2025 Iowa LEND Research Poster Symposium

The 2025 Research Poster Symposium will take place Tuesday, May 6 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Rembolt Conference Room at the Center for Disabilities and Development in Iowa City. Current LEND trainees will present their research posters in two groups, listed below. They will be joined by several pediatric dentistry trainees from a previous trainee cohort. 

If you are unable to attend the symposium in person, you may attend via Zoom:

 Zoom Meeting Link  Meeting ID: 953 5757 1822 

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Current Trainees

Front row, above, left to right: Jake Brown, Kaitlyn Fuerst, Nima Odowa, Sauda Abdullahi, Maggie Rizor, Sara Escudero, Ryan Elhag, Casey Wilkinson, Branycia Mitchell, Kristi Brinck, Tim Fairbanks, Britney McDonald, Ben Kelvington, Matthew Hayes

Second row, above, left to right: Alli Dykstra, Makenzi Zikas, Kylie Scott, Grace AbouAssaly, Haley Sharp, Morgan Leach, Lani Brown, Eden Conroy, Megan Mindy, Bethany Walczak, MaKenzie Boersma, Allison Darling, Alyssa Thompson, Idongesit Essien

Research Posters

Click on the thumbnail images below to open full-page pdfs of the posters.

Group 1

The Impact of Parental Mental Health on Developmental Outcomes in Children 0 to 24 Months: A Scoping Review

Jake Brown, Ali Dykstra, Morgan Leach

Project Abstract

Efficacy of triazolam as a sedative for pediatric dental treatment in comparison to diazepam

Uzi Ahmad

Project Abstract

Examining ADA Accessibility Compliance in CDD Design: Challenges and Solutions for Inclusive Spaces

Kaitlyn Fuerst, Haley Sharp

Project Abstract

Oral Health Services by FQHC Providers Regarding Early Childhood Caries

Asana Mohamad

Project Abstract

Piloting an Outreach Program to Address Barriers to Neurodivergence in STEM

Ben Kelvington, Casey Wilkinson

Project Abstract

Metabolomic Shifts in Metabolically Healthy Adolescents and Adults Following Dental Prophylaxis

Nick Hofmaier

Project Abstract

My Profile Cards: The Importance of Providing Adequate Accommodations for Patients with Disabilities

Lani Brown, Eden Conroy, Megan Mindy

Project Abstract

Impact of Diet, Stress, and Sociodemographic Factors in Pediatric Dentistry

Kaitlyn Harvey

Project Abstract

Group 2

Iowa City Compassion Needs Assessment

Sauda Abdullahi, Ryan Elhag, Branycia Mitchell

Project Abstract

Medical-Dental Integration at Federally Qualified Health Centers: Facilitators and Barriers 

Juyoung “Joyce” An, DMD – Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health

Project Abstract

Supports for Individuals With ASD & Their Caregivers

Grace AbouAssaly (Therapeutic Recreation), Kristi Brinck (Self-Advocate), Danelys Narvaez, B.A. (Clinical Psychology), & Alyssa Thompson, B.A. (Speech-Language Pathology)

Project Abstract

Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair Use by Pediatric Dental Providers

Ted Rico

Project Abstract

ON-TRAC: Transitioning in the Healthcare System

Idong Essien, Tim Fairbanks

Project Abstract

Retention Comparison of Dental Sealants Using Cured Versus Uncured Adhesive

Michaela Mathews

Project Abstract

Student Clinician Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Rapid Scoping Review

Matthew Hayes, Nadya Trinidad Negron, Bethany Walczak

Project Abstract

Supported Decision-Making – Promoting Autonomy to Improve Outcomes

MaKenzie Boersma, Esther Huston, Britney McDonald

Project Abstract

Check out previous research presented by ILEND Trainees:

• 2024 LEND Research Poster Session
• 2023 LEND Research Poster Session
• 2022 LEND Research Poster Session
• 2021 LEND Research Poster Session
• 2020 LEND Research Poster Session