I graduated from the Dental School at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, in 2010. I completed a specialization in Prosthodontics in 2012 and in Operative Dentistry in 2015. My Master's degree in Clinical Dentistry and Prosthodontics was obtained from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, between 2017 and 2019, followed by my PhD in the same field from 2019 to 2023. During 2021-2022, I participated in the Dentsply Implant Fellowship Program at the University of Florida in the Periodontology Department, and in 2022-2023, I completed a second fellowship in the Prosthodontics Department, culminating in two years of clinical training in the USA.
Currently, I'm a clinical assistant professor at University of IOWA Prosthodontics department in a simulation clinic for D1, D2 undergraduate students; and D3 in a prosthodontics clinic. I'm a course director for Anterior all ceramic crown, and posterior crown for D1 which updated more than 20 lectures with some of them with CAD/CAM technology and digital workflows, and clinical assistant professor for Graduate students at Prosthodontics department. In addition, to provide patient care in the Department of Prosthodontics Faculty Practice. I continue to collaborate on research projects with the University of Florida, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Rochester. I love mentoring, collaborating on research, and helping others grow in their academic and research environment.
My Research Expertise’s
I'm passionate about research in CAD/CAM ceramics, 3D-printed zirconia, and restorative dentistry.
I have developed extensive research experience across both educational and clinical domains. My areas of expertise include:
- Dental materials – with a focus on CAD/CAM ceramics, 3D-printed zirconia, and restorative technologies
- Educational research – particularly in digital learning, mentoring, and academic development within dental education
- Systematic reviews – conducting and evaluating evidence-based reviews in dental and medical sciences
- Medical and dental fields – contributing interdisciplinary insights through collaborative research
- Dissertation and thesis reviewing – actively serving as a reviewer for graduate-level research across prosthodontics and healthcare
- Manuscript development – supporting the writing, editing, and submission process for academic publications in peer-reviewed journals
Connect with my research
- Dental materials – with a focus on CAD/CAM ceramics, 3D-printed zirconia, and restorative technologies
- Educational research – particularly in digital learning, mentoring, and academic development within dental education
- Systematic reviews – conducting and evaluating evidence-based reviews in dental and medical sciences
- Services Offered: Thesis & Dissertation Review – Improve structure, clarity, methodology, and academic tone. Scientific Article Development – From idea to manuscript, including editing and journal formatting. Research Coaching – Guidance on research design, literature review, and scholarly writing. CV Building for Academics – Strengthen your academic profile for career advancement or graduate applications.
Looking for Remote Research Support?
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