Meet The Doctor
Endodontist Jolanta Sauer, DMD, MS
Jolanta N. Sauer
Summary
Dr. Sauer graduated from the U of L endodontics specialty program, and also obtained a Master of Science in Oral Biology degree in 2010. During her association with U of L, she has been involved with a variety of research projects. She won a 1st place award during the 2004 and 2010 Kentucky Dental Association competition for research presentations. She also was recognized as a top presenters in the table clinic presentation division at the American Association of Endodontics 2010 Annual Session. Dr. Sauer’s research involved the detection of mesiobuccal canals in maxillary molars using Kodak 9000 Cone Beam Tomputed Tomography. She is a member of the Editorial Board of eDentico, an international magazine published in both English and Polish. She has published three research articles in e-Dentico.
Dr. Sauer is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Kentucky Dental Association and Kentucky Association of Women Dentists. Dr. Sauer is fluent in both English and Polish. Her goal is to provide the highest quality treatment, with careful attention to patient comfort and needs. Her office is equipped with state of the art technology. She enjoys hiking, cycling, swimming and traveling.
Education
Graduate of endodontic specialty program at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Master of Science in Oral Biology: University of Louisville School of Dentistry
DMD: University of Louisville School of Dentistry
DMD: Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
BS Degree (Biochemistry): IV Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Im.Hanki Sawickiej in Kielce, Poland
Professional Experience
February 2009 present Serves on International Editorial Board for e-Dentico magazine
July 2007 June 2008 Faculty Practice, University of Louisville School of Dentistry
July 2006 June 2008 Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Louisville School of Dentistry
July 2005 June 2006 General Residency Program, University of Louisville, Ambulatory Care
May 2005 July 2005 Part time clinical faculty – Emergency Clinic, University of Louisville
Sept 2002 May 2005 Student Researcher University of Louisville School of Dentistry and Hazelwood Clinic
Service and School Activities
July 2007 June 2008 Junior Group Manager, University of Louisville School of Dentistry
July 2007 June 2008 Clinic Operations and Patient Committee (COPC)
May 19 20 & June23 – 24, 2007 Instructor for Continuing Education Course: EDDA: The Restorative
Spring Semester 2007Clinical Course Instruction for Sophomore Compete Denture Course
February 7, 2007 Judge at the 32nd Annual Dental School Student Convention ResearchandTable
January 20, 2007 Fixed Prosthodontics grader during Mock Board
January 19, 2007 Floor Coordinator during Mock Board
Publications
Digital Imaging and Detection Rates for Accurate Depiction Maxillary Molar Root Canals: CBCT Considerations, by Farman A., Sauer J., Bauman R., Clark S., Scarfe W. In press, http://www.cars2010.abstract-management.
Gingival Enlargement and Systemic Effects of Withdrawl and Return of Dilantin Sodium Anti-Seizure Medication in Adult Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, by Jolanta N. Sauer, DMD, MS; Henry D. Hood, DMD; Michael A. Gruenthal, MD, PhD; Allan G. Farman, BDS, PhD, DSc. In press.
CBCT in Endodontics: Field of View and Spatial Resolution, by Jolanta N. Sauer, Stephen J. Clark, R. Bauman, James P. Scheetz, Douglas Chenin, ,William C. Scarfe, Allan G. Farman, Published in e-Dentico 2/26/2010 the Polish and English Journal for Dentists.
A Brief History of Maxillofacial Cone Beam Computed Tomography with Special Attention to Safety Considerations, by Allan G. Farman, Jolanta Sauer, Lakshmi Garladinne-Nethi, Stephen Clark and William C. Scarfe, Published in e-Dentico 2/22/2009 the Polish and English Journal for Dentists.
“Gingival Enlargement and Systemic Effects of Withdrawal and Return of Phenytoin Anti-Seizure Medication in Adult Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders.” by Jolanta N. Sauer, Henry D. Hood, Michael A. Gruenthal, Allan G. Garman. Published in e-Dentico 2013; 46(6): 92-101.
Presentations
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for Endodontics: In Vitro Analysis
Presented at AAE meeting in San Diego, California in April, 2010
CBCT: An Important State of Art Adjunct to Endodontic Practice
Presented at KDA meeting in Louisville, Kentucky in April, 2010
Gingival Hyperplasia Recurrence In Patients With MR/DD Returned To Dilantin
Selected to represent University of Louisville School of Dentistry at the annual IADR meeting in Baltimore, Maryland in March 2005
Presented at Louisville Research, 2005
Outcomes Of Substituting Alternative Regimens For Dilantin In Patients With MR/DD
Selected to represent University of Louisville School of Dentistry at the annual IADR meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii in March 2004
Selected to represent University of Louisville School of Dentistry at the annual ADA meeting in Orlando, Florida in October 2004
Presented at 29th Annual Student Convention held in Clarion Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky in February 2004
Presented at the KDA meeting, 2004
Presented at Research Louisville, 2004
Substitution Of Topomax Anti-Seizure Regimen For Dilantin In MR/DD Patients
Selected to represent University of Louisville School of Dentistry at the annual IADR meeting in San Antonio, Texas in March 2003
Presented at Research Louisville, 2003
Leadership and Awards
1st Place at KDA (Kentucky Dental Association) Table Clinics Competition, April 2010
Three top scoring AAE/DENTSPLY Resident Awards in Table Clinic presentation during AAE meeting in San Diego, California, April 2010
The Pierre Fauchard Academy Award for outstanding academic achievements in dentistry
Quintessence Award in recognition of academic achievements
The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology for greatest interest and accomplishment in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
AADR National Student Research Group 2005 Caulk/Dentsply Competition Award for interest to and dedication to dental research
ADA CREP for Continuing Education Recognition Program
2005 Palmolive Block Travel Grant Award for outstanding accomplishment in dental research
14th Annual Session ADA 2004 Orlando, Florida contribution to the success of the Annual Session
Second highest producer for the dental productivity at The University of Louisville School of Dentistry (updated 9/14/2005)
President of The University of Louisville School of Dentistry Student Research Group
Gross, Head and Neck Anatomy tutor
Dean’s List
1st Place at KDA (Kentucky Dental Association) Research Competition
Best Overall Poster Presentation at 29th Annual University of Louisville School of Dentistry Student Convention
Representative of Advanced Radiology
2005 ADA/Dentsply Student Research Competition – 3rd Place in Louisville
2004 ADA/Dentsply Student Research Competition – 1st Place in Louisville
2003 ADA/Dentsply Student Research Competition – 2nd Place in Louisville
Professional
AAE – American Association of Endodontists
ADA – American Dental Association
KDA – Kentucky Dental Association
KAWD – Kentucky Association of Women Dentists