AADOCR NSRG Councilor Candidate 2027-2028
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
Cary, NC
Graduation Date: 2030
Reasons for Running
Research has always been a passion of mine, driven by the thrill of discovery and the desire to advance our field. As a PhD/Periodontology candidate at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, I am committed to an academic career. I believe that mentorship, community, and early exposure to opportunities in dental research are essential for shaping the next generation of professionals.
Having been a dental student, and now a dental resident and graduate student, I have actively worked to strengthen connections among these three groups and expand AADOCR student membership. During my term as Graduate Student Representative, I organized the NSRG Specialty/PhD webinar and workshops to introduce student members to a variety of dental career pathways. These programs provided actionable guidance for students exploring research, specialty, or academic options. Additionally, as a woman in this field, I am especially passionate about inspiring other women to pursue careers as clinician-scientists and academicians. I have also contributed to initiatives within the Women in Science Network (WISN) of IADR to promote mentorship and collaboration.
As NSRG Councilor, I will continue this work by advocating for student voices within the AADOCR Council. I will expand programs for dental research and clinical innovation and create initiatives that support underrepresented students, including women and those from diverse backgrounds. By strengthening engagement and broadening opportunities, we can inspire and recruit the next generation of dental educators and researchers.
Research Conducted / Student Activities
Research Conducted
Electrospun Scaffolds Sustain Release of Bioflavonoids for Craniofacial Bone Regeneration - Investigate electrospun scaffolds as a novel local delivery model for temporal release of bioflavonoids for craniofacial bone regeneration.
Influence Of Hesperidin on Early Bone Healing of The Rat Mandible Critical-Sized Defect - Explore the positive influence of hesperidin on bone regeneration after introducing a mandibular defect in rats. Immunohistochemistry and microCT findings suggest hesperidin modulates bone morphogenic protein to improve bone healing.
S. McGaughey, V. Gonçalves, M. Musskopf, A. Rivera-Concepcion, D. Lee, A. Ali, S.M. Ziadduin, P. A. Miguez. Dietary Hesperidin Influences Long-Term Regeneration of Craniofacial Bone and Native Skeletal Bone of the Rat, J Dent Res Vol #104(Spec Iss A): 0877, (https://iadr.abstractarchives.com/abstract/54am-4214319/dietary-hesperidin-influences-long-term-regeneration-of-craniofacial-bone-and-native-skeletal-bone-of-the-rat)
S. McGaughey, V. Gonçalves, M. Musskopf, A. Rivera-Concepcion, C. Yu, S. Tuin, A. Stadler, P. A. Miguez. Influence of Hesperidin on Early Bone Healing of the Rat Mandible Critical-Sized Defect, J Dent Res Vol #101(Spec Iss A): 0221, (https://iadr.abstractarchives.com/abstract/51am-3663129/the-effect-of-dietary-hesperidin-on-rat-vs-mice-long-bone-homeostasis)
Student Activities
NSRG Graduate Student Representative
NSRG Southeast Region Regional Representative
2022-23 UNC Student Research Group President
2022-23 UNC ADEA President
ADEA Academic Dental Career Fellow
2022-23 Shils National Transformational Leadership Award
