Mateus G Rocha, DDS, MS, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor & Director, Center for Dental Biomaterials
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About Mateus G Rocha
Dr. Mateus Rocha received his DDS degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2013, a Master Degree and a PhD in Dental Materials from State University of Campinas, Brazil. Dr. Rocha has a career entirely dedicated to translational research in which the main focus is to apply findings from basic science to enhance oral health. With a background in computer science and internships in the field of nanoscience and chemistry, Dr. Rocha has developed singular dental biomaterials and biodevices with patents, prototypes and products. A strong believer in the power of education, Dr. Rocha is always finding educational methods to engage students in the basic concepts in dental biomaterials. His main goal is to make dental biomaterials easy to understand; thus, the students can think quickly and be ready to make decisions in different clinical scenarios.
Accomplishments
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Teacher of the Year – Basic and Behavioral Sciences
University of Florida College of Dentistry
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Myaki Issao Award (Co-Mentor)
IADR – Brazilian Division
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Third Place – Paffenbarger Award (Co-author)
Academy of Dental Materials
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Myaki Issao Award
IADR – Brazilian Division
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Dentistry
Areas of Interest
- Dental Care – Adult
- Dental Cavities
- Dental Crowns
- Dental Fillings
- Dental Implants
Research Profile
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Areas of Interest
- Dental Materials
- Machine Learning
- Restorative Dentistry
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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Employing Artificial Intelligence to Associate Various Milling Conditions with Chemical, Optical, and Fatigue Strength in Zirconia Crowns
- Role:
- Other
- Funding:
- ACADEMY OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
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Restorative dental materials with wavelength-controlled release and recharge of L-arginine
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
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Fatigue and wear behavior of two zirconium oxide ceramics manufactured with a new production process
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- GEBR BRASSELER GMBH
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Mechanical Properties and Wear Resistance of new resin-based composite (Tetric Prime)
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- IVOCLAR NORTH AMERICA INC
Education
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P. Cert in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
University of California, Berkeley
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PhD in Dental Materials
State University of Campinas
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MSc in Dental Materials
State University of Campinas
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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 392-0508
- Business:
- mrocha@dental.ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100415
1395 CENTER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610