Melissa S . Lang, BS, MS, DDS
Chair, Periodontics
Associate Professor
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School of Dentistry
Periodontology
Faculty - Dentistry
SOD - School of Dentistry - 435O
Melissa S . Lang, BS, MS, DDS
Chair, Periodontics
Associate Professor
Dr. Lang is the course director of Sophomore Periodontology, Senior Periodontology, and Junior and Senior Clinical Periodontics at Creighton University School of Dentistry. Dr. Lang maintains a part-time private periodontal practice in La Vista, Nebraska.
Dr. Lang is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Nebraska Dental Association, American College of Dentists, Omaha District Dental Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society, and past-president of the Nebraska Society of Periodontology.
A more complete listing of scholarship, teaching, and research interests can be found on my Curriculum Vitae.
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Interests
- Periodontics
Research Focus
Periodontal therapy (surgical and non-surgical) Dental implants Mucogingival surgery Periodontal health and systemic disease interactionsDepartment
Periodontics
Position
Associate Professor
Publications
- Clinical Oral Implants Research
Lang Melissa S., Validity of fractal analysis of implants in individuals with healthy and diseased peri-implant mucosa
31:11, p. 1039 - 1046 2020 - Oral Diseases
Rudick Courtney P., Understanding the pathophysiology behind chairside diagnostics and genetic testing for IL-1 and IL-6
25:8, p. 1879 - 1885 2019 - Journal of periodontology
Miyamoto Takanari, The clinical efficacy of deproteinized bovine bone mineral with 10% collagen in conjunction with localized piezosurgical decortication enhanced orthodontics
90:10, p. 1106 - 1115 2019 - Expert Review of Clinical Immunology
Rudick Courtney P., Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells in the pathogenesis of periodontitis
13:12, p. 1189 - 1197 2017 - The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants
Lang Melissa S., Cell Attachment Following Instrumentation with Titanium and Plastic Instruments, Diode Laser, and Titanium Brush on Titanium, Titanium-Zirconium, and Zirconia Surfaces
31:4, p. 799 - 806 2016 - Clinical Advances in Periodontics
Lang Melissa S., Bony Exostosis After Treatment of Gingival Recession with Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft and Enamel Matrix Derivative
6:1, p. 27 - 32 2016 - Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
Bathena S. P., Quantitative determination of lysophosphatidic acids (LPAs) in human saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) by LC-MS/MS
56:2, p. 402 - 407 2011
Presentations
- Southwest Iowa Dental Association: "Implant Evaluation and Maintenance" 2016
- Creighton University Continuing Education Lecture Series: "Implant Evaluation and Maintenance" 2016
- March 27, 2015 Creighton University Implant Symposium: "Implant Evaluation and Maintenance" 2015
- June 8, 2014 Japanese Institute of Periodontal Health, Omaha, Nebraska: "Periodontics and Implant Cadaver Course" 2014
- Volunteer Lecturer, Student National Dental Association, Creighton University School of Dentistry 2014
- Living Well with Diabetes Support Group, Omaha, Nebraska Oral Health Presentation: "Diabetes and Oral Health" November 23, 2013 2013
- November 23, 2013 Living Well with Diabetes Support Group, Omaha, Nebraska: "Diabetes and Oral Health" 2013
- 29th Annual Seminar: Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands, Omaha, NE. Oral Health Presentation: "Whats in Your Mouth: Understanding the Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health." April 13, 2013 2013
- April 13, 2013 29th Annual Seminar: Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands, Omaha, Nebraska: "Whats in Their Mouths: Understanding the Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health" 2013
- October 28, 2012 Japanese Institute of Periodontal Health, Omaha, Nebraska: "Periodontics and Implant Cadaver Course" 2012
- Living Well with Diabetes Support Group, Omaha, Nebraska Oral Health Presentation: "Diabetes and Oral Health" July 14, 2012 2012
- July 14, 2012 Living Well with Diabetes Support Group, Omaha, Nebraska: "Diabetes and Oral Health" 2012
- June 1, 2012 Creighton University Perio Symposium: "Immediate-delayed Implant Placement. Is it Predictable?" 2012
- Volunteer Lecturer, Student National Dental Association, Creighton University School of Dentistry 2011
- September 24, 2011 Japanese Institute of Periodontal Health, Omaha, Nebraska: "Periodontics and Implant Cadaver Course 2011
- April 4, 2011 Creighton University Continuing Education Lecture Series: "Socket Preservation" 2011
- February 4, 2011 Creighton University Continuing Education Lecture Series: "Periodontal and Medical Considerations in Implant Therapy" 2011
- November 1, 2010 Omaha Society of Dental Hygienists, Omaha, Nebraska: "Periodontal and Medical Considerations in Implant Therapy" 2010
- September 19, 2010 Japanese Institute of Periodontal Health, Omaha, Nebraska: "Periodontics and Implant Cadaver Course" 2010
- Volunteer Lecturer, Student National Dental Association, Creighton University School of Dentistry 2010
- August 30, 2010 Frank Ayers Study Club, Creighton University School of Dentistry: "Treatment of Peri-implantitis" 2010
- June 8, 2010 Creighton University Continuing Education Lecture Series: "Periodontal and Medical Considerations in Implant Therapy" 2010
Awards
- Outstanding Academic Instructor
Outstanding Academic Instructor Creighton University School of Dentistry 2012
Creighton University School of Dentistry - American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award
American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award 2011
American Academy of Periodontology - Omicron Kappa Upsilion
Univeristy of Nebraska College of Dentistry
Consulting
- Omicron Kappa Upsilion
Vice President
Univeristy of Nebraska College of Dentistry
2009 - 2017 - Consultant
Gum Disease Specialists
2007