Serge Dibart, DMD
Title Professor
Institution Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Department Periodontology & Oral Biology
Address 100 E. Newton St
Boston, MA 02118
Telephone (617) 638-4762
Email
Other Positions
Title Director of Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontology
Institution Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Research Expertise & Professional Interests
1. In situ identification of bacteria in gingival epithelial cells using antibody and DNA probe technology.

2. Measurement of IgG subclass levels in the serum and gingival crevicular fluid of patients with periodontal diseases and correlation with disease activity.

3. Investigation of the microbiota of patients with Down syndrome and immune responses within serum and gingival crevicular fluid using DNA probe technology and “Checkerboard immunoblotting”.

4. Microbial and Immunohistochemical findings in radicular dentin, cementum and pulp of human teeth with advanced periodontitis.

5. Microbial and histological evaluation of root surfaces treated with scaling and root planing plus topical Doxycycline Hyclate 10%.

6. Bacterial colonization of the implant/abutment interface.
Publications
1. Hamlin D, Mateo LR, Dibart S, Delgado E, Zhang YP, DeVizio W. Comparative efficacy of two treatment regimens combining in-office and at-home programs for dentin hypersensitivity relief: a 24-week clinical study. Am J Dent. 2012 Jun; 25(3):146-52.
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2. Schulze-Späte U, Dietrich T, Kayal RA, Hasturk H, Dobeck J, Skobe Z, Dibart S. Analysis of bone formation after sinus augmentation using 18-tricalcium phosphate. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2012 May; 33(5):364-8.
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3. Sebaoun JD, Surmenian J, Dibart S. [Accelerated orthodontic treatment with piezocision: a mini-invasive alternative to conventional corticotomies]. Orthod Fr. 2011 Dec; 82(4):311-9.
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4. Dibart S, Zhang YP. A multi-tasking dentifrice for the 21st century. Am J Dent. 2011 Jul; 24 Spec No A:3A-5A.
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5. Montesani L, Schulze-Spate U, Dibart S. Sinus augmentation in two patients with severe posterior maxillary height atrophy using tissue-engineered bone derived from autologous bone cells: a case report. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2011 Jul-Aug; 31(4):391-9.
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6. Keser EI, Dibart S. Piezocision-assisted Invisalign treatment. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2011 Mar; 32(2):46-8, 50-1.
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7. Docimo R, Perugia C, Bartolino M, Maturo P, Montesani L, Zhang YP, DeVizio W, Mateo LR, Dibart S. Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of three commercially available toothpastes on dentin hypersensitivity reduction: an eight-week clinical study. J Clin Dent. 2011; 22(4):121-7.
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8. Dibart S, Surmenian J, Sebaoun JD, Montesani L. Rapid treatment of Class II malocclusion with piezocision: two case reports. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2010 Oct; 30(5):487-93.
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9. Zhang J, Xuan D, Fan W, Zhang X, Dibart S, De Vizio W, Panagakos F, Zhang YP. Severity and prevalence of plaque-induced gingivitis in the Chinese population. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2010 Oct; 31(8):624-9.
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10. Santana RB, Mattos CM, Dibart S. A clinical comparison of two flap designs for coronal advancement of the gingival margin: semilunar versus coronally advanced flap. J Clin Periodontol. 2010 Jul; 37(7):651-8.
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11. Santana RB, Furtado MB, Mattos CM, de Mello Fonseca E, Dibart S. Clinical evaluation of single-stage advanced versus rotated flaps in the treatment of gingival recessions. J Periodontol. 2010 Apr; 81(4):485-92.
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12. Canargiu F, Erriu M, Piras A, Dibart SN. Modifications of periodontal tissues associated with Williams syndrome. A case report. Minerva Stomatol. 2009 Jul-Aug; 58(7-8):375-81.
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13. Dibart S, Sebaoun JD, Surmenian J. Piezocision: a minimally invasive, periodontally accelerated orthodontic tooth movement procedure. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2009 Jul-Aug; 30(6):342-4, 346, 348-50.
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14. Docimo R, Montesani L, Maturo P, Costacurta M, Bartolino M, DeVizio W, Zhang YP, Cummins D, Dibart S, Mateo LR. Comparing the efficacy in reducing dentin hypersensitivity of a new toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride to a commercial sensitive toothpaste containing 2% potassium ion: an eight-week clinical study in Rome, Italy. J Clin Dent. 2009; 20(1):17-22.
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15. Shahidi P, Jacobson Z, Dibart S, Pourati J, Nunn ME, Barouch K, Van Dyke TE. Efficacy of a new papilla generation technique in implant dentistry: a preliminary study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2008 Sep-Oct; 23(5):926-34.
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16. Koo S, Dibart S, Weber HP. Ridge-splitting technique with simultaneous implant placement. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2008 Mar; 29(2):106-10.
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17. Docimo R, Montesani L, Maturo P, Costacurta M, Bartolino M, DeVizio W, Zhang YP, Dibart S. Desensitizing efficacy of a new toothpaste containing 5.5% potassium citrate: a 4-week clinical study. Am J Dent. 2007 Aug; 20(4):209-11.
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18. Kawai T, Matsuyama T, Hosokawa Y, Makihira S, Seki M, Karimbux NY, Goncalves RB, Valverde P, Dibart S, Li YP, Miranda LA, Ernst CW, Izumi Y, Taubman MA. B and T lymphocytes are the primary sources of RANKL in the bone resorptive lesion of periodontal disease. Am J Pathol. 2006 Sep; 169(3):987-98.
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19. Dibart S, Warbington M, Su MF, Skobe Z. In vitro evaluation of the implant-abutment bacterial seal: the locking taper system. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2005 Sep-Oct; 20(5):732-7.
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20. Bimstein E, Sapir S, Houri-Haddad Y, Dibart S, Van Dyke TE, Shapira L. The relationship between Porphyromonas gingivalis infection and local and systemic factors in children. J Periodontol. 2004 Oct; 75(10):1371-6.
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21. Dibart S, Capri D, Casavecchia P, Nunn M, Skobe Z. Comparison of the effectiveness of scaling and root planing in vivo using hand vs rotary instruments. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2004 Aug; 24(4):370-7.
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22. Casavecchia P, Uzel MI, Kantarci A, Hasturk H, Dibart S, Hart TC, Trackman PC, Van Dyke TE. Hereditary gingival fibromatosis associated with generalized aggressive periodontitis: a case report. J Periodontol. 2004 May; 75(5):770-8.
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23. Donley CL, Badovinac R, Sapir S, Shapira L, Houri Y, Kantarci A, Warbington ML, Dibart S, Van Dyke TE, Needleman HL, Karimbux N, Bimstein E. IgG antibody levels to Porphyromonas gingivalis and clinical measures in children. J Periodontol. 2004 Feb; 75(2):221-8.
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24. Dibart S, Capri D, Kachouh I, Van Dyke T, Nunn ME. Crown lengthening in mandibular molars: a 5-year retrospective radiographic analysis. J Periodontol. 2003 Jun; 74(6):815-21.
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25. Dibart S, De Feo P, Surabian G, Hart A, Capri D, Su MF. Oral piercing and gingival recession: review of the literature and a case report. Quintessence Int. 2002 Feb; 33(2):110-2.
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26. Van Dyke T, Paquette D, Grossi S, Braman V, Massaro J, D'Agostino R, Dibart S, Friden P. Clinical and microbial evaluation of a histatin-containing mouthrinse in humans with experimental gingivitis: a phase-2 multi-center study. J Clin Periodontol. 2002 Feb; 29(2):168-76.
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27. Mickels N, McManus C, Massaro J, Friden P, Braman V, D'Agostino R, Oppenheim F, Warbington M, Dibart S, Van Dyke T. Clinical and microbial evaluation of a histatin-containing mouthrinse in humans with experimental gingivitis. J Clin Periodontol. 2001 May; 28(5):404-10.
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28. Dibart S, Chapple IL, Skobe Z, Shusterman S, Nedleman HL. Microbiological findings in prepubertal periodontitis. A case report. J Periodontol. 1998 Oct; 69(10):1172-5.
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29. Dibart S, Eftimiadi C, Socransky S, Taubman MA, Van Dyke TE. Rapid evaluation of serum and gingival crevicular fluid immunoglobulin G subclass antibody levels in patients with early-onset periodontitis using checkerboard immunoblotting. Oral Microbiol Immunol. 1998 Jun; 13(3):166-72.
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