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Research Interests
Shaddox main research interests are aimed at evaluating immunological, microbiological and genetic factors involved with localized aggressive periodontal disease in children and adolescents. Shaddox’s recent NIH R01 grant renewal is aimed at expanding this cohort to tease out possible genetic markers and specific inflammatory mechanisms playing a role in this disease.
She has also led a clinical research project to investigate the relationship between periodontal disease and type II diabetes mellitus and its inflammatory response to bacteria, and how this relationship is associated with diabetics’ clinical response to treatment.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, State UniversityOf Campinas
2005
Master of Science, State UniversityOf Campinas
2003
Doctor of Dental Science, State UniversityOf Campinas
2001
External positions
NIDCR Study Section Member
2021 → 2024
AADR Fellow
2021 → …
Task Force for Design and Analysis in Dental and Oral Research Member
2021 → …
AADOCR Member at Large
Keywords
- RK Dentistry
- Periodontitis
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Understanding the Association Between Sublingual Buprenorphine and Oral Health Outcomes
Rojas Ramirez, M. (PI), Boggero, I. (CoI), Gonzalez Duque, O. (CoI), Lofwall, M. (CoI), Miller, C. (CoI), Moga, D. (CoI), Omami, G. (CoI), Shaddox, L. (CoI), Westgate, P. (CoI), Oyler, D. (CoPI) & Adatorwovor, R. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
9/21/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Initial Evidence for a Brief Psychological Telehealth Intervention for Patients with Chronic Masticatory Muscle Pain
Boggero, I. (PI), Adatorwovor, R. (CoI), Bush, M. (CoI), Moreno Hay, I. (CoI) & Shaddox, L. (CoI)
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
9/1/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of an HPV Vaccination Recommendation Delivered by Dental Providers Versus No Dental Provider HPV Vaccine Recommendation
Shaddox, L. (PI), Adatorwovor, R. (CoI), Stein, P. (CoI) & Stone, D. (Former CoI)
3/1/23 → 3/8/26
Project: Research project
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Susceptibility Patterns for Grade C Periodontitis in Young Individuals
Shaddox, L. (PI), Adatorwovor, R. (CoI), Hartsfield Jr, J. (CoI), Morford, L. (CoI), Moseley, H. (CoI), Santamaria, M. (CoI) & Talbert, J. (CoI)
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
9/22/22 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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Supplement: Susceptibility Patterns for Grade C Periodontitis in Young Individuals
Shaddox, L. (PI), Adatorwovor, R. (CoI), Hartsfield Jr, J. (CoI), Morford, L. (CoI), Moseley, H. (CoI), Santamaria, M. (CoI) & Talbert, J. (CoI)
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
9/22/22 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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Antibiotics in the treatment of young patients with molar-incisor pattern periodontitis (C-MIP)
Miguel, M. M. V., Santamaria, M. P., Casarin, R. C. V., Stolf, C. S., Branco-de-Almeida, L. S. & Shaddox, L. M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Periodontology 2000.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Cross-sectional association among dietary habits, periodontitis, and uncontrolled diabetes in Hispanics: the LLIPDS study
Smith, H., Thomas, D. T., Vázquez-Morales, G. N., Puckett, L., Del Mar Rodriguez, M., Stromberg, A., Shaddox, L. M., Santamaria, M. P., Pearce, K. & Andriankaja, O. M., 2025, In: Frontiers in Oral Health. 6, 1468995.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gender Differences in Barriers in Career Development Among a Cohort of Dental Researchers. A Cross-Sectional Study
Sangalli, L., Shaddox, L. M. & De Souza, G. M., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Dental Education. 89, 8, p. 1267-1283 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Metabolites From Salivary Exosomes as Potential Biomarkers for Alveolar Bone and Tooth Resorption
Rody, W. J., Shaddox, L. M., Olli, K., Martinez-Porras, A., Garrett, T. J., Cagmat, J. G. & Holliday, L. S., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microbiome and Inflammatory Biomarkers Associated With Palatal Wound Healing
Santamaria, M. P., Mathias-Santamaria, I. F., Ferreira Bonafé, A. C., Gonzalez, O. A., Kirakodu, S., Monteiro, M. D. F., Casarin, R. C. V., Shaddox, L. M. & Miguel, M. M. V., Jul 2025, In: Journal of Periodontal Research. 60, 7, p. 664-675 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review