We are excited to announce the publication of a new manuscript in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (JERD). The study, entitled “Using artificial intelligence to predict the final color of leucite-reinforced ceramic restorations,” was authored by Dr. Carlos Kose, an alumni of the 2021 Master’s in…
Thomas Koby-Hercsky, a first-year student at the University of Florida College of Dentistry (UFCD), was awarded the Most Outstanding Clinical Research Presentation prize at the 2022 Hinman Student Research Symposium in Memphis, Tennessee. Thomas’ presentation focused on an algorithm he developed to predict the degree of conversion of…
Application to the Undergraduate Research Program (2022 - 2023) This is a form to apply to become an undergraduate research student at the Center for Dental Biomaterials Laboratories. After filling this form, your information will be directed to our administration, and you will be participating in the selection…
This last Tuesday, we had our first “Pre-dental get together” event to welcome the new pre-dental volunteers joining the pre-dental research program from the Center for Dental Biomaterials. This event was organized by our first pre-dental coordinator, Haya Odeh. Welcome new students! And, welcome, Haya Odeh; we are very…
Lauren Epstein is a pre-dental student mentored by Dr. Oliveira in the Center for Dental Biomaterials. Lauren has been recently selected to the Emerging Scholars Program. The Emerging Scholars Program grants outstanding full-time undergraduate students a scholarship to perform their research projects. Congratulations, Lauren Epstein, on this accomplishment!…
The poster entitled “The influence of varying layer shades on the color between Estelite Omega nano filled composite and the Vita shade guide standard shades” was authored by Nathalie Sawczuc, Bryce Brandfon, Dr. Floriani, Dr. Rocha, and mentored by Dr. Oliveira.
“I had such a great experience getting to present at Nano Day. It felt amazing to get to represent the field of dentistry amongst so much groundbreaking nanoparticle materials. Love to bridge the gap between medicine and technology!”Nathalie Sawzuc, Nanoscale Research Facility – Research Service Center – Herbert Wertheim…
UF College of Dentistry Emeritus Professor Kenneth Anusavice, D.M.D., Ph.D., passed away on September 30 in Gainesville. He retired in 2010, following 27 years serving on faculty with UFCD. “Dr. Anusavice was well known throughout academic dentistry, particularly for his research in dental biomaterials. He had a long, impactful career…
Welcome to the Center for Dental Biomaterials! We are excited to announce that we have six new undergraduate research students joining us in the Fall of 2021 term. Pritika Patel, Lauren Epstein, Dana Furman, Andie Kim, Bruna Cabrera, and Juan Suarez will be working on various projects with our faculty…
Hey Users! On July 7th, we hosted the 1st Dental Biomaterials Seminar Series. It was an online seminar with a grad student presenting their study and an invited speaker with expertise on the topic in the same session. The idea of the seminar is to bring closer the big…
