Faculty - Barnes

Caren M. Barnes, Professor


Caren Barnes

Caren M. Barnes
Professor

UNMC College of Dentistry
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Rm. 2108C, Box 830740
40th & Holdrege St.
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0750
Office: 402-472-5168

Research Interests

  • Phase I, II and III Randomized Clinical Trials
  • Clinical trials with dental products, devices, pharmaceuticals
  • Effects of dental products/devices
  • Airpolishing
  • Power toothbrushing
  • Remineralization
  • Smokeless Tobacco
  • Bisphosphonates
  • Polishing, Abrasives, Dental Materials
  • Protocol Development for Clinical Trials

Publications:

  • Barnes CM.  Polishing Esthetic Restorative Materials.  Dimensions in Dental Hygiene, January 8 (1): 24, 26-28, 2010.
  • Barnes CM.  Innovations in Airpolishing.  Dimensions in Dental Hygiene, March 8(3):  32-40, 2010.
  • Barnes CM.  Back to the Future: Techniques and Advances in Traditional Polishing, Irish Dentist, 13(4): 38-41, 2010.
  • Barnes CM.  The Evolution of Prophy Paste.  Dimensions in Dental Hygiene, 9(3) :50-53, 2011.
  • Covey DA, Barnes CM , Watanabe H, Johnson WW.   A quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the abrasiveness of an abrasive-impregnated rubber prophylaxis polishing cup and two polishing pastes when used on aesthetic restorative materials., Gen Dent  Gen Dent. Nov; 59(6):466-73, 2011.
  • Yankell SL ,Barnes CM, Shi X, Cwik J.  Efficacy of three compact toothbrushes to reduce artificial plaque in hard to reach areas.   Am J Dent  Am J Dent. 2011 Aug;24(4):195-9.
  • Barnes CM.  Air apparent,  Mentor, 24-27 February 2012.
  • Barnes CM.  Shining a new light on selective polishing.  Dimensions in Dental Hygiene; 10(3): 42, 44, March 2012.
  • Barnes CM.  Shining in a new light on selective polishing.  Irish Dentist, April 2012.
  • Barnes CM.  Polished perfection.  Mentor, 34-35 March 2012.
  • Kemp JH, Barnes CM, Spirgel CM, Shiu, X, Yankell SL.  Laboratory evaluation of plaque removal at interproximal sites by a specially engineered power toothbrush with unique sensing and control technologies.   J Clin Dent  2012; 23[Spec Iss A] :A17-A20.
  • Barnes CM.  Etiology of noncarious cervical lesions.  Dimensions in Dental Hygiene 10(10) 50-52, 2012.

Books

  • Armstrong, T.H., Crow, C.M. (Eds.). 1979. "Dental Hygiene Examination Review." Arco Publishing Co. New York.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Barnes, C.M. (Eds.). 1983 "Dental Hygiene Examination Review." 2nd ed., Arco Publishing Co. New York.
  • Barnes, C.M. 1987. "Review for the Dental Hygiene Examination." 3rd ed., Appleton-Lange. Norwalk, Connecticut.
  • Barnes, C.M., Waring M.B. (Eds.). 1994 "Appleton & Lange's Dental Hygiene Review" 4th ed., Appleton & Lange Publishing Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut.

Chapters in Books

  • Armstrong, T.H., Crow, C.M. 1979. "Clinical Dental Hygiene; Dental Hygiene Examination Review." Arco Publishing Co. New York. pp. 121-147.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Crow, C.M. 1979. "Dental Health Education." Dental Hygiene Examination Review. Arco Publishing Co. New York. pp.148-160.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Crow, C.M. 1979. "Oral Histology and Embryology." Dental Hygiene Examination Review. Arco Publishing Co. New York. pp. 209-224.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Crow, C.M. 1979. "General Pathology." Dental Hygiene Examination Review. Arco Publishing Co. New York. pp. 257-276.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Crow, C.M. 1979. "Oral Pathology." Dental Hygiene Examination Review. Arco Publishing Co. New York. pp. 2-293.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Barnes, C.M. 1981. "Clinical Dental Hygiene." Dental Hygiene Examination Review. 2nd ed. Arco Publishing Co. New York. pp. 125-151.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Barnes, C.M. 1981. "Dental Health Education." Dental Hygiene Examination Review. 2nd ed. Arco Publishing Co. New York. pp. 152-164.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Barnes, C.M. 1981. "Oral Histology and Embryology." Dental Hygiene Examination Review. 2nd ed. Arco Publishing Co. New York. pp. 196-211.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Barnes, C.M. 1981. "General Pathology." Dental Hygiene Examination Review. 2nd ed. Arco Publishing Co.. New York. pp. 246-265.
  • Armstrong, T.H., Barnes, C.M. 1981. "Oral Pathology." Dental Hygiene Examination Review. 2nd ed. Arco Publishing Co. New York. pp. 266-282.
  • Barnes, C.M. 1987. "Anatomy and Physiology." Review For The Dental Hygiene Examination. 3rd ed. Appleton-Lange. Norwalk. pp. 1-24.
  • Barnes, C.M. 1987. "Head and Neck Anatomy." Review For The Dental Hygiene Examination. 3rd ed. Appleton-Lange. Norwalk. pp. 25-62.
  • Barnes, C.M. 1987. "Clinical Dental Hygiene." Review For The Dental Hygiene Examination. 3rd ed. Appleton-Lange. Norwalk. pp.9-116.
  • Barnes, C.M. 1987. "Oral Histology and Embryology." Review For The Dental Hygiene Examination. 3rd ed. Appleton-Lange. Norwalk. pp. 15.
  • Barnes, C.M. 1987. "General Pathology." Review For The Dental Hygiene Examination. 3rd ed. Appleton-Lange. Norwalk. pp. 201-215.
  • Barnes, C.M. 1987. "Oral Pathology." Review For The Dental Hygiene Examination. 3rd ed. Appleton-Lange. Norwalk. pp. 21-233.
  • Barnes, C.M., Waring M.B. 1994, "General and Oral Histology and Embryology," Appleton & Lange's Review of Dental Hygiene, 4th Ed., Appleton & Lange, Inc., Norwalk.
  • Wilkins, E.M. 1998, "Ultrasonic Scaling" (chapter by Barnes, C.M. and Waring, M.B.), Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 8th Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA. : 1999.
  • Barnes C.M., Sensat, M. General and Oral Histology Chapter, Prentice Hall's Health Review of Dental Hygiene, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, Saddle River, NJ, 2002.
  • Wilkins EM: 2004, Polishing Chapter (by Barnes CM ) Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 9th Ed., Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA.: 2004.
  • Wilkins EM: , Polishing Chapter (42) by Barnes, CM Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 10th Ed., Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA.: In Press for 2008.
  • Daniels S, Wilder R. Chapter 23 Dentifrices by Barnes CM. Mosby's Dental Hygiene Cases, Concepts and Competencies, Mosby, St. Louis, MO, In Press for 2007.
  • Daniels S, Wilder R. Chapter 24 Devices for Oral Self-Care by Barnes CM. Mosby's Dental Hygiene Cases, Concepts and Competencies, Mosby, St. Louis, MO, In Press for 2007.
  • Daniels S, Wilder R. Chapter 23 Polishing by Barnes CM. Mosby's Dental Hygiene Cases, Concepts and Competencies, Mosby, St. Louis, MO, In Press for 2007.

Teaching Responsibilities:

  • Director OB319 Histology
  • Director SS405 Research Methodologies