Luiz Dias Junior, DDS, MSc, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnosis & Oral Health 

PATIENT APPOINTMENTS

To make an appointment with Dr. Dias Junior, call 502-852-5401
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Education

  • PhD - Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis (Brazil), 2022
  • Master of Science in Dentistry (MSc) in Endodontics - Federal University of Para, Belém (Brazil), 2018
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) - School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis (Brazil), 2022

Teaching Areas

  • Clinical & Didactic instruction – Endodontics

Professional Activities

Publications

  • de Souza DL, Dias Junior LCL, Bauer EF, Teixeira CDS, Garcia LDFR, Bortoluzzi EA. Accuracy of CBCT with blooming artifact reduction filter on the measurements of dentin thickness in root canals with radiodense materials: an in vitro study. Odontology (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10266-025-01099-0  

  • Adriana Pinto Bezerra AP, Alexandra Feldmann A, Dias Junior LCL, Silva BMM, Copetti LCB, Gonçalves TMSV. Gingival margin interfacial microleakage, staining, and push-out strengths of gingival colored composite resins in denture bases. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 133:3 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.12.027

  • da Rosa AF, Chaves DMS, Dias-Junior LCL, Ghidini GP, Savaris JM, da Silva RS, Pereira RP, Bortoluzzi EA, Teixeira CDS, Garcia LDFR.  Effectiveness of supplementary protocols for filling material removal after sealer ultrasonic activation - a laboratory investigation. Brazilian Oral Research39:e034 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1590/1807-3107bor-2025.vol39.034

  • Magoga MT, de Sousa RL, Dias-Junior LCL, Sabino-Silva R, Minamisako MC, Rodrigues PM, Netto VR, Machado R, Teixeira CDS, Garcia LDFR. Impact of radiation therapy regimen on the dislodgement resistance of endodontic sealers: A micro push-out test. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 136:103894 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2024.103894

  • Dotto MEP, Savaris JM, Dias-Junior LCL, Schmidt TF, Garcia LDFR, Teixeira CDS, Bortoluzzi EA. Real‐Time Analysis of Changes in Internal and External Root Temperatures Using Different Systems for Activating the Irrigation Solution. International Journal of Dentistry (2025). https://doi.org/10.1155/ijod/3385512

  • Fischer BV, Dias-Junior LCL, Minamisako MC, Almeida CM, da Silva LR, Bortoluzzi EA, Teixeira CDS, Garcia LDFR. Effect of the timing of primary endodontic treatment and dosage of radiation therapy on the filling material removal. Aust Endod J. 2024 Apr 10. https://doi.org/10.1111/aej.12846
  • Jordani LD, da Rosa AF, Dias-Junior LCL,Savaris JM, Minamisako MC, da Silva LR, Takashima MTO, Bortoluzzi EA, Teixeira CDS, Garcia LDFR. Ultrasonic activation of the endodontic sealer enhances its intratubular penetration and bond strength to irradiated root dentin. Odontology (2024).
  • Ghidini GP, Dias-Junior LCL, Minamisako MC, Takashima MTU, Cábia NC, Machado RG, Bortoluzzi EA, Teixeira CDS, Garcia LDFR. Ultrasonic activation of adhesive systems increases bond strength and intratubular penetration of resin cement in root dentin subjected to radiation therapy. Clinical Oral Investigations 28(7):386 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-024-05782-4
  • Maiola EC, Boppré LM, Savaris JM, Dias-Junior LCL, Garcia LDFR, Teixeira CDS, Bortoluzzi EA. Did in-between rinsing and agitating with distilled water prevents precipitate formation by the interaction between sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine canal irrigants? Microscopy Research and Technique, 1–11. 
  • da Rosa AF, Fischer BV, Dias-Junior LCL, Costa Serique AV, Bortoluzzi EA, Teixeira CD, Garcia LDFR.  Effectiveness of different supplementary protocols for remaining filling material removal in endodontic reintervention: an integrative review. Odontology (2023). 
  • Dias-Junior LCL,Correa M, Porto OCL, Estrela C, Teixeira CD, Garcia LDFR, Bortoluzzi EA. Influence of a Metal Artifact Reduction Filter on The Diagnostic Accuracy of Complete and Incomplete Vertical Root Fractures. J Endodontics (2023). 
  • Dias-Junior LCL, Correa M, Teixeira CD, de Souza DL, Tay FR, Estrela C, Garcia LDFR, Bortoluzzi EA. Development and validation of a method for creating incomplete vertical root fracture in extracted teeth. Odontology, 2023. 

  • Dias-Junior LCL, Bezerra AP, Schuldt DPV, Kuntze MM, de Luca Canto G, Garcia LDFR, Teixeira CD, Bortoluzzi EA. Effectiveness of different anesthetic methods for mandibular posterior teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2021 Dec;25(12):6477-6500. doi: 10.1007/s00784-021-04145-7.

  • Gonçalves WF, Garcia LDFR, Vieira-Schuldt DP, Bortoluzzi EA, Dias-Junior LCL, Teixeira CDS. Guided Endodontics in Root Canals with Complex Access: Two Case Reports. Braz Dent J. 2021 Nov-Dec;32(6):115-123. doi: 10.1590/0103-6440202104537.