Austin Tx orthodontist, associate Professor
Resume:
RODRIGO FRIZZO VIECILLI, D.D.S., Ph.D.
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Phone – 317-***-****, Email – ***************@*****.***
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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