About

Kenneth Markowitz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Biology at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. His research interests focus on the conditions affecting dental hard tissues, encompassing various aspects of tooth biology from plaque formation to the dental pulp. He has conducted numerous studies on methods to diagnose caries, contributing to a better understanding of diagnostic evaluation and patient care. His recent laboratory work includes interventions to prevent caries, such as occlusal sealants, resin infiltration, fluoride-releasing sealants, and silver diamine fluoride. Dr. Markowitz has adapted tooth tissue specimens for biofilm research and developed laboratory models for studying denture infections with bacteria and fungi. He has also designed intra-oral appliances to study plaque formation and the effects of anti-plaque compounds on tooth mineral surfaces. As a clinical investigator, he has participated in several NIH and industry-supported studies, including serving as the dental clinical investigator for the Newark site of the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort study, which examines the long-term health of young adults with pediatric HIV/AIDS. His collaborative work extends to studying the oral microbiome in comparison with historical calculus samples. Dr. Markowitz holds a BS from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, a DDS from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, and an MSD from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

Research topics

• Medicine
• Microbiology
• Biology
• Virology
• Dentistry
• Internal medicine
• Pathology
• Environmental health
• Chemistry
• Immunology
• Intensive care medicine
• Bioinformatics
• Pharmacology
• Endocrinology
• Chromatography
• Engineering
• Psychiatry
• Psychology

Selected publications

• An Introduction of RFID Data Protection Scheme

  2025-01-22

  articleOpen access

  Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a promising technology that transmits the information of an object to be saved on the RFID tag wirelessly by using radio waves.RFID has been used widely in industries, such as identifying objects.Utilizing RFID system will automatically manage the inventory and reduce costs for manufacturers and retailers.However, it will also bring the risk to the users and create a new type of theft in the supermarket, if the information on the RFID tag hasn't been protected.This paper introduces a practical method of data security for the RFID technology.It'll enable a RFID tag holding data with its signature to be linked to the enterprise's database of the specific product.The polynomial digital signature scheme we introduce in this paper is one of the practical security solutions that offer the strength and efficiency for the current RFID system.This scheme is the only security technology that fits resource-constrained system such as RFID without compromising the performance and usability.

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• DIAGRAMS TO EXPLAIN THE OPERATION OF AM AND FM TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS

  2025-01-22

  articleOpen accessSenior author
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• ENGINEERING ETHICS AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS

  2025-01-22

  articleOpen access1st authorCorresponding

  In this era of constant change, uncertainty, and accountability, the engineers of the 21 st century must demonstrate a practical understanding of engineering ethics both in the workplace and in daily activities.The highest professional behavior is demanded for all personnel involved in engineering technology.It is the engineers and technicians who will design, build, and monitor future systems used by the public.These systems must follow strict safety and environment standards.The future existence of our present civilization depends on proper and prudent engineering decisions, as well as strict adherence to a code of ethics for all technologists to follow.The technologist of the twenty-first century must perform his or her services in accordance with the highest principles of ethical conduct to maintain high standards of integrity, public safety, health, and the general welfare of the public.

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• Developing a Senior Capstone Project Course in Integrating Undergraduate Teaching and Research

  2025-04-01

  articleOpen access

  In this current study, we will discuss how to develop a course module of senior

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• Developing a Senior Capstone Project Course in Integrating Undergraduate Teaching and Research

  2025-01-22

  articleOpen access
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• Treatments for Tooth Sensitivity: Nerve Inactivation and Tubule Occlusion—How Do Potassium and Strontium Salts Treat Sensitivity?

  2024-01-01

  book-chapter1st authorCorresponding
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• Iron Deficiency Anemia and Its Impact on Oral Health—A Literature Review

  Dentistry Journal · 2024 · 14 citations

  Senior authorCorresponding
  • Medicine
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Internal medicine

  Oral disease interventions primarily focus on behavioral changes like dietary improvements and ensuring better oral hygiene. However, recognizing the influence of biological factors, including genetics and early-life nutrition, is crucial. Iron deficiency (ID) and its advanced form, iron deficiency anemia (IDA), affect nearly two billion people globally, especially children and pregnant women. We conducted a comprehensive search using Medline via EndNote and Web of Science, employing keywords related to iron deficiency anemia (IDA), and we identified 36 studies deemed relevant for inclusion in this literature review. IDA prevalence is notably high among pregnant women and young children. Both IDA and early-childhood caries (ECC) disproportionately affect impoverished populations, highlighting the socioeconomic dimension of this issue. IDA presents with various oral mucosal changes and is closely linked to candidiasis. Additionally, IDA can hinder tooth development and weaken the immune response. Multiple population surveys have revealed a significant association between ECC and IDA. While some studies have explored the IDA-periodontal disease link, the current evidence is relatively limited in its robustness. In conclusion, more comprehensive longitudinal studies are essential to deepen our understanding of the IDA-oral disease connection. Investigating the underlying biological mechanisms is critical to developing effective interventions, particularly for vulnerable populations affected by IDA.

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• The Physiological Basis of Dentin Hypersensitivity

  2024-01-01

  book-chapter1st authorCorresponding
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• Advancing oral health through practice-based research

  The Journal of the American Dental Association · 2023-04-25 · 2 citations

  editorialOpen access
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• Design and Initial Evaluation of a Novel Oral Hygiene Technology for a Special Needs Population: A New Way to Clean

  Dentistry Journal · 2023 · 2 citations

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Environmental health

  9.4 million People have swallowing problems in the US. In special needs populations, routine oral hygiene procedures such as tooth brushing can result in aspiration of microbial laden fluids leading to a significant systemic challenge. Aspiration may lead to pneumonia in susceptible populations. These circumstances indicate the need for innovative approaches to oral hygiene for special needs, convalescent, the elderly populations, and young children learning to brush who can ingest excess fluoride which causes mottled enamel. Methods include describing some of the design considerations of the new prototype fabrication and microbiological evaluation of this new device, as well a comparison study of the versions 2 and 3 of the oral care device. Results concluded that version 3.0 regarding patient ease of use was better in comparison to version 2, which was the major difference, and 90% in both groups said they would recommend the new toothbrush. In the microbiological evaluation no growth was seen on any plates containing samples from either the experimental or the control after 48 h of incubation.

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Frequent coauthors

• Daniel H. Fine

  Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

  20 shared

• David Furgang

  Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

  11 shared

• Tracey O. Hermanstyne

  Washington University in St. Louis

  9 shared

• Michael S. Gold

  University of Pittsburgh

  9 shared

• Liyan Fan

  University of Pittsburgh

  9 shared

• Kabilan Velliyagounder

  Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

  8 shared

• Maxine Strickland

  6 shared

• G. Bilotto

  Columbia University

  5 shared

Labs

• Kenneth Markowitz LaboratoryPI