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- Gayle Mccombs
- Professor
- School of Dental Hygiene
- 3102 Health Sciences Bldg
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-5150
- gmccombs@odu.edu
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Education
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill,
1993
- Major: Dental Auxiliary Teacher Education
- Degree: M.S.
- University of West Florida,
1987
- Major: Technical Vocational Studies/Program Development
- Degree: B.S.
- Florida Community College,
1980
- Major: Dental Hygiene
- Degree: AS
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Research Interests
- new product development, cold plasma
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Licensures and Certifications
- RDH
- Sponsoring Organization: ADHA
- Date Obtained: 1980-05-01
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Expertise
- Dental Hygiene
- Dental Hygiene/ Clinical Research / Dental Product and Device Testing
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Book Chapters
- McCombs, G., and Darby, M. M. (2012). Chapter 12.3 Dental Applications.Applications of Low-Temperature Gas Plasmas in Medicine and Biology. Cambridge University Press.
- McCombs, G., and Darby, M. M. (2012). Chapter 12.3 Dental Applications.Applications of Low-Temperature Gas Plasmas in Medicine and Biology. Cambridge University Press.
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Articles
- bekeleski, g., McCombs, G., and Melvin, W. (2012). Oil Pulling: An Ancient Practice for a Modern Time. J International Oral Health, 4 (3),
- Bruhn, A. M., Darby, M. L., McCombs, G., and Lynch, C. (2012). Vital Tooth Whitening Effects on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults. J Dent Hyg
- Lemaster, M., and McCombs, G. (2011). Discovering Plasma Medicine’s Oral Health Benefits. Dimensions of Dent Hyg, 9 (12), (pp. 40-43).
- McCombs, G., and Choe, K. (2011). Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Strategies for You and Your Patient. Dimensions of Dent Hyg, 9 (7), (pp. 54-57).
- Kott, K., and McCombs, G. (2011). Avoid Low Back Pain. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 9 (1), (pp. 36,38-41).
- McCombs, G., and Darby, M. M. (2010). New Discoveries and Directions for Medical, Dental and Dental Hygiene Research: Low Temperature Atmospheric Plasma. Intl J Dent Hyg, 8, (pp. 10-15).
- McCombs, G. (2010). Protect Yourself with Informed Consent. Dimensions of Dent Hyg, 8 (11), (pp. 60-63).
- Turner, L. A., McCombs, G., Hynes, W. L., and Tolle, S. L. (2009). A novel approach to controlling bacterial contamination on toothbrushes: chlohexidine coating. Int. J. Dent. Hyg., 7 (4), (pp. 241-245).
- Morris, A., McCombs, G., Akan, T., Hynes, W., Laroussi, M., and Tolle, S. L. (2009). Cold Plasma Technology: Bactericidal Effects of on Geobacillus Stearothermophilus and Bacillus Cereus. J Dent Hyg, 83 (2), (pp. 55-61).
- (2007). Dental Hygienists’ Contributions to Improving The Nation’s Oral Health Through School-Based Initiatives From 1970 Through
1999: A Historical Review.
- (2007). Ultrasound Technology: Transitioning into Oral Care and Beyond.
- Bruhn, A., Darby, M. M., McCombs, G., and Lynch, C. (2007). Vital Tooth Whitening Effects on Quality of Life in Older Adults: Abstract. Journal of Dental Hygiene/American Dental Hygienists' Association, 81 (4), (pp. 103).
- Laroussi, M. (2007). “Bactericidal Effects of Non-equilibrium Cold Plasma on G. Steathermophilis and B. Cerus”.
- (2006). Clinical Comparison of an Ultrasonographic Periodontal Probe to Manual and Controlled-Force Probing..
- Tolle, S. L. (2006). Comparative Effects of 0.12% Chlorhexidine and Herbal Mouthrinse on Gingivitis..
- (2006). Defining the Impact of Dental Hygienists on the Nation’s Oral Health: The Results of the 2003 ADHA House of Delegates Survey..
- Darby, M. M. (2006). Sulcular Sulfide Monitoring: An Indicator of Early Dental Plauqe Induced Gingival Disease..
- (2006). The Potential of the Ultrasonic Probe.
- Zhou, H., and Darby, M. M. (2004). Sulphur By-Product: The Relationship Between Sulphur Compounds and Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis..
- (2003). The Genesis of Drug Development.
- (2002). Clinical Tests of an Ultrasonic Periodontal Probe..
- (2001). Effects of a Chewable Sodium Bicarbonate Oral Composition on Plaque and Gingivitis..
- (2000). Pharmacodynamic effects of ketoprofen on crevicular fluid prostanoids in adult periodontitis..
- (1998). Pharmacokinetic and Safety Evaluations of Ketoprofen Gels in Subjects with Adult Periodontitis..
- (1996). Clinical/Biological Outcomes of Treatment for Pericoronitis..
- (1996). Periodontal Infection as a Possible Risk Factor for Preterm Low Birth Weight..
- (1994). Effectiveness of a calculus scaling gel.
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Presentations
- Low Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Applications in Dentistry
- Conference Name: Plasma Medicine and Healthcare
- Sponsoring Organization: Plasma Medicine and Healthcare
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Date: July 13, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- From Idea Conception to Accepted Publications: Engaging Students to Make Research Contributions for Growth of the Profession.
The Role of Faculty in Overseeing Graduate Thesis and Non-thesis Projects
- Conference Name: American Dental Education Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Dental Education Association
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Date: March 20, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- Low Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma and Tooth Whitening
- Conference Name: University of Virginia
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Virginia
- Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Date: February 16, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Clairborne, D.
McCombs, G.
Lemaster, M.
Akan, A.
Laroussi, M.
- Moving New Product From Inception to the Market Place.
- Conference Name:
- Location: Chicago
- Date: July 28, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- Moving New Product From Inception to the Market Place
- Conference Name:
- Location: Baltimore
- Date: July 23, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- Ultrasonic Instrumentation
- Conference Name:
- Location: Leon, Nicaragua
- Date: July 5, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- Moving New Product From Inspection to the Market Place
- Conference Name:
- Location: Arlington.VA
- Date: March 18, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- Low Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma and Advances in Dental Application
- Conference Name:
- Location: Greifswald, Germany
- Date: September 23, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- Moving New Products from Inception to the Marketplace
- Conference Name:
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Date: June, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- Low Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Applications in Dentistry: Two Independent Studies.
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: June 23, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Morris, A. D.
Lemaster, M. F.
McCombs, G.
Laroussi, M.
Darby, M. M.
Hynes, W. L.
Tolle, S. L.
- Effects of Low-Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma on Streptococcus mutans
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: June, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Lemaster, M. F.
McCombs, G.
Darby, M. M.
Hynes, W. L.
Laroussi, M.
- Demystifying the Informed Consent Process
- Conference Name:
- Location: Bethesda, MD
- Date: June, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- Effects of Low-Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma on Streptococcus mutans
- Conference Name:
- Location: Bethesda, MD
- Date: June, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Lemaster, M. F.
McCombs, G.
Darby, M. M.
Hynes, W. L.
Laroussi, M.
- Effects of Low-temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Pencil on Streptococcus mutans.
- Conference Name:
- Location: Bethesda, MD
- Date: June, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Lemaster, M. F.
Darby, M. M.
Hynes, W. L.
Laroussi, M.
- Experimental Investigations of Plasma Bullets and their Effects on Streptococcus mutans
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Date: March, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Karakas, E.
Begum, A.
Lemaster, M.
Laroussi, M.
McCombs, G.
Darby, M.
Hynes, W.
- Preparing for Tomorrow: Periodontology and Dental Hygiene
- Sponsoring Organization: UNC School of Dentistry
- Location: Hilton Head, SC
- Date: October 10, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
McCombs, G.
- The Ultrasonographic Periodontal Probe
- Conference Name:
- Location: Old Dominion University Annual Research Exposition
- Date: April 9, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Bertoncini, C.
McCombs, G.
Hinders, M.
- Vital Tooth Whitening Effects on Tooth Color Satisfaction, Self-Perceived Dentofacial Appearance and Self-Esteem in Older
Adults
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: April 9, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Seeber, K.
Darby, M. M.
McCombs, G.
- Effects of Low-Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma on Streptococcus mutans
- Conference Name:
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Date: February, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Lemaster, M. F.
McCombs, G.
Darby, M. M.
Hynes, W. L.
Laroussi, M.
- Exploring Ultrasound Beyond the Scaler
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: August 2, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
- Bacterial effects of non-equilibrium cold plasma on Geobacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus cereus
- Conference Name:
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
- Date: July, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Hynes, W. L.
Laroussi, M.
- Bactericidal Effects of Cold Plasma Technology on Geobacillus Stearothermophilus and Bacillus Cereus Microorganisms
- Conference Name:
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: June 22, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Laroussi, M.
Hynes, W. L.
- Vital Tooth Whitening Effects on Quality of Life in Older Adults.
- Conference Name:
- Location: New Orleans, LA.
- Date: June 22, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Darby, M. M.
Lynch, C. M.
- Vital Tooth Whitening Effects on Oral Health-Related
- Conference Name: American Dental Hygienists' Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Dental Hygienists' Association
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: June 22, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Bruhn, A.
Darby, M. M.
McCombs, G.
Lynch, C. M.
- Vital Tooth Whitening Effects on Oral Health-Related
- Conference Name: Old Dominion Universtiy
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion Universtiy
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: April, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Bruhn, A.
Darby, M. M.
McCombs, G.
Lynch, C. M.
- Bactericidal Effects of Cold Plasma Technology on Geobacillus Stearothermophilus and Bacillus Cereus Microorganisms
- Location: Old Dominion University Annual Research Exposition
- Date: April 5, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Laroussi, M.
Hynes, W. L.
- Mentoring New Investigators
- Conference Name:
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Date: July, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
- Dental Hygienists’ Contributions to Improving The Nation’s Oral Health Through School-Based Initiatives From 1970 Through
1999: A Historical Review.
- Conference Name:
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Date: June, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
- Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Coated Toothbrush Filaments in Controlling Bacterial Contamination
- Conference Name:
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Date: June, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Tolle, S. L.
Hynes, W. L.
- Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Coated Toothbrush Filaments in Controlling Bacterial Contamination
- Conference Name:
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Date: June, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Tolle, S. L.
Hynes, W. L.
- Principles and Pitfalls of Clinical Research
- Conference Name:
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Date: June, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
- Antimicrobial Filaments in Oral Care Products: A Review of the Literature.
- Location: Old Dominion University Annual Research Exposition
- Date: April, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Darby, M. M.
- The Efficacy of Chlorhexidine-Coated Toothbrush Filaments in Controlling Bacterial Contamination
- Location: Old Dominion University Annual Research Exposition
- Date: April, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Tolle, S. L.
Hynes, W. L.
- Clinical Research: The Basics
- Conference Name:
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
- Comparative Effects of 0.12% Chlorhexidine and Herbal Mouthrinse on Gingivitis
- Conference Name:
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Date: March, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tolle, S. L.
Marinak, K.
- Comparative Effects of 0.12% Chlorhexidine and Herbal Mouthrinse on Gingivitis
- Conference Name:
- Date: March, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tolle, S. L.
Marinak, K.
- Comparative Effects of 0.12
- Conference Name:
- Date: March, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tolle, S. L.
Marinak, K.
- Access to Oral Health Care in Virginia
- Conference Name:
- Location: New York City
- Date: June, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Shuman, D.
Greentree, V.
- Sulphur By-Product: A Potential Indicator of Early Dental Plaque Induced Gingival Disease Activity
- Conference Name:
- Location: New York City
- Date: June, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Darby, M. M.
Marinak, K.
- Sulphur By-Product: A Potential Indicator of Early Dental Plaque Induced Gingival Disease Activity
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Date: March, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Darby, M. M.
Marinak, K.
- Access to Oral Health Care in Virginia
- Conference Name:
- Location: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
- Date: March, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Shuman, D.
- Managerial and Administrative Competencies for Dental Hygiene Program Administrators
- Conference Name:
- Location: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
- Date: March, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Darby, M. M.
Shuman, D.
- Sulphur By-Product: A Potential Indicator of Early Dental Plaque Induced Gingival Disease Activity
- Conference Name:
- Location: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
- Date: March, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Darby, M. M.
Marinak, K.
- Sulphur By-Product: A Potential Indicator of Early Plaque-Induced Gingival Disease
- Conference Name:
- Location: Beverly Hills, CA
- Date: June, 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Zhou, H.
Darby, M. M.
Marinak, K.
- Managerial and Administrative Competencies for Dental Hygiene Program Administrators
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Date: June, 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Shuman, D.
Darby, M. M.
- The Drug Development Process: The Dental Hygienist and FDA Regulated Clinical Research.
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Date: March, 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
- A Comparison of Dental Health Maintenance Organizations and Traditional Indemnity Plans: Relationship to Access, Quality,
Utilization and Cost
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: October, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Darby, M. M.
- The Dental Hygienist and FDA Sponsored Research: Incorporating Research into the Dental Hygiene Curriculum
- Conference Name:
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Date: August, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
- Clinical Results With An Ultrasonographic Periodontal Probe.
- Conference Name:
- Location: Brunswick, Maine
- Date: July, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
- Periodontal Disease Diagnosis Using An Ultrasonographic Probe.
- Conference Name:
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Date: May, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
- Periodontal Disease Diagnosis using a Non-Invasive Sonographic Probe
- Conference Name:
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Date: March, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
- Dental Health Maintenance Organizations verses Traditional Indemnity Plans: Relationship to Access, Utilization, Quality,
and Cost
- Conference Name:
- Location: Old Dominion University
- Date: March, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Darby, M. M.
- Assessment Outcomes: Achieving Excellence Through Change
- Conference Name:
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Date: March, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
- Effectiveness of a Sodium Bicarbonate Oral Composition on Gingivitis, Plaque and Bleeding
- Conference Name:
- Date: March, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
- Periodontal Diseases as a Risk Factor for Systemic Diseases: Implications for the Dental Hygienists
- Conference Name:
- Date: March, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Darby, M. M.
- Effectiveness of a Sodium Bicarbonate Oral Composition on Gingivitis, Plaque and Bleeding
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: March, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
- Identification of Risk Markers for Pericoronitis
- Conference Name: Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Annual Session
- Sponsoring Organization: Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Annual Session
- Date: 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
- Relationship between periodontal and amniotic fluid mediators in pregnancy.
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Date: March, 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Damron, J. E.
- Effectiveness of a calculus scaling gel
- Conference Name:
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Date: March, 1993
- Authors/Presenters:
- Effectiveness of a calculus scaling gel.
- Conference Name:
- Location: University of North Carolina
- Date: March, 1993
- Authors/Presenters:
- Dental Sealant Update
- Conference Name:
- Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
- Date: 1990
- Authors/Presenters:
- 2012: 2012 Health Heroes Award, presented by INSIDE BUSINESS, the Hampton Roads Business Journal, Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene
- 2011: Shining Star Award, Division of Student Affairs
- 2010: Quoted in web article: “The Ugly Truth About Your Toothbrush", WebMD,Inc
- 2009: Gene W. Hirschfeld Award Faculty Excellence Award, Old Dominion University
- 2008: 1st Place Award- Life Sciences, Old Dominion University Research Exposition
- 2008: Six Hygienists You Want To Know, Featured dental hygiene researcher. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene 2008; 6(12):19.
- 2007: Master’s Theses Award (Nomination in Life Sciences Category), Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
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Intellectual Property
- Tooth Whitening Using Low Temperature Plasma Discharge
- Patent/Copyright: Patent