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Galen Schneider, DDS, PhD, FACP

Executive Associate Dean & Professor

Current Positions

  • Executive Associate Dean (2011-Pr)
  • Interim Dean (2021-2022)
  • Interim Assoc Dean for Research (2019-2020)
  • Assoc Dean for Faculty (2011-Pr)
  • Professor, Dept of Pros (2009-Pr)
  • Chair/DEO Dept of Pros (2006-2011)
  • Assoc Prof (Tenured), Dept of Pros (2003-2009)
  • Assist Prof, Dept of Pros (1999-2003)

Education

  • Artificial Intelligence Proficiency Certificate (2024)
  • Fellow, American College of Dentists (2016)
  • Fellow, American Dental Education Association Leadership Institute (2010)
  • Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (2008)
  • Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists (2008)
  • Fellow, Hendrix Cancer Lab (1999-2002)
  • Fellow, Cooper Bone Biology Lab (1998-1999)
  • Fellow, Schaller Cancer Lab (1996-1998)
  • PhD (Cell Biology) (1991-1996)
  • Prosthodontics Residency (1991-1996)

Center, Program and Institute Affiliations

Licenses & Certifications

  • Iowa Dental License (2014-Pr)
  • Iowa Faculty Dental License Permit (1999-2014)
  • North Carolina Dental License (1993-Pr)

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Dentists (2016-Pr)
  • American Dental Education Association (2005-Pr)
  • OKU Dental Honor Society (2003-Pr)
  • Iowa Dental Association (1999-Pr)
  • American College of Prosthodontists (1996-Pr)
  • International Association for Dental Research (1988-Pr)
  • American Association for Dental Research (1988-Pr)
  • American Dental Association (1988-Pr)

Selected Publications

  • h-Index = 34 (as of 04/16/2025) (Google Scholar)
  • i10-Index = 50 (as of 04/16/2025) (Google Scholar)
  • Total Citations = 5046 (as of 04/16/2025) (Google Scholar)
  • Marchini, L., Schneider, G., & Stanford, C. (2024) Dental School Department Strategic Planning: A Department Driven Approach. J Dent Educ 88 1462-1466 PMID: 38853299
  • Mahrous, A., Botsko, D., Elgreatly, A., Tsujimoto, A., Qian, F. & Schneider, G. (2023). The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Game Based Learning in Removable Partial Denture Design: A Comparative Study. J Dent Educ 87 1188-1199. PMID: 37186466 (JDE Top 10 Most Viewed Article Award)
  • Schneider, G. (2022). A Closer Look: Sharry Research Competition. ACP Messenger 52 (1) 9-16. PMID: 34216032.
  • Mahrous, A., Elgreatly, A., Qian, F. & Schneider, G. (2021). A Comparison of Pre-Clinical Instructional Technologies: Natural Teeth, 3D Models, 3D Printing, and Augmented Reality. J Dent Educ 85 1795-1801. PMID: 34216032.
  • Mahrous, A., Schneider, G., Holloway, J. & Dawson, D. (2019). Enhancing Student Learning in Removable Partial Denture Design by Using Virtual Three-Dimensional Models Versus Traditional Two-Dimensional Drawings: A Comparative Study. J. Prosthodontics; 28 (8) 927-933. PMID: 31343801.
  • Mahrous, A. & Schneider, G. (2019). Enhancing Student Learning of Removable Prosthodontics Using the Latest Advancements in 3D Modeling. J. Prosthodontics 28 (4) 471-472. PMID: 30838728.
  • Boonsiriphant, P., Al-Salihi, Z., Holloway, J. & Schneider, G. (2018). The Use of 3D Printed Tooth Preparations To Assist In Teaching and Learning in Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics. J. Prosthodontics 28 (2) 545-547. PMID: 15378164.

Selected Grants & Contracts

  • (98-99) The Analysis of Beta3-Integrin Receptor in the Modulation of Osteoblast Differentiation; UNC Dentistry Seed Grant; Schneider, Galen B (PI)
  • (98-99) Analysis of BSP, Integrin Receptors, and FAK Expression in Differentiating Osteoblasts; UNC Dentistry Seed Grant; Schneider, Galen B (PI)
  • (99-01) Is Osteoblast Differentiation Adhesion-mediated Through Integrin Receptors? P30 UIA P30 Oral Health Research Center Institutional Award (Pilot Sub-Grant); Schneider, Galen B (PI)
  • (00-02) Do Integrin Extracellular Matrix Interactions Mediate Osteoblast Mineralization? P60 Craniofacial Anomalies UIA Institutional Award (Pilot Sub-Grant); Schneider, Galen B (PI)
  • (00-02) FAK Expression in Oral Cancer; UIA American Cancer Society Institutional Award (Pilot Sub-Grant); Schneider, Galen (PI)
  • (01-02) Attachment of MC3T3E1 Osteoblast Cells to Chitosan Composites; P30 UIA Oral Health Research Center Institutional Award (Pilot Grant); Schneider, Galen (Co-Inv), Fahkry, Ali (PI)
  • (01-03) The Role of Hydrogel Composition on Cell Attachment and Adhesion Mediated Signaling; Dentistry-Engineering Biomedical Research Grant; English, Tony (Co-PI), Schneider, Galen B (Co-PI)
  • (02-04) The Bone Regenerative Potential of Chitosan Sponge Infiltrated with VEGF; UIA Dentistry Seed Grant; Schneider, Galen B (Co-Inv), Fahkry, Ali (PI)
  • (02-05) Do Integrins and the Associated Kinase FAK Mediate Mineralization? NIH R03 (DE14269); Schneider, Galen B (PI)
  • (05-07) Does FAK Mediate Implant Surface Microtopography Effects on Osteoblast Differentiation & Motility? NIH R21 (DE016677); Schneider, Galen B (PI)