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Kyumin Whang, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Dental School
Comprehensive Dentistry
210-567-3674
whang@uthscsa.edu
Dr. Kyumin Whang is the Director of the Office of Sponsored Agreements and the Division of Research.
Expertise:
- 3-D Fluorescence Microscopy
- A Novel Osteoinductive Protein Synthesizing System
- Antimicrobial Biomaterials
- Biodegradable Scaffolds -
- Development of novel three-dimensional biodegradable scaffolds suitable for tissue regeneration
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Controlled Drug Delivery -
- Controlled drug delivery from three-dimensional biodegradable scaffolds
- Dental Biomaterials -
- Color shift
- Shrinkage stress
- Mechanical properties
- Initiator Systems
- Dental Composite Development
- ExamSoft -Administrator Level Certification, ExamSoft Worldwide, Inc. This is the second highest level of certification requiring 6 hours of self-study and 6.25 hours of examinations. I am one of the first five to ever be certified by ExamSoft Worldwide in the USA. 75% of people fail this certification.
- Can train in the use of ExamSoft and troubleshoot.
- Freeze-Drying of Volatile Solvents
- Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry
- Nanotechnology
- Taguchi Robust Experimental Design
Education
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| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 1997 | PhD | Biomedical Englineering | Northwestern University Evanston , IL |
| 1992 | MS | Biomedical Engineering | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore , MD |
| 1989 | BS | Biomedical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) | Boston University Boston , MA |
Appointments
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| 5/2019 - Present | Professor/Research and Professor/Research | UTHSCSA, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
| 5/2019 - Present | Professor/Research, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professor/Research, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | UTHSCSA, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
| 3/2018 - Present | Director of the Office of Sponsored Agreements and Director of the Office of Sponsored Agreements | UTHSCSA, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
| 3/2018 - Present | Division Head, Division of Research and Director for the Division of Research | UTHSCSA, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX |
Expertise
| 3-D Fluorescence Microscopy |
| A Novel Osteoinductive Protein Synthesizing System |
| Antimicrobial Biomaterials |
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Biodegradable Scaffolds - Development of novel three-dimensional biodegradable scaffolds suitable for tissue regeneration |
| Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering |
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Controlled Drug Delivery - Controlled drug delivery from three-dimensional biodegradable scaffolds |
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Dental Biomaterials - Color shift Shrinkage stress Mechanical properties Initiator Systems |
| Dental Composite Development |
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ExamSoft - Administrator Level Certification, ExamSoft Worldwide, Inc. This is the second highest level of certification requiring 6 hours of self-study and 6.25 hours of examinations. I am one of the first five to ever be certified by ExamSoft Worldwide in the USA. 75% of people fail this certification. Can train in the use of ExamSoft and troubleshoot. |
| Freeze-Drying of Volatile Solvents |
| Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry |
| Nanotechnology |
| Taguchi Robust Experimental Design |
Publications
Abstract |
| Alkuor T, Whang K. Balancing Strength and Translucency of Zirconia; 2020 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research (Special Issue)). |
| Whang K, Tribley A, Furman B. Effect Of Boron Nitride Nanosheets On OASys Composite Properties; 2019 Jun. (Journal of Dental Research (Special Edition IADR Abstracts)). |
| Zhang W, Rawls HR, Zhong Z, Ahmed ASI, Whang K, Mohamed O, Handysides C, Wang M, Suprono MS, Kwon S, Aprecio R, Danso R, Li Y. Hypersensitivity/Oral Mucosa Irritation Potential of a Hydrophobic Oxirane/Acrylate IPN Composite; 2019 Jun. (Journal of Dental Research (Special Edition IADR Abstracts)). |
| Zhang W, Rawls HR, Zhong Z, Ahmed ASI, Whang K, Aprecio R, Danso, R, Li Y. Mutagenicity Evaluation of a hydrophobic Oxirane/Acrylate IPN Resin Composite; 2019 Jun. (Journal of Dental Research (Special Edition IADR Abstracts)). |
| Suprono MS, Kwon S, Rawls HR, Zhong Z, Ahmed ASI, Zhang W, Whang K, Aprecio RM, Wang P, Lee S, Arambula M, Piper A, Danso R, Li Y. Dentin/Pulp Responses to a hydrophobic Oxirane/Acylate IPN Resin Composite; 2019 Jun. (Journal of Dental Research (Special Edition IADR Abstracts)). |
| Sathissarat J, Danso R, Rawls HR, Whang K. Development of OASys Composites with Difunctional Oxiranes and Multifunctional Acrylates; 2018 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
| Reddy S, Danso RK, Burbick H, Rawls HR, Whang K. Effect Of 9-BBN On Cure And Hydrophobicity Of OASys Composites; 2017 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
| Lee S, Zhang W, Danso RK, Milman A, Li Y, Vanderwalle K, Rawls HR, Whang K. Bond Strength And In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity Of An Oxirane/Acrylate Interpenetrating Network System (OASys)-Based Bonding Agent; 2017 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
| Drew H, Lin AL, Sarrami S, Tiong W, Haney S, Yeh C, Whang K. Development of an Antimicrobial Soft Denture Liner with in situ-Generated Silver Nanoparticles for the Prevention and Treatment of Candidiasis; 2016 Oct. (2016 Annual Session of the American College of Prosthodontics). |
| Whang K. Bone Cement With In Situ Generated Nanoparticles For The Long-Term Prevention Of Implant-Related Infections In Traumatic Brain Injury Patients; 2016 Aug. (2016 Military Health System Research Symposium). |
| Oldham M, Danso R, Milman A, Silva FBd, Johnston A, Pecha T, Rawls HR, Whang K. Interpenetrating Network Composites with Multifunctional Oxiranes and Acrylates; 2016 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
| Whang K, Shute W, Danso R, Sarrami S, Milman A, Fabricio B, Tiong W, Pecha T, Saleh G, Wendt SL, Johnston A, Rawls HR. Optimization of Initiators for Bifunctional Oxirane/Multifunctional Acrylate Resins; 2016 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
| Drew H, Lin AL, Sarrami S, Tiong W, Haney S, Yeh C, Whang K. Antimicrobial Denture Liner With Silver Nanoparticles For Treatment of Candidiasis; 2016 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
| Poon J, Silva FBd, Pecha T, Milman A, Sarrami S, Chu L, Danso R, Johnston A, Rawls HR, Whang K. Antimicrobial Oxirane/Acrylate Bonding Resins with Silver Nanoparticles; 2016 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
| Hoedebecke B, Sarrami S, Flipse S, Wong, NC, Rawls HR, Whang K. A Novel Oxirane/Acrylate Restorative System with Multifunctional Acrylate; 2015 Apr. (UTHSCSA Dental Science Symposium). |
| Oei JD, Johnston A, Sarrami S, Rawls HR, Whang K. A Novel Hybrid Oxirane-Acrylate Restorative System; 2015 Apr. (UTHSCSA Dental Science Symposium). |
| Battle-Siatita S., Sarrami S., Tran N, Whang K. A Novel Antimicrobial Dental Resin Root Surface Treatment; 2015 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
| Felicetta C, Trahan S, Sarrami S, Whang K. Color Control of a Novel Antimicrobial Pit and Fissure Sealant; 2014 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
| Botto AA, Johnston A, Sarrami S, Oei JD, Wong NC, Rawls HR, Whang K. A Novel Oxirane Acrylate Interpenetrating Network Restorative System (OASys); 2014 Mar. (UTHSCSA Research Day Poster). |
| Trahan S, Oei J D, Sarrami S, Whang K. Development of a Novel, Antimicrobial, Resin Sealant; 2014 Mar. (Journal of Dental Research). |
Journal Article |
| Algamaiah H, Danso R, Banas J, Armstrong S, Whang K, Rawls HR, Teixeira EC. The effect of aging methods on the fracture toughness and physical stability of an Oxirane/Acrylate, Ormocer, and Bis-GMA based resin composites Clinical Oral Investigations 2020 Jan;24:369-375. |
| Chan DCN, Hu W, Chung K-H, Larsen R, Jensen S, Cao D, Gaviria L, Ong JL, Whang K, Eiampongpaiboon T. Reactions: Antibacterial and bioactive dental restorative materials: Do they really work? American Journal of Dentistry 2018 Nov;31:32B-36B. |
| Danso R, Hoedebecke B, Whang K, Sarrami S, Johnston A, Flipse S, Wong N, Rawls HR. Development of an Oxirane/Acrylate Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) Resin System Dental Materials 2018 Jan;34:1459-1465. |
| Moreira D M, Oei J D, Rawls HR, Wagner J, Chu L, Li Y, Zhang W, Whang K. A Novel Antimicrobial Orthodontic Band Cement with In Situ-Generated Silver Nanoparticles The Angle Orthodontist 2015 Mar;85(2):175-183. |
Other |
| Whang K. Bisphenol A (BPA) Release From Resin Composite Material is Detectable But Not Clinically Significant UTHSCSA Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) 2016 Nov;. |
| Yates D, Whang K. Zinc Oxide Can Potentially Reduce the Risk of Peri-Implantitis and Implant Failure UTHSCSA Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) 2016 Mar;. |
| Lee S, Whang K. MDPB-Containing Bonding Agents Offer Short-Term Inhibition of Bacterial Growth UTHSCSA Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) 2015 Oct;. |
| Lewis MP, Whang K. CAT of the Month. Composite Resin Sealants Are More Cost- and Time-Effective Than Glass Ionomer Sealants Texas Dental Journal 2015 Oct;130(10):799-799. |
| Whang K. Top Ten Ways to Engage Faculty When Implementing ExamSoft ExamSoft White Paper 2015 Jul;. |
| Bernal CA, Patel NK, Whang K. Bulk-fill Resin Composites Can Potentially Be as Effective as Conventional Composite Restorations Even In Class 2 Preparations UTHSCSA Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) 2015 Apr;. |
| Oei JD, Whang K. Silver Nanoparticle (AgNP)-Containing Resin Bonding Systems Significantly Reduced the Viability of Caries-Related Bacteria and Plaque Biofilms UTHSCSA Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) 2015 Mar;. |
| Lambert SP, Whang K. Silorane-Based Composite Resin Bonding System Is More Resistant to Chemical and Enzymatic Degradation In Vitro than Traditional Methacrylate System UTHSCSA Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) 2014 Dec;. |
| Lewis MP, Whang K. Composite Resin Sealants Are More Cost- and Time-Effective Than Glass Ionomer Sealants UTHSCSA Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) 2014 Dec;. |
| Shute W, Whang K. Composite Resin with an Epoxy-Based Monomer System May be less Susceptible to Failure Than Traditional Methacrylate-Based Resins UTHSCSA Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) 2014 Dec;. |
Review Article |
| Rawls HR, Whang K. Advances in Restorative Resin-Based Composites ? A Review California Dental Association Journal 2019 May;47(5):311-328. |
Teaching
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| Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
| 11/2017 - 5/2021 | Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision | UTHSCSA Dental School | |
| 7/2017 - Present | Introduction to Restorative Dentistry | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director - Helped develop DFRD5001 Foundations in Restorative Dentistry with Dr. Edward Wright. All of the Biomaterials 1 and 2 lectures and projects have been moved to the first semester of DFRD5001, and whenever possible, have been synchronized with the preclinical labs of DFRD5001 and DFRD5002 to enhance the student's understanding of the Biomaterials lectures. Initial comments on this timing have been very positive from the students.
Initially, Biomaterials 1 and 2 were team-taught by three faculty members: Dr. Barry Norling, Dr. Ralph Rawls and me. However, Dr. Norling passed away, and Dr. Rawls has been out ill for over a year. As such, I am the only person teaching biomaterials and in the first (transition) year of implementation when I had to teach both DFRD 5001 and Biomaterials 2, I was teaching six times more than before in the first semester. I will be the only person teaching biomaterials from now on. |
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| 7/2017 - Present | Patient Care Foundations | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 5/2016 - Present | Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision | UTHSCSA | |
| 1/2016 - Present | Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision | UTHSCSA Dental School | |
| 6/2015 - Present | Spec Teach Elec-proj Sum & Eval | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| ExamSoft Orientation for LEAD Students, 3 hrs/summer
Introduction to Biomaterials, 1 hour/summer |
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| 1/2014 - Present | ExamSoft Workshop for DH Students | UTHSCSA Dental School | 30 students |
| 2 hours per year | |||
| 1/2014 - Present | Clinic Introduction | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Faculty CATs Mentor for 11 students: Jason Jones, Courtney Schwind, Carlos Barnal, Stephen Lambert, Mark Lewis, James Oei, Wesley Shute, Travis William, Aalia Farukhi, Spencer Lee, Daniel Yates.
Dental Student ExamSoft Orientation and computer maintenance. 12 hours/year |
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Grants
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Federal |
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| Funding Agency | National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research |
| Title | Oxirane-Acrylate System to Double the Clinical Service Life of Restorative Resins |
| Status | Complete |
| Period | 9/2013 - 8/2018 |
| Role | Co-Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail | |