Alexandre Moro

Professor of the Doctoral Program in Dentistry

He holds a degree in Dentistry from the Federal University of Paraná (1992) having received the Nilo Cairo award for obtaining the highest average in the class. He holds a Master’s degree in Orthodontics from the Metodist University of São Paulo (1996) and a Doctorate in Orthodontics from the Faculty of Dentistry of Bauru – USP (2001).

He is currently full professor at Positivo University working in undergraduate, specialization, master’s and doctorate courses. Coordinates the Specialization Course in Orthodontics and the Class II Treatment Course with Fixed Mandibular Thrusters at Positivo University. He is a Full Professor at the Federal University of Paraná. He is Scientific Director of ortho science and practice, and reviewer of the magazines Angle Orthodontist, European Journal of Orthodontics, Orthodontics SPO, Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, Brazilian Dental Journal, Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences and Revista Sul Brasileira de Odontologia.

He has experience in dentistry, with emphasis on Orthodontics, working mainly on the following topics: Class II malocclusion, Herbst apparatus, fixed mandibular thrusters, relapse, facial aesthetics and Lingual Orthodontics. He is former president of the Paraná Association of Orthodontics and the Brazilian Group of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Teachers.

E-mail: amoro@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: Alexandre Moro

ORCID: 0000-0002-3127-1837

ResearcherID: B-9507-2016

Bruno Marques da Silva

Professor of the Doctoral Program in Dentistry

He holds a degree in Dentistry from the Federal University of Paraná (2000), specialization in Endodontics (2009) from Positivo University and holds a Master’s degree (2011) and a Doctorate (2018) in Dentistry with emphasis on Endodontics from Positivo University.

He is currently professor of undergraduate courses in Dentistry, specialization and improvement in endodontics and professional master’s degree in clinical dentistry at Positivo University.

He has experience in dentistry, with emphasis on Endodontics, working mainly on the following topics: endodontics, surgical microscope, ultrasound and research on health service.

E-mail: brunoendo@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: Bruno Marques da Silva

ORCID: 0000-0002-6227-4125

Carla Castiglia Gonzaga

Professor of the PhD Program in Dentistry

He holds a degree in Dentistry from the University of São Paulo (2002) and a PhD in Dentistry (Dental Materials) from the University of São Paulo (2007).

She is currently full professor of undergraduate courses in Dentistry, professional master’s degree in clinical dentistry and phD in dentistry at Positivo University. She is coordinator of the Scientific Initiation Program of Positivo University.

He has experience in dentistry, with emphasis on Dental Materials, working mainly on the following topics: subcritical growth of cracks, microstructure, dental ceramics, mechanical properties of dental materials, dental composites and dental structure adect. He is currently a research productivity fellow from fundação Araucaria, Paraná.

E-mail: carlacg@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: Carla Castiglia Gonzaga

ORCID: 0000-0001-6374-1605

ResearcherID: K-2997-2012

Carlos Eduardo Edwards Rezende

Professor of the Doctoral Program in Dentistry

He holds a Degree in Dentistry from the University of São Paulo (2004), a Master’s degree in Implantology from the University of Santo Amaro (2010) and a PhD in Applied Dental Sciences – an area of concentration in Oral Rehabilitation from FOB/USP (2015).

He worked as a professor of the refreshment and specialization courses in implantology of the Brazilian Association of Dentistry – ABC Section. He is currently a professor of the Undergraduate Course in Dentistry, Specialization in Dental Prosthesis, Specialization in Implantology and Improvement in Dental Prosthesis of Positivo University.

He has experience in dentistry, with emphasis on Dental Prosthesis and Implantology, working mainly on the following topics: Dental Materials Applied to Prosthesis; Fixed Prosthesis; prosthesis on implants; Implants; biomechanics in prosthesis on implants; Zirconia; Dental Ceramics; CAD/CAM systems.

E-mail: carlosrezende@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: Carlos Eduardo Edwards Rezende

ORCID: 0000-0002-6072-4284

ResearcherID: N-7819-2017

Flávia Sens Fagundes Tomazinho

Professor of the PhD Program in Dentistry

He holds a degree in Dentistry from the Tuiuti University of Paraná (2002), a Master’s degree in Endodontics from the São Leopoldo Mandic College (2007) and a Doctorate in Dentistry (Endodontics) from the University of Ribeirão Preto (2012).

She is currently professor of Dentistry at Positivo University, working in the undergraduate, improvement, specialization courses. She is a professor in the Professional Master’s program in Clinical Dentistry at Positivo University.

He has experience in dentistry, with emphasis on Endodontics, working mainly on the following topics: rotational instrumentation and infection control.

E-mail: flavia.tomazinho@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: Flavia Sens Fagundes Tomazinho

ORCID: 0000-0001-5553-6943

ResearcherID: C-5095-2016

Francielle Topolski

Professor of the PhD Program in Dentistry

He holds a Degree in Dentistry from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2004), a Specialization in Orthodontics from the Federal University of Paraná (2011), a Master’s degree in Dentistry from the Federal University of Paraná (2013) and a Doctorate in Orthodontics from FOA/Unesp (2016).

She is currently Professor of undergraduate courses in Dentistry, Specialization in Orthodontics and Postgraduate in Clinical Dentistry – Professional Master – at Positivo University – Curitiba – PR.

He has experience in dentistry, with emphasis on orthodontics, working mainly on the following topics: tooth movement, orthodontic strength, root resorption and orthodontic pain.

E-mail: francielle.topolski@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: Francielle Topolski

ORCID: 000-0003-4557-553X

ResearcherID: ABC-3479-2021

ResearcherID: D-7524-2013

João Armando Brancher

Professor of the Doctoral Program in Dentistry

Dentist, Specialist in Endodontics, Master in Sciences, Concentration Area in Biochemistry, PhD in Health Sciences, Concentration Area in Medicine.

He is currently adjunct professor – level 3 of Positivo University where he teaches classes in undergraduate courses in Dentistry and Medicine. He is part of the Graduate Program in Clinical Dentistry, Master and Doctorate, of Positivo University.

He is also an adjunct professor at level 1 of the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná where he teaches classes for dentistry, nursing and nutrition courses. He has experience in Dentistry, with emphasis on research involving Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Genetics.

E-mail: brancher@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: João Armando Brancher

ORCID: 0000-0002-8914-702X

ResearcherID: C-7758-2014

João César Zielak

Professor of the Doctoral Program in Dentistry

He holds a Degree in Dentistry (1999), a Master’s degree in Cell Biology (2001) and a PhD in Biotechnological Processes (2005), in addition to the Specializations in Collective Health (2009) and Implantodontics (2012).

Full Professor of Positivo University, Partner, Technical Director and Senior Researcher at Curityba Biotech (since 2006) and dentist (Zielak Odontologia).

He has experience in Biotechnology and Dentistry, with emphasis on Clinical Dentistry, Implantology, Orofacial Harmonization, Biomaterials, Histology and Innovation in Health.

E-mail: jzielak@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: John Caesar Zielak

ORCID: 0000-0003-3393-3491

ResearcherID: C-3082-2016

Marilisa Carneiro Leão Gabardo

Professor of the PhD Program in Dentistry

He holds a degree in Dentistry from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, specialization in Collective Health and Endodontics, Master’s and Doctorate in Dentistry with a concentration area in Collective Health by the same institution.

She was Assistant Professor at PUCPR and coordinator of the undergraduate course in Dentistry at Herrero College. She worked as a collaborating researcher at the Collaborating Center for Research in Oral Health Surveillance of PUCPR/Ministry of Health. Currently, at Positivo University, she is a permanent professor of the Graduate Program in Dentistry, professor of the discipline of Dentistry in Collective Health and coordinator of the discipline of Supervised Internship in Health Service of the undergraduate.

He has experience in Dentistry, with emphasis on Public Health and Endodontics.

E-mail: marilisagabardo@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: Marilisa Carneiro Leão Gabardo

ORCID: 0000-0001-6832-8158

ResearcherID: M-1306-2013

Marina da Rosa Kaizer

Professor of the PhD Program in Dentistry

Professor in the PhD, Master and Graduation courses in Dentistry, and in the specialization course in Dentistry at Positivo University – Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

He was a scientist, a member of Prof. Yu Zhang’s team at New York University from 2016-2019. Completed post-doctorate (2016) in the Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering of the Federal University of Pelotas – PPGO/UFPel (PNPD Scholarship – CAPES). PhD in Dental Materials at PPGO/UFPel (GD-CNPq Scholarship), with a sandwich doctorate internship as a visiting scholar at the Biomaterials & Biomimetics Department, New York University – College of Dentistry (SWE-CNPq Scholarship). Master’s degree in Dental Sciences – Dental Prosthesis from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2010). Specialist in Dentistry at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2009). Specialist in Applied Statistics at the Federal University of Santa Maria (2005). Graduated in Dentistry from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2004). Professional experience as a dentist in general practice, restorative dentistry (Dentistry and Prosthesis) and treatment of TMD (2004-2011).

E-mail: marina.kaizer@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: Marina da Rosa Kaizer

ORCID: 0000-0002-6308-6089

ResearcherID: M-7310-2013

Paula Porto Spada

Professor of the PhD Program in Dentistry

He holds a Degree in Dentistry from PUC-PR (2002), a Master’s degree in Clinical Dentistry (2011) and a PhD in Dentistry (2019) from UP. Specialist in Periodontics, Legal Dentistry and Orthodontics.

She is currently Full Professor of the Undergraduate Degree in Dentistry and Collaborating Professor of the PhD in Dentistry at UP. She is coordinator of the Periodontics Specialization of UP.

He has experience in dentistry, with emphasis on periodontics, craniofacial growth, integrated clinical, anatomy, ethics and professional responsibility.

He has worked at the clinic since 2002, with experience in General Practice, Periodontics, Orthodontics and TMD.

He is a Member of Sobrape and ITI (International Team for Implantology).

E-mail: paula.spada@up.edu.br

Google academic: Paula Porto Spada

Orcid: 000-002-3143-5467 

ResearcherID: GOJ-7993-2022

Rander Moreira Macedo

Professor of the Doctoral Program in Dentistry

He holds a degree in Dentistry from the School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto-USP (2006). Master’s degree in Oral Rehabilitation from the School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto-USP (2009). Specialization in Dental Prosthesis by cfo (2011). Specialization in Periodontics by the Craniofacial Anomalies Rehabilitation Hospital – USP Bauru (2011). PhD in Oral Rehabilitation from the School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto-USP (2013). Residency/Fellowship in Oral Implantology at the Royal London Hospital – Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry – Queen Mary University of London, with a scholarship granted by the Swiss organisation International Team for Implantology (2014).

He is currently Professor of the undergraduate course in Dentistry at Positivo University, in the disciplines of Dental Prosthesis and Supervised Internship in Integrated Clinic IV. Coordinator of specialization courses in Dental Prosthesis, Specialization in Periodontics and Improvement in Dental Prosthesis at Positivo University.

He has experience in dentistry, with emphasis on dental prosthesis, dental implants, bone reconstructions in implantology, implants in aesthetic area, guided bone regeneration, maxillofacial bone repair, biomaterials and stem cells for bone reconstruction, periodontics and oral rehabilitation.

E-mail: rander@up.edu.br

Google Scholar: Rander Moreira Macedo

ORCID: 0000-0002-4807-4442

ResearcherID: C-6690-2016