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Kevin J> Donly, DDS, MS

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Kevin J. Donly , D.D.S., M.S.

Professor and Chair

Currently seeking M.S. students

Dr. Donly is currently professor and chair of the Department of Developmental Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio. Previous positions include professor and associate director of the Center for Clinical Studies at the University of Iowa, associate professor, Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and associate professor, The University of Texas Medical School. He received his D.D.S. in 1984, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 1986, and M.S. in 1986 from the University of Iowa.

Dr. Donly is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, is past president  of the American Society of Dentistry for Children,  past chair of the Public Information Committee for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and Pediatric Dentistry Commissioner of the Commission on Dental Accreditation where he served as the Chair of the Document and Policy Committee. He also is on the Board of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation and the American Dental Association Foundation.  He has published more than 250 chapters, manuscripts and abstracts associated with pediatric dentistry and dental restorative materials research and clinical utilization. Presently, he is a principal investigator on a Program Project sponsored by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. He has received grants or research support from the United States Health and Services Administration, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the 3M, ESPE, Premier, Bisco, GC, Dentsply, Ivoclar, Kerr, Procter and Gamble, Church and Dwight, NuSmile, Optiva, Oral-B, Enamelon, Atrix Laboratories, Inc. and Guidor companies.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 1986 - Postdoctoral Training - Pediatric Dentistry - University of Iowa, College of Dentistry
    • 1986 - MS - Oral Science - University of Iowa, Graduate College
    • 1984 - DDS - Dentistry - University of Iowa, College of Dentistry
    • 1981 - BS - Chemistry/Physics (Magna Cum Laude) - University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts
    • 1979 - AA - Liberal Arts (Magna Cum Laude) - Grand View College

    Appointments

    • 2/2005 - Professor and Department Chair - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Developmental Dentistry, Dental School, San Antonio, TX
    • 1/1999 - Faculty Member - Professor - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, San Antonio, TX

  • Instruction & Training

    • 1/1999 - Present, Pedi/Ortho Clinic I, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pedi Ortho Clinic II, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pedi/Ortho Clinic III, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pediatric Dentistry I, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pediatric Dentistry II, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pediatric Dentistry III, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Ped Dent/Ortho Clinic IV, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pedi Ortho Clinic V, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pedi/Orth Clinic V, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pediatric Dentistry IV, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Investigative Project, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Investigative Project, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pediatric Dentistry V, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pediatric Dentistry Lecture, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/1999 - Present, Pediatric Dentistry Clinic, The University of Texas Health Science Center

  • Research & Grants

    Grants

    Federal

    Funding Agency   Title DSPP Signaling in Dentinogenesis Status Active Period 4/2019 - 4/2024 Role Co-Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title HRSA Grant: Predoctoral Pediatric Tranining in General Dentistry Status Active Period 7/2017 - 7/2023 Role Co-Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Title V Grant with City of Laredo Status Active Period 9/2018 - 8/2019 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Title V Grant with City of San Antonio Status Active Period 9/2018 - 8/2019 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Title V Grant with City of Laredo Status Complete Period 9/2017 - 8/2018 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Title V Grant with City of San Antonio Status Complete Period 9/2017 - 8/2018 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Title V Grant with City of Laredo Status Complete Period 9/2016 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Title V Grant with City of San Antonio Status Complete Period 9/2016 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency HRSA Title Faculty Development in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Status Complete Period 7/2012 - 6/2017 Role Contributor Grant Detail PI: Dr. Jeffrey Hicks. Sustain and strengthen dental public health residency program at UTHSCSA to increase interest in academic dentistry. This grant will seek to enhance the dental public health workforce in academic settings. DPH Residents will develop pedagogical knowledge and skills through curriculum developed in this grant.

    Private

    Funding Agency   Title Methodist Healthcare Ministries- Support for the dental care to an underserved pediatric population at the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Status Active Period 9/2018 - 8/2019 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Texas Cavaliers-San Antonio Foundation-Support dental care to underserved children in San Antonio Status Active Period 9/2018 - 8/2019 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Delta Dental Community Healthcare Foundation-Support to provide pediatric dental care at the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Status Active Period 9/2018 - 8/2019 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Methodist Healthcare Ministries-Support for dental care to underserved population in Laredo Status Active Period 9/2018 - 8/2019 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency NuSmile Title Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of a New NuSmile ZR Esthetic Primary Molar Crown Status Complete Period 8/2013 - 1/2019 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency Healthy Smiles/ Healthy Children Title Clinical Grant Support Status Complete Period 9/2013 - 8/2018 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dental Clinic Funding Agency   Title Children?es Hospital of San Antonio-Contract to provide comprehensive pediatric care for children at the Children?es Hospital of San Antonio Status Complete Period 9/2017 - 8/2018 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Texas Cavaliers-San Antonio Foundation-Support dental care to underserved children in San Antonio Status Complete Period 9/2017 - 8/2018 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Lamar Bruni Trust Award-Support dental care to an underserved population in Laredo Status Complete Period 9/2017 - 8/2018 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Delta Dental Community Healthcare Foundation-Support to provide pediatric dental care at the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Status Complete Period 9/2017 - 8/2018 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Methodist Healthcare Ministries- Support for the dental care to an underserved pediatric population at the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Status Complete Period 9/2017 - 8/2018 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Methodist Healthcare Ministries-Support for dental care to an underserved population in Laredo Status Complete Period 9/2017 - 8/2018 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency Children`s Hospital of San Antonio Title Clinical Grant Support Status Complete Period 9/2013 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Methodist Healthcare Ministries Status Complete Period 9/2016 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Healthy Smiles-Healthy Children Foundation support for dental care of underserved at the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Status Complete Period 9/2016 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Methodist Healthcare Ministries- Support for the dental care to an underserved pediatric population at the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Status Complete Period 9/2016 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Delta Dental Community Healthcare Foundation-Support to provide pediatric dental care at the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Status Complete Period 9/2016 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Lamar Bruni Trust Award-Support dental care to an underserved population in Laredo Status Complete Period 9/2016 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Texas Cavaliers-San Antonio Foundation-Support dental care to underserved children in San Antonio Status Complete Period 9/2016 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail   Funding Agency   Title Children`s Hospital of San Antonio-Contract to provide comprehensive pediatric care for children at the Children`s Hospital of San Antonio Status Complete Period 9/2016 - 8/2017 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail  

     

    Funding Agency   Title BBVA Status Active Period 9/2018 - 8/2019 Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail  

  • Publications

      Abstract

      Calame C, Acord H, Donly KJ. The Hall Technique Has a Similar Rate of Effectiveness as Conventional Restorative Treatments in Primary Dentition UT Health Science Center CATs Library; 2019 Nov. (CATs Library). Wang F, Donly KJ, MacDougall M, Chen S. BMP2-mediated long noncoding RNAs regulate dental cell fate; 2019 Jun. (IADR-Vancouver). Pathiyil N, Donly KJ. Sealants and re-sealings are recommended for molar incisor hypo-mineralized (MIH) teeth especially when applied using 5th generation adhesive systems; 2018 Sep. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library). Mueller CA, Donly KJ. Adhesive systems, preferably etch-and-rinse systems, are valuable underneath a fissure sealant for sealant retention; 2018 Sep. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library). Carraway M, Donly KJ. Vital tooth bleaching is considered safe for pediatric patients; 2018 Sep. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library). Jameel AA, Donly KJ. Papacarie is more effective in removing caries in the primary dentition and results in less pain perception by the patient; 2018 Aug. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library). Adams C, Fox K, Li XY, Wang F, Donly KJ, Chen S. Smad4 Knockout OF iMDP-3 Restrains Odontogenic Potential; 2018 Mar. (AADR Annual meeting 2018). Donly KJ, Liu JA. Dentin/enamel demineralization inhibition at restoration margins of Vitremer, Z 100 and Cention N; 2018 Mar. (AADR Annual meeting 2018). Grewal KP, Contreras CI, Donly KJ, Hendricson, WD. Pediatric Clinical Experience of Predoctoral Students at Campus Based and Community Clinics at UTHSCSA, Texas; 2017 Mar. (ADEA Annual Session). Ardoin J, Donly KJ. Prefabricated zirconia crowns are more retentive when compared to stainless steel crowns in the anterior primary dentition; 2017 Mar. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library). Li X, Xu Z, Ayyash N, Luo D, Donly KJ, Qin M, Chen S. Whole-Exome Sequencing Identifies CSGaINAcT-1 Mutations as Cause of Dentin Dysplasia; 2017 Mar. (2017 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session). Melendez L, Donly KJ. In conjunction with zirconia restorations, resin cements exhibit superior qualities in comparison to other luting agents; 2016 Apr. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library). Ardoin H, Donly KJ. Children with caries in their primary dentition pose a higher risk of developing caries in their permanent dentition; 2016 Mar. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library). Wentong Li, Lei Chen, Zhuo Chen, Lian Wu, Junsheng Feng, Feng Wang, Lisa Shoff, Xin Li, Kevin J. Donly, Mary MacDougall & Shuo Chen. DSP domain regulates mesenchymal cell lineages through occludin-FAK signaling AADR/CADR Annual Meeting; 2016 Jan. (2016 AADR/CADR Annual Meeting). Donly KJ. Oral health critically appraised topics (CATs); 2016 Jan. (Int J Evid Based Pract Dent Hygienist; vol. 2, no. 1). Abudawood S,Donly KJ. Silver Diamine Fluoride May Be Better Than Sodium Fluoride Varnish In Arresting and Preventing Cavitated Caries Lesions; 2015 Oct. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library). Rakian R, Donly KJ. Acellular Dermal Matrix (AlloDerm) Employed in Palatal Fistula Repair May Improve the Rate of Fistula Closure; 2015 Apr. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library). Wentong Li, Quingping Gao, Donly KJ, MacDougall M, Chen S. MMP-9 Cleaved DSP Domain is Essential for Dentinogenesis; 2015 Mar. (IADR/AADR/CADR General Session). Donly KJ. Evidence summaries and critical appraisals: Quintessence Publishing Co; 2015 Jan. (Int J Evid Based Pract Dent Hygienist; vol. 1, no. 1). White S, Donly KJ. Sealants are More Effective in Preventing Dental Caries Than Periodically Applying Fluoride Varnish to a Child?es First Molars; 2014 Apr. (UT Health Science Center CATs Library).

      Book Chapter

      Donly KJ. Managing Caries: Obtaining Arrest. In: Donly KJ. Early Childhood Oral Health, 2nd Edition. 2016. p. 67-103.

      Electronic/Web Publication

      Leon-Pineda C, Donly KJ. Inhibition of Demineralization at Restoration Margins of Z100 and Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill in Dentin and Enamel 2019 May. 5 p. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering6020036 . Li W, Chen L, Chen Z, Feng J, Wang F, Shoff L, Li X, Donly KJ, MacDougall M, Chen S. Dentin sialoprotein facilitates dental mesenchymal cell differentiation and dentin formation 2017 Mar. Yuan G, Chen L, Feng J, Yang G, Ni Q, Xu X, Wan C, Lindsey M, Donly KJ, MacDougall M, Chen Z, Chen S. Dentin Sialoprotein is a Novel Substrate of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 in vitro and in vino 2017 Feb. Alnahwi HH, Donly KJ, Contreras CI. Space loss following premature loss of primary second molars 2015 Nov. Donly KJ, Abudawood S. Topical Fluoride: Review of Current Recommendations 2015 May. Guo F, Feng J, Wang F, Li W, Gao Q, Chen Z, Shoff L, Donly KJ, Gluhak-Heinrich J, Chun YH, Harris SE, MacDougall M, Chen S. Bmp2 Deletion Causes an Amelogenesis Imperfecta Phenotype Via Regulating Enamel Gene Expression 2015 Apr. 11 p.

      Journal Article

      Croll TP, Donly KJ. Zirconia Crowns for Primary Molars Two preparation alternatives Inside Dentistry 2019 Nov;15(11):38-44. Seminario AL, Garcia M, Spiekerman C, Rajanbabu P, Donly KJ, Harbert P. Survival of Zirconia Crowns in Primary Maxillary Incisors at 12-, 24- and 36-Month Follow-Up Pediatric Dentistry 2019 Aug;41(5). Liu JA, Donly KJ. The use of silver diamine fluoride for caries arrest in children Dental Economics 2019 Jul;109(7):65-67. Tinanoff N, Baez RJ, Diaz-Guillory C, Donly KJ, Feldens CA, McGrath C, Phantumvanit P, Pitts NB, Kim Seow W, Sharkov N, Songpaisam Y, Twetman S. Early childhood caries epidemiology, aetiology, risk assessment, societal burden, management, education, and policy: Global perspective International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2019 May;29(3):238-248. Alkhodier HA, Abudawood SN,Donly KJ. Hidden Caries: A Case Report of a 17 Years Old Male with Two Affected Mandibular Premolars Journal of Clinical Pediatric Denistry 2019 Jan;43(5):320-323. Donly KJ, Sasa I, Contreras CI, Cervantes-Mendez MJ. Prospective randomized clinical trail of primary molar crowns:24-month results Pediatric Dentistry 2018 Jul;40(4):253-258. Donly KJ, Liu JA. Dentin and enamel demineralization inhibition at restoration margins of Vitremer, Z 100 and Cention N American Journal of Dentistry 2018 Jun;31(3):166-168. Melendez LM, Donly KJ. Dentin Demineralization Inhibition at Restoration Margins of Ionolux Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement Scientific Journal of Research in Dentistry 2018 May;2(1):001-003. May E, Donly KJ. Fluoride release and re-release from a bioactive restorative material American Journal of Dentistry 2017 Dec;30(6):305-308. Donly KJ, Abudawood S. Esthetic Alternatives for Treating Children Is there still a place for resin-modified glass ionomer cement restorations? Inside Dentistry 2017 May;13(5):36-39. Abudawood S, Donly KJ. Fluoride release and re-release from various esthetic restorative materials American Journal of Dentistry 2017 Feb;:47-51. Wright JT,Donly KJ, Tampi MP, Graham L, Estrich C, Crall JJ, Fontana M, Gillette EJ, Novy BB, Dhar V, Hewlett ER, Quinonez RB, Chaffin J, Crespin M, Iafolla T, Siegal MD, Carrasco-Labra A. Sealants for Preventing and Arresting Pit-and-fissure Occlusal Caries in Primary and Permanent Molars Pediatric Dentistry 2016 Jul;38(4):282-308. Wu L1, Wang F1, Donly KJ, Wan C, Luo D, Harris SE, MacDougall M, Chen S. Establishment of Immortalized Mouse Bmp2 Knock-Out Dental Papilla Mesenchymal Cells Necessary for Study of Odontoblastic Differentiation and Odontogenesis Journal of Cellular Physiology 2015 Nov;:2588-2595. Crall JJ, Donly KJ. Dental Sealants Guidelines Development: 2002-2014 American Academy of Pediatric Dentists 2015 Mar;37(2):111-115. Donly KJ, Croll T. Contralateral/Opposite-Arch Zirconia Crown Restoration of Two Mandibular Primary First Molars Inside Dentistry 2015 Mar;. Donly KJ, Garcia-Godoy F. The Use of Resin-based Composite in Children: An Update American Academy of Pediatric Dentists 2015 Mar;37(2):136-143. Donly KJ, Garcia-Godoy F. Dentin-Enamel Adhesives in Pediatric Dentistry: An Update American Academy of Pediatric Dentists 2015 Mar;37(2):133-135. Li, W., Gao, Q., Donly, KJ., MacDougall, M., Chen, S. MMP-9 cleaved DSP domain is essential for dentinogenesis 93rd International Associations for Dental Research 2015 Jan;. Croll TP,Berg JH,Donly KJ. Dental Repair Material: A Resin- Modified Glass-Ionomer Bioactive Ionic Resin-Based Composite Compendium 2015 Jan;36(1):60-65. Croll TP, Donly KJ. Tooth bleaching in children and teens J Esthet Restor Dent 2014 May;26(3):147-150. Hackmyer SP, Donly KJ. Restorative dentistry for the pediatric patient Tex Dent J 2010 Nov;127(11):1165-1171. Mazzawi JM, Henson T, Donly KJ,. Inhibition of enamel demineralization by a bioerodible fluoridated resin Am J Dent 2007 Apr;20(2):134-136.

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 1993 - American Board of Pediatric Dentistry