Center for Dental Research

The Center for Dental Research (CDR) was established in 1999 with the following missions:

1. To pursue the mission of Loma Linda University and School of Dentistry.
2. To conduct high quality, funded research in dental clinical and basic sciences.
3. Create an environment conducive to research for the faculty and students of the School of Dentistry.
4. To provide education and guidance to faculty and students in the development of dental research expertise.

The CDR is composed of the following three laboratories, three cores and an office: 

• Biocompatibility & Toxicology
• Biomaterials
• Microbiology & Molecular Biology
• Clinical Research
• Biostatistics  
• Research Services
• Faculty and Staff

Each laboratory or core is well equipped and adequately staffed, currently with two Professors, Three Associate Professors and one Assistant Professor, who have extensive research experience and highly respected in their individual fields.

The CDR is active in national and international collaborative research as well as with investigators in other departments of Loma Linda University.

National Student Research Group

The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) and National Student Research Group (NSRG) at Loma Linda University have been established to better facilitate opportunites for those students interested in research in areas of oral health care/crainoficial biology. The chapter envisions that all students with the desire to be involved in one of the many research opportunities offered can be assisted in finding a mentor, joining an existing research project or starting a new research project of their own. See our website for more information.

Administration

The CDR Office provides assistance and support to faculty and student research. The CDR Director is Yiming Li, DDS, MSD, PhD. In addition, there is a seven-member CDR Board of Directors that meets quarterly to review policies, evaluate performance and define strategic plans for the CDR.

Board of Directors

• Yiming Li (Chairman), DDS, MSD. PhD. Professor and Director, Center for Dental Research, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
• Leif Bakland, DDS. Professor and Chairman, Department of Endodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
• Charles Goodacre, DDS, MSD. Professor and Dean, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
• Neal Johnson, DDS, PhD. Assistant Professor, Oral Diagnosos, Radiology and Pathology, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
• Robert Kiger, DDS, MS. Chief, Dental Service, VA Loma Linda Healthcare System; Professor, Department of Periodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
• George Lessard, Professor, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
• Patrick Naylor, DDS, MPH, MS. Professor and Associate Dean for Advanced Education, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
• Joni Stephens, EdS, RDH. Professor, Department of Dental Hygiene

Contact Information

Mailing Address
Center for Dental Research
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
24876 Taylor Street
Loma Linda, CA 92350

Telephone
(909) 558-8069

FAX
(909) 558-0328

Cynthia Wicker
Administrative Assistant