Maria G Caraballo

Maria G Caraballo, DDS

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

Department: DN-OPERATIVE DIVISION
Business Phone: (352) 273-5850

About Maria G Caraballo

Dr. Maria G. Caraballo is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Operative Dentistry in the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences. Dr. Caraballo joined the College of Dentistry at the University of Florida in 2015. Since then, she has been involved in pre-clinical activities and supervising dental students and residents in clinical settings. Dr. Caraballo is a course director for the Dental Anatomy and Stomatognathic course and assistant course director for the Cariology and Preventive Dentistry course. For the past six years, Dr. Caraballo has lectured about Dental Ergonomics, incorporating a hands-on activity in four-handed dentistry and dental isolation. She also volunteers in ergonomic workshops for pre-dental students. She is currently mentoring dental students and was selected as Class Advisor for the Class of 2021.

Dr. Caraballo is currently enrolled in a Comprehensive Dental Program 2-year program with the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Caraballo earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2001 from the Universidad Santa Maria, Caracas, Venezuela. After working in private practice as an associate dentist involved in patient care devoted to prevention, restorative dentistry, and esthetics. Dr. Caraballo decided to pursue an academic career. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network, the Venezuelan Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and a member of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). Dr. Caraballo brings a positive environment by guiding and helping students to excel during their dental training.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2015-2018,2020-2023
DEN5404C Den Anat and Stmtgnthcs
2020
DEN7016 Prof Care/Prac Man 2
2017-2018,2020-2023
DEN7745L Clin Operative Den 2
2016-2018,2020-2023
DEN8748L Clin Operative Den 5
2016,2018-2020,2020-2023
DEN7744L Clin Operative Den 1
2016,2018-2020,2020-2023
DEN8747L Clin Operative Den 4
2016,2020
DEN7961L Clinical Examinaton 1
2020
DEN7717 Cl Use of Dent Biomat
2016-2024
DEN8749L Clin Operative Den 6
2016-2024
DEN5405C Preclin Oper Bio 1
2016-2017,2019-2020
DEN8960L Clinical Examinatio 2
2017-2024
DEN5502C Cariology Prev Dent
2016-2024
DEN7746L Clin Operative Den 3
2015-2018,2021-2023
DEN6408C PreClinical Operative Dentistry 3
2018,2021-2023,2023-2024
DEN6302C Intro Cli Diag/Trtmnt
2016-2017,2021-2023
DEN6407C Preclin Operative 2
2017
DEN5320C Founda Patient Care
2016
DEN6502 Preventive Dentistry
2021-2022,2024
DEN6508C Essentials of Clinical Care

Clinical Profile

Areas of Interest
  • Dental care – adult

Publications

2020
Spanish in Dentistry online classroom: A new teaching strategy in challenging times.
Journal of dental education. [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.12380. [PMID] 32786010.
2020
Temporary Tooth Separation to Improve Assessment of Approximal Caries Lesions: A School-Based Study.
Operative dentistry. [DOI] 10.2341/19-221-C. [PMID] 32516382.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery
2001 · Santa Maria University, Caracas, Venezuela

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-5850
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100415
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
1395 CENTER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610