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Driving the Future of Oral Health

At The Dental College of Georgia, research is a mission to transform global health and elevate patient care. In collaboration with other units of Âé¶¹AV and the University System of Georgia, our multidisciplinary teams lead groundbreaking research in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of complex oral and dental diseases. By uniting world-class faculty across basic, translational, and clinical science, we rapidly bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and life-changing clinical practice.

Fostering Collaborative Excellence

Through strategic institutional collaboration, CERSI serves as a catalyst for innovation and academic growth. We actively recruit top-tier research talent, secure competitive funding, and build integrated research programs designed to address the most pressing challenges in orofacial health. Our collaborative ecosystem provides the infrastructure, mentorship, and support necessary to turn bold scientific ideas into measurable health outcomes.

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Peng, J., Zhang, Q., Zhang, X., Wei, Z., Parviainen, A., Killedar, D., & Chen, M., Dec 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 175, 106935.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Wu, F., An, Y., Zhao, Y., Yu, J., Wu, G., , Jiao, Y. & Wang, J., Dec 2026, In: Nature communications. 17, 1, 7610.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Rao, J., Wan, Q. Q., Chen, L., Tang, R. B., Killedar, D., & Niu, L. N., Dec 2026, In: Cell Death and Disease. 17, 1, 552.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Zhao, Y., An, Y., Wu, F., Liu, L., , Jiao, Y. & Wang, J., Dec 2026, In: Journal of Nanobiotechnology. 24, 1, 336.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

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Gu, J. T., Li, Z. T., Wang, Y. Z., Hao, D. X., Dang, G. P., Cao, X. Q., , Chen, J. H., Aparicio, C., Jiao, K. & Niu, L. N., Dec 2026, In: Bone Research. 14, 1, 39.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Kandil, N. M., , Wong, B. & Elgendy, A. A., Dec 2026, In: BMC Oral Health. 26, 1, 893.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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, Singhania, H., , Tandon, I., Grant, R. I., Caldwell, R. B. & , Nov 2026, In: Developmental Biology. 539, p. 5-17 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Ricucci, D., Tsukiboshi, M., Milovidova, I., Qu, Y., Gu, L. & , Oct 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 173, 106747.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Li, Y. Y. & , Oct 2026, In: Ageing Research Reviews. 121, 103227.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Momen, R., Dale, J., Suresh, M., , Marshall, J. & Hahn, C. L., Oct 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 173, 106854.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Buchanan, A., Charmelo, S., Namazi, F., Richards, M., , & , Oct 2026, In: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. 142, 4, p. 648-663 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Li, Y. Y. & , Sep 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 9, p. 1393-1403 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Sethi, G., Rahimmanesh, I., Davoodi, A., Chen, Y., , Bhol, C. S., Makvandi, P. & Xu, Y., Sep 2026, In: Drug Resistance Updates. 88, 101443.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Lynn, M., , Emecen-Huja, P. & Eppes, K., Sep 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 172, 106780.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Aminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., & Hargreaves, K. M., Aug 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 8, p. 1233-1235 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Katary, M. A., Samra, Y. A., Saad, K. M., , & , Jul 2026, In: Frontiers in Pharmacology. 17, 1807706.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Abdollahi, Z., Zare, E. N., Salimi, F., Goudarzi, I., & Makvandi, P., Jul 2026, In: International journal of molecular sciences. 27, 13, 5896.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

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Aminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., & Hargreaves, K. M., Jul 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 7, p. 1079-1081 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Li, Q., Liu, H., Hieawy, A., Wang, X., Xiao, L., & Shen, Y., Jul 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 170, 106694.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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, Belanger, K. M., Moronge, D., & , Jul 2026, In: American Journal of Physiology - Renal Fluid and Electrolyte Physiology. 331, 1, p. F82-F92

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Smidtas, L., Johnson, J., & , Jun 24 2026, In: Frontiers in Dental Medicine. 7, 1846292.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Aminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., & Hargreaves, K. M., Jun 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 6, p. 847-849 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Zhu, Y., Xu, K., Wei, Y., Gu, J., Cao, X., Yu, L., Zhang, Z., Wu, S., Chen, J., Jiao, K., , Gao, P., Wan, M. & Niu, L., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 169, 106664.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Lynn, M. & , May 19 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Wan, Q., Ye, T., Gu, J., Ma, Y., Qin, W., Yan, J., Rao, J., Chen, L., Hao, D., , Jiao, K. & Niu, L., May 15 2026, In: Science Bulletin. 71, 9, p. 2300-2315 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Aminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., & Hargreaves, K. M., May 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 5, p. 685-687 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Bhandari, B., Naeini, S. E., Rogers, H. M., Alhashim, A. H., Yu, J. C., Seyyedi, M., , El-marakby, A., , Wang, L. P. & , May 2026, In: Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 28, 5, p. 848-856 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Alhamad, D. W., Bensreti, H., , Sultana, S., Yearwood, C. L., Ellingwood, A., Shaver, J., Burkhart, K., Tripathi, A., Dorn, J., Cushing, M., Nesbit, H., Dai, C., Morey, E., Gross, C., Alhamad, M., Taylor, D., Cherezova, A., & & 9 others, , Zhong, R., Johnson, M. H., , Hamrick, M. W., , Hill, W. D., & , Apr 2026, In: Journal of Biological Chemistry. 302, 4, 111174.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Aminoshariae, A., Azarpazhooh, A., Glickman, G. N., He, J., Kim, S. G., Kishen, A., Letra, A. M., Levin, L., Ordinola-Zapata, R., Setzer, F. C., & Hargreaves, K. M., Apr 2026, In: Journal of endodontics. 52, 4, p. 509-511 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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, Stern, I., , , & , Feb 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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, Loveless, R. & , Jan 14 2026, In: Dental Research Journal.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Vitti, R. P., de Oliveira, S. G., Pecorari, V. G. A., Brandt, W. C., Nunes Leite Lima, D. A., & Aguiar, F. H. B., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Dental Materials.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Wang, Y. Z., Dang, G. P., Li, Z. T., Feng, Z. H., Bai, Q., Hao, J. X., Cao, X. Q., Ye, T., Li, J., , Xing, M., Fang, M., Gu, J. T. & Niu, L. N., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Advanced Science.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Dang, G. P., Wang, Y. Z., Wang, Y. F., Bai, Q., Hao, J. X., Li, Z. T., Cao, X. Q., Wei, Y., Feng, Y., Chen, J. H., , Wang, R. B., Gu, J. T. & Niu, L. N., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: BMEMat.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Ma, J. Z. & , 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Endodontic Journal.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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, Chike, G., Khoshneviszadeh, S. & Killedar, D., 2026, In: Frontiers in Oral Health. 7, 1846309.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Hammad, A. R., , Mansour, A. H., Elbokl, A., Nagy, M. M., Sinibaldi, J., , Haddadeen, H. & Hashem, A. A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Odontology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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, Rattansi, S., Patel, P., Fortson, W. M., Torosian, A. & Silas, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Wang, L. P. & , 2026, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 17, 1833491.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Elkahly, M., , , & , 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Prosthodontics.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Empowering the Next Generation of Scholars

Pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral residents enrolled in Advanced Education programs at the Dental College of Georgia are encouraged to gain research experience with faculty mentors and present their findings at local, state, national, and international meetings. Students may be candidates for the M.S. or PhD degree through the graduate program of the Department of Oral Biology.  The center also offers a seminar series focused on research topics related to the various areas of research.

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