FALL 2021 Resident Winner
Austyn C. Grissom
During the spring and fall competitive research grant cycles, the highest- scoring resident and faculty proposals receive a $500 personal cash award. The goal is to pay tribute to those applicants whose efforts reflect the highest-quality science.
Dr. Austyn C. Grissom is a resident at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. His study is the first of its kind: combining the precision of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) with the latest image segmentation techniques to assess orthodontically induced external root resorption (OIERR) in three dimensions. The purpose of this study is to quantify the change in surface area and volume of vital and root-filled teeth in an adult population following comprehensive orthodontic treatment (COT). “The use of CBCT imaging in dentistry has literally unlocked a new dimension of understanding with regards to our treatment outcomes. As we continue to embrace new clinical technology, we must utilize it to push the envelope so that we can provide better care for our patients and ultimately save more teeth,” said Dr. Grissom.
Congratulations to our members of the 2021 Winner’s Circle! This is just a sampling of each of these talented endodontists’ accomplishments. Visit aae.org/foundation/2021-winners-circle and read the full articles on each of these researchers, their goals, and outlook on endodontics!
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