Igor Bassi Ferreira Petean

Graduated in Dentistry at the University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP - USP), with a scientific initiation in the Department of Children's Clinic of FORP - USP, in the areas of Endodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (FAPESP). Received Myaki Issao Award (Area 2) during the 30th Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Dental Research in 2013. Held academic and scientific exchange activities during the graduate degree, in the Okayama Dental University (Japan-2014). Masters degree in Endodontics at the FORP - USP (CNPq) and Specialization in Endodontics at FUNORP-USP. PhD student in Endodontics/Restorative Dentistry at FORP - USP. Started its activities in the scientific community through the development of research in bone metabolism and inflammatory mediators involved in the development and treatment of apical periodontitis. In the most recent studies, evaluate an association between genetic polymorphisms and molecular aspects on the development and repair of apical periodontitis. Received the LAOHA Colgate Award for Clinical Research Support at the 40th Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Dental Research in 2023. Furthermore, acts in the development of research related to root canal preparation, imaging exams and the physical-chemical-mechanical properties of materials used in Endodontics. Thus, this knowledge is explored in applied research to a real-time practice in scientific evidence. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)