I am a Colombian dentist and academic with a background in Pediatric Stomatology and Clinical Epidemiology. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology from Universidad del Norte and a Specialization in Pediatric Stomatology from Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

I have taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at institutions such as Universidad del Norte, Universidad del Sinú, Universidad de Cartagena, and Fundación Universitaria San Martín, coordinating academic programs and conducting research in pediatric dentistry and epidemiology.

As an editor, I aim to strengthen scientific output and improve accessibility to high-quality research in pediatric dentistry by evaluating research projects and promoting knowledge dissemination.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Epidemiology, Universidad del Norte (2019 - 2021)
  Thesis: Association between swallowing disorder and malocclusions in children with congenital Zika syndrome in two Colombian cities (Barranquilla and Neiva, 2018) – a cross-sectional study.
  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Edgar Navarro Lechuga
• Specialization in Pediatric Stomatology, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá (2002 - 2004)
  Thesis: Pre-surgical orthopedic management in patients with cleft lip and palate; advantages and disadvantages.
  Thesis Advisor: Dr. Maria Hilde Torres Rivas
• Dentistry, Universidad de Cartagena (1995 - 1999)

Additional Training

• Fundamentals of Research and Critical Appraisal of Literature in Dentistry, Colombian Association of Dentistry Faculties (2024)
• Leadership Transformational Diplomate, Universidad del Norte (2019)
• University Teaching Pedagogy Diplomate, Universidad del Norte (2017)
• Clinical Protocols in Dentistry, ESSEKABE, Sao Paulo, Brazil (2019)

Academic and Professional Experience Teaching Experience

• Universidad del Norte (2017 - Present)

           Undergraduate: Cariology, Pediatric Dentistry, Prevention/Healthy Patient Clinic, Evidence-Based Dentistry

• Universidad del Sinú - Elías Bechara Zainum (2014 - 2016)

           Postgraduate: Cariology

• Fundación Universitaria San Martín (2006 - 2013)

           Postgraduate Coordinator in Pediatric Dentistry (2007 - 2008)

           Undergraduate: Pediatric Dentistry

• Universidad de Cartagena (2011 - 2012)

           Postgraduate: Pediatric Stomatology, Hospital Rotation Instructor

Editorial and Peer-Review Experience

• Scientific article reviewer for Editorial Universidad Nacional (2023 - Present)
• Jury member in thesis evaluation committees at various Colombian universities

Honors & Awards

• Teaching Excellence Award in Classroom Education, Fundación Universidad del Norte (2024)
• Recognition for participation as a specialist in the talk “Oral Health in Early Childhood,” Fundación Salvador de Sueños (2024)
• Recognition for participation in the Inauguration and First Online Session of C.R.E.O., Colegio Regional de Especialistas en Odontopediatría, Ciudad de Juárez (2020)
• Award for Commitment and Pedagogical Work, Fundación Universitaria San Martín (2012)
• Academic Excellence Award, Fundación Universitaria San Martín (2008)

Professional Memberships

• Colombian Association of Stomatology, Semiotics, and Oral Surgery (AESCO) (2023 - Present)
• Colombian Association of Dentistry Faculties (ACFO) - Strategic Services Delegate (2017 - Present)

• Pediatric Dentistry and Pediatric Stomatology
• Clinical Epidemiology in Dentistry
• Early Childhood Caries Prevention
• Swallowing Disorders and their Impact on Oral Health
• Biomaterials in Pediatric Dentistry
• Public Health and Oral Health Promotion
• Innovations in Dental Education

• Design and Use of Educational Products for Oral Health Prevention and Promotion. ACFO Publishing (2024)
• Effectiveness of Non-Operative Treatment in the Prevention of Caries in Children Aged 2 to 12 Years. ACFO Publishing (2023)
• Non-Operative Treatment in the Progression of Caries in Children Aged 3 to 14 Years in Malambo, Atlántico. ACFO Publishing (2023)
• Creciendo Sanos: Academia, Community, and Private Enterprise. ACFO Publishers (2009)

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