# positions[].label
Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Programs

# overview
Consistent with his clinical education in orthodontics, Dr. Taylor is keenly interested in the organization and development of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of craniofacial structures, specifically, the periodontal ligament (PDL).  He hopes to gain additional insight into the biological processes that when activated by a sustained force applied to a tooth results in orthodontic tooth movement.  He also hopes to determine if there are different mechanisms related to the magnitude of the applied force, and if so, begin to tease out these magnitude-determined differences.  This will, ultimately, help us as orthodontists utilize the most biologically efficient force systems for orthodontic tooth movement.

# keywords[]
Intercellular Signaling Peptides And Proteins

# educationAndTraining[].organization.label
Harvard University - (Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States)

# educationAndTraining[].organization.label
Harvard University - (Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States)

# educationAndTraining[].organization.label
Harvard University - (Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States)

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Xavier University of Louisiana - (New Orleans, Louisiana, United States)

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Type XII collagen expression in normal and fibrotic tissue.

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Glucocorticoid misregulation of type XII collagen in keloid fibroblasts.

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Plaque, puberty, and noncompliance--the orthodontic dilemma.

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Determining cephalometric norms for Caucasians and African Americans in Birmingham.

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Cross-reactivity of a human collagen XII antibody with rat tissue.

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The perception of optimal profile in African Americans versus white Americans as assessed by orthodontists and the lay public.

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Characterization of a human BAC clone containing collagen XIV sequence.

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Mesh diagram cephalometric norms for Americans of African descent.

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Characterization of a monoclonal antibody against human type XII collagen.

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Characterization of short root anomaly in a Mexican cohort--hereditary idiopathic root malformation.

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2 FORMS OF TYPE-XII COLLAGEN IN HUMAN PERIODONTAL-LIGAMENT

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Evaluation of preemptive valdecoxib therapy on initial archwire placement discomfort in adults.

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Effectiveness of a novel topical powder on the treatment of traumatic oral ulcers in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial.

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The Angle Orthodontist (EH Angle Education & Research Foundation)

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Ethnic differences in upper lip response to incisor retraction.

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Maturational and functional related differences in rat craniofacial growth.

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Recent Advances in Orthodontic Retention Methods: A Review article

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Eruptive abnormalities in orthodontic treatment.

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Collagen XII in normal and unclassified Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome skin fibroblasts.

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Differences in craniofacial and dental characteristics of adolescent Mexican Americans and European Americans.

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Local application of zoledronate enhances miniscrew implant stability in dogs.

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Axin2+ PDL Cells Directly Contribute to New Alveolar Bone Formation in Response to Orthodontic Tension Force.

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Alternative NCl domains in human type XIV collagen (Undulin).

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Critical roles of periostin in the process of orthodontic tooth movement.

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Effect of automated messaging on oral hygiene in adolescent orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial.

# publications[].publisher
The Angle Orthodontist (EH Angle Education & Research Foundation)

# publications[].label
The impact of buccal corridors on smile attractiveness.

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Do orthopedic corrections of growing retrognathic hyperdivergent patients produce stable results?

# publications[].publisher
The Angle Orthodontist (EH Angle Education & Research Foundation)

# publications[].label
Retention of sealants during orthodontic treatment: an in vitro comparison of two etching protocols.

# publications[].publisher
The Angle Orthodontist (EH Angle Education & Research Foundation)

# publications[].label
Effect of longitudinal flutes on miniscrew implant stability and 3-dimensional bone formation.

# publications[].label
Bone response to buccal tooth movements-with and without flapless alveolar decortication.

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Transverse dentoalveolar changes after slow maxillary expansion.

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Isolation and characterization of turkey type XII collagen.

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Effect of force on alveolar bone surrounding miniscrew implants: a 3-dimensional microcomputed tomography study.

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A Dental Student's Perspective of Mid-level Providers in the Oral Healthcare Team.

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Bony adaptation after expansion with light-to-moderate continuous forces.

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Expression of Collagen Types I, II, IX, and X in the Mineralizing Turkey Gastrocnemius Tendon.

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Effects of transverse bodily movements of maxillary premolars on the surrounding hard tissue.

# streetAddress
Texas A&M School of Dentistry; Department of Orthodontics; 3302 Gaston Avenue