Research Pillars

Accordion Content

• 1. Peri-Implant & Periodontal Pathogenesis

  • Immuno-inflammatory mechanisms
  • Titanium particle–driven inflammasome activation
  • Host–biomaterial interactions
  • Organ-on-a-chip models of oral barrier function

•  2. Biomaterial Innovation & Regenerative Therapeutics

  • Corrosion-resistant implant technologies
  • Repassivation electrotherapy
  • Soft- and hard-tissue regeneration strategies
  • Animal models and preclinical testing pipelines

•  3. Human Multiomics & Precision Oral Health

  • Single-cell & bulk transcriptomics
  • Proteomics and metabolomics
  • Data integration for personalized dental care

•  4. Clinical Trials & Human Studies (Phase I–IV)

  • Analgesic alternatives to opioids
  • Peri-implantitis treatment interventions
  • Digital and surgical device trials
  • Industry-sponsored investigational device studies

•  5. Community & Population Health (T3–T4)

  • Dental disease surveillance
  • Risk modeling and disparities research
  • Large-scale public health interventions
  • Community-engaged research in Newark & NJ