Robert S Jones

Dr. Robert S Jones is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Minnesota, leading the B-A-M Lab focused on biofilms, apatite substrates, and oral microbiomes. His work integrates near infrared imaging, 16S sequencing, and gene expression analysis to develop advanced topical therapies for dental caries.

• Active NIH-funded research on phosphate-accumulating bacteria (2018-2024)
• Collaborative projects with TDA Research, Inc. and American Dental Association
• Specializing in dental polymer innovation and biofilm mitigation strategies

Research interests center on biofilms and their interactions with apatite substrates, particularly regarding:

• Topical therapy development
• 16S sequencing for microbial community analysis
• Biofilm gene expression profiling
• UN Sustainable Development Goals contributions in oral health

Key grant activities include:

• NIH NIDCR grant (2018-2024) for phosphate-accumulating bacteria research
• TDA Research, Inc. collaboration for novel dental polymers (2018-2021)
• American Dental Association funding for Give Kids A Smile project (2019-2022)