Mateus G Rocha, DDS, MS, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor & Director, Center For Dental Biomaterials
Department:
DN-OPERATIVE DIVISION
Business Phone:
(352) 392-0508
Business Email:
mrocha@dental.ufl.edu
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.
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Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year – Basic and Behavioral Sciences
2021
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University of Florida College of Dentistry
Myaki Issao Award (Co-Mentor)
2018
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IADR – Brazilian Division
Third Place – Paffenbarger Award (Co-author)
2017
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Academy of Dental Materials
Myaki Issao Award
2013
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IADR – Brazilian Division
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
2020,2022-2025
DEN6412C Preclin Fixed Prost 1
2019-2022,2024-2025
DEN5404C Den Anat and Stmtgnthcs
2020-2025
DEN6407C Preclin Operative 2
2019-2025
DEN8719 Cl Select of Dent Mat
2020,2023
DEN7413C Rem Part Pros Techniq
2020-2025
DEN8747L Clin Operative Den 4
2020
DEN6213C Fundamen of Occlusion
2020,2022
DEN6910 Supervised Research
2020-2024
DEN6415C Preclin Fixed Prost 2
2020-2025
DEN7717 Cl Use of Dent Biomat
2020-2024
DEN5405C Preclin Oper Bio 1
2019,2021-2023,2023-2025
DEN6408C PreClinical Operative Dentistry 3
2019,2021-2025
DEN8748L Clin Operative Den 5
2019,2021-2025
DEN7745L Clin Operative Den 2
2019,2021-2023
DEN6302C Intro Cli Diag/Trtmnt
2021-2024
DEN7746L Clin Operative Den 3
2021,2023-2024
DEN5502C Cariology Prev Dent
2021-2024
DEN8749L Clin Operative Den 6
2021-2025
DEN7744L Clin Operative Den 1
2022
DEN8839L Comp Perio Tx 6
2022
DEN7834L Comp Perio Tx 1
2022
DEN7836L Comp Perio Tx 3
2022
DEN8838L Comp Perio Tx 5
2022
DEN7835L Comp Perio Tx 2
2022
DEN6421C Perio Tx Plan
2024
DEN6935 Special Topics in Dentistry
2024
DEN8290 Special Topics
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Dentistry
Areas of Interest
- Dental Fillings
- Dental Implants
- Dental care – adult
- Dental cavities
- Dental crowns
Research Profile
Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
0000-0001-5658-5640
Areas of Interest
- Dental Materials
- Machine Learning
- Restorative Dentistry
Publications
Academic Articles
2025
Effect of glass-ceramic thickness on the degree of conversion, polymerization shrinkage stress, and bond strength of resin cements
International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives.
136
[DOI] 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2024.103871.
2024
Compressive modulus, translucency, and irradiance transmittance of clear PVS materials used for resin injection molding technique
Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
[DOI] 10.1111/jerd.13270.
2024
Customizing implant emergence profile and provisional prostheses. Combination of the digital and the analog protocol. A Case Report.
Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry.
16(6):e789-e794
[DOI] 10.4317/jced.61633.
[PMID] 39183994.
2024
Effect of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) concentrations on polymerization shrinkage stress and other physicochemical properties of experimental resin composites
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.
157
[DOI] 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106652.
2024
Flexural properties and fatigue limit of 3D‐printed and milled resin‐based materials
Journal of Prosthodontics.
[DOI] 10.1111/jopr.13837.
2024
Physicochemical properties of flowable composites using isobornyl methacrylate as diluent monomer
Journal of Applied Oral Science.
32
[DOI] 10.1590/1678-7757-2024-0172.
[PMID] 39319906.
2024
The role of protective liners and glass ionomer in managing pulp temperature during light curing.
Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry.
16(6):e749-e754
[DOI] 10.4317/jced.61703.
[PMID] 39130362.
2023
Ability of short exposures from laser and quad-wave curing lights to photo-cure bulk-fill resin-based composites.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials.
39(3):275-292
[DOI] 10.1016/j.dental.2023.01.007.
[PMID] 36868892.
2023
Curing profile and marginal gap formation using a liner containing long-wavelength-absorbing photoinitiator: an in vitro study
Lasers in Medical Science.
38(1)
[DOI] 10.1007/s10103-023-03731-3.
2023
Effect of elastomeric urethane monomer on physicochemical properties and shrinkage stress of resin composites
Brazilian Dental Journal.
34(4):135-142
[DOI] 10.1590/0103-6440202305475.
[PMID] 37909636.
2023
Enhancing the Hydrophobicity and Antibacterial Properties of SiCN-Coated Surfaces with Quaternization to Address Peri-Implantitis
Materials.
16(17)
[DOI] 10.3390/ma16175751.
[PMID] 37687444.
2023
Linear Accuracy of Intraoral Scanners for Full-Arch Impressions of Implant-Supported Prostheses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
European journal of dentistry.
17(4):964-973
[DOI] 10.1055/s-0042-1758798.
[PMID] 36716787.
2023
Using artificial intelligence to predict the final color of leucite‐reinforced ceramic restorations
Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
35(1):105-115
[DOI] 10.1111/jerd.13007.
2022
Beam Profiling of Dental Light Curing Units Using Different Camera-Based Systems.
European journal of dentistry.
16(1):64-79
[DOI] 10.1055/s-0041-1731628.
[PMID] 34450677.
2022
Color difference between the vita classical shade guide and composite veneers using the dual-layer technique.
Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry.
14(8):e615-e620
[DOI] 10.4317/jced.59759.
[PMID] 36046166.
2022
Dental Light-Curing-Assessing the Blue-Light Hazard.
Dental clinics of North America.
66(4):537-550
[DOI] 10.1016/j.cden.2022.05.004.
[PMID] 36216445.
2022
Dental students’ perspectives on three intraoral scanners and CAD/CAM systems before and after a pre-clinical elective course in digital dentistry.
Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry.
14(10):e803-e808
[DOI] 10.4317/jced.59923.
[PMID] 36320673.
2022
Depth of cure of 10 resin-based composites light-activated using a laser diode, multi-peak, and single-peak light-emitting diode curing lights
Journal of Dentistry.
122
[DOI] 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104141.
2022
Effect of dental headlights spectrum on the polymerization and working time of light-cured resin composites.
Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry.
14(6):e492-e498
[DOI] 10.4317/jced.59628.
[PMID] 35765356.
2022
Effect of light attenuation through veneers on bond strength of adhesives with photoinitiator combinations
Brazilian Oral Research.
36
[DOI] 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0075.
2022
Influence of Abutment Design on Biomechanical Behavior to Support a Screw-Retained 3-Unit Fixed Partial Denture
Materials.
15(18)
[DOI] 10.3390/ma15186235.
[PMID] 36143553.
2022
Mechanical properties of bulk-fill composite resin with or without a final layer of conventional composite resin.
General dentistry.
70(3):60-64
[PMID] 35467546.
2022
Physicochemical properties of experimental resin-based composites using tris(trimethylsilyl)silane associated with diphenyl iodonium hexafluorophosphate (DPIHP) salt.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials.
130
[DOI] 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105169.
[PMID] 35305411.
2022
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Post and Core Restorations: A 3D Accuracy Analysis between Heat‐Pressed and CAD‐CAM Fabrication Methods
Journal of Prosthodontics.
31(6):537-542
[DOI] 10.1111/jopr.13452.
2022
The effect of different pulp capping methods on the intrapulpal temperature when using light-cured procedures.
Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry.
14(8):e633-e638
[DOI] 10.4317/jced.59779.
[PMID] 36046163.
2022
The use of an elastomeric methacrylate monomer (Exothane 24) to reduce the polymerization shrinkage stress and improve the two-body wear resistance of bulk fill composites.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials.
38(2):e43-e57
[DOI] 10.1016/j.dental.2021.12.017.
[PMID] 34953625.
2022
Two-body wear resistance and fatigue survival of new Y-TZP and ATZ ceramics made with a new slip-casting method.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials.
136
[DOI] 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105535.
[PMID] 36302274.
2021
A Clinical Case Report of a Potential Acute Allergic Reaction with Titanium Dental Implant.
Case reports in dentistry.
2021
[DOI] 10.1155/2021/5592934.
[PMID] 33953988.
2021
Biaxial flexural strength, crystalline structure, and grain size of new commercially available zirconia-based ceramics for dental appliances produced using a new slip-casting method
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.
114
[DOI] 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104180.
2021
Effect of combining photoinitiators on cure efficiency of dental resin-based composites
Journal of Applied Oral Science.
29
[DOI] 10.1590/1678-7757-2020-0467.
[PMID] 34320117.
2021
Light Transmittance and Depth of Cure of a Bulk Fill Composite Based on the Exposure Reciprocity Law
Brazilian Dental Journal.
32(1):78-84
[DOI] 10.1590/0103-6440202103842.
2019
Effect of Beam Profiles From Different Light Emission Tip Types of Multiwave Light-emitting Diodes on the Curing Profile of Resin-based Composites.
Operative dentistry.
44(4):365-378
[DOI] 10.2341/16-242.
[PMID] 30702407.
2019
Solvent Degradation and Polymerization Shrinkage Reduction of Resin Composites Using Isobornyl Methacrylate
Brazilian Dental Journal.
30(3):272-278
[DOI] 10.1590/0103-6440201802525.
2019
Sorção e solubilidade de compósitos odontológicos bulkfill experimentais com diferentes monômeros uretanos
Resumos do….
1-1
[DOI] 10.20396/revpibic2720193011.
2019
The Combination of CQ-amine and TPO Increases the Polymerization Shrinkage Stress and Does Not Improve the Depth of Cure of Bulk-fill Composites.
Operative dentistry.
44(5):499-509
[DOI] 10.2341/18-234-L.
[PMID] 30702413.
2018
Beam profile characterization of a dental light curing unit using a spectrometer-based method
Stomatology Edu Journal.
5(2):84-91
[DOI] 10.25241/stomaeduj.2018.5(2).art.1.
2018
Light curing matters: facts overseen by dentists
STOMATOLOGY EDU JOURNAL.
5(4):236-242
[DOI] 10.25241/stomaeduj.2018.5(4).art.4.
2018
Light-curing of resin-based restorative materials: an evidence-based approach to clinical practice application
Journal of Clinical Dentistry and Research.
15(1):44-53
[DOI] 10.14436/2447-911x.15.1.044-053.oar.
2017
Light-emitting Diode Beam Profile and Spectral Output Influence on the Degree of Conversion of Bulk Fill Composites.
Operative dentistry.
42(4):418-427
[DOI] 10.2341/16-164-L.
[PMID] 28402730.
2016
The effect of combining photoinitiator systems on the color and curing profile of resin-based composites.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials.
32(10):1209-1217
[DOI] 10.1016/j.dental.2016.06.010.
[PMID] 27468896.
2016
The effect of shade and curing mode on cure efficiency of dual-cure resin cements
Brazilian Dental Science.
19(3):59-64
[DOI] 10.14295/bds.2016.v19i3.1265.
2015
Effect of Different In Vitro Aging Methods on Color Stability of a Dental Resin-Based Composite Using CIELAB and CIEDE2000 Color-Difference Formulas.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry … [et al.].
27(5):322-30
[DOI] 10.1111/jerd.12155.
[PMID] 26031795.
2015
Effect of different photoinitiators and reducing agents on cure efficiency and color stability of resin-based composites using different LED wavelengths.
Journal of dentistry.
43(12):1565-72
[DOI] 10.1016/j.jdent.2015.08.015.
[PMID] 26343422.
Grants
Jul 2024
ACTIVE
Employing Artificial Intelligence to Associate Various Milling Conditions with Chemical, Optical, and Fatigue Strength in Zirconia Crowns
Role: Other
Funding: ACADEMY OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
Jun 2023
– Jun 2024
Restorative dental materials with wavelength-controlled release and recharge of L-arginine
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
Apr 2020
– Dec 2021
Fatigue and wear behavior of two zirconium oxide ceramics manufactured with a new production process
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: GEBR BRASSELER GMBH
Apr 2020
– Mar 2021
Mechanical Properties and Wear Resistance of new resin-based composite (Tetric Prime)
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: IVOCLAR NORTH AMERICA INC
Education
P. Cert in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
2022
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University of California, Berkeley
PhD in Dental Materials
2016-2019
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State University of Campinas
MSc in Dental Materials
2014-2016
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State University of Campinas
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
2010-2013
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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Contact Details
Phones:
- Business:
- (352) 392-0508
Emails:
- Business:
- mrocha@dental.ufl.edu
Addresses:
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100415
1395 CENTER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610