Roberta Pileggi, DDS, MS
Associate Dean, Advanced & Graduate Education; Professor, Program Director & Chair Of Endodontics
Department:
DN-ENDODONTICS ADMIN
Business Phone:
(352) 273-5437
Business Email:
rpileggi@dental.ufl.edu
About Roberta Pileggi
Dr. Pileggi received her D.D.S. degree at University Paulista in Brazil. She completed both her Master’s degree and Certificate in Endodontics at the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery.
In 2005, she completed a fellowship in education at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas at Houston. Dr. Pileggi has received numerous faculty awards including the Edward Osetek Award given by the American Association of Endodontists. Currently, she has been funded in her main research interest of trauma, bone and inflammation.
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
2011,2013-2018,2018-2021,2020-2023,2023
DEN6421C Perio Tx Plan
2006,2010-2015,2015-2023,2020-2024
DEN6644 Nonsurgical Endodontic Care I
2009-2024
DEN8641L Clinical Endodontics
2008-2024
DEN6935 Special Topics in Dentistry
2009,2011-2015,2015-2024
DEN6645 Nonsurgical Endodontic Care II
2010-2012,2017-2021,2020-2021
DEN8738L Clinic Endodontics 4
2010-2012,2014-2021,2017-2021,2020-2021
DEN7735L Clin Endodontics 1
2012,2016-2022
DEN6430C Principles of Endo
2009-2023
DEN6642 Introduction to Advanced Endodontics
2007-2024
DEN6905 Individual Study
2008-2024
DEN6910 Supervised Research
2010,2012-2016,2016-2023
DEN7433 Evidence-Based Endod
2011-2015,2017-2023,2020-2023
DEN5127 Infectious Diseases
2018,2020-2022,2022
DEN6302C Intro Cli Diag/Trtmnt
2020-2021
DEN8960L Clinical Examinatio 2
2008-2024
DEN6940 Supervised Teaching
2006,2008-2024
DEN6973 Project in Lieu of Thesis
2012-2019
DEN6942 Grand Rounds
2018
DEN7016 Prof Care/Prac Man 2
2012-2018
DEN6934 Special Topics in Dentistry
2012,2017-2021,2021
DEN8737L Clinic Endodontics 3
2012,2017-2021,2021-2022
DEN7736L Clin Endodontics 2
2012-2013,2017-2022,2021-2023
DEN6432C Basic Endo Therapy
2012,2017-2021,2021-2022
DEN8739L Clinic Endodontics 5
2013-2014,2016
DEN6681 Craniofacial Pathobiology
2011-2014,2024
DEN6971 Research for Master’s Thesis
2011-2012
DEN6251 Clin Manage Dent Pain
2008,2010-2012,2012
DEN6647 Surgical Endodon 2
2009-2010
DEN6643 Treat Plan/Cases Pres
2009
DEN6646 Surgical Endodon 1
2008
DEN8290 Special Topics
2021
DEN6508C Essentials of Clinical Practice
2024
DEN6936 Practice Management
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Dentistry
Subspecialties
- Endodontics
Research Profile
Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
0000-0002-8141-6635
Publications
2024
Second mesiobuccal canal segmentation with YOLOv5 architecture using cone beam computed tomography images.
Odontology.
112(2):552-561
[DOI] 10.1007/s10266-023-00864-3.
[PMID] 37907818.
2022
Quantitative Analysis of Biofilm Removal Following Instrumentation with TRUShape and Vortex Blue File Systems: Microbiological Study.
Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition).
14(3)
[DOI] 10.31083/j.fbs1403018.
[PMID] 36137981.
2021
A Bioinformatics Systems Biology Analysis of the Current Oral Proteomic Biomarkers and Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment of External Root Resorption.
International journal of molecular sciences.
22(6)
[DOI] 10.3390/ijms22063181.
[PMID] 33804739.
2021
Amyloid Aggregation of Streptococcus mutans Cnm Influences Its Collagen-Binding Activity.
Applied and environmental microbiology.
87(21)
[DOI] 10.1128/AEM.01149-21.
[PMID] 34406827.
2021
Bacterial Biofilm Growth on Various Dental Stabilization Systems for Avulsed and Luxated Teeth
Applied Sciences-Basel.
11(19)
[DOI] 10.3390/app11198982.
2020
3-year Outcome of Patients with Persistent Pain after Root Canal Treatment: The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network.
Journal of endodontics.
46(5):619-626.e2
[DOI] 10.1016/j.joen.2020.01.018.
[PMID] 32171563.
2020
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Streptococcus mutans Strains Isolated from Endodontic Infections.
Journal of endodontics.
46(12):1876-1883
[DOI] 10.1016/j.joen.2020.09.002.
[PMID] 32919986.
2014
Propolis decreases lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory mediators in pulp cells and osteoclasts.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology.
30(5):362-367
[DOI] 10.1111/edt.12096.
[PMID] 24502251.
2011
A comparative evaluation of the sealing ability of 2 root-end filling materials: an in vitro leakage study using Enterococcus faecalis.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics.
112(2):e74-7
[DOI] 10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.01.030.
[PMID] 21507688.
2011
A comparison of two gutta-percha obturation techniques to replicate canal irregularities in a split-tooth model.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics.
112(5):e29-34
[DOI] 10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.04.044.
[PMID] 21849251.
2011
A quantitative and qualitative analysis of ultrasonic versus sonic endodontic systems on canal cleanliness and obturation.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics.
112(6):809-13
[DOI] 10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.06.002.
[PMID] 21906970.
2011
Effect of propolis on proliferation and apoptosis of periodontal ligament fibroblasts.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics.
112(6):843-8
[DOI] 10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.08.004.
[PMID] 22099860.
2010
Comparison of bacterial reduction in straight and curved canals using erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser treatment versus a traditional irrigation technique with sodium hypochlorite.
Journal of endodontics.
36(4):725-8
[DOI] 10.1016/j.joen.2009.11.017.
[PMID] 20307752.
2009
Evaluation of Root-End Resections Performed by Er, Cr: YSGG Laser with and without Placement of a Root-End Filling Material.
International journal of dentistry.
2009
[DOI] 10.1155/2009/798786.
[PMID] 20339466.
2009
Propolis inhibits osteoclast maturation.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology.
25(6):584-588
[DOI] 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2009.00821.x.
[PMID] 19843135.
2009
The expression of heat shock protein 70 in the dental pulp following trauma.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology.
25(4):426-8
[DOI] 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2009.00801.x.
[PMID] 19519864.
2008
Dental Education Economics: Challenges and Innovative Strategies
.
72:1440-1449
2008
Dental education economics: challenges and innovative strategies.
Journal of dental education.
72(12):1440-9
[PMID] 19056622.
2008
Impact of Er,Cr:YSGG laser therapy on the cleanliness of the root canal walls of primary teeth.
Journal of endodontics.
34(4):474-7
[DOI] 10.1016/j.joen.2008.02.006.
[PMID] 18358901.
2008
RAGE mRNA expression and its correlation with nuclear factor kappa beta mRNA expression in inflamed human periradicular tissues.
Journal of endodontics.
34(6):689-92
[DOI] 10.1016/j.joen.2008.02.013.
[PMID] 18498890.
2008
Team-Based Learning Using An Audience Response System: An Innovative Method of Teaching Diagnosis To Undergraduate Dental Students
.
72:1182-1188
2008
Team-based learning using an audience response system: an innovative method of teaching diagnosis to undergraduate dental students.
Journal of dental education.
72(10):1182-8
[PMID] 18923099.
2007
Obturation of root canal system treated by Cr, Er: YSGG laser irradiation.
Journal of endodontics.
33(9):1091-3
[PMID] 17931940.
2005
A real time quantitative PCR analysis and correlation of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes in inflamed dental pulps following administration of three different NSAIDs.
Journal of endodontics.
31(11):799-804
[PMID] 16249722.
2004
A cost-effective simulation curriculum for preclinical endodontics.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe.
8(1):12-7
[PMID] 14717685.
2004
A quantitative analysis of Propolis: a promising new storage media following avulsion.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology.
20(2):85-9
[PMID] 15025690.
2003
The management of traumatic dental injuries.
The Journal of the Tennessee Dental Association.
83(2):34-7
[PMID] 12800617.
2003
The management of traumatic dental injuries.
Texas dental journal.
120(3):270-5
[PMID] 12723110.
1996
The reliability of electric pulp test after concussion injury.
Endodontics & dental traumatology.
12(1):16-9
[PMID] 8631284.
Grants
Sep 2023
ACTIVE
Development of Opportunities for Research (DOOR) in Dental Schools: Future Academic Interdisciplinary Workforce and Collaborators for the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN)
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NIDCR
Contact Details
Phones:
- Business:
- (352) 273-5437
Emails:
- Business:
- rpileggi@dental.ufl.edu
Addresses:
- Business Mailing:
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ROOM D10-37
ENDODONTICS ROOM D10-37
PO BOX 100436
GAINESVILLE FL 326100001