Wenjian Zhang, DDS, MS, PhD
Division Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Associate Professor
zhangw20@ecu.edu
252-737-7888
1161 Ledyard E. Ross Hall
Education
DDS, School of Dentistry, Xian Jiaotong University, China
MS, School of Dentistry, Wuhan University, China
Ph.D., Graduate School, University of Connecticut Health Center
Certificates
Certificate, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center
Diplomate, American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
Research Interests
Clinical and research applications of advance digital and CBCT imaging modalities
Society Memberships
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR)
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR)
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
Biographical Information
Dr. Zhang obtained her DDS degree from Xian Jiaotong University School of Dentistry in China, and her MS degree in Oral Medicine from Wuhan University School of Dentistry in China. After practicing general dentistry for three years, she joined the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, and earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology. She is board certified by American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology. Prior to joining the faculty of ECU School of Dental Medicine, she served as a faculty member at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. Dr. Zhang enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and outdoor activities.
Publications
Raju, N, Zhang, W, Jadhav, A, Ioannou, A, Eswaran, S, and Weltman, R. Cone beam computed tomography analysis of the prevalence, length, and passage of the anterior loop of the mandibular canal. Journal of Oral Implantology, 45(6):463-468. 2019
Zhang, W., Huynh, C, Jadhav, A, Pinales, J, Arvizu, L, Tsai, J, Flores, N. Comparison of the efficiency and image quality of photostimulable phosphor plate and charge-coupled device receptors in dental radiography. Journal of Dental Education, 83(10):1205-12. 2019
Miller, M., Warner, B., Zhang, W., Gutierrez, J., Feng, J, Sutton, J., Lynch, E. Performance and Safety of Handheld, Portable X-Ray Units. The Journal of the Greater Houston Dental Society, 90(8):17-24, 2019
Zhang, W., Foss, K, Wang, B. A retrospective study on molar furcation assessment via clinical detection, intraoral radiography and cone beam computed tomography. BMC Oral Health, 18:75, DOI 10.1186/s12903-018-0544-0 2018
Cai, S., Zhang, W., Tribble, G, Chen, W. The reactions of human dental pulp cells to capping agents with or without bacterial exposure. Journal of Oral Science, 59(4):621-627. doi.org/10.2334/josnusd.16-0625 2017
Zhang, W., Rajani S., Wang B. Comparison of Periodontal Evaluation by Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Clinical, and Intraoral Radiographic Examinations. Oral Radiology, DOI 10.1007/s11282-017-0298-4, 2017
Cai, S., Zhang, W., Chen, W. PDGFRb+/c-kit+ pulp cells are odontoblastic progenitors capable of producing dentin-like structure in vitro and in vivo. BMC Oral Health, 16:113 DOI 10.1186/s12903-016-0307-8. 2016
Zhang, W., Hatem, O., Edwards, L., Wang, B. Cone beam computed tomography evaluation of mandibular bone density in non-diabetic vs. diabetic populations. Texas Dental Journal, 133(7): 414-422. 2016
Zhang, W., Tullis, J., Weltman, R. Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) Measurement of Alveolar Ridge at Posterior Mandible for Implant Graft Estimation. Journal of Oral Implantology, Vol. XLI/No. six e231-237 DOI 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-14-00146. 2015
Zhang, W., Skrypczak, A., Weltman, R. Anterior Maxilla Alveolar Ridge Dimension and Morphology Measurement by Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) for Immediate Implant Treatment Planning. BMC Oral Health, 14:65 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-015-0055-1. 2015
Zhang, W., Ju, J., Rigney, T., Tribble, G. Porphyromonas gingivalis infection increases osteoclastic bone resorption and osteoblastic bone formation in a periodontitis mouse model. BMC Oral Health, 14: 89 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6831-14-89. 2014
Kerr, JE., Abramian, JR., Dao, DV., Rigney, TW., Fritz, J., Pham, T., Gay, I., Parthsarathy, K., Wang, BY., Zhang, W., Tribble, GD. Genetic Exchange of Fimbrial Alleles Exemplifies the Adaptive Virulence Strategy of Porphyromonas gingivalis. PLOS ONE, 9(3):e91696, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0091696, 2014
Zhang, W., Makins, SR., Abramovitch, K. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Artifact Characterization of Root Canal Filling Materials. Journal of Investigative Dental Sciences, 1(1): 0000002, 2014
Zhang, W., Ju, J., Rigney, T., Tribble, G. Integrin alpha5 beta1-fimbriae Binding and Actin Rearrangement are Essential for Porphyromonas gingivalis Invasion of Osteoblasts and Subsequent Activation of the JNK Pathway. BMC Microbiology,13:5, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2180-13-5. 2013
Adibi, S., Zhang, W., Servos, T., O’Neill, P. Cone Beam Computed Tomography for General Dentists. Open Access Scientific Reports 1:519, doi:10.4172/scientificreports.519. 2012
Adibi, S., Zhang, W., Servos, T., O’Neill, P. Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Dentistry: What Dental Educators and Learners Should Know. Journal of Dental Education, 76(11):1437-1442. 2012
Zhang, W., Huynh, C., Abramovitch, K., Leon I-L., Arvizu, L. Comparison of technique accuracy of intraoral radiographs taken on film vs. photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates. Texas Dental Journal, 1298(6): 589-596. 2012
Zhang, W., Ju, J. Odontoblast-targeted Bcl-2 Overexpression Promotes Dentine Damage Repair. Arch of Oral Biology, 57: 285-292. 2012 (PMCID: PMC3253319)
Zhang, W., Ju, J., Rigney, T., Tribble, G. Fimbriae of Porphyromonas Gingivalis are Important for Initial Invasion of Osteoblasts, but not for Inhibition of Their Differentiation and Mineralization. J of Periodontology, 82:909-916. 2011
Goren, A., Bonvento, Fernandez, T., Abramovitch, K., Zhang, W., Roe, N., Seltzer, J., Steinberg, M., Colosi, D. Evaluation of Radiation Exposure with Tru-Align Intraoral Rectangular Collimation System Using OSL Dosimeters. N. Y. State Dent J, 77(2): 24-27. 2011
Zhang, W., Swearingen, E., Ju, J., Rigney, T., Tribble, G. Porphyromonas gingivalis Invades Osteoblasts and Inhibits Bone Formation. Microbes and Infection, 12:838-845. 2010
Zhang, W., Ju, J., Gronowicz, G. Odontoblast-targeted Bcl-2 Overexpression Impairs Dentin Formation. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 111:425-432. 2010 (PMCID: PMC2996920)
Zhang, W., Abramovitch, K., Thames, W., Leon, I-L., Colosi, D., Goren, A. Comparison of the efficacy and technical accuracy of different rectangular collimators for intraoral radiograph. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology, 108(1):e22-8. 2009
Zhang, W., Pantschenko, A., McCarthy, M-B., and Gronowicz, G. Bone targeted overexpression of Bcl-2 increases osteoblast adhesion and differentiation, and inhibits mineralization in vitro. Calcified Tissue International, 80(2):111-122. 2007
Pantschenko, A., Zhang, W., Nahounou, M., McCarthy, M-B., Stover, M., Lichtler, A., Clark, S., and Gronowicz, G. The Effect of Osteoblast Targeted Expression of Bcl-2 in Bone; Differential Response in Male and Female Mice. J Bone and Mineral Research, 20(8): 1414-1429. 2005 (W. Zhang is the co-first author)
Gronowicz, G., McCarthy, M-B., Zhang, H., and Zhang, W. Insulin-like growth factor II induces apoptosis in osteoblasts. Bone, 35: 621-628. 2004
Zou, Q., Li, X., Zhang, W., Feng, Y. Clinical observation of treatment of women with burning mouth syndrome by nylestriol. J Comprehensive Stomatology, 2:98-99. 1999
Feng, Y., Wei, M., Zhang, W. Restoration of discolored teeth by direct mount with visible light-cure composite. J Clinical Stomatology, 2:123. 1999
Zhang, W., Li, H., Fang, C., and Li, Q. PCR-SSCP study of the mutation of P53 gene in oral leukoplakia and squamous cell carcinoma. J Clinical Stomatology, 2:97-98. 1998
Zhang, W., Li, H., Fang, C., Li, Q. Immunohistochemical study of P53 and c-myc genes in oral leukoplakia and squamous cell carcinoma. Stomatology, 4:176-177. 1998
Zhang, W., Li, H., Fang, C., Li, Q. Immunohistochemical and PCR-SSCP study of P53 gene in oral leukoplakia and squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Modern Stomatology, 3:168-170. 1998