Limor Avivi-Arber
BSc, DMD, MSc, PhD
As a prosthodontist and basic neuroscientist, Dr. Limor Avivi Arber's main research focus is on the neurobiological processes by which the nervous system changes following intraoral interventions including orofacial pain and how they may be able to improve oral sensory and motor functions associated with intraoral injury and oral rehabilitation.
University:University of Toronto
Principal Faculty:Faculty of Dentistry
Principal Department/Program:Prosthodontics
Telephone:647-225-2647
E-mail Address:limor.avivi.arber@utoronto.ca
Current Grants:
(1) Canadian Institute of Health Research.
Top Awards:
(1) 2011 International College of Prosthodontists; Poster Award; 3rd prize
(2) 2007 CADR-IMHA Student award –1st prize in the senior basic science category
(3) 2006 Toronto Academy of Dentistry, 69th Annual Winter Clinic, Second prize
(4) 2003 - 2008 Graduate Student scholarship under the Dr. W.G. Harron Trust
Key Publications:
(1) Avivi-Arber, L., Martin, R., Lee, J. C., et al. (2011). Face sensorimotor cortex and its neuroplasticity related to orofacial sensorimotor functions. Arch Oral Biol, 56(12), 1440-65. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21550585
(2) Avivi-Arber, L., Lee, J. C., & Sessle, B. J. (2010). Effects of incisor extraction on jaw and tongue motor representations within face sensorimotor cortex of adult rats. J Comp Neurol, 518(7), 1030-45. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20127805
(3) Avivi-Arber, L., Lee, J. C., & Sessle, B. J. (2010). Cortical orofacial motor representation: effect of diet consistency. J Dent Res, 89(10), 1142-1147. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20554889
(4) Avivi-Arber, L., Lee, J. C., & Sessle, B. J. (2011). Face sensorimotor cortex neuroplasticity associated with intraoral alterations. Prog Brain Res, 188, 135-150. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21333807
(5) Sessle, B. J., Avivi-Arber, L., & Murray, G. M. (in press). Masticatory Muscles: Motor Control. In: Craniofacial Muscles: A New Framework for Understanding the Effector Side of Craniofacial Muscle Control.