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  • Rugh, John D

John Rugh, Ph.D.

Dental School
Developmental Dentistry
210-567-6142
rugh@uthscsa.edu

John Rugh

Dr. Rugh has 30 years of clinical research experience. His experiences range from single subject and case series studies to large scale multi-center randomized clinical trials. He served as PI on one of the NIDCR large multi-center clinical trials comparing wire vs. rigid fixation in mandibular advancement surgery. This ten-year clinical trial involved the coordination of 18 surgeons, examiners, and data management personnel at three sights (San Antonio, Gainesville, and Atlanta). His research has involved studies exploring the pathophysiology of dental conditions, as well as studies clarifying the mechanisms of therapeutic effects. These investigations have involved over 40 IRB protocols and 70 clinical investigators have resulted in 17 book chapters and over 300 published articles and abstracts.
As Director of Research for the Dental School at San Antonio (1991-1997), he established multiple Faculty Research Development Programs and an NIH-funded Student Research Training Program.
Dr. Rugh's current research interest is in science transfer and diffusion of Innovation. He has establishing a school-wide comprehensive Evidence-Based Practice Program and an Academic Detailing Program. This research was supported by a four-year NIH R25 Education Research Grant to implement and evaluate this innovative educational initiative. This award winning program is currently supported by a HRSA grant.

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Education

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Year Degree Discipline Institution
1977 Postdoctoral Fellowship Biotechnology/Psychology Claremont Graduate School
Claremont , CA
1975 PhD Experimental Psychology University of California
Santa Barbara , CA
1968 BA Sociology University of California
Santa Barbara , CA
1966 AA Sociology College of San Mateo
San Mateo , CA

Appointments

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6/2010 - Present Professor, Director Evidenced-Based Practice Program UTHSCSA, Developmental Dentistry, San Antonio, TX

Expertise

Clinical Research & Evidence Based Practice -
Dr. Rugh has 30 years of clinical research experience. His experiences range from single subject and case series studies to large scale multi-center randomized clinical trials. He served as PI on one of the NIDCR large multi-center clinical trials comparing wire vs. rigid fixation in mandibular advancement surgery. This ten-year clinical trial involved the coordination of 18 surgeons, examiners, and data management personnel at three sights (San Antonio, Gainesville, and Atlanta). His research has involved studies exploring the pathophysiology of dental conditions, as well as studies clarifying the mechanisms of therapeutic effects. These investigations have involved over 40 IRB protocols and 70 clinical investigators have resulted in 17 book chapters and over 300 published articles and abstracts.
As Director of Research for the Dental School at San Antonio (1991-1997), he established multiple Faculty Research Development Programs and an NIH-funded Student Research Training Program.
Dr. Rugh's current research interest is in science transfer and diffusion of Innovation. He has establishing a school-wide comprehensive Evidence-Based Practice Program and an Academic Detailing Program. This research was supported by a four-year NIH R25 Education Research Grant to implement and evaluate this innovative educational initiative. This award winning program is currently supported by a HRSA grant.

Publications

Abstract

Rugh JD, Partida, MN, Hendricson, W, Littlefield, J, Vishwanat, L, Hicks, J. Tomorrow?s Faculty: A Career Transition Program (Abst. #246); 2016 Mar. (American Dental Assn. Annual Session & Exhibition, Denver, CO).
Rugh JD, Tibbitts, LR, Ruxmohan, SD, Lemke KC. Descriptive Usage Analysis of UT Health Science Center Online Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) Database 2011-2014 San Antonio, TX; 2015 Apr. (UT Health Science Center 33rd Annual School of Dentistry Dental Science Symposium).
Rugh JD, Partida MN, Hicks JL, Littlefield JH. Faculty Development: Unlocking Potential in Faculty, Residents and Students San Antonio, TX; 2015 Mar. (UT Health Science Center School of Dentistry Fiesta of Education).
Faltys, DQ, Rugh JD, Hatch JP, Larsen A. Daytime Sleepiness in Dental Students; 2015 Mar. (J Dent Res; vol. 94).
Larsen A, Rindall, B, Hatch JP, Kane, S, Carvalho, C & Rugh JD,. Exploring the Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Premolar Extraction; 2015 Mar. (J Dent Res; vol. 94).
Rugh JD, Lemke KC, Hendricson, WD, Hernandez, MR. Teaching Evidence-Based Practice Skills Using Clinical Questions Focused on Obstructive Sleep Apnea; 2015 Feb. (The University of Texas System Kenneth I. Shine, M.D. Academy of Health Science Education).
Tibbbitts, LR, Ruxmohan, SD, Nguyen, T, Lemke KC, Rugh JD. Descriptive Usage Analysis of UTHSCSA Online Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) Database 2011-2014 Memphis, TN; 2014 Oct. (Hinman Student Research Symposium).
Kartaltepe, C, Rugh JD, Hatch JP, Gakunga PT, Dolce, C, Van Sickels, J. Long-Term Dental Health After Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy; 2010 Mar. (American Assn. Dental Research Annual Meeting #1440).
Gakunga PT, Horn D, Rugh JD, Riley DJ, Chen Y, Abboud SL. Nek 1 deficiency in mice impairs cranial base synchondrosis growth; 2007 Jan. (Journal of Dental Research; vol. 86, no. A).

Electronic/Web Publication

Malhotra, K, Rugh JD, Lemke KC. Performing a Variety of Tasks May Help Dentists Maintain Hand Strength Throughout Their Careers: An Evidence-Based Synopsis. UTHSCSA CATs Library, CAT #2906, 2015 2015 Jul.

Journal Article

Larsen A, Ringdal, DB, Hatch JP, Kan, S, Asche, SE, Carvalho, C, Rugh JD. Evidence Supports No Relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Premolar Extraction: An Electronic Health Records Review Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2015 Jan;11(12):1443-1448.
Rugh JD, Lemke KC. Finding Up-to-Date Answers for Focused Clinical Problems: The UT Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) Library International Journal of Evidence-Based Practice for the Dental Hygienist 2015 Jan;1(2):77-79.
Nomura M, Motegi E, Hatch JP, Gakunga PT, Ng'ang'a PM, Rugh JD, Yamaguchi H. Esthetic preferences of European American, Hispanic American, Japanese, and African judges for soft-tissue profiles American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2009 Apr;135(4 Sup):87-95.

Other

Cerna, C, Rugh JD. A Combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Splint Therapy is More Effective in Reducing Resting Muscle Activity in Adult Bruxers Than Splint Therapy Alone: An Evidence-Based Synopsis. UTHSCSA CATs Library CAT #3084, 2016 UTHSCSA CATs Library CAT #3084, 2016 2016 Apr;.
Saldivar, A, Rugh JD, Hicks JL. Implementation of Electronic Dental Records? Effects on Cost Savings for a Private Dental Practitioner are Unclear Due to Lack of Research: An Evidence-Based Synopsis. UTHSCSA CATs Library CAT #3066, 2016 UTHSCSA CATs Library CAT #3066, 2016 2016 Apr;.
Sorensen, M., Rugh JD, Gross GS. MSG Intake May Increase Probability of Sleep Disordered Breathing and Snoring: An Evidence-Based Synopsis. UTHSCSA CATs Library CAT #3082, 2016 UTHSCSA CATs Library CAT #3082, 2016 2016 Apr;.

Teaching

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Date Description Institution # Students
9/2015 - Present Teaching Excellence & Academic Skills UTHSCSA 27 students
Students: Selective credit (SELC 8530) in Teaching Honors Program (THP)
Faculty & residents: Teaching observation reports & faculty development documentation for your portfolio
7/2012 - Present Rotation Student Supervision UTHSCSA
1/2010 - Present Undergraduate Student Supervision UTHSCSA
1/2010 - Present Evidenced Based-Practice Rotation
Course Director
3/2009 - Present INTD6088 CT MODULE 95 students
Course Director - Module Director
1/2009 - Present INTD6088 EBP OSCE Module
Course Director - Module Director
6/2006 - Present INTD5090 MSDS 5051/5090Grad Research Methodology 30 students
Course Director - This includes the Evidence-Based practice course for the dental residents.
11/2005 - Present INTD6010 Evidence Based Dentistry 95 students
Course Director
5/2003 - Present Undergraduate Student Supervision UTHSCSA
1/1999 - Present Research Protocol Develop The University of Texas Health Science Center 2 students
Course Director - Research Protocol Development
1/1999 - Present Research Comp/Indiv Design The University of Texas Health Science Center 1 student
Course Director
1/1999 - Present Manuscript Prep/Present The University of Texas Health Science Center 1 student
Course Director

Grants

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Federal

Funding Agency U.S. Public Health Service-HHSA
Title Faculty Development in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene
Status Active
Period 7/2012 - 6/2017
Role Co-Investigator
Grant Detail This grant will establish a Primary Care Dentistry Faculty Development Program that will enhance the skills of predoctoral and postdoctoral dental school faculty members, dental residents, dental students and dental hygiene faculty and students in teaching and curriculum planning, academic leadership, scholarship, evidence-based practice-based networks and inter-professional education/patient care.

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