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Research interests
B-A-M Lab is my lab's nickname based on the lab's commitment to understand how Biofilms affect Apatite substrates and the multiple personalities of complex Microbiomes. We have developed core competencies in near infrared imaging of biofilms, analyzing biofilms communities through 16S sequencing, examining biofilm gene expression, and developing topical therapies.
We are focused mainly on developing how to augment current topical based strategies to reduce biofilm coverage or mitigate the effects of biofilms exposed to sucrose. Our lab collaborates on several projects related to caries, biomaterials, and pediatric oral health.
Research Interest Keywords
- Biofilms
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 8 Finished
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The Unrecognized Role of Phosphate-accumulating Bacteria
Kumar, D. (Researcher) & Jones, R. S. (PI)
1/1/21 → 2/29/24
Project: Research project
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Give Kids A Smile
Jones, R. S. (PI) & Sarvas, E. (Prior Principal Investigator)
12/17/19 → 9/30/22
Project: Research project
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Novel Polymer Matrix for Dental Application Phase II
Kumar, D. (Researcher) & Jones, R. S. (PI)
11/26/18 → 1/31/21
Project: Research project
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Novel Polymer Matrix for Dental Applications - Phase II
Jones, R. S. (PI) & Aparicio, C. (CoI)
TDA RESEARCH, INC., NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)
9/4/18 → 3/1/21
Project: Research project
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The Unrecognized Role of Phosphate-accumulating Bacteria
Jones, R. S. (PI), Flood, B. E. (CoI) & Loesekann, T. (CoI)
7/1/18 → 5/31/24
Project: Research project
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An Oxymetazoline-Based Nasal Solution Removes Bacteria-Blood Debris on Dental Surfaces and Has Antimicrobial Activity Toward Streptococcus mutans.
Jones, R. S., Pride, M. A. & Kumar, D., Feb 2025, In: International journal of molecular sciences. 26, 3, 1242.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The use of oxymetazoline-based nasal solutions to remove bacteria-blood debris and eradicate Rothia dentocariosa: an artificial cavity model study
Kumar, D., Pride, M., Mukherjee, K., Jain, G., Mutreja, I. & Jones, R. S., Dec 2025, In: BMC Oral Health. 25, 1, 448.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tissue Biocompatibility and Antimicrobial Properties of Sympathomimetic Nasal Solutions for Potential Use in Dental Pulpal Management
Jones, R. S., Garcia, R., Mutreja, I. & Kumar, D., Dec 2025, In: Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. 11, 6, e70259.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extracellular Phosphate Modulation and Polyphosphate Accumulation by Corynebacterium matruchotii and Streptococcus mutans
Ghose, D. & Jones, R. S., Nov 2024, In: Dentistry Journal. 12, 11, 366.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fluoride and gallein inhibit polyphosphate accumulation by oral pathogen Rothia dentocariosa
Kumar, D., Mandal, S., Bailey, J. V., Flood, B. E. & Jones, R. S., Feb 16 2023, In: Letters in Applied Microbiology. 76, 2, ovad017.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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A Novel Methacrylate Derivative Polymer That Resists Bacterial Cell-Mediated Biodegradation Data Sharing Archive
Kumar, D., Ghose, D., Mutreja, I., Bolskar, R. D. & Jones, R. S., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Nov 22 2021
DOI: 10.13020/jms8-pq47, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/225348
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Investigating the Cytocompatibility of a Novel Flipped Ester Group Design Polymer Composites against Oral Keratinocytes
Kumar, D., Bolskar, R. D., Mutreja, I. & Jones, R. S., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, May 9 2022
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/227293
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