Center for Dental Research
About Us
The CDR was established in 1999 and seeks to fulfill Loma Linda University’s mission “to make man whole” through the following objectives:- Pursue the mission of Loma Linda University and the School of Dentistry.
- Conduct high quality, funded research in dental, clinical, and the basic sciences.
- Create an environment conducive to research for faculty and students of the School of Dentistry.
- Provide education and guidance to faculty and students in the development of dental research expertise.
Board of Directors
The CDR is overseen by our Director, Yiming Li, DDS, MSD, PhD as well as a nine-member Board of Directors that meets quarterly to review policies, evaluate performance, and define strategic plans for the CDR.
- Yiming Li (Chairman), DDS, MSD. PhD. Professor and Director, Center for Dental Research, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
- Leif Bakland, DDS. Professor, Department of Endodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
- Joseph Caruso, DDS, MS, MPH. Professor and Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Faculty Practices, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
- Charles Goodacre, DDS, MSD. Professor and Dean, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
- Neal Johnson, DDS, PhD. Associate Professor, Oral Diagnoses, 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
- 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, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
- Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD, PhD. Professor and Program Director of Endodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Faculty
The CDR is staffed by a team of experienced and highly respected researchers who provide assistance and support to both faculty and student researchers.
CDR Research Faculty
Yiming Li, DDS, MSD, PhD, Director, Center for Dental Research, Professor, Restorative Dentistry, Professor, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
Sean Lee, DDS, Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Director, Clinical Research, Center for Dental Research
So Ran Kwon, DDS, MS PhD, MS, Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Center for Dental Research
Wu Zhang, M.D., Associate Professor, Director, Research Services, Center for Dental Research
Steven Kurti, PhD, Associate Professor, Photonics Applications and Biomaterials Laboratory, Center for Dental Research
Faculty with CDR Appointment
Neal Johnson, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Radiology and Pathology
Michael Meharry, DDS, MS, Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry
David Jaramillo, DDS, E.E., Associate Professor, Clinic Director of Endodontics
Mei Lu, DDS, PhD, MS, DDS, Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Lancelot Mc Lean, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Dental Education
Lincoln Edwards, PhD., DDS, BSc, Associate Professor, Dental Educational Services
Madelyn Fletcher, DDS, MS, Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry
Faculty Conducting Research in Departments
Nikola Angelov, DDS, MS, PhD Professor, Periodontics
Leif Bakland, DDS Professor, Endodontics
Joseph Caruso, DDS, MS, MPH, Chair, Orthodontics, Professor, Orthodontics
Jung-Wei Chen, DDS, MS, PhD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Charles Goodacre, DDS, MSD, Dean, School of Dentistry, Professor, Restorative Dentistry
Robert Handysides, DDS, Chair, Endodontics, Associate Professor, Endodontics
Alan Herford, DDS, MD, Associate Professor, Surgery, Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Michelle Hurlbutt, MS, Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene
Joseph Kan, DDS, MS, Professor, Restorative Dentistry
Yoon Kim, DDS, MS Associate Professor, Periodontics
Jaime Lozada, DDS, Professor, Restorative Dentistry, Director, Graduate Programs, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Implant Dentistry
Brian Novy, DDS, Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry
Thomas Rogers, DDS, MA, Associate Professor, Dental Education Services
Holli Riter, DDS, Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry
Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD, PhD, Professor, Endodontics
Visiting Scholars
Heng Jessie Yang, DDS, MS, Visiting Scholar, Center for Dental Research
Jing Li, DDS, PhD, Visiting Scholar, Center for Dental Research
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