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Dr. Amanda Rodriguez Betancourt | Surgical Site Infections | Best Researcher Award

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO | United States.

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🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Amanda Beatriz Rodriguez Betancourt began her academic journey with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Universidad Santa María in Venezuela. With a profound interest in periodontology and surgical precision, she later pursued a Master of Science in Periodontics from the prestigious Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia. Her early education laid the groundwork for a dynamic career that seamlessly merges clinical excellence, scientific rigor, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care.

💼PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Rodriguez Betancourt has held notable roles in both academic and clinical settings across Latin America and the United States. She served as Assistant Program Director and Research Fellow in the Graduate Periodontics Program at the University of Michigan, where she also co-directed the Periodontal, Implant, and Microsurgery Academy (PiMA). She is currently advancing her training through a Master’s in Oral Sciences and a Certificate in Periodontics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).

🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS

A key area of Dr. Rodriguez Betancourt’s scholarly contributions is Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) within periodontology and implantology. Her research delves into early-stage detection, wound healing dynamics, and tissue perfusion assessments using Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging (LSCI) and 3D intraoral scanning. By integrating ultrasound imaging, CBCT-guided planning, and CAD/CAM technology, her studies aim to minimize post-operative complications, particularly SSIs, in both soft- and hard-tissue surgical sites. These efforts are helping redefine protocols for infection control, minimally invasive surgery, and clinical decision-making in complex periodontal cases.

🌍IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Rodriguez Betancourt’s work has influenced both clinical and academic communities through her interdisciplinary collaborations, translational research, and dedication to evidence-based dentistry. Her expertise in imaging-driven diagnostics and microsurgical techniques has directly impacted peri-implant therapy, graft survival, and SSI prevention protocols. She is recognized for advancing a precision-medicine approach in periodontology, promoting personalized care grounded in digital data.

🏆RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDING

While serving at the University of Michigan, Dr. Rodriguez Betancourt contributed to NIH-funded studies exploring the pathophysiology of periodontitis and implant-associated infections. She has participated in multi-center clinical trials and currently engages in grant-supported research at UIC, focusing on oral tissue response to biomaterials and novel imaging for surgical monitoring.

🦠LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Rodriguez Betancourt’s legacy is rooted in her commitment to translational research, cross-disciplinary education, and clinical innovation. Her future goals include leading global collaborations to develop standardized imaging protocols for early SSI detection and shaping next-generation training curricula in periodontal diagnostics and infection control. She envisions a future where digital health technologies empower dentists to detect infections before clinical symptoms emerge.

🌟A VISIONARY IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Through her visionary work, Dr. Amanda Rodriguez Betancourt stands at the intersection of periodontal surgery and infectious disease research. Her pursuit of innovation, clinical excellence, and academic mentorship underscores her role as a transformative leader in dental medicine. Her mission is clear: to elevate global standards in oral health, reduce post-surgical infection rates, and bring cutting-edge science into the hands of everyday clinicians.

📑NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

🧪Introduction of “MAPS” Wound Healing Index and Its Correlation with Guided Bone Regeneration Outcome

Authors: Amanda Rodriguez, Tanay Chaubal, Diego Velasquez, Leonardo Marquez, Jose Maria Ramos, Nataly Zambrana, Maria Masotti, Oliver Kripfgans, Hsun-Liang Chan
Year: 2025
Journal: PLOS ONE

🧪Minimally Invasive Sinus Augmentation: A Systematic Review

Authors: Benyapha Sirinirund, Amanda B. Rodriguez Betancourt, Riccardo Scaini, Yu‐Chang Wu, Hsun‐Liang Chan
Year: 2025
Journal: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research

🧪Ultrasound‐Based Jawbone Surface Quality Evaluation After Alveolar Ridge Preservation

Authors: Amanda B. Rodriguez, Oliver D. Kripfgans, Kenneth M. Kozloff, Ankita Samal, Jae‐man Woo, Mostafa Shehabeldin, Hsun‐Liang Chan
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Periodontology

🧪The Use of Digital Technologies in Peri‐Implant Soft Tissue Augmentation – A Narrative Review on Planning, Measurements, Monitoring and Aesthetics

Authors: Franz Josef Strauss, Alfonso Gil, Rawen Smirani, Amanda Rodriguez, Ronald Jung, Daniel Thoma
Year: 2024
Journal: Clinical Oral Implants Research

🧪Intraoral Ultrasonography Image Registration for Evaluation of Partial Edentulous Ridge: A Methodology and Validation Study

Authors: Amanda Rodriguez, Oliver Kripfgans, Priscila Ceolin Meneghetti, Gustavo Mendonça, Rafael Pereira, Wendel Teixeira, Nataly Zambrana, Ankita Samal, Hsun-Liang Chan
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Dentistry

Dr. Amanda Rodriguez Betancourt | Surgical Site Infections | Best Researcher Award

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