The University of Michigan School of Dentistry
The Kaigler Research Group has special interest in the development of tissue regenerative approaches to regenerate and engineer oral and maxillofacial tissues including: bone, gingiva, and tooth-related structures (periodontal ligament, dentin, dental pulp). The scope of our work ranges from fundamental studies at the molecular level to human investigations involving clinical trials. A central focus of our work aims to translate our basic research laboratory findings into clinical applications to help treat patients.
dkaigler@umich.edu | 734-615-4023
Dr. Kaigler was the first person to complete a dual DDS/PhD degree (Oral Health Sciences) at the University of Michigan (U of M). Dr. Kaigler went on to receive additional clinical training at the U of M earning certificates in operative dentistry and periodontics. He also received advanced post-doctoral research training at the U of M earning an MS in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis. Dr. Kaigler is currently a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine (School of Dentistry) and Biomedical Engineering (College of Engineering). He has an active research program where he is the director of a research laboratory and lead investigator of clinical trials. A central focus of his research group is the development and implementation of stem cell-based therapies for the regeneration of oral tissues. Outside of his research and teaching responsibilities at the U of M, Dr. Kaigler participates in patient care in a multi-specialty group practice in downtown Detroit. Dr. Kaigler is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and involved in a number of professional organizations, including currently serving as the President of the Midwest Society of Periodontology.
Celia Sommer
celiasommer@gmail.com
Chen Cao
cheeryinmay@gmail.com
Alex Dahlkemper
adahlk@umich.edu
Maggie Anderson
mtander@umich.edu
Gustavo Avila
gustavo-avila@uiowa.edu
Mona Bajestan
bajestan@umich.edu
Evan D'Silva
edsilva@umich.edu
Parminder Dulay
pdulay@umich.edu
Emily Eubanks
emeubank@umich.edu
Tyler Guinn
tjguinn@umich.edu
Elizabeth Hatfield
lizhat@umich.edu
Yadiel Kinfu
Alejandro Lanis
alejandrolanis@yahoo.com
David Li
davidmli@umich.edu
Bart Maska
bmaska@umich.edu
Suzanne Mason
suemason7@gmail.com
Rick Miron
miron@umich.edu
Trang Nguyen
nvnt.dds@gmail.com
Will Osibin
osibinwi@umich.edu
Giorgio Pagni
giorgio.pagni@gmail.com
Kelsie Pittel
kelsiep@umich.edu
Angeliki Polymeri
polyan@umich.edu
Archana Rajan
arch_rjn@yahoo.com
Sue Tarlé
starle@umich.edu
Feng Wang
diana_wangfeng@hotmail.com
Shamima Yeasmin
yeasminshamima@yahoo.com
Duohong Zou
zouduohongyy@126.com
American Association of Dental Research, 2013
Midwest Society for Periodontology, 2013
Suzanne Mason, awarded First Place Investigator Award for her project “Standardized Approach for Isolating Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Alveolar Bone”
University of Michigan School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, 2013
Emily Eubanks, awarded Grand Prize for her project “Storage of 3rd Molars for Stem Cell Isolation and Expansion in Animal-Sera Free Media”
University of Michigan School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, 2016
Elizabeth Hatfield, awarded 3rd Place Winner for “Effects of long-term expansion on senescence and differentiation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs)”
3rd place winner, Elizabeth Hatfield, University of Michigan School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, 2016
1st place winner of Clinical Science award, Angeliki Polymeri, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 2016
Grand Prize Research winner, Andrei Taut, University of Michigan School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, 2015, D.D.S.
2nd place winner, Research Poster Presentation, Alejandro Lanis, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 2014
1st place winner, Emily Eubanks, University of Michigan School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, 2014
Giorgio Pagni, Italian Society of Periodontology, 15th International Congress 2011
Most Outstanding Manuscript in Biomaterials and Biotechnology Research, 2006
American Academy Periodontology, 2006
Most Outstanding Manuscript Biomaterials and Biotechnology Research, 2004
Journal of Dental Education, 2001
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine
Room 3305
1011 N. University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
734-615-4023
dkaigler@umich.edu
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine
Room 3310G
1011 N. University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
734-615-5302
cheery@umich.edu