Papers published

Dr Best  has co-authored 207 refereed journal publications and 4 books. Web of science sum of the number of times cited (without self-citations): 3552, Average citations per item: 19.3. H-index: 38. [Citation report completed: March 2017]

1.                  Coe JM, Sturgill RB, Best AM, Myers GL. Cracked Tooth Prevalence among Extracted Teeth: A retrospective study from academic dental clinics. Journal of the American Dental Association (in press).

2.                  AR Edelmann, D Patel, RK Allen, CJ Gibson, AM Best, S Bencharit. Retrospective analysis of porous tantalum trabecular metal–enhanced titanium dental implants. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2018 (in press). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.04.022

3.                  Brecher EA, Keels MA, Best AM, Quiñonez RB, Roberts MW. Management of After-Hours Pediatric Dental Emergencies Among Pediatric and General Dentists. Pediatric Dentistry. (in press)

4.                  Berry EJ, Brickhouse TH, Kerns AK, Nordeen KA, Best AM. Effectiveness of a preventative recall strategy for children after dental rehabilitation with general anesthesia. Pediatric Dentistry. 2017:39(7):450–454. PMID: 29335051

5.                  Coe JM, Razdan S. Best AM, and Brickhouse TH. The impact of community-based clinical training on dental students’ confidence in treating pediatric patients. General Dentistry. 2018:82(1):5–11.

6.                  Coe JM, Razdan S, Best AM, Brickhouse TH. Pediatric dentists' perspective of general dentists' role in treating children aged 0-3 years. Gen Dent. 2017;65(2):e1-e6. PubMed PMID: 28253187.

7.                  Chiang HK, Best AM, Sarrett DC. Concordance between clinical practice and published evidence: Findings from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 17(3):169–176. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28865813

8.                  Taylor CA, Strauss RA, Best AM. Postural preference and musculoskeletal complaints in oral and maxillofacial surgeons. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018;76:46–51. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28529148

9.                  Wunsch PB, Kuhnen MM, Best AM, Brickhouse TH. Retrospective Study of the Survival Rates of Indirect Pulp Therapy Versus Different Pulpotomy Medicaments. Pediatr Dent 2016;38(5):406-11.

10.              Bakuri S, Lanning SK, Best AM, Sabatini R, Gunsolley J, Waldrop TC. Dental patients’ self-reported use of dietary supplements on medical history questionnaires. Gen Dent 2016;64(6):72-76.

11.              Imbery TA, Greenfield K, Diaz N, Janus C, Best AM. Quantifying Appointments, Treatment Time, Impressions, and Diagnostic Data of Cases Staffed by General Dentists and Prosthodontists in a Dental School Clinic. J Dent Educ. 2016; 80:1219-1228.

12.              Imbery TA, Diaz N, Greenfield K, Janus C, Best AM. Quality of Impressions and Work Authorizations Submitted by Dental Students Supervised by Prosthodontists and General Dentists.  J Dent Educ. 2016; 80:1229-1236.

13.              Best AM, Greenberg BL, Glick M. From tea tasting to t test: A p value ain’t what you think it is. J Am Dent Assoc 2016;147(7):527-9.

14.              Grap MJ, Munro CL, Wetzel PA, Ketchum JM, Sessler CN, Ketchum JS, Anderson WL, Best AM, Hamilton VA (2016) Critically ill patient stimulation over time: Effect on sedation in the mechanically ventilated patient. American Journal of Critical Care. 2016;25(3):e48-55.

15.              Tufekci E, Allen SB, Best AM, Lindauer SJ. Current trends in headgear use for the treatment of Class II malocclusions. Angle Orthod 2016;86(4):584-9.

16.              Bakuri S, Lanning SK, Waldrop T, Sabatini, Gunsolley JC, Best AM (accepted) Dental Patients’ Self-reported Use of Dietary Supplements on Medical History Questionnaire. General Dentistry. Gen Dent. 2016;64(6):72-76.

17.              Chiang HK, Cronly JK, Best AM, Brickhouse TH, Leszczyszyn. DJ (2015) Development of a simplified pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screening tool. Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine. 2(4):163-173. dx.doi.org/10.15331/jdsm.5118

18.              Coe JM, Best AM, Warren JJ, McQuistan MR, Kolker JL, Isringhausen KT. Service-learning’s impact on dental students’ attitude towards community service. Eur J Dent Educ. 2015 Aug;19(3):131-9. doi: 10.1111/eje.12113. PMID: 25142286; PMCID: PMC4336626.

19.              Barcoma E, Shroff B, Best AM, Shoff MC, Lindauer SJ. Interproximal reduction of teeth: differences in perspective between orthodontists and dentists. Angle Orthod 2015;85(5):820-5.

20.              Best AM. More on local anesthetics in pregnancy. J Am Dent Assoc 2015;146(12):868-9.

21.              Deeb GR, Soung GY, Best AM, Laskin DM. Antibiotic Prescribing Habits of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Conjunction with Routine Dental Implant Placement. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015;73(10):1926-31.

22.              Nigro G, Capretti I, Manganello AM, Best AM, Adler SP. Primary maternal cytomegalovirus infections during pregnancy: association of CMV hyperimmune globulin with gestational age at birth and birth weight. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2015;28(2):168-71.

23.              Tüfekçi E, Pennella DR, Mitchell JC, Best AM, Steven J Lindauer SJ (2014) Efficacy of a fluoride releasing orthodontic primer in reducing demineralization around brackets: an in vivo study. Journal of Orthodontics & Dental Facial Orthopedics. 146(2):207-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2014.05.016.

24.              Tüfekçi E, Allen SB, Best AM, Lindauer SJ. Current trends in headgear use for the treatment of Class II malocclusions. Angle Orthod. 2015 Sep 24. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26401825.

25.              GR Deeb, GY Soung, AM Best, DM Laskin (2015) Antibiotic Prescribing Habits of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Conjunction with Routine Dental Implant Placement . Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 73(10):1926-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2015.05.024.

26.              Coe JM, Best AM, Certosimo A., Coble K. (2015) VDA Membership Task Force Summary Report: An Assessment of Factors Related to Non-renewal of VDA Membership: Part II. Virginia Dental Journal. Apr/May.

27.              Coe JM, Best AM, Certosimo A, Coble K. (2014) VDA Membership Task Force Summary Report: An Assessment of Factors Related to Non-renewal of VDA Membership: Part I. Virginia Dental Journal. 2014.

28.              Coe JM, Best AM, Certosimo A, Coble KA. (2016) Case-Control Study of ADA/VDA Membership Non-renewals. Services Marketing Quarterly. 37:1, 14-23.

29.              Bibona K, Shroff B, Best AM, Lindauer SJ. (2015) Communication practices and preferences between orthodontists and general dentists. The Angle Orthodontist. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25751013

30.              Nelson KL, Shroff B, Best AM, Lindauer SJ. (2015) Orthodontic marketing through social media networks: The patient and practitioner's perspective. The Angle Orthodontist. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25738740

31.              Tüfekçi E, Pennella DR, Mitchell JC, Best AM, Lindauer SJ. (2014) Efficacy of a fluoride-releasing orthodontic primer in reducing demineralization around brackets: an in-vivo study. Americal Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 146(2):207-14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25085304

32.              Hart RP and Best AM. (2014) Neuropsychological Profile and Performance Variability in Vascular Cognitive Impairment. (2104) International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 5, 1047-1058. doi: 10.4236/ijcm.2014.517135.

33.              Barcoma E, Shroff B, Best AM, Shoff MC, Lindauer SJ. Interproximal reduction of teeth: Differences in perspective between orthodontists and dentists. (2014) The Angle Orthodontist. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25393802

34.              Coe JM, Best AM, Warren JJ, et al. (2014) Service-learning's impact on dental students' attitude towards community service. European Journal of Dental Education. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25142286

35.              Fine DH, Markowitz K, Fairlie K, Tischio-Bereski D, Ferrandiz J, Godboley D, Furgang D, Gunsolley J, Best A. (2014) Macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha shows predictive value as a risk marker for subjects and sites vulnerable to bone loss in a longitudinal model of aggressive periodontitis. PLoS One 2014;9(6):e98541. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24901458

36.              Coe JM, Best AM (2014) Moneyball: The art of winning the American Dental Association membership renewal game. Journal of Relationship Marketing. 2014:13:2, 155-168. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/15332667.2014.910086

37.              Yoganarasimha S, Trahan WR, Best AM, Bowlin G, Kitten T, Moon P, Madurantakam PA. Peracetic Acid: A Practical Agent for Sterilizing Heat-Labile Polymeric Tissue-Engineering Scaffolds. Tissue engineering. Part C, Methods. 2014:20(9):714-23.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24341350

38.              Kelly GR, Shroff B, Best AM, Tufekci E, Lindauer SJ. Parents' preferences regarding appearance and attire of orthodontists. The Angle orthodontist. 84(3): 404-409, 2014. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24069879

39.              Eppright M, Shroff B, Best AM, Barcoma E, Lindauer SJ. Influence of active reminders on oral hygiene compliance in orthodontic patients. The Angle orthodontist. 84(2): 208-213, 2014. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24028316

40.              Bonwell PB, Parsons PL, Best AM, Hise S. An Interprofessional Educational Approach to Oral Health Care in the Geriatric Population. Gerontology & geriatrics education. 35(2): 182-199, 2014. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24131421

41.              Imbery TA, Gray T, DeLatour F, Bo C, Best AM, Moon PC. Evaluation of Flexural, Diametral Tensile and Shear Bond Strength of Composite Repairs. Operative Dentistry 39(6):E250-60, 2014. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25084105

42.              Nigro G, Capretti I, Manganello AM, Best AM, and Adler SP. Primary maternal cytomegalovirus infections during pregnancy: Association of CMV hyperimmune globulin with gestational age at birth and birth weight. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine. 28(2):168-71, 2014 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ 24660895

43.              Bibona K, Shroff B, Best AM, Lindauer SJ. Factors affecting orthodontists’ management of the retention phase. The Angle orthodontist. 84(2): 225-230, 2014. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23944224

44.              Best AM, Laskin DM. Oral and maxillofacial surgery residents have poor understanding of biostatistics. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery. 2013;71:227-234. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22677331

45.              Best AM, Laskin DM. In reply. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery: official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 2013;71:831-832. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23598547

46.              Tullner JB, McGregor M, Best AM. An Evaluation of Disposable Dental Patient Napkin Holders and Napkins. ADA Professional Product Review. 2013;9:8-12. http://www.ada.org/sections/scienceAndResearch/pdfs/PPR_VOL9_ISS1.pdf

47.              Baechle MA, Janus C, and Best AM (2013) Dentists’ attitudes regarding diagnostic codes in dentistry. Virginia Dental Journal, 10-14, 2013.

48.              Poehlmann J, Eddy JM, Dallaire DH, Zeman JL, Myers BJ, Mackintosh V, Kuznetsova MI, Lotze GM, Best AM, Ravindran N, Loper AB, Clarke CN, McHale JP, Salman S, Strozier A, Cecil DK, Martinez CR Jr, Burraston B. Relationship processes and resilience in children with incarcerated parents. Monogr Soc Res Child Dev. 2013 Jun;78(3):vii-viii, 1-129. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23782434

49.              Imbery T, Namboodiri A, Amos R, Duncan A, Best AM and Moon P. (2013) Evaluating dentin surface treatments for resin-modified glass ionomer in press materials. Operative dentistry. 2013;38:429-438. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2308818

50.              Pickler RH, McGrath JM, Reyna BA, Tubbs-Cooley HL, Best AM, Lewis M, Cone S, & Wetzel PA. (2013). Effects of the neonatal intensive care unit environment on preterm infant oral feeding. http://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=15661

51.              Baechle M., Janus C, and Best AM Factors affecting aesthetic treatment choices in posterior teeth. Dentistry, S10(1) 2161-1122, 2012.

52.              Prettyman C, Best AM, Lindauer SJ, and Tufekci E. Self-ligating vs conventional brackets as perceived by orthodontists. The Angle Orthodontist, 82(6): 1060-1066, 2012.

53.              Pickler RH, Tubbs-Cooley H, Cone S, McGrath J, Wetzel P, Best, A, Lewis, M, and Reyna, B. Effects of neonatal intensive care unit environmental characteristics on preterm infant oral feeding. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 41(s1): S141-S141, 2012.

54.              Maxfield, B.J., Hamdan, A.M., Shroff, B., Best, A.M., and Lindauer, S.J. Development of white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment: Perceptions of patients, parents, orthodontists, and general dentists. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 141(3): 337-344, 2012.

55.              Ketchum, JM., Ramakrishnan, V., and Best, A.M. A within-subject normal-mixture model with mixed-effects for analyzing heart rate variability. Journal of Biometrics and Biostatistics: (in press), 2012.

56.              Grap, M.J., Munro, C.L., Wetzel, P.A., Best, A.M., Ketchum, J.M., Hamilton, V.A., Arief, N.Y., Pickler, R., and Sessler, C.N. Sedation in adults receiving mechanical ventilation: Physiological and comfort outcomes. American Journal of Critical Care, 21(3): e53-e64, 2012.

57.              Burke, B., Hamdan, A.M., Tufekci, E., Shroff, B., Best, A.M., and Lindauer, S.J. Perceptions of soft tissue laser use in orthodontics. The Angle Orthodontist, 82(1): 75-83, 2013.

58.              Sarraf, A.A., Abubaker, O.A., Laskin, D.M., and Best, A.M. Characteristics of oral and maxillofacial surgery residencies that result in graduating residents entering academic positions. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 69(8): 2271-2274, 2011.

59.              Mohammad, A.E., Best, A.M., and Laskin, D.M. Attitudes and opinions of residency directors and residents about the importance of research in oral and maxillofacial surgery residencies. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2011.

60.              Henson, S.T., Lindauer, S.J., Gardner, W.G., Shroff, B., Tufekci, E., and Best, A.M. Influence of dental esthetics on social perceptions of adolescents judged by peers. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 140(3): 389-395, 2011.

61.              Grap, M.J., Hamilton, V.A., Mcnallen, A., Ketchum, J.M., Best, A.M., Isti Arief, N.Y., and Wetzel, P.A. Actigraphy: Analyzing patient movement. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 40(3): e52-e59, 2011.

62.              Adler, S.P., Best, A.M., Marshall, B., and Vetrovec, G.W. Infection with cytomegalovirus is not associated with premature mortality. Infectious Disease Reports, 3(2): e17, 2011.

63.              Unoki, T., Grap, M.J., Sessler, C.N., Best, A.M., Wetzel, P., Hamilton, A., Mellott, K., and Munro, C.L. Pulmonary critical care-autonomic nervous system function and depth of sedation in adults receiving mechanical ventilation. American Journal of Critical Care, 18(1): 42, 2010.

64.              Rostami, F., Ahmed, A.E., Best, A.M., and Laskin, D.M. The changing personal and professional characteristics of women in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 68(2): 381-385, 2010.

65.              Pullen, K.D., Best, A.M., and Ware, J.L. Amphibian pathogen batrachochytrium dendrobatidis prevalence is correlated with season and not urbanization in central Virginia. Dis Aquat Organ, 91(1): 9-16, 2010.

66.              Pickler, R.H., McGrath, J.M., Reyna, B.A., McCain, N., Lewis, M., Cone, S., Wetzel, P., and Best, A. A model of neurodevelopmental risk and protection for preterm infants. The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 24(4): 356, 2010.

67.              Mollov, N.D., Lindauer, S.J., Best, A.M., Shroff, B., and Tufekci, E. Patient attitudes toward retention and perceptions of treatment success. The Angle Orthodontist, 80(4): 656-661, 2010.

68.              Holmes, P.B., Shroff, B., Best, A.M., and Lindauer, S.J. Influence of gender on office staff management in orthodontics. The Angle Orthodontist, 80(6): 1150-1154, 2010.

69.              de Wit, M., Wiaterek, G.K., Gray, N.D., Goulet, K.E., Best, A.M., Clore, J.N., and Sweeney, L.B. Relationship between alcohol use disorders, cortisol concentrations, and cytokine levels in patients with sepsis. Critical Care, 14(6): R230, 2010.

70.              Wu, Y., El Shikh, M.E., El Sayed, R.M., Best, A.M., Szakal, A.K., and Tew, J.G. Il-6 produced by immune complex-activated follicular dendritic cells promotes germinal center reactions, IGg responses and somatic hypermutation. Int Immunol, 21(6): 745-756, 2009.

71.              Unoki, T., Grap, M.J., Sessler, C.N., Best, A.M., Wetzel, P., Hamilton, A., Mellott, K.G., and Munro, C.L. Autonomic nervous system function and depth of sedation in adults receiving mechanical ventilation. American Journal of Critical Care, 18(1): 42-51, 2009.

72.              Truitt, J., Strauss, R.A., and Best, A. Centric relation: A survey study to determine whether a consensus exists between oral and maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontists. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 67(5): 1058-1061, 2009.

73.              McVittie, J., and Best, A.M. The impact of Adlerian-based parenting classes on self-reported parental behavior. Journal of Individual Psychology, 65(3): 264-285, 2009.

74.              Harmon, M.A., Tew, J.G., Best, A.M., and Hahn, C.L. Mature dendritic cells in inflamed human pulps beneath deep caries. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod, 107(5): 727-732, 2009.

75.              de Wit, M., Pedram, S., Best, A.M., and Epstein, S.K. Observational study of patient-ventilator asynchrony and relationship to sedation level. Journal of critical care, 24(1): 74-80, 2009.

76.              Cropsey, K.L., Weaver, M.F., Eldridge, G.D., Villalobos, G.C., Best, A.M., and Stitzer, M.L. Differential success rates in racial groups: Results of a clinical trial of smoking cessation among female prisoners. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 11(6): 690-697, 2009.

77.              Chiarania, C., Salyer, J., and Best, A.M. Self-care and quality of life in patients with heart failure. Thai Journal of Nursing Research, 13(4): 302-313, 2009.

78.              Cheang, K.I., Huszar, J.M., Best, A.M., Sharma, S., Essah, P.A., and Nestler, J.E. Long-term effect of metformin on metabolic parameters in the polycystic ovary syndrome. Diab Vasc Dis Res, 6(2): 110-119, 2009.

79.              Brickhouse, T.H., Farrington, F.H., Best, A.M., and Ellsworth, C.W. Barriers to dental care for children in virginia with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Dentistry for Children, 76(3): 188-193, 2009.

80.              Wu, Y., Sukumar, S., El Shikh, M.E., Best, A.M., Szakal, A.K., and Tew, J.G. Immune complex-bearing follicular dendritic cells deliver a late antigenic signal that promotes somatic hypermutation. J Immunol, 180(1): 281-290, 2008.

81.              Wilms, I., Best, A., and Adler, S. Cytomegalovirus infections among African-Americans. BMC infectious diseases, 8(1): 107, 2008.

82.              Strauss, R., Truitt, J., Thompson, B., and Best, A. Centric relation: A survey to determine if a consensus exists between oral and maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontists. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 106(4): 506-507, 2008.

83.              Russell, R.J., Strauss, R.A., and Best, A.M. Public recognition of oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty designations. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology, 106(4): 506-506, 2008.

84.              Pickler, R., Best, A., and Crosson, D. The effect of feeding experience on clinical outcomes in preterm infants. Journal of Perinatology, 29(2): 124-129, 2008.

85.              Nussbaum, M.L., Laskin, D.M., and Best, A.M. Closed versus open reduction of mandibular condylar fractures in adults: A meta-analysis. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 66(6): 1087-1092, 2008.

86.              Hadley, D.L., Replogle, K.J., Kirkam, J.C., and Best, A.M. A comparison of five radiographic systems to D-speed film in the detection of artificial bone lesions. Journal of endodontics, 34(9): 1111-1114, 2008.

87.              Cropsey, K., Eldridge, G., Weaver, M., Villalobos, G., Stitzer, M., and Best, A. Smoking cessation intervention for female prisoners: Addressing an urgent public health need. American Journal of Public Health, 98(10): 1894, 2008.

88.              Brickhouse, T.H., Unkel, J.H., Webb, M.D., Best, A.M., and Hollowell, R.L. Articaine use in children among dental practitioners. Pediatric Dentistry, 30(6): 516-521, 2008.

89.              Brickhouse, T.H., Unkel, J.H., Kancitis, I., Best, A.M., and Davis, R.D. Infant oral health care: A survey of general dentists, pediatric dentists, and pediatricians in virginia. Pediatric Dentistry, 30(2): 147-153, 2008.

90.              Shin, C.R., Moores, J., Best, A.M., Tew, J.G., Schenkein, H.A., and Barbour, S.E. Differential platelet-activating factor synthesis by monocytes and polymorphonuclear leukocytes from subjects with localized aggressive periodontitis. J Periodontal Res, 42(3): 202-211, 2007.

91.              Schenkein, H.A., Best, A.M., Brooks, C.N., Burmeister, J.A., Arrowood, J.A., Kontos, M.C., and Tew, J.G. Anti-cardiolipin and increased serum adhesion molecule levels in patients with aggressive periodontitis. J Periodontol, 78(3): 459-466, 2007.

92.              Rufail, M.L., Schenkein, H.A., Koertge, T.E., Best, A.M., Barbour, S.E., Tew, J.G., and Van Antwerpen, R. Atherogenic lipoprotein parameters in patients with aggressive periodontitis. J Periodontal Res, 42(6): 495-502, 2007.

93.              Lindauer, S.J., Laskin, D.M., Tüfekçi, E., Taylor, R.S., Cushing, B.J., and Best, A.M. Orthodontists’ and surgeons’ opinions on the role of third molars as a cause of dental crowding. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 132(1): 43-48, 2007.

94.              Lanning, S.K., Best, A.M., and Hunt, R.J. Periodontal services rendered by general practitioners. J Periodontol, 78(5): 823-832, 2007.

95.              Hahn, C.L., Best, A.M., and Tew, J.G. Rapid tissue factor induction by oral streptococci and monocyte-il-1beta. J Dent Res, 86(3): 255-259, 2007.

96.              de Wit, M., Wan, S.Y., Gill, S., Jenvey, W.I., Best, A.M., Tomlinson, J., and Weaver, M.F. Prevalence and impact of alcohol and other drug use disorders on sedation and mechanical ventilation: A retrospective study. BMC Anesthesiol, 7: 3, 2007.

97.              de Wit, M., Best, A.M., Gennings, C., Burnham, E.L., and Moss, M. Alcohol use disorders increase the risk for mechanical ventilation in medical patients. Alcohol Clin Exp Res, 31(7): 1224-1230, 2007.

98.              Coleman, G.G., Lindauer, S.J., Tüfekçi, E., Shroff, B., and Best, A.M. Influence of chin prominence on esthetic lip profile preferences. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 132(1): 36-42, 2007.

99.              Squire, D., Best, A.M., Lindauer, S.J., and Laskin, D.M. Determining the limits of orthodontic treatment of overbite, overjet, and transverse discrepancy: A pilot study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 129(6): 804-808, 2006.

100.          Salzberg, T.N., Overstreet, B.T., Rogers, J.D., Califano, J.V., Best, A.M., and Schenkein, H.A. C-reactive protein levels in patients with aggressive periodontitis. J Periodontol, 77(6): 933-939, 2006.

101.          Pickler, R.H., Best, A.M., Reyna, B.A., Gutcher, G., and Wetzel, P.A. Predictors of nutritive sucking in preterm infants. Journal of Perinatology, 26(11): 693-699, 2006.

102.          Oswald, D.P., Coutinho, M.J., and Best, A.M. Individual, family, and school factors associated with the identification of female and male students for special education. International Journal of Special Education, 21: 120-137, 2006.

103.          Ong, M.E.H., Ornato, J.P., Edwards, D.P., Dhindsa, H.S., Best, A.M., Ines, C.S., Hickey, S., Clark, B., Williams, D.C., and Powell, R.G. Use of an automated, load-distributing band chest compression device for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation. JAMA: the journal of the American Medical Association, 295(22): 2629-2637, 2006.

104.          Nigro, G., Adler, S.P., La Torre, R., and Best, A.M. Passive immunization during pregnancy for congenital cytomegalovirus infection. Obstetrical & gynecological survey, 61(3): 155, 2006.

105.          Lanning, S.K., Best, A.M., Temple, H.J., Richards, P.S., Carey, A., and McCauley, L.K. Accuracy and consistency of radiographic interpretation among clinical instructors using two viewing systems. Journal of dental education, 70(2): 149-159, 2006.

106.          Lanning, S.K., Best, A.M., Temple, H.J., Richards, P.S., Carey, A., and McCauley, L.K. Accuracy and consistency of radiographic interpretation among clinical instructors in conjunction with a training program. J Dent Educ, 70(5): 545-557, 2006.

107.          La Torre, R., Nigro, G., Mazzocco, M., Best, A.M., and Adler, S.P. Placental enlargement in women with primary maternal cytomegalovirus infection is associated with fetal and neonatal disease. Clin Infect Dis, 43(8): 994-1000, 2006.

108.          Janus, C.E., Unger, J.W., and Best, A.M. Survival analysis of complete veneer crowns vs. Multisurface restorations: A dental school patient population. J Dent Educ, 70(10): 1098-1104, 2006.

109.          Hahn, C.L., and Best, A.M. The pulpal origin of immunoglobulins in dentin beneath caries: An immunohistochemical study. J Endod, 32(3): 178-182, 2006.

110.          de Wit, M., Best, A.M., Epstein, S.K., and Greenblatt, D.J. Pharmacokinetics pharmacodynamics-lorazepam concentrations, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in a cohort of mechanically ventilated ICU patients. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 44(10): 466-473, 2006.

111.          Coutinho, M.J., Oswald, D.P., and Best, A.M. Differences in outcomes for female and male students in special education. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 29(1): 48-59, 2006.

112.          Brophy, D.F., Martin, E.J., Gehr, T.W., Best, A.M., Paul, K., and Carr, M.E., Jr. Thrombin generation time is a novel parameter for monitoring enoxaparin therapy in patients with end-stage renal disease. J Thromb Haemost, 4(2): 372-376, 2006.

113.          Baker, J.R., Best, A.M., Pade, P.A., and McCance-Katz, E.F. Effect of buprenorphine and antiretroviral agents on the qt interval in opioid-dependent patients. Ann Pharmacother, 40(3): 392-396, 2006.

114.          Pickler, R.H., Best, A.M., Reyna, B.A., Wetzel, P.A., and Gutcher, G.R. Prediction of feeding performance in preterm infants. Newborn Infant Nurs Rev, 5(3): 116-123, 2005.

115.          Nigro, G., Adler, S.P., La Torre, R., and Best, A.M. Passive immunization during pregnancy for congenital cytomegalovirus infection. N Engl J Med, 353(13): 1350-1362, 2005.

116.          Hoban, J.D., Lawson, S.R., Mazmanian, P.E., Best, A.M., and Seibel, H.R. The self-directed learning readiness scale: A factor analysis study. Med Educ, 39(4): 370-379, 2005.

117.          Barker, S.B., Knisely, J.S., McCain, N.L., and Best, A.M. Measuring stress and immune response in healthcare professionals following interaction with a therapy dog: A pilot study. Psychol Rep, 96(3 Pt 1): 713-729, 2005.

118.          Schenkein, H.A., Berry, C.R., Burmeister, J.A., Brooks, C.N., Best, A.M., and Tew, J.G. Locally produced anti-phosphorylcholine and anti-oxidized low-density lipoprotein antibodies in gingival crevicular fluid from aggressive periodontitis patients. J Periodontol, 75(1): 146-153, 2004.

119.          Pettinato, F.C., Farrington, F.H., Mourino, A., Best, A.M., and Brickhouse, T.H. Rural versus urban analysis of dental procedures provided to virginia medicaid recipients. Pediatr Dent, 26(5): 440-444, 2004.

120.          Myers, G.R., Maestrello, C.L., Mourino, A.P., and Best, A.M. Effect of submucosal midazolam on behavior and physiologic response when combined with oral chloral hydrate and nitrous oxide sedation. Pediatr Dent, 26(1): 37-43, 2004.

121.          Huang, D., Liu, X., Plymate, S.R., Idowu, M., Grimes, M., Best, A.M., McKinney, J.L., and Ware, J.L. Proteomic identification of 14-3-3 sigma as a common component of the androgen receptor and the epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathways of the human prostate epithelial cell line m12. Oncogene, 23(41): 6881-6889, 2004.

122.          Hahn, C.L., Best, A.M., and Tew, J.G. Comparison of type 1 and type 2 cytokine production by mononuclear cells cultured with streptococcus mutans and selected other caries bacteria. J Endod, 30(5): 333-338, 2004.

123.          Dumur, C.I., Nasim, S., Best, A.M., Archer, K.J., Ladd, A.C., Mas, V.R., Wilkinson, D.S., Garrett, C.T., and Ferreira-Gonzalez, A. Evaluation of quality-control criteria for microarray gene expression analysis. Clin Chem, 50(11): 1994-2002, 2004.

124.          Califano, J.V., Chou, D., Lewis, J.P., Rogers, J.D., Best, A.M., and Schenkein, H.A. Antibody reactive with porphyromonas gingivalis hemagglutinin in chronic and generalized aggressive periodontitis. J Periodontal Res, 39(4): 263-268, 2004.

125.          Brophy, D.F., Martin, E.J., Best, A.M., Gehr, T.W., and Carr, M.E. Antifactor Xa activity correlates to thrombin generation time, platelet contractile force and clot elastic modulus following ex vivo enoxaparin exposure in patients with and without renal dysfunction. J Thromb Haemost, 2(8): 1299-1304, 2004.

126.          Bogacki, R.E., Best, A., and Abbey, L.M. Equivalence study of a dental anatomy computer-assisted learning program. Journal of dental education, 68(8): 867-871, 2004.

127.          Anonymous. Statistical consultant commentary: The F ratio. Radiology, 233(1): 207-208, 2004.

128.          Al-Darmaki, S., Knightshead, K., Ishihara, Y., Best, A., Schenkein, H.A., Tew, J.G., and Barbour, S.E. Delineation of the role of platelet-activating factor in the immunoglobulin g2 antibody response. Clin Diagn Lab Immunol, 11(4): 720-728, 2004.

129.          Adler, S.P., Finney, J.W., Manganello, A.M., and Best, A.M. Prevention of child-to-mother transmission of cytomegalovirus among pregnant women. J Pediatr, 145(4): 485-491, 2004.

130.          Tanaka, S., Barbour, S.E., Best, A.M., Schenkein, H.A., and Tew, J.G. Prostaglandin e2-mediated regulation of immunoglobulin g2 via interferon gamma. J Periodontol, 74(6): 771-779, 2003.

131.          Schenkein, H.A., Berry, C.R., Burmeister, J.A., Brooks, C.N., Barbour, S.E., Best, A.M., and Tew, J.G. Anti-cardiolipin antibodies in sera from patients with periodontitis. J Dent Res, 82(11): 919-922, 2003.

132.          Oswald, D.P., Best, A.M., Coutinho, M.J., and Nagle, H.a.L. Trends in the special education identification rates of boys and girls: A call for research and change. Exceptionality, 11(4): 223-237, 2003.

133.          Lindauer, S.J., Peck, S.L., Tufekci, E., Coffey, T., and Best, A.M. The crisis in orthodontic education: Goals and perceptions. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 124(5): 480-487, 2003.

134.          Laskin, D.M., Lesny, R.J., and Best, A.M. The residents’ viewpoint of the matching process, factors influencing their program selection, and satisfaction with the results. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 61(2): 228-233, 2003.

135.          Laskin, D.M., and Best, A.M. Clinical articles-discussion-meta-analysis of surgical treatments for temporomandibular articular disorders. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 61(1): 10-12, 2003.

136.          Dumur, C.I., Dechsukhum, C., Ware, J.L., Cofield, S.S., Best, A.M., Wilkinson, D.S., Garrett, C.T., and Ferreira-Gonzalez, A. Genome-wide detection of LOH in prostate cancer using human SNP microarray technology. Genomics, 81(3): 260-269, 2003.

137.          Barker, S.B., Pandurangi, A.K., and Best, A.M. Effects of animal-assisted therapy on patients’ anxiety, fear, and depression before ECT. J ECT, 19(1): 38-44, 2003.

138.          Ahrens, R.A., Hower, M., and Best, A.M. Effects of weight reduction interventions by community pharmacists. J Am Pharm Assoc (Wash DC), 43(5): 583-589, 2003.

139.          Oswald, D.P., Coutinho, M.J., and Best, A. Community and school predictors of overrepresentation of minority children in special education. Racial inequity in special education: 1-13, 2002.

140.          Laskin, D.M., Ellis, J.A., Jr., and Best, A.M. Public recognition of specialty designations. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 60(10): 1182-1185, 2002.

141.          Coutinho, M.J., Oswald, D.P., and Best, A.M. The influence of sociodemographics and gender on the disproportionate identification of minority students as having learning disabilities. Remedial and Special Education, 23(1): 49-59, 2002.

142.          Coutinho, M.J., Oswald, D.P., Best, A., and Forness, S.R. Gender and socio-demographic factors and the disproportionate identification of minority students as emotionally disturbed. Behavioral Disorders, 27: 109-125, 2002.

143.          Barbour, S.E., Ishihara, Y., Fakher, M., Al-Darmaki, S., Caven, T.H., Shelburne, C.P., Best, A.M., Schenkein, H.A., and Tew, J.G. Monocyte differentiation in localized juvenile periodontitis is skewed toward the dendritic cell phenotype. Infect Immun, 70(6): 2780-2786, 2002.

144.          Schenkein, H.A., and Best, A.M. Factors considered by new faculty in their decision to choose careers in academic dentistry. J Dent Educ, 65(9): 832-840, 2001.

145.          Oswald, D.P., Coutinho, M.J., Best, A.M., and Nguyen, N. Impact of sociodemographic characteristics on the identification rates of minority students as having mental retardation. Ment Retard, 39(5): 351-367, 2001.

146.          Oswald, D.P., Cohen, R., Best, A.M., Jenson, C.E., and Lyons, J.S. Child strengths and the level of care for children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 9(3): 192-199, 2001.

147.          Ishihara, Y., Zhang, J.B., Fakher, M., Best, A.M., Schenkein, H.A., Barbour, S.E., and Tew, J.G. Non-redundant roles for interleukin-1 alpha and interleukin-1 beta in regulating human IGg2. J Periodontol, 72(10): 1332-1339, 2001.

148.          Best, A.M. Using funnel plots to assess publication bias in meta-analysis. Radiology, 2001.

149.          Best, A.M. Cohen’s kappa. Radiology, 2001.

150.          Laskin, D.M., and Best, A.M. Current trends in the treatment of maxillofacial injuries in the United States. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 58(2): 207-215, 2000.

151.          Ishihara, Y., Zhang, J.B., Quinn, S.M., Schenkein, H.A., Best, A.M., Barbour, S.E., and Tew, J.G. Regulation of immunoglobulin g2 production by prostaglandin e(2) and platelet-activating factor. Infect Immun, 68(3): 1563-1568, 2000.

152.          Hahn, C.L., Best, A.M., and Tew, J.G. Cytokine induction by streptococcus mutans and pulpal pathogenesis. Infect Immun, 68(12): 6785-6789, 2000.

153.          Barker, S.B., Best, A.M., Fredrickson, M., and Hunter, G. Constraints in assessing the impact of animals in education. Anthrozoös, 13(2): 74-79, 2000.

154.          Silverman, J.J., Singh, N.N., Carmanico, S.J., Lindstrom, K.A., Best, A.M., and Clearfield, S. Psychological distress and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in Jewish adolescents following a brief exposure to concentration camps. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 8(1): 71-89, 1999.

155.          Schenkein, H.A., Gunsolley, J.C., Best, A.M., Harrison, M.T., Hahn, C.L., Wu, J., and Tew, J.G. Antiphosphorylcholine antibody levels are elevated in humans with periodontal diseases. Infect Immun, 67(9): 4814-4818, 1999.

156.          Rasmussen, K.G., Jarvis, M.R., Zorumski, C.F., Ruwitch, J., and Best, A.M. Low-dose atropine in electroconvulsive therapy. J ECT, 15(3): 213-221, 1999.

157.          Oswald, D.P., Coutinho, M.J., Best, A.M., and Singh, N.N. Ethnic representation in special education. The Journal of Special Education, 32(4): 194, 1999.

158.          Cohen, R., Wiley, S., Oswald, D.P., Eakin, K.B., and Best, A.M. Applying utilization management principles to a comprehensive service system for children with emotional and behavioral disorders and their families: A feasibility study. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 8(4): 463-476, 1999.

159.          Califano, J.V., Schifferle, R.E., Gunsolley, J.C., Best, A.M., Schenkein, H.A., and Tew, J.G. Antibody reactive with porphyromonas gingivalis serotypes k1-6 in adult and generalized early-onset periodontitis. J Periodontol, 70(7): 730-735, 1999.

160.          Al-Mateen, C.S., Hall, P.D., Brookman, R.R., Best, A.M., and Singh, N.N. Sexual abuse and perimenstrual symptoms in adolescent girls. Journal of interpersonal violence, 14(11): 1211-1224, 1999.

161.          Adler, S.P., Plotkin, S.A., Gonczol, E., Cadoz, M., Meric, C., Wang, J.B., Dellamonica, P., Best, A.M., Zahradnik, J., and Pincus, S. A canarypox vector expressing cytomegalovirus (CMV) glycoprotein b primes for antibody responses to a live attenuated CMV vaccine (towne). Journal of Infectious Diseases, 180(3): 843-846, 1999.

162.          Vieweg, W.V., RIGgins, E.C., Best, A.M., Shenoy, R.S., Nelson, K., and Julius, D.A. Schizophrenia and substance abuse. Federal Practitioner, 15(5): 15-32, 1998.

163.          Jenson, C.E., Green, R.G., Singh, N.N., Best, A.M., and Ellis, C.R. Parental attributions of the causes of their children’s behavior. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 7(2): 205-215, 1998.

164.          Gowers, D.S., Carpenter, A.V., Ellis, H.M., Best, A.M., Nash, D., Holzner, C.L., Keith, J.B., and Sherrard, H.G. Health surveillance using an occupational medical database. J Occup Environ Med, 40(8): 685-696, 1998.

165.          Carmanico, S.J., Erickson, M.T., Singh, N.N., Best, A.M., Sood, A.A., and Oswald, D.P. Diagnostic subgroups of depression in adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 6(4): 222-232, 1998.

166.          Best, A.M., and Elswick Jr, R. Choosing not to use “real” statistics software. Proceedings of the Section on Statistical Education: American Statistical Association, 137, 1998.

167.          Singh, N.N., Curtis, W.J., Ellis, C.R., Wechsler, H.A., Best, A.M., and Cohen, R. Empowerment status of families whose children have serious emotional disturbance and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 5(4): 223-229, 1997.

168.          Hart, R.P., Best, A.M., Sessler, C.N., and Levenson, J.L. Abbreviated cognitive test for delirium. J Psychosom Res, 43(4): 417-423, 1997.

169.          Green, R., Baskind, F., Best, A., and Boyd, A. Getting beyond the productivity gap: Assessing variation in social work scholarship. Journal of Social Work Education, 33(3): 541-553, 1997.

170.          Ellis, C.R., Lindstrom, K.L., Villani, T.M., Singh, N.N., Best, A.M., Winton, A.S.W., Axtell, P.K., Oswald, D.P., and Leung, J. Recognition of facial expressions of emotion by children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 6(4): 453-470, 1997.

171.          Cummings, C.J., Sessler, C.N., Beall, L.D., Fisher, B.J., Best, A.M., and Fowler, A.A., 3rd. Soluble e-selectin levels in sepsis and critical illness. Correlation with infection and hemodynamic dysfunction. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 156(2 Pt 1): 431-437, 1997.

172.          Singh, N.N., Ellis, C.R., Donatelli, L.S., Williams, D.E., Ricketts, R.W., Goza, A.B., Perlman, N., Everly, D.E., Best, A.M., and Singh, Y.N. Professionals perceptions of psychotropic medication in residential facilities for individuals with mental retardation. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 40(1): 1-7, 1996.

173.          Pelonero, A.L., Elliott, R.L., Barber, J.W., and Best, A. Physician caseloads at public mental hospitals. Am J Psychiatry, 153(3): 429-431, 1996.

174.          Hart, R.P., Levenson, J.L., Sessler, C.N., Best, A.M., Schwartz, S.M., and Rutherford, L.E. Validation of a cognitive test for delirium in medical ICU patients. Psychosomatics, 37(6): 533-546, 1996.

175.          Al-Mateen, C.S., Brookman, R., Best, A.M., Singh, N.N., and Hall, P.D. Inquiring about sexual abuse. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 35(4): 407-408, 1996.

176.          Adler, S.P., Finney, J.W., Manganello, A.M., and Best, A.M. Prevention of child-to-mother transmission of cytomegalovirus by changing behaviors: A randomized controlled trial. Pediatr Infect Dis J, 15(3): 240-246, 1996.

177.          Presberg, B.A., Levenson, J.L., Olbrisch, M.E., and Best, A.M. Rating scales for the psychosocial evaluation of organ transplant candidates. Comparison of the PACT and TERS with bone marrow transplant patients. Psychosomatics, 36(5): 458-461, 1995.

178.          Parmelee, D.X., Cohen, R., Mary Nemil, B., Best, A.M., Cassell, S., and Dyson, F. Children and adolescents discharged from public psychiatric hospital: Evaluation of outcome in a continuum of care. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 4(1): 43-55, 1995.

179.          Landrum, T.J., Singh, N.N., Nemil, M.S., Ellis, C.R., and Best, A.M. Characteristics of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance in systems of care. Part II community-based services. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 3(3): 141-149, 1995.

180.          Katz, R.C., Mills, K., Singh, N.N., and Best, A.M. Knowledge and attitudes about aids: A comparison of public high school students, incarcerated delinquents, and emotionally disturbed adolescents. Journal of youth and adolescence, 24(1): 117-131, 1995.

181.          Hart, R.P., Morin, C.M., and Best, A.M. Neuropsychological performance in elderly insomnia patients. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, 2(4): 268-278, 1995.

182.          Adler, S.P., Starr, S.E., Plotkin, S.A., Hempfling, S.H., Buis, J., Manning, M.L., and Best, A.M. Immunity induced by primary human cytomegalovirus infection protects against secondary infection among women of childbearing age. J Infect Dis, 171(1): 26-32, 1995.

183.          Singh, A.N., Zemitzsch, A.A., Ellis, C.R., Best, A.M., and Singh, N.N. Seriously emotionally disturbed students’ knowledge and attitudes about AIDS. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2(3): 156-163, 1994.

184.          Lee, W., Bendick, P., Best, A.M., Kozlowski, N., Kirk, J.S., and Comstock, C.H. Time-domain ultrasonography during pregnancy. J Ultrasound Med, 13(6): 457-463, 1994.

185.          Gokli, M.A., Wood, A.J., Mourino, A.P., Farrington, F.H., and Best, A.M. Hypnosis as an adjunct to the administration of local anesthetic in pediatric patients. ASDC J Dent Child, 61(4): 272-275, 1994.

186.          Singh, N.N., Donatelli, L.S., Best, A., Williams, D.E., Barrera, F.J., Lenz, M.W., Landrum, T.J., Ellis, C.R., and Moe, T.L. Factor structure of the motivation assessment scale. J Intellect Disabil Res, 37 ( Pt 1): 65-74, 1993.

187.          Schenkein, H.A., Burmeister, J.A., Koertge, T.E., Brooks, C.N., Best, A.M., Moore, L.V.H., and Moore, W.E.C. The influence of race and gender on periodontal microflora. J Periodontol, 64(4): 292-296, 1993.

188.          Goren, S., Singh, N.N., and Best, A.M. The aggression-coercion cycle: Use of seclusion and restraint in a child psychiatric hospital. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2(1): 61-73, 1993.

189.          Adler, S.P., Manganello, A.M.A., Koch, W.C., Hempfling, S.H., and Best, A.M. Risk of human parvovirus b19 infections among school and hospital employees during endemic periods. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 168(2): 361, 1993.

190.          Sessler, C., Rutherford, L., Best, A., Hart, R., and Levenson, J. Agitation in a medical intensive care unit: Prospective analysis of incidence and risk factors. Chest, 102 (suppl 1): 191, 1992.

191.          Myers, B.J., Jarvis, P.A., Creasey, G.L., Kerkering, K.W., Markowitz, P.I., and Best, A.M. Prematurity and respiratory illness: Brazelton scale (NBAS) performance of preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (bpd), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), or no respiratory illness. Infant Behavior and Development, 15(1): 27-41, 1992.

192.          Khanna, M., Singh, N.N., Nemil, M., Best, A., and Ellis, C.R. Homeless women and their families: Characteristics, life circumstances, and needs. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1(2): 155-165, 1992.

193.          Gunsolley, J.C., and Best, A.M. Considerations in the analysis of site-specific dichotomous responses. J Periodontal Res, 27(4 Pt 2): 352-355, 1992.

194.          Schenkein, H.A., Best, A.M., and Gunsolley, J.C. Influence of race and periodontal clinical status on neutrophil chemotactic responses. J Periodontal Res, 26(3 Pt 2): 272-275, 1991.

195.          Cohen, R., Harris, R., Gottlieb, S.J., and Best, A.M. States’ use of transfer of custody as a requirement for providing services to emotionally disturbed children. Hospital & community psychiatry, 1991.

196.          Cohen, R., Parmelee, D.X., Irwin, L., Weisz, J.R., Howard, P., Purcell, P., and Best, A.M. Characteristics of children and adolescents in a psychiatric hospital and a corrections facility. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 29(6): 909-913, 1990.

197.          Best, A.M., Burmeister, J.A., Gunsolley, J.C., Brooks, C.N., and Schenkein, H.A. Reliability of attachment loss measurements in a longitudinal clinical trial. J Clin Periodontol, 17(8): 564-569, 1990.

198.          Laskin, D.M., and Best, A.M. Current trends in the treatment of maxillofacial injuries in the United States. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 46(7): 595-602, 1988.

199.          Gunsolley, J.C., and Best, A.M. Change in attachment level. J Periodontol, 59(7): 450-456, 1988.

200.          Ranney, R.R., Best, A.M., Breen, T.J., Moore, W.E., and Moore, L.V. Bacterial flora of progressing periodontitis lesions. J Periodontal Res, 22(3): 205-206, 1987.

201.          Moore, L.V.H., Moore, W.E.C., Cato, E.P., Smibert, R.M., Burmeister, J.A., Best, A.M., and Ranney, R.R. Bacteriology of human gingivitis. J Dent Res, 66(5): 989-995, 1987.

202.          Gunsolley, J.C., Burmeister, J.A., Tew, J.G., Best, A.M., and Ranney, R.R. Relationship of serum antibody to attachment level patterns in young adults with juvenile periodontitis or generalized severe periodontitis. J Periodontol, 58(5): 314-320, 1987.

203.          Best, A.M. The application of decision analysis to evaluate the need for extraction of asymptomatic third molars. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 45(10): 864-865, 1987.

204.          Tew, J.G., Marshall, D.R., Moore, W.E., Best, A.M., Palcanis, K.G., and Ranney, R.R. Serum antibody reactive with predominant organisms in the subgingival flora of young adults with generalized severe periodontitis. Infect Immun, 48(2): 303-311, 1985.

205.          Kunihira, D.M., Caine, F.A., Palcanis, K.G., Best, A.M., and Ranney, R.R. A clinical trial of phenoxymethyl penicillin for adjunctive treatment of juvenile periodontitis. J Periodontol, 56(6): 352-358, 1985.

206.          Burmeister, J.A., Best, A.M., Palcanis, K.G., Caine, F.A., and Ranney, R.R. Localized juvenile periodontitis and generalized severe periodontitis: Clinical findings. J Clin Periodontol, 11(3): 181-192, 1984.

207.          Best, A.M., Young, F.W., and Hall, R. G. On the precision of a Euclidean structure. Psychometrika, 44(4), 395–407, 1979.


Review

Best, A.M., and Morganstein, D. Statistics Programs Designed for the Macintosh: Data Desk, Exstatix, Fastat, JMP, StatView II, and SuperANOVA. The American Statistician, 45(4), 318-338, 1991. The full version was published in the Berkeley Macintosh Users Group (BMUG) newsletter.