Research
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Leading the way in exploration
At Adams School of Dentistry, our passion for innovation and scientific discovery is driven by committed research faculty and staff who strive to be the best in their respective fields. We make inroads into new patient treatments, explore the intricacies of oral cancer and look into how the social determinants of health impact both patient care and clinical providers.
Scope of Research
Scientific research at Adams School of Dentistry has a long history of success and innovation. Our cutting-edge research areas include behavioral, epidemiology and health services; education research; craniofacial biology; dental and biomaterials; mineralized tissue research; immunology and microbiology research; oral cancer and orofacial pain research.
Student Research
At Adams School of Dentistry, students work closely with research and clinical faculty, focusing on various areas of oral health care. Mentors are available, and often students find community in the Student Research Group (SRG).
By the Numbers
$5.3M
Average annual total of sponsored research
2,500+
Publications
Our Facilities and Resources
Collagen Analysis Core
This core provides laboratory analysis of: collagen content, amino acid analysis including collagen specific amino acids, reducible collagen cross-link analysis (including cross-link precursor aldehydes), and non-reducible collagen cross-link analysis (fluorescent and non-fluorescent cross-links). Fees are dependent on sample preparation (pulverization, defat, demineralization, etc.), radiolabeling, collaboration vs pure service, internal vs external. Please contact Dr. Yamauchi for a consultation.
Contact: Mitsuo Yamauchi, DDS, PhD
Address:
UNC-CH Adams School of Dentistry
Department of Periodontology
Koury Oral Health Sciences Building, Rm 4606, CB #7455
385 South Columbia Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7455
Respiratory TRACTS Core
The Respiratory TRACTS Core is a translational core facility that specializes in biomarker research through focused and multiplex technologies, such as Luminex and Olink. The facility also has a BSL2+ containment laboratory space with a biorepository that is capable of working with infectious material, such as COVID-19 and HIV samples.
To schedule a consultation, please reach out to Mandy Bush.
The Oral Microbiology Laboratory (OML) located within the UNC Adams School of Dentistry provides diagnostic clinical microbiology, microbiological research, microbiology training and infection control services to both the school and the community of dental practitioners in North Carolina and the surrounding geographic area.
These services are specifically related to oral microbiology and its application to the following: recognition and assessment of oral bacterial populations in oral flora studies, post treatment of oral infection, bacterial test for caries risk, and the monitoring of sterilization equipment unique to the dental practice.
Sterilization monitoring services are also provided for a number of non-dental clients. In addition to these services this unit has been responsible for monitoring the water quality in the Adams School of Dentistry’s dental unit water lines for bacterial contamination.
Address:
Oral Microbiology Laboratory
UNC-CH Adams School of Dentistry
3030 First Dental Building, CB #7457
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7457
Phone: (919) 537-3341
Fax: (919) 537-3109
Email: oralmicro@dentistry.unc.edu
Resources
- Research at UNC
- Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
- Office of Human Research and Ethics (IRB)
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- Research Compliance Program
- North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute NCTraCS
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Innovate Carolina
- Health Sciences Library
- Elements of Effective Abstracts and Poster Presentations Recording
Seminars and Events
- NCTraCS Seminars and Events
- UNC-Chapel Hill Calendar of Lectures and Seminars
- Life Sciences Seminars at UNC
- Department of Genetics Events
- Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology Seminars and Events
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminars and Events
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Seminars and Symposiums
Contact
Mailing Address
UNC Adams School of Dentistry
Campus Box #7450
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450
