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Assistant Professor and Researcher at Universidad de los Andes, Chile, affiliated with the Dental Biomaterials Laboratory (BioMaD) within the Centro de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica (CiiB). My research focuses on advanced dental biomaterials, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy, 3D printing applications in restorative dentistry, and adhesive interfaces with dental tissues.
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Research Lines
Alternative Antimicrobial Therapies and Emerging Dental Materials Development of innovative approaches for biofilm control and caries management, including blue-light photodynamic therapy, cold plasma, and biofunctional dental materials, together with the design and characterization of novel restorative and biomedical materials.
Dental Polymerization Study of polymerization kinetics and quality, with emphasis on depth of cure and degree of conversion, and on the influence of light wavelengths, polywave curing systems, and polymerization shrinkage stress on restorative performance.
Dental Adhesion and Bonding Evaluation of adhesion to dental substrates, metallic surfaces, and 3D-printed materials, as well as the development of experimental etchants and bonding strategies to enhance long-term adhesive durability.
CAD/CAM and 3D-Printed Dental Materials Characterization of additive and subtractive restorative systems in terms of accuracy, wear resistance, and mechanical behavior; development of adhesion protocols for 3D-printed restorative materials; and evaluation of intraoral scanner performance, including trueness and precision.
Education
2020 | PhD in Dental Materials Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Thesis: Study of two nonconventional therapeutics against Streptococcus mutans. Advisor: Prof. Dr. Marcelo Giannini. Funded by CAPES scholarship.
2018–2019 | Doctoral Exchange (Sandwich PhD) University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Dentistry, Oklahoma, USA. Funded by CAPES–PSDE scholarship.
2016 | MSc in Dental Materials Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Thesis: Preventive effectiveness and bond strength of an orthodontic composite with triclosan methacrylate. Advisor: Prof. Dr. Andreia Bolzan. Funded by CAPES scholarship.
2007 | Professional Title in Dentistry (DDS equivalent) Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Peru.
2005 | Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Peru.
Work Experience
Academic Appointments
Feb 2023–Present | Assistant Professor and Researcher Universidad de los Andes, Dental Biomaterials Laboratory (BioMaD), Centro de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica (CiiB), Santiago, Chile
Dec 2021–Feb 2023 | Faculty Member Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru Responsible for undergraduate teaching in dental materials.
Jan 2021–Feb 2023 | Assistant Professor Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru Teaching responsibilities in undergraduate and graduate courses in dental research and dental materials.
Nov 2018–Apr 2019 | Visiting Researcher University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma, USA Research internship in dental biomaterials during PhD training.
Jun 2016–Jun 2018 | Teaching Assistant (Cariology) Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil Supported laboratory activities, tutorials, and undergraduate assessment.
Apr 2005–Dec 2008 | Student Teaching Assistant Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru Supported practical sessions in Histology and Embryology courses.
Professional Practice
- 2007–2023 | Private Dental Practice Lima, Peru. Clinical practice focused on restorative and preventive dentistry.
Active Funding
- Fondo Semilla 2022 — Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru
- FAI Iniciación Puente 2025 — Universidad de los Andes, Chile
- Fondo Asociativo UAndes–UFRO 2025 — Universidad de los Andes / Universidad de La Frontera, Chile
- Fondo CIIMTA — Universidad de los Andes, Chile
Awards & Distinctions
2019 — Mención Honrosa, Premio Myaki Issáo. 36° Encontro Anual da SBPqO, Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica. For the work: Influência da ponta transmissora de luz de um aparelho fotopolimerizador na resistência de união de diferentes adesivos à dentina.
2018 — CAPES–PSDE Scholarship for doctoral exchange at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, USA.
2017 — 1st Place, Logo design contest for the 60th anniversary of FOP-UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil.
2016 — 2nd Place (poster), I Congreso Nacional de Operatoria Dental y Odontología Restauradora de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
2016 — CAPES Doctoral Scholarship, University of Campinas, Brazil.
2014 — CAPES Master’s Scholarship, University of Campinas, Brazil.
2022 — Fondo Semilla Docente, Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru. Topic: Efecto del tiempo de grabado de dos ácidos alternativos sobre la fuerza de adhesión de un cemento autoadhesivo al esmalte dental. (S/. 15,000)
2022 — Beca Cabieses (undergraduate research fund), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru. (S/. 3,000)
2022 — Investigador Asociado (competitive position), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru.
Languages
- Spanish — Native
- Portuguese — Advanced (CELPE-Bras certified, 2007)
- English — Upper-intermediate (TOEFL-ITP certified, 2019)
Invited Lectures
2023 — “10 claves para escribir un artículo científico.” Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Científica del Sur. Lima, Peru.
2022 — “Taller práctico — Aspectos claves para una polimerización exitosa.” Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Cartagena. Cartagena, Colombia.
2022 — “Aspectos claves para una polimerización exitosa.” Facultad de Odontología, Universidad del Sinú “Elías Bechara Zaiúm”. Cartagena, Colombia.
2021 — “10 claves para escribir un artículo científico.” Ciclo de Conferencias en Ciencias Odontológicas, Universidad Científica del Sur. Lima, Peru.
2020 — “Desarrollo de nuevas terapias antimicrobianas contra biofilms orales.” VII Congreso Internacional de Estomatología, Universidad Científica del Sur. Lima, Peru.
2020 — “Aspectos claves para una polimerización exitosa.” Asociación Peruana de Periodoncia y Oseointegración. Lima, Peru.
2020 — “La investigación en el quehacer odontológico.” Facultad de Odontología, Universidad del Sinú. Montería, Colombia. (online)
2019 — “La investigación en el quehacer odontológico.” Facultad de Odontología, Universidad del Sinú. Montería, Colombia. (online)
2018 — “Fotopolimerización y los factores que determinan el éxito de una restauración.” Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Científica del Sur. Lima, Peru.
2018 — “Bactericidal efficacy of argon plasma on Streptococcus mutans and Escherichia coli.” College of Dentistry, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Oklahoma, USA.
2017 — “Fotopolimerización y los factores que determinan el éxito de una restauración.” Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima, Peru.
2016 — “Antibacterial effect of cold plasma in dentistry.” I Meeting of Peruvian Scientists in Latin America — PeruScientist2016, Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo, Brazil.
2015 — “Carillas Oclusales: ¿Cuándo, cómo y por qué?” Colegio Odontológico del Perú. Lima, Peru.
2015 — “Postes de fibra de vidrio: ¿Cuándo, cómo y por qué?” Colegio Odontológico del Perú. Lima, Peru.
Supervision and Mentoring
PhD Students
- Macarena O. Aburto Martinez, DDS — PhD Program in Dental Science, Universidad de los Andes, Chile (2023–present). Dental adhesion and biomaterial-based management of dentin hypersensitivity, and surface treatment of 3D-printed dental materials.
Undergraduate Students
Katherine Vesgaz Palacios — Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (2026), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru. Eficacia del ácido poliacrílico en la adhesión de un cemento resinoso autograbador al esmalte.
Juan Pablo Rojas Blanco — Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (2025), Universidad de los Andes, Chile. Evaluación de diferentes tratamientos de superficie para la cementación de restauraciones de larga duración impresas en 3D: test de microcizallamiento.
Stephanie E. Silva Urco & Sayuri Y. Miguel Soto — Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (2025), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru. Concentración del EDTA en la efectividad de la terapia fotodinámica antimicrobiana con curcumina sobre biofilm de Streptococcus mutans. View article
Andrea Y. Munsibay Foronda & Pamela L. Espinoza Salas — Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (2024), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru. (Advisor: Cinthya R. Chipana Herquinio) Phytochemical screening and antibacterial potential of Peruvian propolis extract against Enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro study. View article
Allison Gálvez Saavedra — Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (2023), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru. (Advisor: Guadalupe Lavalle Vidal) Gálvez-Saavedra A, Lavalle-Vidal G, Nima G. In vitro analysis of two irrigation activation systems for cleaning mesial canals in lower molars. Rev Fac Odontol Univ Antioq. 2024;36(1):42-53. View article
Graduate Students
- Alonso H. Castilla Cabello — Master’s degree in Stomatology (2025), Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru. Efecto del tipo de unidad de polimerización LED en la resistencia compresiva de las resinas compuestas convencionales y de incremento único: estudio in vitro. View article