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Gator Guard is a custom high-performance mouth guard 3D printed using Digital Light Processing technology. Read on for more!

The study evaluated the accuracy of machine learning regression models in predicting the final color of leucite-reinforced ceramic veneers.

Thomas' presentation focused on an algorithm he developed to predict the degree of conversion of resin-based composites.

Students will be assigned a mentor that will provide research instruction and support.

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…