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Priya Mullick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Postdoctoral Fellow<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priya is a postdoc fellow interested in nano-biomaterial, biomineralization and dental caries. Outside of the lab, she enjoys cooking and traveling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kailin Li<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Research Assistant<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kailin is a research assistant interested in preventative health and dental caries. Outside of the lab, she enjoys watching sitcoms, trying new foods and listening to music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zhenting Xiang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

endodontic resident<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zhenting is an endodontic resident interested in oral biofilm, dental caries and fungal-bacterial interactions. Outside of the lab, she is interested in cats, hiking, traveling and food.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dasha Goncharova<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MS-OHS Student<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dasha is an Oral Health Sciences student interested in implant mucositis, peri-implantitis and oral microbiome. Outside of the lab, she is interested in Pilates, reading fiction novels and trying new foods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Anandpreet Saroya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MS-OHS Student<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preet is an Oral Health Sciences student interested in the oral microbiome, dental caries, and periodontics. Outside of school, she enjoys powerlifting, trying out new coffee caf\u00e9s, and cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Olivia Choi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

endodontic resident<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia Choi is an endodontic resident interested in fungal-bacterial interactions in endodontic infections. Outside of the lab she enjoys baking and going to art galleries. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Noah Chen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental<\/strong> Student<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noah is a 3rd year dental student interested in pediatric research, cosmetic dentistry, and making his patients feel confident in their oral health. Outside of school, he enjoys playing sports, trying new restaurants, and going to concerts. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Christina Cha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental<\/strong> Student<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christina is a third-year dental student who is interested in pediatric research and cosmetic dentistry.  She wants to utilize her expertise in the future to assist and work in populations experiencing systemic barriers to essential dental services. Outside the lab, she is a nail tech\/artist and loves exploring new spots for a good coffee or matcha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alexandra Bisignaro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental<\/strong> Student<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex is a third-year dental student with interests in pediatric dentistry and research, as well as special needs dentistry. She is passionate about being a provider who helps patients feel comfortable, confident, and even excited about their dental care. Outside of school, Alex enjoys spending time at the beach, exploring the Philadelphia food scene, and working on puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun Fact: Alex was trained in ballet for 18 years!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kevin Bandesha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental<\/strong> Student<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin is a third-year dental student with a strong interest in periodontics and dental research. He is passionate about preventing oral disease and helping patients maintain healthy, confident smiles through education and personalized care. Outside of school, Kevin enjoys exploring new restaurants, attending sporting events, and traveling to experience new cultures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thai Ah-Lei Young<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental<\/strong> Student<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thai is a 3rd-year dental student from Miami, FL, who is interested in public health dentistry, pediatric research, and closing the oral health disparity gap in America among minorities. Thai is the president of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA) at Temple \u201925-26. Outside of the lab, he is an art dealer\/curator, avid film watcher, tennis player, lover of humanity, and a big-time foodie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emily Su<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Endodontic resident<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yuto Shiraishi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate<\/strong> Student<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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