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Nikita Ruparel, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Dental School
Endodontics
210-567-3381
ruparel@uthscsa.edu
Education
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| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 2013 | Residency | Endodontics | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
| 2013 | Postdoctoral Fellowship | Endodontics | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
| 2011 | PhD | Cellular and Structural Biology | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
| 2011 | DDS | Dentistry | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
| 2003 | MS | Life Science (Neurobiology) | Mumbai University |
Appointments
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| 1/2017 - Present | Hospital Appointment | Children's Hospital of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, San Antonio, TX |
| 10/2014 - Present | Assistant Professor | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Endodontics, San Antonio, TX |
Expertise
| Cellular and Structural Biology |
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Pain Biology - Role of TRP channels in Cannabinoid Regulations of Nociceptors |
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Regenerative Endodontics - Clinical and Basic science concepts in Regenerative Endodontics |
Publications
Abstract |
| Ruparel N.B. Clinical Outcomes of Immature Teeth Treated with Regenerative Endodontic Procedures. A Retrospective Analysis; 2017 Jan. (AAE Abstract OR23). |
| Ruparel N.B. Immunoregulatory role of Dental Mesenchymal Stem Cells; 2017 Jan. (AAE Abstract OR 19). |
| Ruparel N.B. Characterization of Pain-Modulating Substances in Periradicular Lesions from Teeth with Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Periradicular Pathology; 2017 Jan. (AAE Abstract OR06). |
| Ruparel N.B. Immunoregulatory role of Dental Mesenchymal Stem Cells; 2016 Jan. (Dent Sci Symp Abstract AADR Abstract 1176). |
| Ruparel N.B. The Expression and Function of Transient Receptr Potential Channels on Stem Cells of Apical Papilla; 2016 Jan. (AAE Abstract OR13). |
| Ruparel N. Bacterial Byproducts/Biofilm Affect Differentiation of Stem Cells of Apical Papilla; 2016 Jan. (AADR Abstract 0750). |
| Ruparel N.B. Regulation of TRPV1 by a Serotonin-mediated Sexually Dimorphic Mechanism; 2016 Jan. (IIMS Abstract). |
| Ruparel N.B. Regulation of TRPV1 by a Serotonin-mediated Sexually Dimorphic Mechanism; 2016 Jan. (IASP Abstract 249). |
| Ruparel N.B. Immunoregulatory Function of Stem Cells of the Apical Papilla; 2015 Jan. (IADR Abstract S0174). |
| Ruparel N.B. Cannabinoids as potential peripheral analgesics; 2013 Jan. (AAE Abstract OR). |
Electronic/Web Publication |
| Diogenes AR, Ruparel N, Teixeira FB, Hargreaves KM. Translational Science in Disinfection for Regenerative Endodontics 2013 Jan. |
Journal Article |
| Parrone MT, Bechara B, Deahl TS, Ruparel N, Katkar RA, Noujeim M. Cone beam computed tomography image optimization to detect root fractures in endodontically treated teeth: an in vitro (phantom) study Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2017 May;123(5):613-620. |
| Song JS, Takimoto K, Jeon M, Vadakekalam J, Ruparel NB,Diogenes A. Decellularized Human Dental Pulp as a Scaffold for Regenerative Endodontics Journal of Dental Research 2017 Jan;96(6):640-646. |
| Diogenes A, Ruparel NB. Regenerative Endodontic Procedures: Clinical Outcomes Dental Clinic North America 2017 Jan;61(1):111-125. |
| Austah O, Ruparel N, Henry MA, Fajardo RJ, Schmitz JE, Diogenes AR. Capsaicin-sensitive Innervation Modulates the Development of Apical Periodontitis? Journal of Endodontics 2016 Oct;42(10):1496-1502. |
| Green D, Ruparel S, Gao X, Ruparel N, Patil M, Akopian AN, Hargreaves KM. Central activation of TRPV1 and TRPA1 by novel endogenous agonists contributes to mechanical and thermal allodynia after burn injury 2016 Jul;12. |
| Kim SH, Kim S, Shin Y, Lee HS, Jeon M, Kim SO, Cho SW, Ruparel N, Song JS. Comparative Gene Expression Analysis of the Coronal Pulp and Apical Pulp Complex in Human Immature Teeth Journal of Endodontics 2016 May;42(5):752-759. |
| Diogenes AR, Ruparel N. Regenerative Endodontics Dental Clinic of North America 2016 Jan;. |
| Ruparel N, Diogenes AR, Hargreaves KM, Teixeira FB. Translational science in disinfection for regenerative endodotnics Journal of Endodontics 2014 Apr;40(4):S52-S57. |
| Ruparel NB, Ruparel SB, Chen PB, Ishikawa B, Diogenes A. Direct Effect of Endodontic Sealers on Trigeminal Neuronal Activity Journal of Endodontics 2014 Jan;40(5):683-687. |
| Ruparel NB, De Almedia JFA, Henry MA, Diogenes AR. Characterization of a stem cell of apical papilla (SCAP) cell line: effect of passage on cellular phenotype Journal of Endodontics 2013 Jan;39(3):357-363. |
Not Specified |
| Diogenes AR, Ruparel N, Shiloah Y, Hargreaves KM. Regenerative endodontics: A way forward Journal of American Dental Association 2016 May;147(5):372-380. |
Review Article |
| Ruparel N. Contemporary Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth: Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Jounral of Endodontics 2013 Jan;9(1194). |
Teaching
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| Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
| 5/2017 - Present | Undergraduate Student Supervision | UT Health San Antonio | |
| 8/2016 - Present | Clinical Endodontics I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
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| 8/2016 - Present | Clinical Endo II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
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| 8/2016 - Present | Clinical Endodontics III | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director | |||
| 8/2016 - Present | Clinical Seminar I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director | |||
| 8/2016 - Present | Literature Review I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
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| 8/2016 - Present | Literature Review I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
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| 8/2016 - Present | Supervised Teaching | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director | |||
| 8/2016 - Present | ENDO Surgical Anatomy | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director | |||
| 8/2016 - Present | Clinical Seminar I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director | |||
| 8/2016 - Present | Clinical Endo II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director | |||
| 8/2016 - Present | Clincial Endodontics I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director | |||
| 8/2016 - Present | Case Presentations III | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
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| 8/2016 - Present | Case Presentations III | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director | |||
| 4/2016 - Present | Literature Review II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director | |||
| 1/2016 - Present | Pediatric Dentistry II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 1/2016 - Present | Individual Instruction | UT Health San Antonio | |
| 1/2016 - Present | Individual Instruction | UT Health San Antonio | |
| 1/2016 - Present | Masters' Thesis Directed | UT Health San Antonio | |
| 1/2016 - Present | Pediatric Dentistry II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 1/2015 - Present | Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | |
| 10/2014 - Present | Preclinical Endodontics | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 10/2014 - Present | Case Presentations II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 10/2014 - Present | Endodontics Lecture | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 10/2014 - Present | Case Presentations I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 10/2014 - Present | Case Presentations II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 10/2014 - Present | Case Presentations II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 10/2014 - Present | Case Presentations I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 10/2014 - Present | Current Literature Review | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 10/2014 - Present | Current Literature Review | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| 1/2014 - Present | Post Graduate Rotation Supervision | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | |
| 1/2014 - Present | Individual Instruction | Loma Linda University | |
| 1/2014 - Present | Post-Doctoral Student Supervision | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | |
| 10/2013 - Present | ENDN875 Endodontics Clinic | ||
| 10/2013 - Present | ENDN725 Endodontics Clinic | ||
| 10/2013 - Present | ENDN534 Treatment Conference in Endodontics | ||
| 10/2013 - Present | ENDN604 Classic Literature in Endodontics | ||
| 10/2013 - Present | ENDN604 Current Literature in Endodontics | ||
Grants
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| Funding Agency | AAEF |
| Title | Effect of bacterial biofilm on differentiation of stem cells of apical papilla |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 10/2015 - 1/2018 |
| Role | Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail | |