Dentistry Experts

Professor | ChairUniversity of Florida

Calogero Dolce's research interests are in the biology of tooth movement and the treatment of class II malocclusion.

Dental EducationTooth MovementInvisalignOrthodonticsBraces

Associate Professor | Associate DirectorUniversity of Florida

Yenisel Cruz-Almeida's research is focused on understanding age-related pain perception and pain management.

Chronic PainTranslational Pain ResearchPainPain related to age

Professor | ChairUniversity of Florida

Anita Gohel has clinical, academic, and research expertise in her field of oral and maxillofacial radiology.

CBCT Imaging ApplicationsOral and Maxillofacial Radiology EducationOral and Maxillofacial RadiologyClinical ResearchAdvanced Diagnostic Imaging

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jason Buschman's researches medication-related jaw necrosis from medications used for osteoporosis and dental patient anxiety.

Treatment of Disorders caused by Osteoperosis MedicationsWisdom teethOral cancersFacial reconstructionFacial trauma and sports related injuries

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Lin Zeng studies carbohydrate metabolism in oral microbiomes with a focus on molecular genetics, biochemistry, and microbial ecology.

Gram-Positive PathogensBacterial Gene RegulationCarbohydrate MetabolismDental CariesOral Bacteriology

Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Roberta Pileggi is a board-certified endodontist with expertise in diagnosing and treating oral pain.

EndodonticsBone and InflammationOral TraumaHigher Education

Professor | ChairUniversity of Florida

Shannon Wallet focuses on mechanisms associated with altered innate immune functions which lead to dysregulated adaptive immunity.

Burn and Inhalation InjuryMechanisms Associated with Altered Immune FunctionsOral BiologyPeriodontal diseasesPulmonary Mucosal Immunology

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Robert Shields researches the genetics and physiology of oral streptococci, focusing on the dental caries pathogen Streptococcus mutans.

Bacterial PhysiologyOral BiologyDental CariesOral MicrobiomeStreptococcus mutans

Medical Director for Empowering Victims of Lived Violence (EVOLV) and Physician Scientist with iREACHChristianaCare

Dr. David Chen is the medical director for EVOLV and a physician-scientist with the Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health.

Firearm ViolenceCommunity Violence ExposureGun ViolenceFirearm Injury Prevention

Manager of Advanced Practice Clinicians Professional DevelopmentChristianaCare

Stacy Lourie, DNP, FNP, APRN-C, is the Manager of Advanced Practice Clinicians Professional Development at ChristianaCare.

Primary CareEducation

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