About

Jeremy Kernitsky is the Clinical Director of the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics and a Clinical Associate Professor of Periodontology at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He earned his MSD (Master of Science in Dentistry) and CAGS (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) in Periodontology from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2021. Additionally, he holds a DDS degree from Universidad de los Andes in Chile, obtained in 2015. His professional roles involve overseeing advanced periodontal education and contributing to clinical teaching within the department of periodontology at Boston University.

Research topics

• Medicine
• Computer Science
• Chemistry
• Anatomy
• Dentistry
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mathematics
• Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Computer vision
• Nuclear medicine
• Human–computer interaction
• Computer graphics (images)
• Physics
• Internal medicine
• Optics

Selected publications

• Peripheral Osteoma of the Maxillary Sinus in a Patient Planned for Sinus Augmentation

  Cureus · 2025-09-29

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  Osteomas are slow-growing benign tumors that almost exclusively occur in the craniofacial region and more often in the ethmoid air cells. When they occasionally occur in the maxillary sinuses, they can interfere with dental procedures like sinus augmentation. This study presents the case of a 59-year-old male patient who was treated for sinus augmentation of the left maxillary sinus. During the treatment planning phase, a peripheral osteoma was identified with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as an incidental finding without any clinical signs or symptoms. The sinus augmentation procedure was accomplished, and the patient underwent follow-up to confirm no changes in the osteoma. Peripheral osteomas of the head and neck region are usually described radiographically as well-defined and well-circumscribed without clinical signs. Their presence can sometimes interfere with dental treatment, complicating the surgical procedure and even compromising results. Due to their benign and slow-growing nature, and based on their location, size, and clinical relevance, they may not require treatment; however, follow-up is recommended. Peripheral osteomas constitute one of the early findings of familial adenomatous polyposis (Gardner syndrome). This rare autosomal dominant disease is characterized by intestinal polyps and extra-intestinal features, like multiple osteomas and soft-tissue tumors. The early detection of such lesions in the maxillofacial region can lead to timely diagnosis and subsequently improve the prognosis of the patient.

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• The Biological Effects of Piezocision™ on Bone for Accelerated Tooth Movement:A Systematic Review of Animal Studies

  SSRN Electronic Journal · 2024-01-01

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• The biological effects of Piezocision™ on bone for accelerated tooth movement: A systematic review of animal studies

  International Orthodontics · 2024-03-28 · 3 citations

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  OBJECTIVES: This systematic review aimed to assess the biological response at tissue, cellular, and molecular levels following Piezocision™ surgery, and its efficacy in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was conducted across 4 databases following the PRISMA guidelines up to May 2022. Prospective controlled animal studies involving healthy animals under active orthodontic treatment assisted by corticotomy performed with a piezotome (Piezocision™) published in the English language without time restrictions were included. The article selection, data extraction and risk of bias assessment (SYRCLE tool) were performed by two independent blinded review authors. RESULTS: Out of 738 articles screened, 10 studies were included with various level of bias. Biological responses were categorized into tissue, cellular, and molecular levels. Tissue-level changes included a global decrease in bone mineral content post-Piezocision™. At the cellular level, increased bone turnover activity was noted. Molecularly, elevated RANKL and OPG expression, along with increased TRAP+ and cytokines, were observed after Piezocision™. Studies confirmed Piezocision's efficacy, reporting 1.35 to 3.26 times faster tooth movements, peaking between the 3rd and 50th day post-surgery. Biological responses were transient, reversible, and proportional to surgical insult, with reactivation possible through a second Piezocision™. CONCLUSIONS: After Piezocision™ surgery, a transient and reversible biological response was described at the tissue, cellular and molecular levels, which induced faster orthodontic tooth movements. This biological response could be re-activated by an additional Piezocision™ and is proportional to the surgical injury. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: Prospero CRD42022303237.

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• Assessing the article screening efficiency of artificial intelligence for Systematic Reviews

  Journal of Dentistry · 2024-07-26 · 15 citations

  articleOpen accessSenior authorCorresponding

  OBJECTIVES: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools utilizing machine learning (ML) have gained increasing utility in medicine and academia as a means of enhancing efficiency. ASReview is one such AI program designed to streamline the systematic review process through the automated prioritization of relevant articles for screening. This study examined the screening efficiency of ASReview when conducting systematic reviews and the potential factors that could influence its efficiency. METHODS: Six distinct topics within the field of periodontics were searched in PubMed and Web of Science to obtain articles for screening within ASReview. Through a "training" process, relevant and irrelevant articles were manually incorporated to develop "prior knowledge" and facilitate ML optimization. Screening was then conducted following ASReview's algorithmically-generated relevance rankings. Screening efficiency was evaluated based on the normalized number of articles not requiring detailed review and on the total time expenditure. RESULTS: Across the six topics, an average of 60.2 % of articles did not warrant extensive screening, given that all relevant articles were discovered within the first 39.8 % of publication reviewed. No significant variations in efficiencies were observed with differing methods of assembling prior knowledge articles or via modifications in article ratios and numbers. CONCLUSIONS: On average, ASReview conferred a 60.2 % improvement in screening efficiency, largely attributed to its dynamic ML capabilities. While advanced technologies like ASReview promise enhanced efficiencies, the accurate human discernment of article relevancy and quality remains indispensable when training these AI tools. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Using ASReview has the potential to save approximately 60 % of time and effort required for screening articles.

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• Piezocision Through Computer-Guided Navigation

  The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry · 2023 · 10 citations

  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science

  Numerous surgical techniques have been developed as effective means to facilitate orthodontic treatment, but they may cause significant postoperative discomfort. Piezocision was established as a flapless and minimally invasive technique to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement by com- bining small vertical incisions and piezoelectric corticotomies. Computed tomography is combined with the Piezocision technique to fabricate CAD/CAM surgical guides to prevent iatrogenic damage. A method to combine computer-assisted dynamic navigation with Piezocision is introduced here. CBCT was combined with motion-tracking technology to allow real-time tracing of the piezoelectric instruments during the surgical procedure. This technique delivers the location of the piezoelectric knife in regard to roots and important anatomical structures to increase the safety and accuracy during corticotimies.

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• Digital Integration of Implant Surgery Workflow

  2023-11-14 · 1 citations

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• Optical Accuracy Assessment of Robotically Assisted Dental Implant Surgery for Partially Edentulous Patients: A Single-Arm Clinical Trial

  The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants · 2023-11-01 · 6 citations

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  PURPOSE: To quantify the clinical accuracy of a robotically assisted implant guidance system in partially edentulous patients without the use of postoperative CBCT. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 10 implants (7 patients) were placed in partially edentulous patients utilizing a robotically assisted implant guidance system. Following the implant placement, an intraoral scan was performed to register the implant position after attaching a scan body. The virtual plan and the postoperative intraoral scan with the scan bodies were exported as STL files and superimposed, and discrepancies were analyzed using Geomagic Control X software. Positional deviations were measured between the midpoint of the platform and apex of the planned and achieved implant positions. RESULTS: Seven of the 10 implants in this study were defined as fully robotically guided, while 3 were partially robotically guided. For the fully robotic dynamically guided group, the mean deviation at the midpoint of the restorative platform of the implant, the apex of the implant, the top of the scan body, and the mean angular deviation were 1.31 ± 0.46 mm, 1.58 ± 0.61 mm, 1.11 ± 0.57 mm, and 2.34 ± 1.71 degrees, respectively. For the partially robotic dynamically guided cases, these values were 1.31 ± 0.49 mm, 1.45 ± 0.3 mm, 1.74 ± 0.47 mm, and 3.75 ± 2.53 degrees, respectively. Eight of the 10 implants (irrespective of full or partial guidance) showed a buccal displacement. CONCLUSIONS: Robotic surgery offers a level of accuracy similar to fully guided implant placement, without the need for a physical template, and allows for changes in the surgical plan at any time. The analytical method described in this study is an effective and radiation-free quality-control tool that can be used in implant dentistry as well as in other areas of dental research.

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• Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Patient Communication: Current Possibilities

  The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry · 2023-10-11 · 10 citations

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  ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, can generate text prompts based on user input. This study investigated the possibility of utilizing this tool to generate adequate and relevant patient educational and management documents in the context of dental implant surgery. A total of 27 periodontists were surveyed on the accuracy and usefulness of AI-generated documents comprising informational handouts for patients on surgical risks and postoperative instruction sheets for dental implant placement in either smokers or patients with diabetes. These periodontists were also asked in a blinded fashion about their preferences between the generic implant placement consent form currently used at Boston University and two AI-generated consent forms, one generic and one tailored to patients with diabetes. A vast majority of participants found that the information in the AI-generated forms was accurate and useful, and they would feel comfortable using them with their own patients. The AI-generated generic consent form performed at least as well as the humanwritten one, while the personalized AI-generated consent form for patients with diabetes performed significantly better (P < .001). Within the limitations of this study, ChatGPT was able to independently generate accurate and useful informational and management documents for patients.

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• Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions

  2023-11-14 · 5 citations

  other1st authorCorresponding
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• Quantification and comparison of the regional acceleratory phenomenon in bone following piezosurgery or bur osteotomy: A pilot study in rats

  Clinical and Experimental Dental Research · 2022 · 5 citations

  • Nuclear medicine
  • Anatomy
  • Chemistry

  BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: The Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon (RAP) can be induced surgically via decortication (selective cortical penetrations) of bone to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. Few studies have compared the impact and efficiency of different decortication methods to induce the RAP. The aim of this study was to determine if there is a significant difference in the intensity of the RAP induced by a surgical defect created either using a piezoelectric knife or a rotary bur. METHODS: Twenty-two Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two treatment groups (each n = 8) and a control group (n = 6). The treatment groups were subjected to transcortical penetrations (TP) of the right tibia using either a piezoelectric knife (PTP) or a rotary bur (BTP). The right tibias of the control group animals had reflection of tissues (SHAM) and the left legs were kept for comparison (INTACT). The animals were killed at 7 and 14 days after the operation in an equally distributed manner. Microcomputed tomography images were obtained and analyzed utilizing artificial intelligence for bone cortical porosity (Ct.Po) locally and regionally. RESULTS/CONCLUSION: Regionally, TP using a PTP induced significantly (p < .05, Kruskal-Wallis test) more Ct.Po than BTP or INTACT for both the 7- and 14-day time points. PTP was not found to induce significantly more Ct.Po than SHAM at any time point. However, PTP induced significantly more Ct.Po than the INTACT group for each time point, while SHAM did not. The local analysis did not reveal any relevant significant differences between groups.

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Frequent coauthors

• Serge Dibart

  Boston University

  9 shared

• Carole Charavet

  4 shared

• Lucile Charpenay

  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

  3 shared

• Dhurata Shosho

  2 shared

• Taisuke Ohira

  Boston University

  2 shared

• Elias Exarchos

  Boston University

  1 shared

• Albert Price

  1 shared

• Jilaine Elliscent Abad

  Boston University

  1 shared

Education

• CAGS in Periodontology, Department of Periodontology

  Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine

  2021

• MSD in Periodontology, Department of Periodontology

  Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine

  2021

• Master clinician program in clinical implantology

  Loma Linda University & gIDE

  2017

• Postgraduate program in Esthetics in Oral Rehabilitation

  Universidad de los Andes Facultad de Odontología

  2016

• DDS

  Universidad de los Andes Facultad de Odontología

  2015