Education/CredentialsPhD: College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston (Nursing)MS: The University of Sydney (Clinical Research)BSN: Peking Union Medical College (Nursing) Contact Information Procter Hall 236 Office 513-558-5239 Email zhang7yq@ucmail.uc.edu Research InterestsDr. Zhang's research focuses on identifying oral health disparities and their implication for whole-body health, improving oral self-care behaviors as an integral part of chronic disease self-management among vulnerable populations including people living with chronic diseases, cancer survivors, and those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged. Peer Reviewed Publications Zhang, Y., Heelan-Fancher, L., Leveille, S., & Shi, L. 2023. Health disparities in the use of primary cesarean delivery among Asian American women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 19, Zhang, Y., Leveille, S. G., Camhi, S.M, & Shi, L. 2023. Association of oral care with periodontitis and glycemic control among US adults with diabetes. BMC Oral Health, 23 1, 903Zhang, Y.; Leveille, S. G.; Shi, L. 2022. Multiple Chronic Diseases Associated With Tooth Loss Among the US Adult Population Frontiers in Big Data, 5 , 932618Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., Shi, L., & Camhi, S. 2021. Disparities in preventive oral health care behaviors and periodontal health among adults with diabetes: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2016 Preventing Chronic Disease, 18 200594, Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., & Edward, J. 2020. Wisdom teeth, periodontal disease, and C-reactive protein in the U.S. adults Public Health, 187 , 97-102Heelan‐Fancher, L., Shi, L., Zhang, Y., Cai, Y., Nawai, A., & Leveille, S. 2019. Impact of continuous electronic fetal monitoring on birth outcomes in low‐risk pregnancies. Birth, 46 2, 311-317Ellenbecker, C. H., Nwosu, C., Zhang, Y., & Leveille, S. 2017. PhD education outcomes: results of a national survey of nursing PhD alumni Nursing Education Perspectives, 38 6, 304-312Fawcett, J., Aronowitz, T., AbuFannouneh, A., Usta, M. A., Fraley, H. E., Howlett, M. S. L., ... & Zhang, Y. 2015. Thoughts about the name of our discipline Nursing Science Quarterly, 28 4, 330-333Chen, X., He, T., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., & Feng, X 2010. A randomized cross-over clinical trial to evaluate the effect of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice on the reduction of oral malodor. American Journal of Dentistry American Journal of Dentistry, 23 3, 175-178Day, T. N., Einwag, J., Hermann, J. S., He, T., Anastasia, M. K., Barker, M., & Zhang, Y 2010. A clinical assessment of the efficacy of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice on dentinal hypersensitivity Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 11 1, E001-E008Feng, X., Chen, X., Cheng, R., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., & He, T 2010. Breath malodor reduction with use of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice: A meta-analysis of four randomized and controlled clinical trials American Journal of Dentistry , 23 Spec Iss B, 27B-31BZhao, D., Zhang, Y., Sun, Li., & He, T 2010. A comparative clinical study to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of two kinds of manual toothbrush Chinese Journal of Conservative Dentistry, 20 5, 293-296Li, Y., He, T., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Wang, Y., Zhao, S., & Tang, R. 2007. Extrinsic stain removal efficacy of a dual-phase dentifrice American Journal of Dentistry, 20 4, 227-230 Abstract Publications Zhang, Y., Berger, K., Ryan, G., Alhorani, F., & Leveille, S. 2024. Feeling too blue to floss? - Association between depression and oral self-care among US adults with and without diabetes. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 46 1-suppl, 9S https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459241233357Zhang.Y., Leveille, S., Berger, K., Camhi, S. M., & Shi, L. 2023. Oral care behaviors among the US population with diabetes Diabetes, 72 Suppl 1, 32-LBHeelan-Fancher, L., Zhang, Y., Shi, L., & Leveille, S. 2020. Birth outcome associated with induction and augmentation: a population health perspective Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 49 6, S26Heelan-Fancher, L., Shi, L., Zhang, Y., Cai, Y., Nawai, A., & Leveille, S. 2018. Evidence for individualized maternity care in labor Nursing Research, 67 2, Zhang, Y., & Leveille, S. 2018. Chronic diseases associated with tooth loss among US adults aged 65 and over Innovation in Aging, 2 Suppl 1, 706Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., & Edward, J. 2018. Examining relationships between presence of wisdom teeth, periodontal disease, and C-reactive protein in the US adult population Nursing Research, 67 2, E22Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., & Cromwell, J. 2017. Chronic diseases associated with tooth loss in the US adult population Nursing Research, 66 2, E68Ellenbecker, C., Zhang, Y., Nwosu, C., & Leveille, S. 2016. What are the predictors of successful research careers? A National survey of nursing PhD alumni Nursing Research, 65 2, E89Tsegai, N., You, T., Ogawa, E., Thapa, S., Tierno, L., Zhang, Y., & Leveille, S. 2016. Global pain severity is associated with lower extremity strength in older adults with multisite pain Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48 5 Suppl 1, 717Li, X., Fan, X., Yin, W., He, T., Zhang, Y., & Sun, L. 2011. Anti-Gingivitis efficacy of a Stannous containing fluoride toothpaste Journal of Dental Research, 90 Spec Iss A, 2828Feng, X., Cheng, C., Chen, X., Zhang, Y., Sun, L., & He, T. 2010. Meta-analysis on the breath benefits of stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice. Journal of Dental Research, 89 Spec Iss A, 597He, T., Sun, L., Li, X., & Zhang, Y. 2010. Comparative anti-plaque efficacy of two dentifrices Journal of Dental Research, 89 Spec Iss A, 593He, T., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., & Li, X. 2010. Superior anti-plaque efficacy of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice Journal of Dental Research, 89 Spec Iss A, 594Zhang, Y., Chen, X., Feng, X., Sun, L., & He, T. 2008. The oral-malodor reduction efficacy of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice Journal of Dental Research, 87 Spec Iss A, 1539Li, Y., Tang, R., Zhao, S., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y, Sun, L., Li, X., & He, T. 2006. Extrinsic stain removal efficacy of a dual-phase dentifrice Journal of Dental Research, 85 Spec Iss A, 673
Research InterestsDr. Zhang's research focuses on identifying oral health disparities and their implication for whole-body health, improving oral self-care behaviors as an integral part of chronic disease self-management among vulnerable populations including people living with chronic diseases, cancer survivors, and those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Peer Reviewed Publications Zhang, Y., Heelan-Fancher, L., Leveille, S., & Shi, L. 2023. Health disparities in the use of primary cesarean delivery among Asian American women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 19, Zhang, Y., Leveille, S. G., Camhi, S.M, & Shi, L. 2023. Association of oral care with periodontitis and glycemic control among US adults with diabetes. BMC Oral Health, 23 1, 903Zhang, Y.; Leveille, S. G.; Shi, L. 2022. Multiple Chronic Diseases Associated With Tooth Loss Among the US Adult Population Frontiers in Big Data, 5 , 932618Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., Shi, L., & Camhi, S. 2021. Disparities in preventive oral health care behaviors and periodontal health among adults with diabetes: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2016 Preventing Chronic Disease, 18 200594, Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., & Edward, J. 2020. Wisdom teeth, periodontal disease, and C-reactive protein in the U.S. adults Public Health, 187 , 97-102Heelan‐Fancher, L., Shi, L., Zhang, Y., Cai, Y., Nawai, A., & Leveille, S. 2019. Impact of continuous electronic fetal monitoring on birth outcomes in low‐risk pregnancies. Birth, 46 2, 311-317Ellenbecker, C. H., Nwosu, C., Zhang, Y., & Leveille, S. 2017. PhD education outcomes: results of a national survey of nursing PhD alumni Nursing Education Perspectives, 38 6, 304-312Fawcett, J., Aronowitz, T., AbuFannouneh, A., Usta, M. A., Fraley, H. E., Howlett, M. S. L., ... & Zhang, Y. 2015. Thoughts about the name of our discipline Nursing Science Quarterly, 28 4, 330-333Chen, X., He, T., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., & Feng, X 2010. A randomized cross-over clinical trial to evaluate the effect of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice on the reduction of oral malodor. American Journal of Dentistry American Journal of Dentistry, 23 3, 175-178Day, T. N., Einwag, J., Hermann, J. S., He, T., Anastasia, M. K., Barker, M., & Zhang, Y 2010. A clinical assessment of the efficacy of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice on dentinal hypersensitivity Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 11 1, E001-E008Feng, X., Chen, X., Cheng, R., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., & He, T 2010. Breath malodor reduction with use of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice: A meta-analysis of four randomized and controlled clinical trials American Journal of Dentistry , 23 Spec Iss B, 27B-31BZhao, D., Zhang, Y., Sun, Li., & He, T 2010. A comparative clinical study to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of two kinds of manual toothbrush Chinese Journal of Conservative Dentistry, 20 5, 293-296Li, Y., He, T., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Wang, Y., Zhao, S., & Tang, R. 2007. Extrinsic stain removal efficacy of a dual-phase dentifrice American Journal of Dentistry, 20 4, 227-230
Zhang, Y., Heelan-Fancher, L., Leveille, S., & Shi, L. 2023. Health disparities in the use of primary cesarean delivery among Asian American women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 19, Zhang, Y., Leveille, S. G., Camhi, S.M, & Shi, L. 2023. Association of oral care with periodontitis and glycemic control among US adults with diabetes. BMC Oral Health, 23 1, 903Zhang, Y.; Leveille, S. G.; Shi, L. 2022. Multiple Chronic Diseases Associated With Tooth Loss Among the US Adult Population Frontiers in Big Data, 5 , 932618Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., Shi, L., & Camhi, S. 2021. Disparities in preventive oral health care behaviors and periodontal health among adults with diabetes: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2016 Preventing Chronic Disease, 18 200594, Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., & Edward, J. 2020. Wisdom teeth, periodontal disease, and C-reactive protein in the U.S. adults Public Health, 187 , 97-102Heelan‐Fancher, L., Shi, L., Zhang, Y., Cai, Y., Nawai, A., & Leveille, S. 2019. Impact of continuous electronic fetal monitoring on birth outcomes in low‐risk pregnancies. Birth, 46 2, 311-317Ellenbecker, C. H., Nwosu, C., Zhang, Y., & Leveille, S. 2017. PhD education outcomes: results of a national survey of nursing PhD alumni Nursing Education Perspectives, 38 6, 304-312Fawcett, J., Aronowitz, T., AbuFannouneh, A., Usta, M. A., Fraley, H. E., Howlett, M. S. L., ... & Zhang, Y. 2015. Thoughts about the name of our discipline Nursing Science Quarterly, 28 4, 330-333Chen, X., He, T., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., & Feng, X 2010. A randomized cross-over clinical trial to evaluate the effect of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice on the reduction of oral malodor. American Journal of Dentistry American Journal of Dentistry, 23 3, 175-178Day, T. N., Einwag, J., Hermann, J. S., He, T., Anastasia, M. K., Barker, M., & Zhang, Y 2010. A clinical assessment of the efficacy of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice on dentinal hypersensitivity Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 11 1, E001-E008Feng, X., Chen, X., Cheng, R., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., & He, T 2010. Breath malodor reduction with use of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice: A meta-analysis of four randomized and controlled clinical trials American Journal of Dentistry , 23 Spec Iss B, 27B-31BZhao, D., Zhang, Y., Sun, Li., & He, T 2010. A comparative clinical study to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of two kinds of manual toothbrush Chinese Journal of Conservative Dentistry, 20 5, 293-296Li, Y., He, T., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Wang, Y., Zhao, S., & Tang, R. 2007. Extrinsic stain removal efficacy of a dual-phase dentifrice American Journal of Dentistry, 20 4, 227-230
Abstract Publications Zhang, Y., Berger, K., Ryan, G., Alhorani, F., & Leveille, S. 2024. Feeling too blue to floss? - Association between depression and oral self-care among US adults with and without diabetes. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 46 1-suppl, 9S https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459241233357Zhang.Y., Leveille, S., Berger, K., Camhi, S. M., & Shi, L. 2023. Oral care behaviors among the US population with diabetes Diabetes, 72 Suppl 1, 32-LBHeelan-Fancher, L., Zhang, Y., Shi, L., & Leveille, S. 2020. Birth outcome associated with induction and augmentation: a population health perspective Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 49 6, S26Heelan-Fancher, L., Shi, L., Zhang, Y., Cai, Y., Nawai, A., & Leveille, S. 2018. Evidence for individualized maternity care in labor Nursing Research, 67 2, Zhang, Y., & Leveille, S. 2018. Chronic diseases associated with tooth loss among US adults aged 65 and over Innovation in Aging, 2 Suppl 1, 706Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., & Edward, J. 2018. Examining relationships between presence of wisdom teeth, periodontal disease, and C-reactive protein in the US adult population Nursing Research, 67 2, E22Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., & Cromwell, J. 2017. Chronic diseases associated with tooth loss in the US adult population Nursing Research, 66 2, E68Ellenbecker, C., Zhang, Y., Nwosu, C., & Leveille, S. 2016. What are the predictors of successful research careers? A National survey of nursing PhD alumni Nursing Research, 65 2, E89Tsegai, N., You, T., Ogawa, E., Thapa, S., Tierno, L., Zhang, Y., & Leveille, S. 2016. Global pain severity is associated with lower extremity strength in older adults with multisite pain Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48 5 Suppl 1, 717Li, X., Fan, X., Yin, W., He, T., Zhang, Y., & Sun, L. 2011. Anti-Gingivitis efficacy of a Stannous containing fluoride toothpaste Journal of Dental Research, 90 Spec Iss A, 2828Feng, X., Cheng, C., Chen, X., Zhang, Y., Sun, L., & He, T. 2010. Meta-analysis on the breath benefits of stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice. Journal of Dental Research, 89 Spec Iss A, 597He, T., Sun, L., Li, X., & Zhang, Y. 2010. Comparative anti-plaque efficacy of two dentifrices Journal of Dental Research, 89 Spec Iss A, 593He, T., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., & Li, X. 2010. Superior anti-plaque efficacy of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice Journal of Dental Research, 89 Spec Iss A, 594Zhang, Y., Chen, X., Feng, X., Sun, L., & He, T. 2008. The oral-malodor reduction efficacy of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice Journal of Dental Research, 87 Spec Iss A, 1539Li, Y., Tang, R., Zhao, S., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y, Sun, L., Li, X., & He, T. 2006. Extrinsic stain removal efficacy of a dual-phase dentifrice Journal of Dental Research, 85 Spec Iss A, 673
Zhang, Y., Berger, K., Ryan, G., Alhorani, F., & Leveille, S. 2024. Feeling too blue to floss? - Association between depression and oral self-care among US adults with and without diabetes. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 46 1-suppl, 9S https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459241233357Zhang.Y., Leveille, S., Berger, K., Camhi, S. M., & Shi, L. 2023. Oral care behaviors among the US population with diabetes Diabetes, 72 Suppl 1, 32-LBHeelan-Fancher, L., Zhang, Y., Shi, L., & Leveille, S. 2020. Birth outcome associated with induction and augmentation: a population health perspective Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 49 6, S26Heelan-Fancher, L., Shi, L., Zhang, Y., Cai, Y., Nawai, A., & Leveille, S. 2018. Evidence for individualized maternity care in labor Nursing Research, 67 2, Zhang, Y., & Leveille, S. 2018. Chronic diseases associated with tooth loss among US adults aged 65 and over Innovation in Aging, 2 Suppl 1, 706Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., & Edward, J. 2018. Examining relationships between presence of wisdom teeth, periodontal disease, and C-reactive protein in the US adult population Nursing Research, 67 2, E22Zhang, Y., Leveille, S., & Cromwell, J. 2017. Chronic diseases associated with tooth loss in the US adult population Nursing Research, 66 2, E68Ellenbecker, C., Zhang, Y., Nwosu, C., & Leveille, S. 2016. What are the predictors of successful research careers? A National survey of nursing PhD alumni Nursing Research, 65 2, E89Tsegai, N., You, T., Ogawa, E., Thapa, S., Tierno, L., Zhang, Y., & Leveille, S. 2016. Global pain severity is associated with lower extremity strength in older adults with multisite pain Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48 5 Suppl 1, 717Li, X., Fan, X., Yin, W., He, T., Zhang, Y., & Sun, L. 2011. Anti-Gingivitis efficacy of a Stannous containing fluoride toothpaste Journal of Dental Research, 90 Spec Iss A, 2828Feng, X., Cheng, C., Chen, X., Zhang, Y., Sun, L., & He, T. 2010. Meta-analysis on the breath benefits of stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice. Journal of Dental Research, 89 Spec Iss A, 597He, T., Sun, L., Li, X., & Zhang, Y. 2010. Comparative anti-plaque efficacy of two dentifrices Journal of Dental Research, 89 Spec Iss A, 593He, T., Sun, L., Zhang, Y., & Li, X. 2010. Superior anti-plaque efficacy of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice Journal of Dental Research, 89 Spec Iss A, 594Zhang, Y., Chen, X., Feng, X., Sun, L., & He, T. 2008. The oral-malodor reduction efficacy of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice Journal of Dental Research, 87 Spec Iss A, 1539Li, Y., Tang, R., Zhao, S., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y, Sun, L., Li, X., & He, T. 2006. Extrinsic stain removal efficacy of a dual-phase dentifrice Journal of Dental Research, 85 Spec Iss A, 673