World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
98
Citations
36067
World Ranking
8908
National Ranking
4583

Overview

Kevin D. O'Brien is affiliated with the University of Washington in the United States. Their research contributions span multiple fields related to health professions, sociology, public health, and specialized dental fields such as orthodontics and oral surgery.

The main topics of Kevin D. O'Brien's work include:

  • Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
  • Dental Education, Practice, Research
  • Delphi Technique in Research
  • Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
  • Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines Implementation
  • Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments

Their publications have appeared frequently in the following venues:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)
  • American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
  • Journal of Electrocardiology
  • BDJ

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Kevin D. O'Brien include:

  • Development of a Core Outcome Set for Use in Routine Orthodontic Clinical Trials, 2020, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
  • Do Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment Impact Oral Health? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, 2020, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
  • Education Curriculum Assessment for Teaching Electrocardiography: Rationale and Design for the Prospective, International, Randomized Controlled EDUCATE Trial, 2023, Journal of Electrocardiology
  • Balancing the Dental Boards, 2021, BDJ
  • Does Sleep Position Influence Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Infants With Cleft Palate: A Feasibility Study?, 2021, The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal

Frequent coauthors include:

  • Chinmoy Baroi
  • Padhraig S. Fleming
  • Richard Macey
  • Badri Thiruvenkatachari
  • Anthony H. Kashou

Kevin D. O'Brien's work covers an interdisciplinary approach involving clinical research and systematic reviews. Their studies include development of standardized outcome measures in orthodontics, evaluation of the impact of orthodontic treatments on oral health, and curriculum designs for medical education. The scope also extends into dental practice and clinical board balancing issues.

Best Publications

  • Global Carbon Budget 2020

    Pierre Friedlingstein;Pierre Friedlingstein;Michael O'Sullivan;Matthew W. Jones;Robbie M. Andrew

  • Characterization of the early lesion of 'degenerative' valvular aortic stenosis. Histological and immunohistochemical studies.

    Catherine M. Otto;Johanna Kuusisto;Dennis D. Reichenbach;Allen M. Gown

  • Calcific aortic valve disease: not simply a degenerative process: A review and agenda for research from the National Heart and Lung and Blood Institute Aortic Stenosis Working Group. Executive summary: Calcific aortic valve disease-2011 update.

    Nalini M. Rajamannan;Frank J. Evans;Elena Aikawa;K. Jane Grande-Allen

  • Genetic associations with valvular calcification and aortic stenosis.

    George Thanassoulis;George Thanassoulis;Catherine Y. Campbell;David S. Owens;J. Gustav Smith;J. Gustav Smith

  • Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 is expressed in human coronary atherosclerotic plaques. Implications for the mode of progression of advanced coronary atherosclerosis.

    K D O'Brien;M D Allen;T O McDonald;A Chait

  • A Mosaic Activating Mutation in AKT1 Associated with the Proteus Syndrome

    Marjorie J Lindhurst;Julie C Sapp;Jamie K. Teer;Jennifer J Johnston

  • The development of the PAR Index (Peer Assessment Rating): reliability and validity.

    S. Richmond;W. C. Shaw;K. D. O'Brien;I. B. Buchanan

  • Neovascular Expression of E-Selectin, Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1, and Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 in Human Atherosclerosis and Their Relation to Intimal Leukocyte Content

    Kevin D. O’Brien;Thomas O. McDonald;Alan Chait;Margaret D. Allen

  • Apolipoproteins B, (a), and E Accumulate in the Morphologically Early Lesion of ‘Degenerative’ Valvular Aortic Stenosis

    Kevin D. O’Brien;Dennis D. Reichenbach;Santica M. Marcovina;Johanna Kuusisto

  • Osteopontin Is Expressed in Human Aortic Valvular Lesions

    Kevin D. O’Brien;Johanna Kuusisto;Dennis D. Reichenbach;Marina Ferguson

  • The myeloperoxidase product hypochlorous acid oxidizes HDL in the human artery wall and impairs ABCA1-dependent cholesterol transport

    Constanze Bergt;Subramaniam Pennathur;Xiaoyun Fu;Jaeman Byun

  • Hemorrhage in the Atherosclerotic Carotid Plaque: A High-Resolution MRI Study

    Baocheng Chu;Annette Kampschulte;Marina S. Ferguson;William S. Kerwin

  • Interstitial Collagenase (MMP-1) Expression in Human Carotid Atherosclerosis

    Seppo T. Nikkari;Kevin D. O’Brien;Marina Ferguson;Thomas Hatsukami

  • Effectiveness of early orthodontic treatment with the twin-block appliance: A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial. Part 1: Dental and skeletal effects

    Kevin O’Brien;Jean Wright;Frances Conboy;YeWeng Sanjie

  • Association of angiotensin-converting enzyme with low-density lipoprotein in aortic valvular lesions and in human plasma

    Kevin D. O’Brien;David M. Shavelle;Michael T. Caulfield;Thomas O. McDonald

  • Pathogenesis of Calcific Aortic Valve Disease A Disease Process Comes of Age (and a Good Deal More)

    Kevin D. O’Brien

  • HMG CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) and aortic valve calcium

    David M. Shavelle;Junichuro Takasu;Matthew J. Budoff;SongShou Mao

  • Inflammation in carotid atherosclerotic plaque: a dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging study.

    William S. Kerwin;Kevin D. O'Brien;Marina S. Ferguson;Nayak Polissar

  • The neuroimmune guidance cue netrin-1 promotes atherosclerosis by inhibiting the emigration of macrophages from plaques

    Janine M van Gils;Merran C Derby;Luciana R Fernandes;Bhama Ramkhelawon

  • Relationship of apolipoproteins A-1 and B, and lipoprotein(a) to cardiovascular outcomes: the AIM-HIGH trial (Atherothrombosis Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome with Low HDL/High Triglyceride and Impact on Global Health Outcomes).

    John J. Albers;April Slee;Kevin D. O'Brien;Jennifer G. Robinson

Frequent Co-Authors

Matthew J. Budoff
Matthew J. Budoff UCLA Medical Center
Alan Chait
Alan Chait University of Washington
Ronit Katz
Ronit Katz University of Washington
Jeffrey L. Probstfield
Jeffrey L. Probstfield University of Washington
Charles E. Alpers
Charles E. Alpers University of Washington
Helen V Worthington
Helen V Worthington University of Manchester
Richard A. Kronmal
Richard A. Kronmal University of Washington
Chun Yuan
Chun Yuan University of Utah
William C. Shaw
William C. Shaw University of Manchester
Thomas N. Wight
Thomas N. Wight Virginia Mason Medical Center

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Medicine in the USA isn’t limited to traditional MD pathways. There are multiple online degrees that can open doors to fulfilling healthcare careers. For students interested in nutrition and preventative health, an online dietitian degree offers the flexibility to study at your own pace and begin a rewarding profession improving community well-being.

If you aim for leadership roles in healthcare organizations, online mha programs are designed to provide essential business and administrative skills. These programs are often CAHME-accredited, ensuring their quality and recognition in the job market.

Registered nurses looking to advance can consider rn to bsn online no clinicals accredited programs, perfect for working professionals who need flexibility and wish to avoid additional in-person clinical rotations.

Those seeking the highest levels of nursing practice may benefit from accelerated msn to dnp programs. These pathways offer a fast-track to advanced clinical and leadership roles in the field.

These diverse online options highlight the growing opportunities and flexibility in healthcare education and career advancement in the USA.

Best Scientists Citing Kevin D. O'Brien

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles