References:
- Holt, C., Hutchins, M., Pillegi, R., A Real Time Quantitative PCR Analysis of COX 1 & COX 2 Enzymes in Inflamed Dental Pulp. J. Endondon. 31, 799-804. 2006.
- Fulton, R., Hutchins, M., Anderson, G., Moretti, A., Lou, Y., Kow, S., Effects of Gingident on Treatment of Periodontitis. J. Perio. #2359. 2005.
- Craemer, J., Hutchins, M., Post Periodontal Therapy: Gingival Bleeding in a Mild Hemophilic Patient. J Greater Houston Dent Soc. V 75:28-30. 2003.
- Hutchins, M., Montgomer, E., Chan, J., Alterations in Taste: A Common Oral Disorder. Texas Dental Journal. April 2003.
- Hutchins, M., Seybold, S., Dyer, C., Gorman, J., Dental Care: The Pediatric von Willebrand Patient. J Greater Houston Dent. Soc V.72: 34-36. 2001.
- Hutchins, M., Housholder, G., Suchina, J., Rittman, B. & Montgomery E. Comparison of acetaminophen, ibuprofen and nambumetone therapy in rats with pulpal pathos.J Endondon. 25: 804- 806. 1999.
Max Hutchins, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
UTHSC, Medical School, (713) 500 - 4510
Max.O.Hutchins@uth.tmc.edu
Dental and Medical Education
My former research interest was the role & therapeutic control of selected inflammatory mediators in inflamed oral tissues. We examined the action of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used by many adults who have dental disease and neglect to clinically address the disease particularly if oral pain/discomfort is minor. The animal model was adult albino rats with created pulpal exposure and pulpitis of the molars. Synthesis of various arachadonic acid metabolites, the expression of COX 1 & COX 2 enzymes and selected cytokines were examined. Secondary projects involved the treatment of patients with periodontitis with a product reported to reduce gingival inflammation. Currently I am assisting with: 1.) the teaching of hemostasis and wound healing to dental postgraduates, 2.) the musculoskeletal disorders of the oral facial tissue in an elective to senior dental students 3.) neuroanatomy labs, and 4.) lectures on the neurophysiology of mastication, oral reflexes and the oral sensory input of foods and their flavor to 1st year dental students. Additionally, I have yearly interviewed between 20 to 30 pre-med applicants for the office of admission.
