Melissa S . Lang, BS, MS, DDS
Chair, Periodontics
Associate Professor
Dr. Melissa Lang is the Director of Pre-Clinical Curriculum in the Department of Periodontics and graduated with Highest Distinction from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. In 2007, she received a Certificate in Periodontics and a Master of Science in Oral Biology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry.
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 VitaeResearch Focus
Periodontal therapy (surgical and non-surgical) Dental implants Mucogingival surgery Periodontal health and systemic disease interactionsDepartment
Periodontics
Position
Associate Professor
Articles
- Journal of Periodontology Clinical Advances in Periodontics
Lang MS and Barritt LC. Bony Exostosis Following Treatment of Gingival Recession with Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft and Enamel Matrix Derivative. Accepted, 2015 - International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
Lang MS, Cerutis DR, Miyamoto T, Nunn ME. Cell Attachment Following Instrumentation with Titanium and Plastic Instruments, Diode Laser, and Titanium Brush on Titanium, Titanium-Zirconium, and Zirconia Surfaces. In-Review 2016
31(4), p. 799-806 2015 - Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
Bathena, S. P., Huang, J., Nunn, M. E., Miyamoto, T., Parrish, L. C., Lang, M. S., McVaney, T. P., Toews, M. L., Cerutis, D. R., Alnouti, Y. Quantitative determination of lysophosphatidic acids (LPAs) in human saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) by LC-MS/MS
41, p. 177-183 2011 - J Pharm Biomed Anal
Bathena SP, Huang J, Nunn ME, Miyamoto T, Parrish LC, Lang MS, McVaney TP, Toews ML, Cerutis DR, Alnouti Y. Quantitative determination of lysophosphatidic acids (LPAs) in human saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) by LC-MS/MS.
56, p. 402-407 2011 - Journal of Periodontology
Miyamoto, T., Kumagai, T., Lang, M. S., Nunn, M. E. Compliance as a Prognostic Indicator Part II, Impact of Patient's Compliance to the Individual Tooth Survival
81, p. 1280-1288 2010 - J Periodontol
Miyamoto T., Kumagai T., Lang M., Nunn M. Compliance as a Prognostic Indicator Part II, Impact of Patient's Compliance to the Individual Tooth Survival.
81(9), p. 1280-1288 2010 - J Periodontol
Lang (Morris) MS., Lee Y., Lavin M., Giannini P., Schmid M., Marx D., Reinhardt R. Injectable Simvastatin in Periodontal Defects and Alveolar Ridges: Pilot Studies.
79, p. 1465-1473 2008
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