Research

Non-Opioid Pain Relievers Beat Opioids After Dental Surgery

A combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to an RSDM study that could change how dentists treat post-surgical pain by Dean Cecile A. Feldman, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs Janine Fredericks-Younger, and their team.

Students

Experienced Dental Surgeon Gets Renewed Look on Dentistry



When Olusegun Olaopa got board-certified as an oral maxillofacial surgeon in Nigeria, he felt he got what he needed to make a significant impact. But he soon realized his passion alone wasn’t enough with the limited resources of the country. He decided to change his own path and take his career to the US, enrolling in RSDM.A year into the program, his views on dentistry began to transform. 

Community

Weighing Facts Against Myths in the Fluoride Debate



A just-released study of the effects of fluoride on populations outside of the United States is fueling the debate. It's raising an unnecessary concern, said Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry Mary Beth Giacona at a Rutgers Today story and discussed the issues in the debate about water fluoridation.

In Memoriam

Six Decades of Service



Rutgers School of Dental Medicine alumnus and Professor of Diagnostic Sciences Carmine J. Lo Monaco ’64 passed away on Jan. 28, 2025. He was 87 years old.

 “Carmine was well known to all faculty, staff, students, and alumni of RSDM and will be missed by all,” said Steven Singer, chair of the Department of Diagnostic Sciences.

Professor of Diagnostic Sciences Mahnaz Fatahzadeh has been chosen to receive the Rutgers Health Distinguished Preceptor Award!

Congrats to Matthew Amador of the Class of 2025 for being the 2025 EJI Excellence in Medicine Scholarship Recipient!

Associate Dean for Research Narayanan Ramasubbu and Assistant Professor Carla Cugini received a National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research award for a new study on exopolysaccharide regulation in aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans.

In the News

Feldman C. A., Fredericks-Younger J., Desjardins P.J., Malmstrom H., Miloro M., Warburton G., Ward B. B., Ziccardi V. B., Greenberg P., Andrews T., Matheson P. B., Benoliel R., Fine D. H., and Lu S., “Nonopioid vs opioid analgesics after impacted third-molar extractions: The Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study randomized clinical trial,” The Journal of the American Dental Association

Fine D. H., Schreiner H., and Diehl S. R., "A Rose by Any Other Name: The Long Intricate History of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis," Pathogens

Jacobs T., Mohammed M., and Ziccardi V., "Evaluating Lingual Nerve Repair Outcomes: A Systematic Review," Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Jacobs T., Patil D., Shanti R., and Ziccardi V., "Comparing 5-Fluorouracil Versus Modified Carnoy's Solution for the Treatment of Odontogenic Keratocysts: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Mady L. J., Najjar W., Hayes C., and Shanti R. M., "Not Enough Dentistry," JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgery

Philip, M., Patel, S., Chaudhry, F., Napoli, S., and Pandya Shah S., "Airway Management May Not Improve in Adult Patients With Pierre Robin Sequence: A Case Report," A&A Practice

Saghiri M. A., Shekarian M., Samadi F., Briss D. S., Napoli S., and Conte M.,

"The Impact of pH on the Piezoelectric Properties of Dentin in Root Canal Treated Teeth: Implications for Dental Materials and Oral Health," Journal of Endodontics

Zechner M.R., Jia Y., Hill N., Kasper A., York J., Singhal V., et al., "A co-produced mixed methods protocol: Exploring perceptions of oral health care and quality of life in people with mental health conditions," PLOS One

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