LLU School of Dentistry Journal

Table clinic competition winners-2001

Dentistry
1st place/clinical table clinic winners: Michael Erickson, Todd Ehrler, and Byron Diehl for “Clinical evaluations of OTC vs. professional whitening agents.”

1st place/laboratory: Shea Bess, Jaleena Jessop, and Rehana Kahn for “The influence of air/water syringe and high volume suction on bond strength.”

1st place/educational: Jennifer Park and Yvonne Ramos, for “Comparison study of oral hygiene instructional videos for children ages 5–8.”

2nd place/clinical: Julian Tudose, Benjamin Seaton, and Jacy Nelson, for “Why patients leave LLUSD.”

2nd place/laboratory: Jose Martorell, Daphne Velazquez, and Yaczaira Perez for “Influence of occlusal surface cleaning methods prior to using KaVo Diagnodent.”

2nd place/educational: Joy Rhee and Jami Lee for their project “Oral health for children.”

3rd Place: Steve Streelman, Chris Blount, and Darryl Tkachyk for their study “The evaluation of bonded orthodontic brackets and composites as rest seats.”

Dental Hygiene
1st place/clinical: Lindy Tan, Melody Garcia, and Cori Thomas for “Toothbrush storage and potential transfer of opportunistic microorganisms.”

1st place/laboratory: Lori Henkes, Tracy Coomes, and Charon Henley for “The efficacy of three in-line water filters in dental unit water lines.”

2nd place/clinical: Malulani Beale, Leann Stepp, and Heidi Burt for “Computerized vs. hand probing: a comparison.”

2nd place/laboratory: Lindsey Pulsipher, Mitsuko Murata, and Soo Lee for their study “Efficacy of antimicrobial activity in dentifrices.”

3rd place (tie): Paula Speer, Amber Bowen, and Sheila Nerenberg for “Tinnitus and hearing impairment in conjunction with ultrasonic scaler use.”

3rd place (tie): Julie Lim, Tracy Luo, and Janet Shin for their study “Clinical evaluation of two tooth whitening agents.”