Zheng Zhou
Zheng Zhou
Associate Professor
Degrees
- D.D.S, West China University of Medical Sciences
- Ph.D, West China University of Medical Sciences
Biography
Prof. Zhou teaches periodontics and dental implantology, perio-orthodontic interdisciplinary treatment to dental students, and residents in Periodontics and Orthodontics programs. Prof. Zhou is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is an active member of American Academy of Periodontics, American Association of Orthodontists, and American Dental Association. He recieved a Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctorate and Certificate in Orthodontics West China University of Medical Sciences. He recieved a Certificate in Periodontics from Medical College of Georgia. Prof. Zhou remains active in private practice. He joined the university in 2015.
Research Activity
Complete list to published works: Prof. Zheng Zhou
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Research Projects
Pathogenesis of Periodontal Diseases
To identify and characterize the novel molecules involved in the crosstalk of skeletal system and immune system; To explore the mechanism of the periodontal diseases initiation, development, and progress; To seek potential treatment modalities by regulating host immune response and periodontal bone loss.
Collaborators: Drs. Krukonis E, Neely A, Kinaia B, Hsu YT, Song JL, Xu PP
Periodontal risks of Orthodontic Treatment
To utilize digital and CBCT approaches to analyze the pathologic, anatomic, and biomechanical risks of orthodontic treatment; Clinical studies of treatment outcome of different periodontal surgeries to facilitate orthodontic treatment. To test the effect of tissue graft materials, growth factors, and stem cells approaches on craniofacial and periodontal regeneration; Focus on using periodontal regenerative therapy to treat orthodontic high-risk patients.
Collaborators: Drs. R. Kulbersh, Al-Kawasami R, Kang JH, Kinaia B, Neely A, Cao Y, Liu CF, Lu HY, Zheng Y
Effects of Cannabis Consumption on Oral Health
To study the role of cannabis on oral health and to explore the molecular mechanism of its action, etc.
Collaborators: Drs. Ahmed M, Kinaia B, Neely A, Yang DR
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Lab Members
2018-2019 Lab Members:
Xia Qi D.D.S., M.S. visiting scholar from Hebei Medical University School of Dentistry, China
Tingxi Liu, DS4
Haiyun Hou, DS2Past Lab Members:
Xiaoqing Shen, D.D.S., M.S., former exchange scholar - currently an associate professor, Southern Medical University School of Dentistry, China
Xiangyu Huang, D.D.S., former exchange student, currently a Ph.D. student, Southern Medical University School of Dentistry, China
Chunyan Liu, D.D.S., Ph.D., former postdoctoral fellow, currently an associate professor of Orthodontics, Hebei Medical University School of Dentistry, China
Former Dental Students:
Eden Hbate, D.D.S.
Kelvin Chen D.D.S, currently a resident in Orthodontics, University of Nevada Las VegasFormer lab members:
Xiaoqing Shen DDS, MS Exchange scholar, current Associate Professor of Dentistry, Southern Medical University School of Dentistry, China
Xiangyu Huang DDS Exchange student, current PhD student, Southern Medical University School of Dentistry, China
Chunyan Liu DDS, PhD. Postdoctoral fellow, current Associate Professor of Orthodontics, Hebei Medical University School of Dentistry, China
Eden Hbate DDS University of Detroit Mercy, current in private practice
Kelvin Chen DDS University of Detroit Mercy, current Orthodontics resident, University of Nevada Las Vegas