Dr. Ariadne M Letra, DDS,MS,PHD
EndodonticsNPI: 1841572401
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About This Provider
Dr. Ariadne Letra is an endodontist with 15 years of experience who specializes in root canal treatment and the genetics of oral and facial conditions. She earned her DDS, MSc, and PhD from respected universities in Brazil and completed advanced training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where she now serves as faculty. Dr. Letra is deeply involved in dental research and has published over 100 scientific articles that have been cited thousands of times by other researchers worldwide. Her work has been featured in major publications including the New York Times and Houston Chronicle, and she is active in several professional organizations focused on dental research and endodontics. Dr. Letra combines her expertise in treating root canal problems with cutting-edge knowledge about how genetics affects oral health.
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Education & Training
- PhD in Oral Biology from University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Certificate in Endodontics from Rio de Janeiro State University
- Post-doctoral fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
- MSc in Endodontics from Rio de Janeiro State University
- DDS from Fluminense Federal University
Credential: DDS,MS,PHD
NPI registered: 09/09/2011
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Professional Memberships
- American Association for Oral, Dental, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR)
- International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
- American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
- Society for Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology (SCGDB)
- American Association of Endodontists (AAE)
Beyond the Office
Faculty member at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences)
Previously Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Research at University of Texas-Houston School of Dentistry
Assistant Professor in Department of Oral Biology at University of Pittsburgh (2009-2011)
Founding member of the Center for Craniofacial Research in Texas
Frequent grant reviewer for NIH study sections and other funding agencies
Past Chair of AAE Research and Scientific Affairs Committee
Currently Vice President of IADR Women in Science Network
Work featured in popular media including interviews with New York Times, Houston Chronicle, Dentistry Today, and United Nations News
Published 107 original peer-reviewed articles with over 3,600 citations and h-index of 35
Trained in part at University of Pittsburgh and returned to the institution
Brought family to Pittsburgh in 2022
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