1978-1982: Doctor of Dental Surgery, Faculdade de Odontologia de Santo Amaro São Paulo, S.P. Brazil 1992-1995: Specialty in Periodontology at Eastman Dental Center Rochester, NY USA 1992-1998: Master’s Degree (M.S.) in Dental Science University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Rochester, NY USA
Languages:
• Italian (elementary proficiency) • Portuguese (native/bilingual proficiency) • Spanish (limited working proficiency)
Specialization:
Periodontology and Dental Implants
Relevant Experience:
Foreign languages spoken: Portuguese, Spanish (some), Italian (some).
Distinctions:
2007: Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics – Educator Award UTDB/The American Academy of Periodontology 2005: Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Mu Mu Chapter – Faculty Member 1999 - 2005: Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston 1995: Eastman Dental Center Basic Science Research. Fellowship 95/96 - Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY. 1995: Eastman Dental Center Clinical Research Fellowship 95/96. Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY. 1995: Michael G. Buonocore Award - Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY. 1994: Eastman Dental Center Basic Science Research. Fellowship 95/96 - Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY.
Dissertations and Theses Supervised in Past 5 Years:
5
Relevant Courses Taught:
• DENT 203 Introduction to Clinical Periodontology
Recent Publications:
• 0 Zhang S, Barros SP, Niculescu MD, Moretti AJ, Preisser JS, Offenbacher S. Alteration of PTGS2 Promoter Methylation in Chronic Periodontitis. J Dent Res 2010 89: 2: 133-137.
Ekhlassi S, Scruggs LY, Garza T, Montufar-Solis D, Moretti AJ, Klein JR. Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide induces tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 secretion, and CCL25 gene expression, in mouse primary gingival cell lines: interleukin-6-driven activation of CCL2. J Periodont Res 2008; 43: 431-439.
Wilder, RS, Moretti, AJ. Gingivitis and Periodontitis in Adults: Classification and Dental Treatment. UpToDate online 16.2. May 2008.
Moretti AJ, Fiocchi MF, Flaitz CM. Sarcoidosis Affecting the Periodontium: A Long-Term Follow-Up Case. J Periodontol 2007; 78:2209-2215.
Fiocchi MF, Moretti AJ, Powers JM, Rives, T. Treatment of Root Sensitivity after Periodontal Therapy. Am J of Dent 2007;20:217-220.
Stevenson GC, Riano PC, Moretti AJ, Nichols CM, Engelmeier RL, Flaitz CM. Short-term Success of Osseointegrated Dental Implants in HIV-positive Individuals: A Prospective Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 January; (8)1:001-010.
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