Janet Oldak

Janet Oldak is a Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) and a leading expert in dental biomineralization. Her research focuses on protein-mediated enamel mineralization, particularly the roles of amelogenin and ameloblastin in enamel and dentin formation.

Recent work highlights her development of amelogenin peptide-chitosan hydrogels for biomimetic enamel and dentin repair. These materials demonstrate triple functionality in clinical applications, including treating white spot lesions and non-carious cervical lesions. Her studies on ameloblastin’s multitargeting domain and its interactions with amelogenin and cell membranes provide critical insights into enamel development.

Her publications emphasize the cooperative effects of enamel matrix proteins, hydrogel-based remineralization strategies, and the use of 3D cell culture models to study ameloblast polarization and matrix assembly. Despite her prolific contributions, no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text.