SP-18 Translating Evidence-based Biomaterials Properties into Clinical Breakthroughs

Dr. Philip Michaelson is an assistant professor in the Department of Endodontics and the Graduate Endodontic Program Director. He earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Johns Hopkins University and his Master of Science degree with research on the physiology of ageing from Southern Methodist University. He received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and his certificate in endodontics from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He completed his American Board of Endodontics certification in April 2005 and maintains a faculty practice limited to endodontics. Dr. Michaelson worked as an associate doctor in the northern suburbs of Detroit, Michigan for a year and a half prior to starting his own solo endodontic practice outside of Cleveland, Ohio. A native Texan, he comes to the University of Pittsburgh after 24 years of private practice. Dr. Michaelson has been on the scientific advisory board for the Journal of Endodontics since 2006. He is also a moderator for Endolit, an endodontic discussion board.

She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Endodontics and the Director of Predoctoral Endodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She earned her dental degree and a certificate in Endodontics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She also obtained a certificate in Endodontics from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In addition, she holds a Master's degree in Endodontics and a Ph.D. in Materials Science. Her research focuses on the physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties of endodontic materials and instruments, as well as on elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying apical periodontitis. She has published nearly 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts in Endodontics and one book chapter on endodontic filling materials.