Emma Marcela Hernandez Ríos
Directora
Universidad de Chile, Facultad de Odontología
SANTIAGO, Chile
Local and systemic immune response to bacterial biofilms in oral diseases. Innovative therapies for oral inflammatory diseases
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PhD dental sciencies, UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI. Finlandia, 2012
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Dental Sciences Mention Oral Pathology, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2006
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SPECIALIST IN ORAL PATHOLOGY AND MEDICINE, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2012
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DENTIST, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 1998
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Bachelor in Dentistry, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 1998
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Administración de empresas, Facultad de economía y negocios. Chile, 2022
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Full Professor Titular Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
ODONTOLOGIA
SANTIAGO, Chile
2001 - A la fecha
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Associate researcher Part Time
Universidad Autónoma de Chile
Cs. de la Salud
Santiago, Chile
2016 - 2019
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Member of the study group medicine G2-G3 National fund of scientific and technological development Part Time
FONDECYT
Santiago, Chile
2016 - 2019
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Director of the Doctorate Program of dental sciences Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Faculty of Dentistry
Santiago, Chile
2014 - 2019
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Research Director Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Faculty of Dentistry
Chile
2012 - 2013
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Head of the Department of Pathology and Oral Medicine Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Faculty of Dentistry
Chile
2013 - 2015
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Director of the Service of Anatomic Páthology Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Faculty of Dentistry
Chile
2017 - 2019
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Director of Department of the Service of Anatomic Pathology Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Faculty of Dentistry
Chile
2022 - A la fecha
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Director of Anatomic Pathology Service Full Time
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
2017 - 2019
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Specialist in Oral Pathology and Medicine Part Time
Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
2019 - A la fecha
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Director of Anatomic Pathology Service Full Time
Universidad de Chile
Chile
2022 - A la fecha
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Head of the Department of Pathology and Oral Medicine Full Time
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
2013 - 2015
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Research Director Full Time
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
2012 - 2013
Undergraduate thesis supervision
1. Gonzalo Orellana Zúñiga. Cytotoxicity and Effect of Alkaloids Derived from Native Trees on Inflammation Induced by Porphyromonas endodontalis in Human Macrophages. 2026. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: Emma Hernández Ríos; Javier Echeverría.
2. Laura Hechavarría Ruiz. Inflammatory Profile of Peripheral Blood Monocytes in Endodontically Treated Patients with Apical Periodontitis. 2025. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: Emma Hernández Ríos; Jaime Andrés Díaz Zúñiga.
3. Patricio Merino. Systemic Inflammation and Endodontic Treatment in Patients with Apical Periodontitis. 2024.
4. Gabriel I. Navia Castro. Systemic Inflammatory and Bacterial Burden in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis. 2023. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: Patricia Hernández Ríos; María José Bordagaray San Martín; Emma Hernández Ríos.
5. Daniela Rehbein Raddatz. Association Between Subgingival Load of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Low-Grade Systemic Inflammation in Individuals with Periodontitis. 2023. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: María José de la Quintana Rojas; María Angélica Michea Rivera; Emma Hernández Ríos; Patricia Hernández Ríos.
6. Débora Zamorano Riquelme. Dose-Response Effect of Boldine on Cell Viability and Toxicity in Human Macrophages. 2022. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: Bruce Cassels Niven; Anilei Hoare Teuche; Emma Hernández Ríos.
7. Bárbara Paola Marín Pizarro. Association Between Cotinine Levels and Size of Endodontic Apical Lesions in Smokers and Non-Smokers with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis. 2022. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: Alejandra Fernández Moraga; Emma Hernández Ríos.
8. Almendra González Donoso. Association Between Smoking Habit, Serum Cotinine, and Periapical Lesion Size in Patients with Apical Periodontitis. 2022. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: María José Bordagaray San Martín; Alejandra Fernández Moraga; Emma Hernández Ríos.
9. Catalina Montero Velásquez. Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Size of Endodontic Apical Lesions. 2021. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: María José Bordagaray San Martín; Emma Hernández Ríos; Carlos Garrido Flores.
10. Diego Alfredo Morales Espinoza. Association Between Alcohol Consumption and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Levels in Serum of Individuals with Apical Periodontitis. 2021. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: María José Bordagaray San Martín; Emma Hernández Ríos.
11. Florencia Inés Valdés Iturbe. Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Boldine on Human Macrophages Stimulated with Periapical Exudate from Patients with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis. 2021. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: Bruce Cassels Niven; Alejandro Escobar Álvarez; Emma Hernández Ríos.
12. Claudia Denise Da Venezia Mujica. Association Between Periodontal Disease Severity and Cardiovascular Risk Level Determined by C-Reactive Protein in Adult Chilean Women. 2020. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: Alicia Morales Chvets; Emma Hernández Ríos; Johanna Contreras Balbontín; Patricia Hernández Ríos.
13. Lynn María Barstow Melgarejo. Expression Levels of Toll-Like Receptor 4 and Interleukin-10 in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Patients with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis. 2019. Faculty of Dentistry. Supervisors: Carlos Garrido Flores; Emma Hernández Ríos; Angélica María Cárdenas Gutiérrez.Alfredo Ignacio Castro Martínez. "Role of the O antigen of the lipopolysaccharide of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the profile of differentiation of macrophages". 2019. Financing: FONDECYT 1160741.
14. Francisca Quinlan Binelli, year Cardiovascular risk associated with systemic inflammation in patients with asymptomatic apical periodontitis. 2019. Financing: FONDECYT 1160741.
15. Lynn Barstow Melgarejo, Levels of expression of toll-4 receptor (TLR-4), interleukin (IL) -10 and IL-12 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with asymptomatic apical periodontitis. 2019. Financing: FONDECYT 1160741.
16. Alfredo Castro Martínez, Role of the O antigen of the lipopolysaccharide of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the profile of differentiation of macrophages. 2019. Financing: FONDECYT 1160741.
17. Catalina Schweitzer Gatica, Immunolocalization of the signaling complex of interleukin-6 in periapical lesions of endodontic origin. Student: 2019. Financing: FONDECYT 1160741.
18. Macarena Becker Pinto, Prevalence of teeth treated endodontically in a Chilean subpopulation. 2018. Financing: FONDECYT 1160741. 2018.
19. Valeska Fariña Espinosa. "Humoral immune response and endotoxemia in endodontic infection with Porphyromonas endodontalis and Porphyromonas gingivalis in Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis. "Dept. of Pathology and Oral Medicine. University of Chile. 2015. Financing: FONDECYT 1120138.
20. Rubén Soto Galaz. "Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Mandibular Temporomal Ankylosis". Dept. of Pathology and Oral Medicine. University of Chile. Student: 2015. Financing: FIOUCH13-004.
21. Macarena Salinas Muñoz. "Levels of Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase (TRAP), Ligand Activating Receptor for the Nuclear Factor NFkB (RANKL) and Osteoprotegerin (OPG) in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Periapical Lesions of Endodontic Origin". Dept. of Pathology and Oral Medicine. University of Chile. 2015. Financing: FONDECYT 1120138
22. Marcela Bolbarán Gómez. Myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels in Periapical Lesions of Endodontic Origin. Dept. of Pathology and Oral Medicine. University of Chile. 2014. FONDECYT financing 1120138.
23. María José Bordagaray. C-Reactive Protein in Apical Lesions of Endodontic Origin. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Pathology and Oral Medicine. University of Chile. 2013. Financing FONDECYT 1120138.
24. Germán Contreras Silva "Association between Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis and Modifiable Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases". Financing FONDECYT 1120138. 2013.
25. Josefa Belén Castro Salas. "Levels of Myeloperoxidase (MPO) in Periapical Teeth Exudate with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis (PAA) Measured Pre and Post-Endodontic Medications with Calcium Hydroxide". 2013. Financing FONDECYT 1120138.
26. Pilar Jerez.Tissue Localization of Matrix Metalloproteinase -12 in Periapical Lesions Consecutive to Septic Pulp Necrosis and Healthy Periapical Tissue, School of Dentistry University of Chile. Associate tutor. Year 2012. Financing FONDECYT 1090461.
27. Valentina Aranda González. Levels of Myeloperoxidase (MPO) in Crevicular Gingival Fluid (FGC) of Teeth with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis (PAa). Responsible tutor Year 2012. Financing FONDECYT 1090461.
28. Gianfranco Arce Salvi. Thesis Levels of Crosslinked Piridinoline of Type I Colloid Tipelactopeptide (ICTP) in Crevicular Gingival Fluid (FGC) of Teeth with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis (PAa). 2012. Financing FONDECYT 1090461.
29. Magdalena Infante Figueroa. Levels of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF-A) in Periapical Lesions Consecutive Pulp Necrosis and Periodontal Ligament. 2011Financing FONDECYT 1090461.
30. Gustavo Pérez Serrano. Year Levels of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Interleukin-1B in Gingival Crevicular Fluid (FCG) of Teeth with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis (PAa) Pre and Post Endodontic Treatment (2011). 2011. Financing FONDECYT 1090461.
31. Pamela Giralt Levels of ICTP in Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis and its Association with Periradicular Tissues. 2011. Financing FONDECYT 1090461.
32. Loreto Espinoza. Levels of Cathepsin K in Crevicular Teeth Gingival Fluid with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis. 2010. Financing FONDECYT 1090461.
33. Andrea González. Expression of Extracellular Matrix Metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) in Teeth with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis. 2010. Financing FONDECYT 1090461.
34. Mardones Peñailillo, Jeannette Isabel Expresión de proteína quimiótica de monocitos-3 (MCP-3/CCL7) en fluido gingival crevicular y en lesiones periapicales de dientes con periodontitis apical crónica 2009 Facultad de Odontología Garrido Flores, Carlos; Hernandez Rios, Emma; Dezerega Piwonka, Andrea.
35. Mundi Burgos, Verónica Andrea Expresión de metaloproteinasas de matriz extracelular (MMPs) -2, -13 y -14 en dientes con periodontitis apical crónica y tejido periapical sano 2009 Facultad de Odontología Dutzan Munoz, Nicolas Raul; Dezerega Piwonka, Andrea;Hernandez Rios, Emma.
36. Obregón Miano, Fabián Andrés Patrones de proteólisis en cultivos de explantes gingivales tratados con metaloproteinasa-13 provenientes de pacientes con periodontitis crónica 2008 Facultad de Odontología Hernandez Rios, Emma;Gamonal Aravena, Jorge.
Postgraduate Thesis (Master and Doctorate):
1. María José Bordagaray. Papel de Porphyromonas endodontalis en la regulación y expresión de TLR-2 y -9 y en la respuesta inflamatoria de monocitos." Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. 2025. Prof. Responsable.
2. Sebastián Araneda. Rol de Porphyromonas gingivalis en la respuesta inmune innata y señalización vía receptores tipo Toll/NF-kB canónica en explantes de placenta humana. Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. M Hernández –Ulrike Kemmerling. Prof. Responsable. 2025.
3. Sebastián Castro Saavedra. Efectos de boldina, laurolitsina, laurotetanina o n-metillaurotetanina en la modulación de la respuesta inmuno-inflamatoria e inhibición de la resorción ósea durante la periodontitis experimental. Doctorado en ciencias farmacéuticasfacultad de ciencias químicas y farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile. Director de Tesis: Dr. Bruce K. Cassels Niven; Codirectores de Tesis: Dra. Marcela Hernández Ríos; Dr. Rolando Vernal Astudillo. 2025.
4. David González Efecto antiinflamatorio de boldina sobre la reprogramación M1/M2 de macrófagos humanos estimulados con Porphyromonas endodontalis inactivada por calor y exudado periapical de pacientes con Periodontitis apical asintomática (PAA) Programa de Magíster en Ciencias Odontológicas. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada 02/04/2024. Cotutor: RV; Evaluadora de tesis APL.
5. Joaquín Lucero Mora Efecto del ADN de Porphyromonas endodontalis sobre el fenotipo inflamatorio y participación de TLRs -9, -2 y -4 en macrófagos humanos Programa de Magíster en Ciencias Odontológicas 202. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
6. Alejandra Fernández Rol de PORPHYROMONAS ENDODONTALIS Y PORPHYROMONAS GINGIVALIS en la angiogénesis VÍA TLR2 /NF-????B en periodontitis apical asintomática y sintomática. Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. Finalizada 2022. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
7. Veloso Matta, Pablo Polarización de macrófagos en formas clínicamente sintomáticas de periodontitis apical: rol del lipopolisacárido de especies de Porphyromonas sobre la expresión de receptores tipo Toll y su regulación epigenética Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. Finalizada 2021. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
8. Huaman Chipana, Patricia Raquel. Inflamación sistémica e infección endodóntica por Porphyromonas endodontalis en pacientes con periodontitis apical asintomática. Programa de Magíster en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. Finalizada 2017. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
9. Hernández Caldera, Arnoldo Alejandro. Efectos de la estimulación de fibroblastos de ligamento periodontal humano con IL-6 sobre la síntesis de proteína C reactiva (PCR) y citoquinas proinflamatorias. Programa de Magíster en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. Finalizada 2015. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
10. Baeza Paredes, Mauricio Enrique. Marcadores de metabolismo óseo en fluido crevicular gingival como potencial herramienta diagnóstica de enfermedades inflamatorias crónicas del periodonto marginal y apical. Programa de Magíster en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. Finalizada 2014. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
11. Melgar Rodríguez, Samanta Azucena Efecto de la estimulación con los distintos serotipos de Porphyromonas gingivalis y Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans en la actividad de los linfocitos TCD4+ y la reabsorción ósea in vitro Programa de Magíster en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. Finalizada 2014. Tutor asociado. Finalizada.
12. Obregón Miano, Fabián Andrés Inflamación sistémica en suero de pacientes con periodontitis apical asintomática Programa de Magíster en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. Finalizada 2014. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
13. Cavalla Ruiz, Ian Franco Efecto de las metaloproteinasas de matriz extraxelular sobre los niveles de TENFa, ILß, SDF-1/CXCL12 y VEGF en fibroblastos de ligamento periodontal humano estimulados con peróxido de hidrógeno Programa de Magíster en Ciencias Odontológicas Universidad de Chile. Finalizada 2013. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
14. Constanza Osorio. Efecto del H2O2 sobre la actividad de la fosfatasa alcalina, los niveles de citoquinas y metaloproteinasas de matriz extracelular con actividad osteolítica en fibroblastos del ligamento periodontal humanos, Magister en Cs. Odontológicas mención Periodontología, Universidad de Chile, Facultad de Odontología. Finalizada 2013. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
15. Verónica Mundi. Niveles y Actividad de Metaloproteinasas de Matriz Extracelular -2, -9, -13 y ?2-macroglobulina en dientes con Periodontitis Apical Crónica. Programa Magister en Cs. Odontológicas mención Periodontología, Universidad de Chile, Finalizada 2012. Prof. Responsable. Finalizada.
Invited Conferences - National:
1. Periodontal/periapical-systemic dialogue and the risk of non-communicable diseases. Annual Dental Meeting, Universidad de Talca. March 13, 2026. Talca, Chile.
2. The Oral Microbiome and Systemic Crosstalk: Insights from Apical Periodontitis. Translational Medicine Congress, Universidad de Los Andes: Science with Clinical Impact. September 26, 2025. Santiago, Chile.
3. Local and Systemic Immunoregulation in Endodontic Pathology: Therapeutic Perspectives. Research and Innovation Seminars, Universidad San Sebastián. August 28, 2025. Online format.
4. Reliable Science: Challenges in Scientific Research. International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Chile Division. October 24, 2025. Valparaíso, Chile.
5. Integrity and Transparency in Scientific Communication. Universidad Finis Terrae. August 7, 2025. Online format.
6. Apical Periodontitis: A Systemic Disease with Memory? Chilean Society of Endodontics (SECH), Scientific Lecture Series. November 19, 2025. Santiago, Chile.
7. Periodontal/periapical-systemic dialogue and the risk of non-communicable diseases.
8. Non-Plaque-Induced Gingival Lesions: The Role of General Dentists and Periodontists. XXII International Workshop on Oral Pathology and III International Conference of the Specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile. January 15, 2025. Santiago, Chile.
9. Discussion Forum on Funding, Science, and Innovation. XXXVI Annual Meeting of the IADR Chile Division. November 10, 2024. Universidad Finis Terrae. Santiago, Chile.
10. Immunobiology of Monocytes/Macrophages and Their Therapeutic Reprogramming in Apical Periodontitis. Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Dentistry: Innovation in Endodontics. November 8, 2024. Universidad de Los Andes. Santiago, Chile.
11. Mechanisms of Low-Grade Systemic Inflammation. 2nd Alumni Meeting 2024, Specialization Program in TMD and Orofacial Pain, Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD). October 25, 2024. Santiago, Chile.
12. Academic Career Pathways Lecture. Undergraduate Teaching Induction Program, Universidad de Chile, 2024 Edition. Academic Development Office, Vice-Rector’s Office for Academic Affairs, Universidad de Chile. September 26, 2024. Main Campus, Santiago, Chile.
13. Maladaptive Monocyte/Macrophage Responses in Periodontitis and Associated Non-Communicable Diseases. Chilean Association of Immunology (ASOCHIN) Seminar – International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Chile Division. September 12, 2024. Zoom platform.
14. Programming of Monocytes/Macrophages in Inflammatory Periodontal Destruction and Systemic Risk. Opening Lecture, IV Congress of the Institute of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile (ICOD). August 1, 2024. Santiago, Chile.
15. Dentistry at the Heart: Lessons from Oral Medicine through Translational Research. II Scientific Meeting, Universidad Finis Terrae. April 19, 2024. Santiago, Chile.
16. Women’s Day Event: Dentistry and Science – Research, Development and Technology in Periodontal and Periapical Diseases. March 9, 2024. College of Dental Surgeons. Santiago, Chile.
17. Mechanisms of Periodontal-Systemic Crosstalk. Symposium on Periodontal and Regenerative Medicine, Chilean Society of Periodontology and Universidad de Los Andes. December 1–2, 2024. Santiago, Chile.
18. Apical Periodontitis, a Systemic Disease. First Clinical Research Conference, International Association for Dental Research (IADR), “Meeting of Dentistry and Science in Southern Chile.” April 14, 2023. Valdivia, Chile.
19. Healthy Periodontium for a Healthy Heart: Foundations and Clinical Considerations in Periodontitis and Endodontic Infections. UFRO Chile Dental Research Conference. November 25, 2022. Temuco, Chile.
20. Macrophage Polarization Profiles and Their Epigenetic Regulation: The Role of Lipopolysaccharide from Porphyromonas Species. II Annual ICOD Congress, “Frontier Sciences in Dentistry.” December 18, 2020. Online format.
21. Macrophage Differentiation Profiles and Their Epigenetic Regulation in Periapical Lesions of Endodontic Origin: Possible Implications for Systemic Risk. XXXI Annual Meeting of the IADR Chile Division. July 31, 2020. Online format.
22. Mechanisms of Crosstalk Between the Periapical Response and Non-Communicable Diseases. First Symposium on Oral Pathology and Research. July 24, 2020. Universidad San Sebastián. Online format.
23. Gender Challenges in Endodontic Medicine Research. XXXI Annual Meeting of the IADR Chile Division. August 30, 2019. Santiago, Chile.
24. Endodontic Infection: An Emerging Cardiovascular Risk Factor? XXX Annual Meeting of the IADR Chile Division. September 7, 2018. Santiago, Chile.
25. Endodontic Medicine: Emerging Evidence of Systemic Risk and Dental Management Considerations. VII Evidence-Based Dentistry Symposium, SOBE, National Association of Dental Students (ANACEO Chile). June 1, 2018. Austral University. Valdivia, Chile.
26. Seminar Series, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile. The Immunoinflammatory Response as a Link Between Endodontic Oral Infection and Cardiovascular Risk. November 23, 2017. Santiago, Chile.
27. Impact on Dental Practice of Current Research in Dental Sciences. November 3, 2017. Autonomous University. Santiago, Chile.
28. Inflammatory Response in Apical Periodontitis and Systemic Risk. Society for Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. October 11, 2017. College of Dental Surgeons. Santiago, Chile.
29. Formation of Research Teams in the Evaluation of Periapical Inflammation as a Systemic Risk Factor. XXII CONADEO. September 11, 2017. Concepción, Chile.
30. Basic Tools in Dental Research. Research in Dentistry Seminar, Autonomous University. Temuco, Chile.
31. Periodontal Biomarkers in Oral Fluids: From Research to Dental Practice, and Panel of Experts. First Conference on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera. May 19, 2017. Temuco, Chile.
32. Clinical Application of Biomarkers in Oral Fluids for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Periodontal Diseases and Their Systemic Complications. Translational Research Session “From Science to Clinic,” XXI National Congress of Dental Students, CONADEO. August 6, 2016. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile.
33. Local and Systemic Inflammation in Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis and Its Response to Endodontic Treatment. Chilean Society of Endodontics. November 18, 2015. San Sebastián University, Bellavista Campus. Santiago, Chile.
34. Relevance of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Periapical Pathology in the Context of General Medicine. School of Medicine, Universidad del Desarrollo. August 21, 2015. Santiago, Chile.
35. Morphological Aspects and Biology of TMJ Ankylosis. Chilean Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology. August 13, 2015. Clínica Alemana. Santiago, Chile.
36. Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis: Local Inflammation or Systemic Response? Scientific Meeting of the Chilean Society of Endodontics. October 14, 2014. Santiago, Chile.
37. Crosstalk Between Local Host Response to Endodontic Infection and Low-Grade Systemic Inflammation in Asymptomatic Chronic Periodontitis: Prospective Study Evaluating the Effect of Conservative Endodontic Treatment. Second Research Conference in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile. January 17, 2013. Santiago, Chile.
38. Host Response and Development of Biomarkers in Chronic Periodontitis. Scientific Meeting of the Chilean Society of Periodontology. October 22, 2011. Santiago, Chile.
39. Host-Derived Destruction Mediators and Their Role as Potential Biomarkers in Periodontal Pathology. First International Symposium of the Center for Odonto-Osseous Research (CIOO): Mechanisms of Regeneration, Remodeling and Odonto-Osseous Pathologies. January 19, 2011. Santiago, Chile.
40. Periapical Lesions: New Concepts and Future Perspectives. V National Conference on Oral Pathology and Medicine. Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile. January 21, 2010. Santiago, Chile.
41. Periodontal and Endodontic Pathology: Biomarkers and New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools. Bone Biology Symposium “Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Bone Pathology,” XXII Annual Meeting of the IADR Chile Division. October 23, 2009. Santiago, Chile.
42. Inflammatory Mediators and Progression of Chronic Apical Periodontitis: A Potential Contribution to Clinical Practice? Chilean Society of Oral Pathology, XXII Annual Meeting of the IADR Chile Division. October 23, 2009. Santiago, Chile.
43. Gingival Crevicular Fluid: A New Tool for the Study of Chronic Apical Periodontitis? Scientific Meeting of the Chilean Society of Endodontics. October 21, 2009. Santiago, Chile.
44. Molecular Study of Endodontic Pathology. Scientific Meeting of the Chilean Society of Endodontics. November 19, 2008. Santiago, Chile.
45. Periapical Lesions: New Methodologies Applicable to Diagnosis and Clinical Monitoring. Department of Pathology – Institute of Reference in Oral Pathology (IREPO), IV National Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. January 2008.
46. MMPs and Tissue Destruction Profiles Associated with Chronic Periodontitis. XX Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). December 10, 2007. Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile. Santiago, Chile.
Invited Conferences - International :
1. Challenges of Dental Design in Evidence-Based Dentistry. Iberopan American Federation of Periodontology, May 8, 2023. Online modality.
2. "Oral infections and systemic diseases". Oral Gut Symposium “Mucosal immunity at the Oral-Gut axis in health or disease” Fundación Ciencia & Vida, January 14th, 2020.
3. Periapical lesion: The systemic cost of containing the endodontic infection. First international meeting of IADR, Caribbean section. October 4, 2019, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
4. Preparation and publication of a scientific article: Key to success. First international meeting of IADR, Caribbean section. October 4, 2019, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
5. Scientific methodology applied to dental clinical research. XIV International Conference on Science and Technology, National University of North east. September 27 Corrientes Argentina.
6. Crosstalk between local and systemic host’s inflammatory response in endodontic infection. XXIV Latin American Congress of Microbiology, November 16, 2018, Santiago Chile.
7. Apical lesions of endodontic origin: A reservoir of systemic inflammation of cardiovascular risk. XII International Congress of Dentistry National University Federico Villarreal. October 24, 2018, Lima Peru.
8. "Biological bases of endodontic medicine: Emerging evidence of cardiovascular risk" VII Congress of the Latin American Region IADR, September 1, 2018, Montevideo, Uruguay.
9. “Regulation of the periodontal inflammatory response by interleukin (IL) -6” Molecular Pathology Symposium, XIV Meeting of the Ibero-American Academy of Pathology and Oral Medicine (AIPMB), August 29, 2016 Lima Peru.
10. Differential Diagnosis of Apical Lesions of Endodontic origin, Postgraduate and Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Yucatán November 12, 2015 Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico.
11. The Inflammatory Response in Apical Periodontitis as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor. Postgraduate and Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Yucatán November 11, 2015 Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico.
12. Distribution of Gingival Lesions Not Induced by Plaque in Chilean Patients. Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona, Master's program for Diagnostic Updating and Medical Therapeutics in Oral Medicine. June 4, 2015. Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
13. Regulation of the Periodontal Inflammatory Response by Interleukin (IL)-6. Symposium on Molecular Pathology, XIV Meeting of the Ibero-American Academy of Pathology and Oral Medicine (AIPMB), Lima, Peru, August 29, 2016.
14. The Inflammatory Response in Apical Periodontitis as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor. Postgraduate and Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Yucatán. Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico. November 11, 2015.
15. Differential Diagnosis of Apical Lesions of Endodontic Origin. Postgraduate and Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Yucatán. Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico. November 12, 2015.
16. Distribution of Non-Plaque-Induced Gingival Lesions in Chilean Patients. Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona, Master’s Program in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Updates in Oral Medicine. Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. June 4, 2015.
17. Dialogue between the Local and Systemic Inflammatory Response in Apical Periodontitis. XII Meeting of the Ibero-American Academy of Oral Pathology and Medicine. 1 h Santiago Chile. November 13, 2014.
18. Crosstalk between inflammatory mediators and matrix metalloproteinases in apical lesions of endodontic origin. PhD Program in Dental Sciences, Institute of Dentistry University of Helsinki, 1h. Biomedicum Helsinki, University of Helsinki, Helsinki Finland. September 3, 2014.
19. Non-plaque induced gingival lesions: Pitfalls in the AAP Classification of Periodontal Diseases. Dental Education Program (Undergraduate), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, 1h Helsinki Finland. September 9, 2014-.
20. Bases of the Methodological Design Applied to Clinical Research in Dentistry. Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Santiago and Santo Tomás de Aquino Campus, 8 pm, Dominican Republic, Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo. March 24-27, 2014.
21. Biomarkers in FCG for the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic periodontitis. Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Santiago Campus, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. March 25, 2014.
22. Biomarkers in FCG for the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic periodontitis. 1 hour. Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Santo Tomás de Aquino Campus, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. March 27, 2014.
23. Panelist Round Table, International Periodontology Course, Society of Periodontology of Chile, Faculty of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile. March 16, 2013.
24. Proteolytic pathways involving MMP-13 and -8 in progressive chronic periodontitis Biomedicum University of Helsinki, Institute of Dentistry, Helsinki, Finlandia. 13 de mayo de 2009.
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Odontological Research Award
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CHILE S.A
Chile, 2012
Award for Dental Research 2012, Colgate-Palmolive Chile, Santiago Chile. December 19, 2012.
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Academic Recognition Germán Valenzuela Basterrica in Research". III Conference of Internal Reflection: Good Teaching Practices "Academic Direction
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Chile, 2012
Recognition in Dental Research awarded by academic peers
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National Award in Dental Sciences
International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and Chilean Academy of Sciences
Chile, 2022
National Award in Dental Sciences 2022 Awarded by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Chile Division, in collaboration with the Chilean Academy of Sciences, in its first edition (nominated every 2 years). Awarded for outstanding career, productivity, contribution to dental sciences, and the formation of researchers.
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Highly Cited Papers of IJMS (IF 5.6, Q1 en "Biochemistry & Molecular Biology): Matrix Metalloproteinases as Regulators of Periodontal Inflammation
International Journal of Molecular Science
Suiza, 2024
Highly Cited Papers of IJMS (IF 5.6, Q1 en "Biochemistry & Molecular Biology): Matrix Metalloproteinases as Regulators of Periodontal Inflammation”, autora correspondiente
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Administrative Management Award
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Chile, 2011
Administrative Management Award Awarded to the Deputy Director of Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile.
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Colgate Award – IADR Chile 2008
International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Chilean Division
Chile, 2009
Colgate Award– IADR Chile 2008 For the research work titled: "Proteolytic Patterns in Chronic Periodontitis and the Role of MMP-13."
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First Place Award For the free topic presentation in the field of Periodontology
2nd International Congress of Specialties
Chile, 2008
First Place Award For the free topic presentation in the field of Periodontology: "Characterization of Proteolytic and Peptidic Profiles in Chronic Periodontitis." At the 2nd International Congress of Specialties.
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Student Award: Best Research Work 4th Congress of the Institute of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad of Chile (ICOD)
Institute of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad of Chile (ICOD)
Chile, 2024
Best Research Work Award 4th Congress of the Institute of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile (ICOD). Awarded to Marcelo Britos Carballo, a student in the Master’s Program in Dental Sciences, for the research titled: "Comparison of Root Canal Sampling Techniques for Microbiome Characterization in Apical Periodontitis."
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Student Award under Supervision: Second Place in the "Students" Category Chilean Science Stories Contest: The Legends, Merck
MERCK
Chile, 2024
Student Award under Supervision: Second Place in the "Students" Category Chilean Science Stories Contest: The Legends, Merck. Awarded to Marcelo Britos Carballo for the project: "Characterization of Subgingival Bacterial Communities and Their Association with the Load of Periodontal Pathobionts in the Blood of Individuals with Periodontitis and Apical Periodontitis."
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Student Award under Supervision: Winner of the Scientific Program 13th IFEA World Endodontic Congress 2022 & Chilean Endodontic Society
13 th World Endodontic Congress IFEA & Chilean Endodontic Society
Chile, 2022
Student Award under Supervision: Winner of the Scientific Program 13th IFEA World Endodontic Congress 2022 & Chilean Endodontic Society. Awarded to María José Bordagaray for the research: "Root Canal Treatment Reduces Serum High-Sensitivity and Monomeric C-Reactive Protein in Apical Periodontitis."
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Student Award under Supervision: First Place in the Research Projects Category XXXIV Annual Meeting, IADR Chile Division
International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Chilean Division
Chile, 2022
Student Award under Supervision: First Place in the Research Projects Category. Awarded to David González XXXIV Annual Meeting, IADR Chile Division.
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Student Award under Supervision: Hatton Award XXXIII IADR Meeting, Chile Division
International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Chilean Division
Chile, 2021
Student Award under Supervision: Hatton Award International Association for Dental Research 2021, XXXIII IADR Meeting, Chile Division. Awarded to PhD student Alejandra Fernández.
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Student Award under Supervision: David B. Scott Fellowship Award XXXIII IADR Meeting, Chile Division.
International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Chilean Division
Chile, 2021
Student Award under Supervision: David B. Scott Fellowship Award XXXIII IADR Meeting, Chile Division, 2021. Awarded to undergraduate thesis student Débora Zamorano Riquelme for her project.
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Student Award under Supervision: Hermann Niemeyer Medal Awarded by the Chilean Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Chilean Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Chile, 2021
Student Award under Supervision: Hermann Niemeyer Medal Awarded by the Chilean Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Awarded to PhD student Alejandra Fernández Moraga.
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Scholarship awarded by the University of Chile to staff and faculty members for the Diploma in Business Administration
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Chile, 2021
Scholarship awarded by the University of Chile to staff and faculty members for the Diploma in Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEN), 2021
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Scholarship for doctoral studies abroad, Becas Chile, National Agency for Research and Development (ANID)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID)
Chile, 2012
Scholarship for doctoral studies abroad, Becas Chile, National Agency for Research and Development (ANID), from May 2009 to January 2012.
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Scholarship from the University of Helsinki and Helsinki Central Hospital, Living/Working Grant for research development
University of Helsinki and Helsinki Central Hospital
Finlandia, 2010
Scholarship from the University of Helsinki and Helsinki Central Hospital, Finland. Living/Working Grant for research development, awarded for the years 2009 and 2010.
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Initial Academic Scholarship, with a specialization in Oral Pathology. Objective: To obtain the Master’s degree.
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Chile, 2006
Initial Academic Scholarship Graduate School, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile. Field: Dental Sciences, with a specialization in Oral Pathology. Objective: To obtain the Master’s degree. March 2000 – August 18, 2006.
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Milennium Nucleus Scholarship in Developmental Biology (NMBD) Awarded to develop research work for a Master’s degree in Odontogenesis
Millennium Nucleus of Developmental Biology (NMBD)
Chile, 2002
Milennium Nucleus of Developmental Biology (NMBD) Scholarship Institution: NMBD Field: Developmental Biology Objective: To develop research work for a Master’s degree in Odontogenesis. March 1, 2001 – February 28, 2002.
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Academic Training Scholarship for Admission in the Field of Pathology
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Chile, 2000
Academic Training Scholarship for Admission in the Field of Pathology Office of Academic Affairs, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile. March 1999 – January 2000.
A quantitative point-of-care test for periodontal and dental peri-implant diseases |
MMP activation in diagnostics of periodontitis and systemic inflammation |
RODOLFO PAREDES
Medical Education and Clinical Simulation Director
Academic Vice Rectory
UNIVERDAD ANDRÉS BELLO
Santiago, Chile
Jorge Gamonal
Académico
Odontología Conservadora
FACULTAD DE ODONTOLOGÍA, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
Emma Hernandez
Directora
Servicio de Anatomía Patológica
Universidad de Chile, Facultad de Odontología
SANTIAGO, Chile
Alejandro Escobar
assistant professor
Institute for Research in Dental Sciences
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
Bruce Cassels
Profesor Titular
Departamento de Química
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS, DEPARTAMENTO DE QUÍMICA
Santiago, Chile
Rolando Vernal
Profesor Titular
Departamento de Odontología Conservadora
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
Ana Verónica Ortega Pinto Ortega
Associate Professor
Pathology and Oral Medicine
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FACULTAD DE ODONTOLOGÍA
Santiago, Chile
Juan Kusanovic
Jefe CIMAF
Obstetricia y Ginecología
SERV. DE SALUD METROPOLITANA SUR ORIENTE, HOSPITAL SOTERO DEL RIO
Santiago, Chile
Loreto Abusleme
Associate Professor
Oral pathology and medicine
FACULTAD DE ODONTOLOGÍA, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
Paola Carvajal
Profesora Asistente
Odontologia Conservadora
FACULTAD DE ODONTOLOGÍA UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
Sebastián Illanes
professor, Director of Reproductive Biology Laboratory
Medicine
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES
Santiago, Chile
Andrea Paula-Lima
Assistant Professor
Institute for research in Dental Sciences
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
Dolores Busso
Associate Professor
Centro de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica
Universidad de Los Andes
Santiago, Chile
Iris Espinoza
Associated Professor
Departament of Oral Patology and Medicine
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
Timo Sorsa
Visiting Professor of Oral Biology
Institute of Dentistry
Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Suecia
Taina Tervahartiala
Research Scientist
Biomedicum-Institute of Dentistry
Universidad de Helsinki
Helsinki, Finlandia
Eduardo Fernandez
Profesor Titular
Deparatamento Odontologia Restuaradora
Universidad de Chile
santiago, Chile
Cristian Alvarez
Profesor Asistente
Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Zurich, Chile
Lara Jorge
Profesora Asistente
Centro de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica
Universidad de Los Andes
Santiago, Chile
Ian Cavalla
Profesor Investigador
Doctorado Odontología Traslacional
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Chile
Victor Martinez
Profesor de tiempo completo
Periodoncia
Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan
Merida, Chile
Max Monckeberg
Profesor Investigador Asistente.
Ginecología Obstetricia y Biología de la Reproducción.
Universidad de Los Andes.
Santiago, Chile
Stephanie Acuña
Asistente de Investigación
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de los Andes
Santiago, Chile
Christian Hidalgo
Postdoc
Instituto de Ciencias Agroalimentarias, Animales y Ambientales (ICA3)
Universidad de O'Higgins
San Fernando, Chile
Mario Gutiérrez
Profesor Asistente
Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Odontológicas
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
Sven Niklander
Profesor Asociado
Patología y Cirugía Oral
Universidad Andrés Bello
Viña del Mar, Chile
Gisela Canedo
Investigadora y Profesora
Facultad de Odontología
Universidad de Los Andes
Santiago, Chile
Maria Valenzuela
Profesor TItular
Bioquimica y Biología Molecular
Universidad de Chile
Santiagao, Chile
Franz Strauss
Research Assistant
Department of Reconstructive Dentistry
University of Zurich
Zurich , Suiza
sabrita chandia
Profesional de apoyo
Departamento de Educacion en Ciencias de la Salud
Universidad de Chile
Santiago , Chile
Patricia Hernández
Profesor Asistente
Departamento de Odontología Conservadora
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
daniela albers
Profesor Asistente Extraordinario
Ciencias biomédicas, ética, investigación y educación
Universidad Los Andes
Santiago, Chile
María Baquedano
Encargada de Laboratorio
Medicina Veterinaria
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Chile
Romina Brignardello
Associate Professor
Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada