Professor, Paulista University, Brazil.
Dr. Luciano Dib is a distinguished professor and researcher in the field of Stomatology at UNIP – São Paulo, Brazil. With decades of experience in dental and maxillofacial rehabilitation, his research bridges traditional prosthetic dentistry with modern innovations like 3D printing and photogrammetry. Renowned for his expertise in facial prosthesis and oral surgery, Dr. Dib is also actively involved in postgraduate education, shaping the future of dental professionals. 🦷🔬📚
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🎓 Education
Dr. Dib earned his Ph.D. in Stomatology from FOUSP (Faculty of Dentistry, University of São Paulo) in January 1997. His advanced training in oral medicine and rehabilitation formed the basis of his pioneering work in facial prostheses and implantology. His education is rooted in both surgical precision and restorative innovation. 🏛️📖👨🎓
💼 Experience
Currently affiliated with UNIP São Paulo in the postgraduate department, Dr. Dib has contributed extensively to academic and clinical research in maxillofacial prosthetics. His professional roles include mentoring, surgical reconstruction, and applied dental technologies. With over two decades of clinical and academic expertise, he has enhanced facial rehabilitation protocols and prosthetic standards across Brazil. 🏥👨🏫🛠️
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Luciano Dib focuses on prosthodontics, oral rehabilitation, facial prostheses, photogrammetry, implantology, and 3D printing technologies. His groundbreaking work using mobile devices and open-source tools for facial modeling is widely cited. He is especially passionate about improving the quality of life for patients undergoing orbital and maxillofacial reconstruction. 🧬📱🧑🔬
🏆 Awards
Although not explicitly listed in awards databases, Dr. Dib’s impact in forensic odontology, prosthetic innovation, and dental education has garnered scholarly recognition. His peer-reviewed publications, citations, and research advancements represent a commendable contribution to dental science and technology. 🎖️📘🌟
📚 Top Noted Publications
Evaluation of additive manufacturing processes in the production of oculo-palpebral prosthesis – F1000Research, 2023.
3D Bitemark Analysis in Forensic Odontology Utilizing a Smartphone Camera and Open-Source Monoscopic Photogrammetry Surface Scanning – Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 2023.
Color translation from monoscopic photogrammetry +ID Methodology into a Polyjet final 3D printed facial prosthesis – F1000Research, 2022.
Quality of life assessment of patients utilizing orbital implant-supported prostheses – Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, 2018.
Oral Cancer Knowledge Assessment: Newly Graduated versus Senior Dental Clinicians – International Journal of Dentistry, 2018.
Monoscopic photogrammetry to obtain 3D models by a mobile device – Journal of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 2016.
Surgical treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis – Brazilian Dental Journal, 2015.
Assessment of the correlation between insertion torque and resonance frequency analysis – Journal of Oral Implantology, 2014.
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws – Special Care in Dentistry, 2014.
Extraoral implants for orbit rehabilitation – International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2014.
Conclusion
Dr. Luciano Dib is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, especially in the domain of prosthodontics and craniofacial rehabilitation. His work is marked by technical innovation, clinical application, and academic consistency. Recognizing him with this award would celebrate his contributions to modern dental and facial reconstructive research and encourage continued innovation in medically impactful fields. 🏅🦷👨⚕️