Colton Yu

Mentor

Dr. Jia Chang

College

College of Dentistry

Major

Microbiology and Cell Science

Minor

N/A

Organizations

N/A

Academic Awards

University Scholars Program, AICE Diploma with Merit, Salutatorian of PBGHS

Volunteering

The Arc Stand Up program, TOPSoccer, St. Ignatius Food Parish

Research Interests

effect of antidepressant medication on periodontal and implant stability

Hobbies and Interests

Traveling, weightlifting, running, basketball, ukulele, video games

Research Project

The effect of antidepressant, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor on jaw bone health: a bone histomorphometric study

The major focus of the study is to determine the effects of one major class of antidepressants,
serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), on jawbone structure by bone
histomorphometric study. In our previous clinical study, SNRI type antidepressants shoed negative effects on dental implant health. We will investigate the effect of SNRI on periodontal bone resorption in mice.