University lecturer, University of Oradea, Romania
Abel Emanuel Moca is a highly skilled Romanian dentist specializing in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. He currently serves as a University Lecturer at the University of Oradea’s Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, where he imparts his expertise in Oral Health, Community Dentistry, and Pediatric Dentistry to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Additionally, Abel is an active Pediatric Dentist Specialist at Maxilomed Dental Clinic, where he provides dental care tailored to children, adolescents, and special needs patients. With a strong focus on preventive care, restorative treatments, and behavior management techniques, Abel strives to ensure positive dental experiences for young patients. His commitment to advancing the field of pediatric dentistry is evident through his Ph.D. research and numerous contributions to scientific literature. 🦷👨⚕️📚
Publication Profile
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Education
Abel earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Oradea (2017-2020), with a focus on dental eruption anomalies in children. Prior to his Ph.D., he completed his Dental degree at the University of Oradea’s Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (2010-2016). In addition, Abel holds specialization training in pediatric dentistry, completed at Cluj-Napoca County Emergency Clinical Hospital (2017-2019). 🎓🦷📖
Experience
Abel has a wealth of experience in both academia and clinical practice. Since March 2024, he has been working as a University Lecturer at the University of Oradea’s Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, where he teaches courses on oral health and community dentistry. From February 2019 to February 2024, he worked as a University Teaching Assistant, focusing on pediatric dentistry. Abel has also been a Pediatric Dentist Specialist at Maxilomed Dental Clinic since January 2020, where he delivers preventive and restorative dental care to young patients. He previously ran a private dental practice from March 2017 to December 2019. 🏫👩⚕️💼
Research Interests
Abel’s research interests revolve around pediatric dentistry, with a particular focus on dental eruption anomalies, early childhood caries, dental emergencies, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric dental care. His work involves both clinical and educational approaches to improve oral health outcomes for children. He has contributed extensively to scientific publications, especially in the fields of pediatric dental care, oral manifestations of diseases, and behavior management. 📚🔬🦷
Awards
Abel’s exceptional contributions to the field have been recognized through various prestigious awards, including multiple First Prizes and a Best Oral Presentation from the Romanian Association of Excellence in Orthodontics (AREO). In 2021, he received the First Prize for his research, and in 2022, he was awarded the First Prize once again. His continued excellence was also celebrated with a Special Award in 2017. 🏆🎖️🏅
Publications
Post-COVID-19 Trends in Dental Emergencies: A Two-Year Retrospective Study from Romania
Moca et al. Dentistry Journal, 2024, 12, 401 Link
Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Early Childhood Caries in Bihor, Romania: A Cross-Sectional Study
Moca et al. Children (Basel), 2024, 11, 1131 Link
Pediatric Dental Emergencies during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania: A Retrospective Study
Moca et al. Children (Basel), 2023, 10, 807 Link
Oral Manifestations in Children Diagnosed with COVID-19: A Narrative Review
Moca et al. Healthcare, 2023, 11, 288 Link