RODRIGO FRIZZO VIECILLI, D.D.S., Ph.D.

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Phone – 317-***-****, Email – ad4lk8@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION & BOARDS

Certified 2010

American Board of Orthodontics

NBDE Part I and II- Pass

Western Regional Board Clinical Exam (WREB)- Pass 2017

Orthodontics Specialist Certificate 2010

Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN

Ph.D. in Dental Science (Oral Biology) 2009

Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

Orthodontics Specialist Certificate 2004

Canoas Air Force Hospital, Canoas, RS, Brazil

Doctor of Dental Surgery (Equiv.) 2000

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

Aerospacel Engineering (Inc.) 1994-96

Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, Brazil

ACTIVE DENTAL LICENSES

Full License to Practice in Texas (since 2017)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Associate Professor (now Adjunct Associate) 2013-current

Center for Dental Research and Department of Orthodontics

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

Assistant Professor (now Lecturer) 2010-2022,

Department of Orthodontics

New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY

Clinical Researcher/Co-I on Funded NIHR01 Project 2009-2010

Dept. of Orthodontics, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

Indiana University School of Dentistry/Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN

Teaching Assistant/Lecturer 2004-2009

Dept. of Orthodontics, Biomechanics Class and Literature Review Seminars, Clinical Seminars, Problem Based Learning (PBL) to Dental Students

Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN

Assistant Professor 2004

Instituto Rio-Grandense de Ortodontia (Orthodontic Cert. Program)

Canoas-RS, Brazil

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

I have treated over 5000 patients in private, faculty practice and instructing orthodontic residents.

Orthodontist Private Practice (Owner)

Fastest growing startup in Austin

Limestone Hills Orthodontics, Austin-TX July 2021- current

Orthodontist

Coast Dental, Killeen-TX Aug 2021-Dec 2022

Orthodontist

Brident and DentalOne Partners, San Antonio and Austin-TX Aug 2019-current

Orthodontist

Hill Country Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (now run by Sing Orthodontics), Marble Falls-TX Aug 2019-2023

Orthodontist

Longhorn Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Austin-TX Aug 2019-current

Orthodontist

MB2 Westlakes Dental, San Antonio-TX Aug 2019- 2020

Smile Workshop, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Universal City-TX Nov 2018-2019

Orthodontist

Monarch Dental, San Antonio-TX Nov 2018-Aug 2019

Orthodontist

iKids Pediatric Dentistry, DFW-TX 2018

Faculty practice (1 day/week) and Residency Instructor (2days/month) 2014-

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

Faculty practice (1 day/week) and Residency Instructor (1day/week) 2010-

New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY

Orthodontic Practice, associate with Dr. Orlando Viecilli 2001-2004

Private Practice, Canoas-RS, Brazil

General Dentist 2000-2001

Private Practice, Canoas-RS, Brazil

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Minor Tooth Movement D3 Course 2014

Instructor

Department of Orthodontics

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

Biomechanics and Biomaterials Masters Course Director 2014-

Department of Orthodontics

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

Teaching Assistant/Lecturer 2004-2009

Dept. of Orthodontics, Biomechanics Course and Literature Review Seminars

Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN

D2 and D3 Undergraduate Orthodontic Courses 2010-12

Lecturer

Ortho Technique (Typodont/Wire Bending), Clinical Instruction and Biomechanics Courses 2010-13, 2022

Director

Department of Orthodontics

New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY

GRANTS

Biomechanics of Orthodontic External Root Resorption 2014-

GRASP- LLU

$75,000

COMPLETED GRANT PROJECTS

Mechanotransduction of Orthodontic External Root Resorption 2014-

American Association of Orthodontists Foundation

$25,000

Smarter Alloys Consulting Contract- Joint Personal & CDR funding 2015

$36,000

Development of a Variable-Force Orthodontic Archwire, 1st Stage- PI. Joint project with Dr. Charles Burstone. 2014

Consultant Contract, Funded by Ormco at $16,600

Co-Investigator (PI: Jie Chen) 2009-2014

“Biomechanical Comparison of Canine Retraction Strategies.”- NIH R01

I wrote this grant with the engineer (Dr. Chen) during my PhD.

Indiana University School of Dentistry/Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN

PI

“Effect of stress and time on root resorption” 2011

American Association of Orthodontists Foundation Grant ($15,000)

New York University College of Dentistry

MicroCT Shared Instrumentation Grant (for NYU), $310,000

CO-PI (wrote all technical aspects of the grant)

PATENTS

Osseo Aligner Temporary Anchorage Device Technology

LLU Rights to be assigned to Sybron Dental Specialties

$30,000

SmartArch- Two Provisional patents- customization algorithm for laser processed archives- licensed to Smarter alloys by LLU for 4% royalties or $ 1.5 million buyout. 2015

Improvements on Orthodontic Aligner Attachment Technologies- 2021

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

•Viecilli, R.F. (2006) “Self-corrective T-loop for differential space closure.” Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 129(1):48-53.

•Viecilli, R.F., T.R. Katona and W. E. Roberts (2007). “Optimization of microCT data processing for modelling of dental structures in orthodontic studies.” Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 10(4):257-63.

•Martins R.P., P.H. Buschang, R.F. Viecilli, A. dos Santos-Pinto (2008). “Curvature versus v-bends in a group B titanium T-loop spring.” Angle Orthodontist. 78(3):517-23.

•Viecilli, R. F., T. R. Katona, J. Chen, J. K. Hartsfield, Jr. and W. E. Roberts (2008). “The three-dimensional mechanical environment of orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop,. 133(6):791.e11-26

•Viecilli, R.F., J. Chen, T. R. Katona and W. E. Roberts (2009). “The force system generated by an adjustable molar root movement mechanism.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop,. 135(2):165-73.

•Viecilli, R. F., T. R. Katona, J. Chen, J. K. Hartsfield and W. E. Roberts (2009). “Comparison of dentoalveolar morphology in C57B/6 and P2X7R KO mice for the development of biomechanical orthodontic models.” The Anatomical Record. 292(2):292-8.

•Viecilli, R. F., T. R. Katona, J. Chen, J. K. Hartsfield, Jr. and W. E. Robert (2009). “Orthodontic mechanotransduction and the role of the P2X7 receptor.” Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 135(6):694.e1-16; discussion 694-5.

•Rabelo, S., R. Martins, R. Viecilli, L. Gandini. “The Effect of Stress Relaxation in Beta-Titanium Orthodontic Loops.” (2011) Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 140(2):e85-9.

•Viecilli RF, Budiman A, Burstone CJ. “The axes of resistance for tooth movement: does the center of resistance exist in 3D space?” (2013) Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 143(2):163-72.

•Viecilli, R. Kar-Kuri, M. Varriale, J, Budiman, A. and Janal, M. “Effect of time and initial PDL compressive stress on orthodontic external root resorption.” Journal of Dental Research. 92(4):346-51.

•Xia, Z, Chen, J., Jiang, F, Li.S, Viecilli, R and Liu, S. “Clinical changes in the Load System of Segmental T-Loops for Canine Retraction.” (2013) Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 144(4):548-56.

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•Viecilli, R., Burstone, C. “Ideal orthodontic alignment load relationships based on PDL stress.” (2014). Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research. 2015 Apr;18 Suppl 1:180-6.

•Savignano, R., Viecilli, RF., Paoli, A., Razionale, A., Barone, S. Nonlinear dependency of tooth movement on force system directions. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 2016 Jun;149(6):838-46.

•Savignano, R., Viecilli, RF., Paoli, A., Razionale, A., Barone, S. Nonlinear dependency of tooth movement on force system directions. Part 2: Role of Tooth Morphology. Submitted to Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop.

•Viecilli, RF., Burstone CJ., Khan, I. SmartArch: Laser Programmed Superelastic Wires with Stresses Optimized for each Tooth. (2015) Short Communication. Dental Press Orthodontics. 14(4):13-15.

•Viecilli, RF., Viecilli, AF. Determination of Line of Action of the Force and Activation Method for Orthodontic Cantilevers. (2015) Dental Press Orthodontics. 14(4):17-24.

•Roberts, WE., Viecilli, RF., Chang, C., Katona, TR., Paydar, N. Finite Element Modeling of a Determinant Load to Conservatively Correct Skeletal Class III Openbite Malocclusion. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 2015.

•Martins, R. Almeida, L, Ribeiro, R. Viecilli, R. Martins L. Nickel-titanium T-loop wire dimensions for en masse retraction. Angle Orthodontist. 86(5):810-7. 2015.

• Viecilli, RF. An interview with Rodrigo F. Viecilli. Dental Press J Orthod. 2016 Sep-Oct;21(5):26-38.

•Martins, RP. Viecilli, RF. How to control the occlusal plane with intraoral Class II correctors. Rev Clin Orthod Dental Press. 2017 Ago-Set; 16(4):28-33. 2017.

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•Martins, Martins RP, Shintcovsk RL, Shintcovsk LK, Viecilli R, Martins LP. Second molar intrusion: Continuous arch or loop mechanics? Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2018 Nov;154(5):629-638.

BOOKS

•Modern Edgewise Mechanics and the Segmented Arch Technique. Charles J. Burstone, Edsard van Steenbergen. Translated and adapted book to Portuguese (2006).

•The Biomechanical Foundation of Clinical Orthodontics. Wrote three chapters on this book edited by Dr. Charles J. Burstone and K.C. Choy. Published 2015.

•Biological mechanisms of tooth movement, edited by Ze’ev Davidovitch. Mechanotransduction in tooth movement. Published 2015.

AWARDS and HONORS

Attending for a Resident ABO Case Featured on ABO Case Displays (NYU)- 2015

Best Research Presentation by a PG resident (Mentor)- NYUCD Research Day 2014

Best Research Presentation by a PG resident (Mentor)- NYUCD Research Day 2013

Nominated for IADR Craniofacial Biology Sarnat Award (Mentor) 2012

Best Research Presentation by an International Student (Mentor)- NYUCD Research Day 2012

Top 15 Reviewers, American Journal of Orthodontics 2012-16

ABO case featured in AAO Meeting Case Displays 2011

Milo Hellman Award- Best Graduate Orthodontic Research in North America, American Association of Orthodontists 2009

1st Place- Trident Award for Innovation in Oral Care 2008

2nd Pl. American Association of Orthodontists Charles Schultz Award for Basic Science Research 2008

2nd Pl.- Maynard K. Hine Research Manuscript Award (IADR) 2008

OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Treatment, Biomechanics, and Genetics Reviewer for:

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (member of the Editorial Board, Top 12 Reviewer from 2010-2014)

Angle Orthodontist

Journal of Biomechanics

The Anatomical Record

Medical Engineering and Physics

Archives of Oral Biology

Journal of Dental Research

Journal of Orthodontics (British Orthodontic Society)

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics

Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research

SERVICE

Chair of the LLUSD Research Committee 2016

Member of the LLUSD Research Strategic Planning Committee 2015-

Member of the LLUSD Research Committee 2014-

Member of the LLU Research Advisory Committee 2014-

Member of the LLU Research Services Committee 2014-

Member of the Committee for Academic Review and Standards (NYU College of Dentistry) 2011-

Accepted as a Prospective Member- Angle Society Midwest Component 2014

Member of the Center of Craniofacial and Skeletal Biology 2011-

Director- Microct Computerized Mineralized Tissue Biomechanics Laboratories 2012-2013

Founding Member of the Center for Educational and Clinical Research (initiative to redesign the clinical chart to produce a digital version and produce a research database) 2010-2014

MENTORED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Honors in Research Program (NYUCD)

Amanda Budiman (DDS student)- Construction of Digital Volumetric Models for Finite Element Analysis from Human Autopsy Specimen CBCT- Research Presented at the AADR meeting and NYUCD Research Day

Amanda Budiman (DDS student)- . The axes of resistance for tooth movement: does the center of resistance exist in 3D space? Presented at the NYUCD Research Day

Tongxin Liu (DDS student)- Construction of Watertight Models for Finite Element Analysis from Live Patient CBCT Scans

Mohamed Kar-Kuri (International Fellow in Research, now orthodontic PG resident- Effect of time and stress on root resorption. Presented at the IADR, AAO meeting and NYUCD Research Day.

Residency Program

Skyler Liatti- Force systems of Bracket Geometries for different wire types, interbracket distances and activation angles. MS Thesis.

Matthew Durschlag- Prediction of root morphology from crown morphology. MS Thesis.

Elijah Wang- An Evaluation of Root Length Measurements using Intraoral scan and Panoramic Radiographs. MS Thesis.

Ninette Hacopian- 3D evaluation of changes in maxillary morphology during retraction- MS thesis Loma Linda University. Chairman. Accepted for PCSO Electronic Poster.

Taoran Zhang- Force Systems of TPAs and lingual arches- MS thesis Loma Linda University. Chairman.

Bansari Modi (PG3 Resident)- Comparison of 3D Force Systems of Continuous Archwire Space Closure Loops- Accepted for AAO meeting presentation.

Jill Varriale (PG2 Resident)- Relationship between TRAP+ cell distribution and periodontal ligament stresses over time in a rat model of orthodontics.

Jay Burton (PG2 Resident)- Comparison of location of axes of resistance in different posterior unit configurations.

Mohamed Kar-Kuri (PG1 Resident)- Role of Occlusal Interferences during orthodontics on External Root Resorption.

MEETING LECTURE PRESENTATIONS

How I Teach Biomechanics

Brazilian Orthodontics Professors Meeting 2017

Diamantina-Brazil

Controversies in Biomechanics

Brazilian Orthodontic Society Meeting 2017

Belem- Brazil

Programmed Biological Archwires- Delivery of Optimal Forces for Every Tooth in the Arch- 2015

Australian Orthodontic Meeting

Melbourne, AU

Programmed Biological Archwires- Delivery of Optimal Forces for Every Tooth in the Arch- 2015

Burstone Symposium

Indianapolis, IN

Programmed Biological Archwires- Delivery of Optimal Forces for Every Tooth in the Arch- 2015

AAO meeting

San Francisco, CA

Application of Finite Element Technique: orthodontic load relationships for alignment 2014

Consortium for Orthodontic Sciences and Technology

Itasca, IL

Systematic Reviews in Orthodontic Resident Education 2014

Angle Society Meeting

Orlando, FL

Axes of resistance for tooth movement 2013

Burstone Symposium on Orthodontic Biomechanics- Invited Speaker

Indianapolis, IN

The center of resistance as a 3D point in orthodontics: scientific fact, or a myth? 2013

American Association of Orthodontists Meeting- Invited Speaker

Philadelphia-PA

Optimizing tooth movement and Minimizing Root Resorption: how can biomechanics help you? 2012

NewConn meeting- Invited Speaker (by moderator Dr. Vincent Kokich, editor of AJO-DO)

White Plains, NY

Clinical Biomechanics

Spanish Orthodontic Society Meeting- Invited Speaker 2011

Barcelona, Spain

Small biomechanical solutions for everyday orthodontic problems 2011

American Association of Orthodontists Meeting

Chicago, IL

A Biomechanical Rationale for Anchorage Control Based on FEA and Histology 2010

American Association of Orthodontists Meeting- Invited Speaker

Washington, DC

Recent Advancements in Orthodontic Biomechanics 2009

Portuguese Orthodontic Meeting

Oporto, Portugal

Orthodontic Mechanotransduction and the Role of the P2X7 Receptor 2009

American Association of Orthodontists Meeting- Invited Speaker

Boston, MA

New Basic Science Insights in Orthodontic Biomechanics 2009

Burstone Symposium on Orthodontic Biomechanics- Invited Speaker

Indianapolis, IN

Basic Science in Orthodontic Biomechanics 2008

Orthodontic Mini-Residency- Invited Speaker

Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN

Friction in Orthodontics 2007

Orthodontic Mini-Residency- Invited Speaker

Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN

Torque 2006

Orthodontic Mini-Residency- Invited Speaker

Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN

Orthodontic Biomechanics: Clinical Cases 2005

Orthodontic Mini-Residency- Invited Speaker

Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN

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