolar TADs in the Class III patient: A Retrospective Pilot Study

Resident: Dr. Travis Kinser
Mentor: Dr. Gaby El Bahri
Committee: Dr. Grant Vezina, Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa

 

Dr. McDaniel Research Weekend Orthodontics: Demand and Patients' Commitment, A Pilot Study

Resident: Dr. Justin McDaniel
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Gaby El Bahri, Youssef Toubouti, MSc

 

 

Dr. Okuda ResearchDirect-to-Consumer Orthodontics: Exploring Patient Demographic Trends and Preferences

Resident: Dr. Brady Okuda
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Michelle Edmonds, Youssef Toubouti, MSc

 

 

Dr. Peterson ResearchComparing Digital vs. Traditional Marketing for Orthodontic Practices

Resident: Dr. Kevin Peterson
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Richard Griffith, Dr. Grant Vezina

 

 

 

 

Dr. Polydorou ResearchComparing Digital vs. Traditional Marketing for Orthodontic Practices

Resident: Dr. John Polydorou
Mentor: Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa
Committee: Dr. Grant Vezina