Recent Department Publications 

Ngan P, Kao E, Wei SHY.  Guidance of eruption for general practitioners.  International Dental Journal, 53:100, 2003.  

Summers A, Ngan P, Gilmore J, Gunel E, Kao E. Comparison of bond strength between a conventional resin adhesive and resin-modified glass ionomer adhesive: an in vitro and in vivo study.  Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop, 126:200-206, 2004.  

Ghiz M, Ngan P. Cephalometric variables to predict future success of early orthopedic Class III treatment.  Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop, in press, 2004.  

Hong H, Ngan P, Hang GL, Liu GQ, Wei, SHY. Use of onplant as stable anchorage for facemask treatment: A case report.  Angle Orthodontists, in press, 2004.  

Signorelli M, Ngan P, Gladwin, M, Kao, EC. Comparison of bond strength of orthodontic adhesives cured by halogen and plasma arc light: An in vitro and in vivo study.  Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop, in press, 2004.  

Ngan P, Cheung E, Wei, SHY. Comparison of protraction facemask response using banded and bonded expansion appliances as anchorage.  Seminars in Orthod, accepted for publication, 2004.  

Ngan P, Kao, E, Reed, H, Weaver B, Wei SHY.  Interdisciplinary treatment to optimize facial esthetics.  Dental Asia, July, 2004. 

VanLaecken R, Martin C, Razmus T, Dischinger T, Ngan P.  Treatment effects of the Edgewise Herbst appliance:  A cephalometric and tomographicinvestigation.  Accepted for publication. 

Ngan, P. Early timely treatment of Class III malocclusion.  Seminars in Orthod, submitted for publication, 2004. 

Ngan P, Hornbrook R, Weaver B. Early timely management of impacted maxillary canines. Seminars in Orthod, submitted for publication, 2004.

Graduate Theses 

Dr. Russ Mullen:  “The accuracy of performing space analysis using e-models and plaster models.” 

Dr. Brett Eckley:  “A microbiological and clinical assessment of orthodontic patients with poor oral hygiene.” 

Dr. Matt Ghiz: “Effects of sealant and self-etching primer on enamel decalcification in vivo.” 

Dr. Joe Mullins: “Effects of enamel bleaching on the bond strength of orthodontic brackets.” 

Dr. Jackie Palaisa: “The use of conventional tomography to assess changes in the nasal cavity after rapid palatal expansion.” 

Dr. Thomas Shipley: “The effect of argon laser on enamel decalcification: an in vitro and in vivo study.” 

Dr. Meredith Parks: “An in vivo and in vitro study of a new orthodontic bonding agent from 3M Unitek.” 

Dr. Todd Bovenizer: “An in vitro investigation of frictional resistance of self-ligating and ceramic brackets when subject to different ligation methods and tipping angles.” 

Dr. Mike Hazey: “Sensitivity comparison of 3-D topographical renderings of radiographs versus un-rendered conventional radiographs.”