Ana Paula Dias Ribeiro

Ana Paula Dias Ribeiro, DDS, MS, PhD

Interim Chair and Clinical Associate Professor

Department: DN-RESTORATIVE DENTAL SCIENCES
Business Phone: (352) 273-5850
Business Email: aribeiro@dental.ufl.edu

About Ana Paula Dias Ribeiro

Dr. Ana Ribeiro received her dental degree from the University of Brasilia, Brazil, in 2006. She earned her master’s, doctorate and a certificate in oral rehabilitation from São Paulo State University-UNESP. She became a tenured professor in the University of Brasilia’s department of dentistry in 2012 before joining the faculty of the UF department of restorative dental sciences in the operative dentistry division as a clinical assistant professor.

Dr. Ribeiro is actively involved in dental materials research in the area of adhesives, caries management and minimally-invasive dentistry involving direct and indirect adhesive procedures. 

She is a member of various professional national and international organizations, and is also a reviewer of international journals. She has also published over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and presented many scientific papers and continuing education courses.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2017-2018,2020-2024,2024
DEN8748L Clin Operative Den 5
2017-2018,2020-2024,2024
DEN7745L Clin Operative Den 2
2016,2018-2020,2020-2024
DEN5404C Den Anat and Stmtgnthcs
2020,2024-2025
DEN7016 Prof Care/Prac Man 2
2018,2020-2024
DEN7744L Clin Operative Den 1
2018,2020-2024,2024
DEN8747L Clin Operative Den 4
2020
DEN7961L Clinical Examinaton 1
2017-2020,2022-2025,2024-2025
DEN8749L Clin Operative Den 6
2019-2020
DEN8960L Clinical Examinatio 2
2017-2025
DEN5405C Preclin Oper Bio 1
2017,2019-2025,2025
DEN5502C Cariology Prev Dent
2017-2020,2022-2025
DEN7746L Clin Operative Den 3
2018-2020,2022-2025,2024-2025
DEN6302C Intro Cli Diag/Trtmnt
2016-2018,2021-2024,2024
DEN6408C PreClinical Operative Dentistry 3
2017,2021-2023
DEN6407C Preclin Operative 2
2021
DEN8859L Clinical Prosthodon 5
2021
DEN7846L Cl Prosthodontics 2
2021,2025
DEN6508C Essentials of Clinical Care
2022
DEN6460C Prostho Trtment Edent
2023,2025
DEN6416C Basic Sciences Rev
2023-2024
DEN7452C Dental Child Patient
2024-2025
DEN7017 Prof Care/Prac Man 3
2024-2025
DEN8018 Prof Care/Prac Man 4

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Dentistry
Areas of Interest
  • Dental Care – Adult

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0003-0840-4205

Publications

Academic Articles
2024
Effect of preheating on the viscosity of composite resins
Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. 27(4):360-365 [DOI] 10.4103/jcde.jcde_75_23.
2024
“Optimizing patient screening to better balance learning opportunities”
Journal of Dental Education. [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.13691.
2023
Fragment reattachment or direct restoration? An in vitro study
Dental Traumatology. 39(3):257-263 [DOI] 10.1111/edt.12821.
2023
Generative AI use in dental education: Efficient exam item writing
Journal of Dental Education. 87(S3):1865-1866 [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.13294.
2023
Periradicular repair after single- and two-visit root canal treatments using ultrasonic irrigant activation and calcium hydroxide dressing of teeth with apical periodontitis: study protocol for randomized controlled trials.
Trials. 24(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s13063-022-07030-0. [PMID] 36635764.
2023
Sedation in pediatric patients undergoing dental treatment: case reports
Concilium. 23(21):801-813 [DOI] 10.53660/clm-2411-23s24.
2023
Self-reported periodontitis association with impaired smell and taste: A multicenter survey.
Oral diseases. 30(3):1516-1524 [DOI] 10.1111/odi.14601. [PMID] 37114436.
2023
Subjective versus objective, polymer bur-based selective carious tissue removal: 2-year randomized clinical trial
Journal of Dentistry. 138 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104728.
2022
A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel mouth rinse in patients with gingivitis.
BMC oral health. 22(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s12903-022-02518-2. [PMID] 36324127.
2022
Avaliação do conhecimento de estudantes de odontologia do Distrito Federal sobre traumatismo dentoalveolar do tipo avulsão
Research, Society and Development. 11(5) [DOI] 10.33448/rsd-v11i5.28090.
2022
Microshear bond strength of resin cement to glass-ceramics after intaglio surface staining.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry. 131(2):314-319 [DOI] 10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.11.017. [PMID] 35300848.
2022
Pro-inflammatory mediators expression by pulp cells following tooth whitening on restored enamel surface
Brazilian Dental Journal. 33(2):83-90 [DOI] 10.1590/0103-6440202204688. [PMID] 35508040.
2022
Scenario II: Stick with what we know
Journal of Dental Education. 86(3):356-359 [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.12843.
2021
Agile cycles: A strategy to complete courses during uncertain times
Journal of Dental Education. 85(S1):1051-1052 [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.12397.
2021
COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on dental students: A multi-institutional survey.
Journal of dental education. 85(7):1280-1286 [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.12597. [PMID] 33772784.
2021
Erosive assessment of dry mouth lozenges and tablets on enamel and dentin.
Journal of dentistry. 105 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103496. [PMID] 33310065.
2021
Impact of dental treatment and the severity of traumatic dental injuries on the quality of life of Brazilian schoolchildren.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology. 37(4):562-567 [DOI] 10.1111/edt.12660. [PMID] 33511757.
2021
Impact of dental treatment on the oral health-related quality of life of Brazilian schoolchildren
Brazilian Oral Research. 35 [DOI] 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0125.
2021
Options for moving dental clinical education to a virtual learning experience
Journal of Dental Education. 85(S1):907-908 [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.12334. [PMID] 32686078.
2021
Overcoming the emerging challenges in faculty calibration in times of COVID‐19 pandemic
Journal of Dental Education. 85(S1):1078-1079 [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.12516.
2021
Teaching a preclinical operative dentistry course in different teams: Ensuring good communication
Journal of Dental Education. 85(S1):1047-1048 [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.12391.
2021
Virtual caries management competency
Journal of Dental Education. 85(S1):1011-1012 [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.12329. [PMID] 32666518.
2020
Silver diamine fluoride and cleaning methods effects on dentin bond strength
Am J Dent.. 33(6):315-319
2020
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Vitamin E in Response to Candida albicans
Microorganisms. 8(6) [DOI] 10.3390/microorganisms8060804. [PMID] 32466609.
2020
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy effectiveness against susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilms
Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy. 30 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2020.101760.
2020
Assessment of knowledge and perception about silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for treating older adults among graduating dental students
Journal of Dental Education. 84(11):1210-1218 [DOI] 10.1002/jdd.12261.
2020
Human pulp response to conventional and resin-modified glass ionomer cements applied in very deep cavities
Clinical Oral Investigations. 24(5):1739-1748 [DOI] 10.1007/s00784-019-03035-3.
2020
Marginal and internal fit of CAD-CAM composite resin and ceramic crowns before and after internal adjustment
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 123(3):500-505 [DOI] 10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.01.010.
2020
Reattachment of fractured teeth using a multimode adhesive: Effect of different rewetting solutions and immersion time.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology. 36(1):51-57 [DOI] 10.1111/edt.12506. [PMID] 31373162.
2020
Subjective versus objective, polymer bur-based selective carious tissue removal: 1-year interim analysis of a randomized clinical trial
Scientific Reports. 10(1) [DOI] 10.1038/s41598-020-66074-x. [PMID] 32499552.
2020
The impact of radiation caries in the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients
Supportive Care in Cancer. 28(6):2977-2984 [DOI] 10.1007/s00520-019-05171-8.
2019
CAST instrument in epidemiological surveys: Results presentation in comparison to the WHO criteria
Ciência & Saúde Coletiva. 24(9):3529-3537 [DOI] 10.1590/1413-81232018249.21682017.
2019
Dental caries lesions in primary teeth without obvious cavitation: Treatment decision‐making process
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 29(4):422-428 [DOI] 10.1111/ipd.12483.
2019
Direct and transdentinal biostimulatory effects of grape seed extract rich in proanthocyanidin on pulp cells
International Endodontic Journal. 52(4):424-438 [DOI] 10.1111/iej.13019.
2019
Metabolic Profile of Supragingival Plaque Exposed to Arginine and Fluoride
Journal of Dental Research. 98(11):1245-1252 [DOI] 10.1177/0022034519869906. [PMID] 31454264.
2018
Selective carious tissue removal using subjective criteria or polymer bur: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (SelecCT).
BMJ open. 8(12) [DOI] 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022952. [PMID] 30552261.
2017
Effect of dehydration and rehydration intervals on fracture resistance of reattached tooth fragments using a multimode adhesive.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology. 33(6):451-457 [DOI] 10.1111/edt.12344. [PMID] 28419716.
2014
Influence of adhesive restorations on diffusion of H2O2 released from a bleaching agent and its toxic effects on pulp cells.
The journal of adhesive dentistry. 16(2):123-8 [DOI] 10.3290/j.jad.a30688. [PMID] 24102064.
2009
Cytotoxic effect of a 35% hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel on odontoblast-like MDPC-23 cells.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics. 108(3):458-64 [DOI] 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.05.006. [PMID] 19716511.

Education

PhD – Oral Rehabilitation
2012 · Sao Paulo University
Masters Degree/Certificate – Oral Rehabilitation
2009 · Sao Paulo State University
Doctor of Dental Surgery
2006 · University of Brasilia, Brazil

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-5850
Emails:
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100415 RM
1395 CENTER DR D9 21
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, ROOM D9-16B
1395 CENTER DRIVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32606