PUBLICATIONS:

Yousefian Z. J,  Moghadam B,: The role of orthodontist in the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea: Roth /Williams philosophy of orofacial rehabilitation.  Edited by Robert Williams (GAC International ) (in publication).

Yousefian Z. J., Trimble D., Folkman G.: A new look at the treatment of Class II Division 2 Malocclusion. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.  Vol. 130, No. 6, December 2006.

Moghadam B., Yousefian Z. J.: Oral soft and hard tissue abnormalities in pediatric renal transplant recipients.  Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Vol.97, No.  4, pp 459-460 April 2004.

Moghadam B., Yousefian Z. J,: Orofacial complications associated with forward repositioning of the mandible in snore guard users.  General Dentistry Vol. 51 No. 6, November-December 2003.

Moghadam B., Yousefian Z. J., Kuttan N.: The adverse effect of mandibular advancement appliances on TMJ and masticatory muscles.  Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Vol. 91, pp 425-426 April 2001.

Yousefian Z. J., Ngan P., Saito S., Shanfeld J. and Davidovitch Z.:  Hydrostatic system of force transmission in the periodontium:  Biological Mechanisms of Tooth Movement and Craniofacial Adaption, edited by Davidovitch Z. and Norton L. (Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics, Boston, MA, USA), pp. 161-171, 1996.

Yousefian J.:  Effect of brachycephalization on human craniofacial structures:  Biological Mechanisms of Tooth Movement and Craniofacial Adaption, edited by Davidovitch Z. and Norton L. (Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics, Boston, MA, USA), pp 561-567, 1996.

Yousefian Z. J, Firouzian F., Shanfeld J., Ngan P., Davidovitch Z.:  A new experimental model for studying the response of periodontal ligament cells to hydrostatic pressure.  American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Vol. 108, No. 4, October, pp 402-409, 1995.

Moghadam B., Yousefian Z. J, Gier R.:  Ataxia-Telangiectasia case report:  Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Vol. 75, pp 791-797, 1993.

Yousefian Z. J, Ngan P., Miller B., Shanfeld J. and Davidovitch Z.:  Effect of different types of stress on human periodontal ligament cells in vitro:  Biological Mechanisms of Tooth Movement and Craniofacial Adaption, edited by Davidovitch Z., EBSCO Media, Birmingham, AL, pp 319-331, 1991.

Ngan P., Kleeman B., Jordan F., Rosol T., Yousefian Z. J, Shanfeld J., and Davidovitch Z.:  Effect of intermittent pressure on periodontal ligament cell-mediated bone resorption in vitro:  Biological Mechanisms of Tooth Movement and Craniofacial Adaption, edited by Davidovitch Z., EBSCO Media, Birmingham, AL, p 331, 1991.

Yousefian Z. J., Ngan P., Shanfeld. J., Davidovitch Z.:  Effect of hydrostatic pressure on PGE production by PDL cells.  J. Dent Res. Vol. 70, April, Abstract No. 2063, pp 524, 1991.

Yousefian Z. R., Yousefian Z. J., Maghadam B.:  Oral candidiasis in immunosuppressed patients.  J. Dent Res. Vol. 70, April, Abstract No. 526, p 524, 1991.

Miller B., Yousefian Z. J., Ngan P., Shanfeld J., Davidovitch Z.:  Effect of different forms of mechanical stress on PGE production.  J. Dent Res. Vol. 70, April, Abstract No. 567, p 336, 1991.

Firouzian F., Yousefian Z. J., Ngan p., Shanfeld, J., Davidovitch Z.:  Effect of hydrostatic pressure on PDL cell proliferation in vitro.  J. Dent Res. Vol. 70, April, Abstract No. 568, p 336, 1991.

Yousefian Z. J., Ngan P., Shanfeld J., Davidovitch Z.:  A dynamic system for applying pressure to cell cultures.  J. Dent Res. Vol. 69, March, Abstract No. 775, p 205, 1991.

Yousefian Z. J., Ngan P., Shanfeld J., Davidovitch Z.:  Effect of Substance P on cAMP and PGE levels in Fibroblasts.  J. Dent Res. Vol. 68, Abstract No. 956, p 301, 1989.

Yousefian, Z. J., Ngan P., Shanfeld J., Davidovitch Z.:  Effect of Interleukin-1B on cGMP and PGE levels in periodontal ligament fibroblasts in vitro.  J. Dent Res. Vol 67, March, Abstract No. 1168, p 259, 1988.

Ngan P., Yousefian Z.J., Shanfeld J. and Davidovitch:  The effect of Interleukin-1B and Parathyroid hormone on camp and PGE levels in human periodontal ligament fibroblasts in vitro.  Biological Mechanisms of Tooth Eruption and Root Resorption, edited by Davidovitch Z., EBSCO Media, Birmingham, AL, pp 261-268, 1988.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS:

2009   Interdisciplinary Approach for replacement of missing lower anterior teeth for proper anterior guidance. Comprehensive Treatment Seminars Study Club.  Issaquah, Washington, May 11.

2009   The concept of anterior guidance, orthodontic/restorative approach for replacement of missing lower anterior teeth for proper anterior guidance. Comprehensive Treatment Seminars Study Club.  Issaquah, Washington, March 11.

2009   Mandibular symphysisal distraction osteogenesis. Arnett Multidisciplinary Foundation. San Diego California, January 22-24.

2008   Full Arch Spring Orthodontic Retainer ™ (Yousefian Retainer) for closing band spaces and opened extraction spaces. Club of Orthodontic Study.  Renton, Washington, November 20.

2008   Vicious cycle of temporomandibular disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. Arnett Multidisciplinary Foundation. Santa Barbara, California, January 24-26.

2007   Interactive metal/aesthetic bracket systems and use of miniscrew implants/surgical plates for orthodontic anchorage.  Club of Orthodontic Study.  Federal way, Washington, October 11.

2007   Piper classification for TM Joint disc displacement. Comprehensive Treatment Seminars Study Club.  Issaquah, Washington, September 12.

2006   Use of implant technology in orthodontics. Annual meeting, Newport Implant Study Club.  Spokane Washington, September 21.

2006   Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing. 13th annual meeting, Roth/Williams International Society. Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 10, 11 and 12.

2006   Restoration Failure of Anterior Teeth. Forum For Advance Dental Education. Issaquah, Washington, February 8.

2006   Role of Orthodontist in Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing. Annual meeting, Roth/Williams Study Club. San Francisco, California, January 27, 28 and 29.

2005   Orognathic Diagnosis and Mandibular Stabilization, Orognathic Bioesthetics International, Inc. (Level II lecture series), Seattle, Washington, December 2 and 3.

2005   Restoration Failure of Anterior Teeth. Comprehensive Treatment Seminars Study Club.  Issaquah, Washington, May 11.

2004   Multi-Disciplinary Approach to rehabilitation of Advance Restorative Cases. Comprehensive Treatment Seminars Study Club.  Issaquah, Washington, September 14.

2004   Maxillofacial Structural Changes Caused by Early or Late Onset of TM Joint Remodeling

11th annual meeting, Roth/Williams International Society, Orlando, Florida, May 8.

2004   TMJ Complications During Pregnancy, at Advance Facial Reconstruction Courses (Foundation

Meeting) in Santa Barbara, California

2002   TMJ Lecture Series (Six Sessions), Orognathic Bioesthetics International held at University of

Health Sciences in Portland, Oregon

2000    Multi-Disciplinary Approach to the Management of TM Disorders. University of Missouri in      Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO, Nov. 10.

2000   Children and TMD. 7th annual meeting, Roth/Williams International Society, San Sebastian,

Spain, June 11.

Orthodontic Treatment and TMD.  Annual meeting, Ohio State Orthodontic Alumni Association,

Columbus, OH, March 3 and 4.

Occlusion and TMD.  University of Missouri in Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City,

MO, February 28.

1995   Hydrostatic pressure, a signal for transudation of mechanical stress to biological responses in

supportive tissues of teeth during tooth movement.  University of Washington, College of

Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Seattle, WA, October 19.

A new technique for application of positive and negative hydrostatic pressure to cell and tissue

cultures.  International Conference on Biological Mechanism of Tooth Movement and

Craniofacial Adaptation, Boston, MA, October 19.

Effect of brachycephalization on human craniofacial structures.  International Conference on

Biological Mechanism of Tooth Movement and Craniofacial Adaption, Boston, MA,

October 19.

1992   Effect of hydrostatic pressure on human periodontal ligament cells.  American Association of

Orthodontists, Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, May 9-13.

1991   Effect of different forms of mechanical stress on the human periodontal ligament tissue.

International Conference on Biological Mechanisms of Tooth Movement and

Craniofacial Adaptation, Columbus, OH, May 8

Effect of brachycephalization on the craniofacial structures.  Foundation for Orthodontics

Research, 23rd Annual Meeting, Victoria, B.C., May 16-18.

Effect of mechanical stress on the human periodontal ligament tissue.  University of Louisville,

College of Dentistry, Louisville, KY, April 9.

1990   A new technique for applying mechanical stress to periodontal ligament.   F.O.R. Annual Meeting,

Williamsburg, VA, May 9.