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Education

• PhD in Prosthodontics - Sao Paulo State University, Brazil, 2021
• Visiting Researcher - Faculty of Dentistry University of Toronto, Canada, 2020
• MSc in Prosthodontics - Sao Paulo State University, 2017
• Certificate in Prosthodontics - FACSETE University, Brazil, 2015
• DDS - UNIDERP University, Brazil, 2012

Teaching Areas

• Clinical instruction – Advanced Prosthodontics Clinic

Professional Activities

• Faculty Practice - University of Louisville Dental Associates

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

• Member, International Association for Dental Research

Research Interests and Current Projects

• Dental materials
• CAD/CAM and 3D printing technology

Publications

Journal Articles

• Ferrairo BM, Azevedo-Silva LJ, Minim PR, Monteiro-Sousa RS, Pereira LF, Bitencourt SB, Cesar PF, Sidhu SK, Borges AFS. Biomechanical consideration in tooth-supported glass-ceramic restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of survival rates and irreparable failures. J Prosthet Dent. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.05.007

• Pereira EKC, Pinheiro LT, Soares TB, Bitencourt SB. (2024). Oral Rehabilitation with Root-Retained Mandibular Overdenture: Case Report. Archives of Health Investigation, 13(1), 8–17. doi: 10.21270/archi.v13i1.6231. https://www.archhealthinvestigation.com.br/ArcHI/article/view/6231 

• Schneider LAM, Bitencourt SB, Bastos-Bitencourt NA. (2024). A Minimally Invasive Esthetic Approach for Teeth with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: a Clinical Case Report. Archives of Health Investigation, 13(1), 1–7. doi: 10.21270/archi.v13i1.6111. https://www.archhealthinvestigation.com.br/ArcHI/article/view/6111 
• Bastos-Bitencourt NA, Bitencourt SB, Alfrisany N, Hajhamid B, De Souza GM. Effect of simulated gastric acid on the interface between zirconia and resin cement. Int J Prosthodont. 2023.  https://doi.org/10.11607/ijp.8162
• Bitencourt SB, Hatton BD, Bastos-Bitencourt NA, Santos DM, Pesqueira AA, De Souza GM. Silica deposition on zirconia via room-temperature atomic layer deposition (RT-ALD): Effect on bond strength to veneering ceramic. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2022;129:105142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105142
• Bitencourt SB, Santos DM, Bastos-Bitencourt NA, Rangel EC, Cruz NC, Bonfante EA, De Souza GM, Pesqueira AA. Surface characterization of different surface treatments associations with plasma and bonding analysis of Y-TZP and the veneering ceramic. Dent Mat. 2021;37(12):1873-1883. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2021.10.004
• Commar BC, Danelon M, Panitente PA, Silva EVFD, Bitencourt SB, Barão VAR, Neto CLMM, Goiato MC, Santos DMD. Effect of glaze and chlorhexidine on physical and mechanical properties of bis-acryl resin: An in situ study. Polim Med. 2022;52(2):93-99. https://doi.org/10.17219/pim/156868
• Commar BC, da Silva EVF, Penitente PA, Bitencourt SB, Barão VAR, Goiato MC, Dos Santos DM. Influence of Light-Curing Glaze and Chlorhexidine Gluconate in the Acrylic Resin Properties: An in situ Study. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1922/EJPRD_2281Commar07
• Vieira FR, Bitencourt SB, Rosa CDDRD, Vieira AB, Santos DMD, Goiato MC. Influence of Different Restoring Materials on Stress Distribution in Prosthesis on Implants: A Review of Finite Element Studies. Eur J Dent. 2023;17(1):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1747955
• da Silva EVF, Goiato MC, Bitencourt SB, Brito VGB, Takamyia AS, Penitente PA, de Oliveira SHP, Dos Santos DM. Evaluation of Different Polymerisation Methods of Ocular Prosthesis Acrylic Resins on Subcutaneous Tissue Inflammatory Response in Rats. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2022;22(2):233-240. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.6.2021.082
• Bittencourt ABBC, Rezende EOP, Campaner M, Bitencourt SB, dos Santos DM, Pesqueira AA, Goiato MC. Stress distribution of multiple implant-supported prostheses: Photoelastic and strain gauge analyses of external hexagon and morse taper connections. J Clin Exp Dent. 2022;14(3):e235-40. https://doi.org/10.4317/jced.59288
• Bastos-Bitencourt NA, Bombonatti JFS, Bitencourt SB, Hatton BD, De Souza GM. Mechanical performance of a hybrid zirconia developed through hydrothermal treatment and Room-Temperature Atomic Layer Deposition (RT-ALD). J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2021;123:104783. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104783
• da Silva EVF, Goiato MC, Bitencourt SB, Finer Y, Brito VGB, Takamiya AS, de Oliveira SHP, Dos Santos DM. Effect of processing methods on the cytotoxicity of methyl methacrylate-based ocular prostheses: An in vitro study. Toxicol In Vitro. 2021;7;76:105211. https://10.1016/j.tiv.2021.105211
• Bitencourt SB, Catanoze IA, Silva EVF, Turcio KHL, Santos DM, Brandini DA, Goiato MC, Guiotti AM. Extended-pour and conventional alginates: storage time on dimensional accuracy and maintenance of details. Dental Press J Orthod. 2021;30;26(3):e2119251. https://10.1590/2177-6709.26.3.e2119251.oar
• Silva EVF, Commar BC, Bitencourt SB, Bonatto LR, Dos Santos DM, Bittencourt ABBC, Goiato MC. Titanium versus ceramic implants for overdentures: a meta-analysis of prospective studies. Gen Dent. 2021 Jul-Aug;69(4):e1-e5.
• Silva EVF, Goiato MC, Bitencourt SB, Penitente PA, Santos DM, Brito VGB, Takamiya AS, Oliveira SHP. Evaluation of different polymerization methods of ocular prosthesis acrylic resins on subcutaneous tissue inflammatory response in rats. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 2021. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.6.2021.082
• Bitencourt SB, Ferreira LC, Mazza LC, Dos Santos DM, Pesqueira AA, Theodoro LH. Effect of laser irradiation on bond strength between zirconia and resin cement or veneer ceramic: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2021;21(2):125-137. https://10.4103/jips.jips_590_20
• Commar BC, Silva EVF, Silva CB, Bitencourt SB, Penitente PA, Goiato MC, Santos DM. Alcohol and light-curing glaze effect on the physical and mechanical properties of a bisacrylate composite resin before and after immersion in chlorhexidine gluconate. J Prosthet Dent. 2021 May;125(5):832.e1-832.e6. https://10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.01.025
• Bastos NA, Bitencourt SB, Martins EA, De Souza GM. Review of nano-technology applications in resin-based restorative materials. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/jerd.12699
• Paulini MB, dos Santos DM, Caxias FP, Bitencourt SB, Silva EVF, Ribeiro RP, Melo C, Rangel EC, Sonego MV, Goiato MC. Analysis of physical properties of facial silicones with different pigmentations submitted to non-thermal plasma treatment and accelerated aging. J Prosthet Dent, 2020. J Prosthet Dent. 2020 Dec;124(6):815.e1-815.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2020.05.034
• Bitencourt SB, Piacenza LT, Souza JPV, Silva EVF, Rangel EC, Barao VAR, Goiato MC, dos Santos DM. The Effect of Different Plasma Treatments on the Surface Properties and Bond Strength between Lithium Disilicate and Resin Cement. J Adhes Dent. 2020;22(5):531-538.  https://doi.org/10.3290/j.jad.a45183
• Bitencourt SB, Bastos NA, Mazza LC, Rangel EC, De Souza GM, da Silva Pereira F, Goiato MC, Dos Santos DM, Pesqueira AA. Effect of handling material on mechanical and optical properties of feldspathic porcelain. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1111/jerd.12665
• Bitencourt SB, Kanda RY, de Freitas Jorge C, Barão VAR, Sukotjo C, Wee AG, Goiato MC, Pesqueira AA. Long-term stainability of interim prosthetic materials in acidic/staining solutions. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2020;32(1):73-80. https://doi.org/10.1111/jerd.12544
• Nagay BE, Bitencourt SB, Commar BC, Silva EVF, dos Santos DM, Rangel EC, Goiato MC, Cury AAB, Ricomini-Filho AP. Barao VAR. Antimicrobial and protective effects of non-thermal plasma treatments on the performance of a resinous liner. Arch Oral Biol. 2020;117:104822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104822
• Bitencourt SB, Catanoze IA, Silva EVF, dos Santos PH, dos Santos DM, Turcio KHL, Guiotti AM. Effect of acidic beverages on surface roughness and color stability of artificial teeth and acrylic resin. J Adv Prosthodont 2020;12:55-60. https://doi.org/10.4047/jap.2020.12.2.55
• Bastos NA, Bitencourt SB, Carneiro RF, Ferrairo BM, Strelhow SS, dos Santos DM, Bombonatti JF. Marginal and internal adaptation of lithium disilicate partial restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2020;20:338-44. https://doi.org/10.4103/jips.jips_112_20
• Goiato MC, Amoroso AP, Silva B, Santos EG, Caxias FP, Bitencourt SB, Moreno A, dos Santos DM. The impact of surgery and radiotherapy on health-related quality of life of individuals with oral and oropharyngeal carcinoma and short-term follow up after treatment. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2020;21(5):1227-1234. https://doi.org/10.31557/APJCP.2020.21.5.1227
• Bastos NA, Bitencourt SB, de Mello IP, de Abreu CW, Bombonatti JFS, Silva MM. Effect of different beverages and storage period on bis-acryl color stability using two assessment methods. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2020;32:575–580. https://doi.org/10.1111/jerd.12579580
• Santos DM, Bitencourt SB, Silva EVF, Matos AO, Benez GC, Rangel EC, Pesqueira AA, Barao VAR, Goiato MC. Bond strength of lithium disilicate after cleaning methods of the remaining hydrofluoric acid. J Clin Exp Dent, 2020;12(2):e103-7. https://doi.org/10.4317/jced.56412
• Bastos NA, Bitencourt SB, Bombonatti JFS, Nascimento APC, Mattos CMA, Freitas VP, Guimarães JC. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of Mercury ions on the surface of amalgam restorations after home bleaching. RGO. 2020; 68:e20200037. https://doi.org/10.1590/1981-863720200003720190113
• Campaner M, Takamiya AS, Bitencourt SB, Mazza LC, de Oliveira SHP, Shibayama R, Barão VAR, Sukotjo C, Pesqueira AA. Cytotoxicity and inflammatory response of different types of provisional restorative materials. Arch Oral Biol. 2019;26;111:104643. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.104643
• de Medeiros RA, Dos Santos DM, Pesqueira AA, Campaner M, Bitencourt SB, da Silva EV, Goiato MC. Stress distribution in fixed mandibular prostheses fabricated by CAD/CAM and conventional techniques: Photoelastic and strain gauge analyses. J Clin Exp Dent. 2019;11(9):e807-e813. https://doi.org/10.4317/jced.56067
• Campaner M, Borges ACM, Camargo DA, Mazza LC, Bitencourt SB, Medeiros RA, Goiato MC, Pesqueira AA. Influence of Number of Implants and Connection Systems on Stress Behaviour of Mandibular Implant-retained Overdentures: Photoelastic and Strain Gauge Analysis. J Clin Diagn Res. 2019;ZC04-ZC09. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/40067.12870
• Batista VES, Bitencourt SB, Bastos NA, Pellizzer EP, Goiato MC, Dos Santos DM. Influence of the ferrule effect on the failure of fiber-reinforced composite post-and-core restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Prosthet Dent. 2019. pii: S0022-3913(19)30079-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.01.004
• Nagay BE, Goiato MC, da Silva EVF, Andreotti AM, Bitencourt SB, Duque C, Dos Santos PH, Dos Santos DM. Effect of photopolymerized glaze application on bacterial adhesion on ocular acrylic resin surfaces submitted to accelerated ageing. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2019;68(2):120-127. https://doi.org/10.1111/lam.13094
• Bitencourt SB, Dos Santos DM, da Silva EVF, Barão VAR, Rangel EC, da Cruz NC, de Souza GM, Goiato MC, Pesqueira AA. Characterisation of a new plasma-enhanced film to improve shear bond strength between zirconia and veneering ceramic. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2018;92:196-205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.06.052
• Dos Santos DM, de Caxias FP, Bitencourt SB, Turcio KH, Pesqueira AA, Goiato MC. Oral rehabilitation of patients after maxillectomy. A systematic review. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018;56(4):256-266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.03.001
• de Mello CC, Bitencourt SB, Dos Santos DM, Pesqueira AA, Pellizzer EP, Goiato MC. The Effect of Surface Treatment on Shear Bond Strength between Y-TZP and Veneer Ceramic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Prosthodont. 2018;27(7):624-635. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.12727
• de Caxias FP, Dos Santos DM, Goiato MC, Bitencourt SB, da Silva EVF, Laurindo-Junior MCB, Turcio KHL. Effects of mouth rehabilitation with removable complete dentures on stimulus perception and the electromyographic activity of the orbicularis oris muscle. J Prosthet Dent. 2018;119(5):749-754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.07.017
• Goiato MC, Silva EVFD, Medeiros RA, Bitencourt SB, Rangel EC, da Cruz NC, Dos Santos DM. Effect of nonthermal plasma on the properties of a resinous liner submitted to aging. J Prosthet Dent. 2018;119(3):397-403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.04.010
• Dos Santos DM, da Silva EVF, Watanabe D, Bitencourt SB, Guiotti AM, Goiato MC. Effect of different acidic solutions on the optical behavior of lithium disilicate ceramics. J Prosthet Dent. 2017 Sep;118(3):430-436. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2016.10.023
• Goiato MC, Matheus HR, de Medeiros RA, Dos Santos DM, Bitencourt SB, Pesqueira AA. A photoelastic and strain gauge comparison of two attachments for obturator prostheses. J Prosthet Dent. 2017;117(5):685-689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2016.07.025

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