RODOLFO PLECH
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Restorative-focused Dentist with over 15 years of experience in comprehensive dentistry, prosthodontics, oral rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, and digital dentistry. Brazilian-trained dentist with a postgraduate specialization in Prosthodontics completed in Brazil, currently completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), with graduation expected June 2026. Strong background in complex treatment planning, cosmetic dentistry, veneers, crowns and bridges, fixed and removable prosthodontics, All-on-X restorations, and patient-centered care. EDUCATION AND ADVANCED TRAINING
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), Kansas City, MO Expected Graduation: June 2026
Postgraduate certificate in Prosthodontics
São Leopoldo Mandic, Porto Alegre, Brazil 2010–2012 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DDS equivalent)
Universidade Luterana do Brasil, Canoas, Brazil 2005–2010 Extension Course in Minor Oral Surgery for Clinician, 2011 Associação Brasileira de Odontologia – Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil Minimally Invasive Ceramic Restorations, DSD and Dental Photography. 2015 Instituto Accetturi – Marilia, SP, Brazil
CLINICAL EMPHASIS
• Comprehensive treatment planning and full-mouth rehabilitation
• Crown and bridge, veneers, esthetic restorations
• Digital dentistry
• Same-day dentistry
• Digital Smile design
• Fixed and removable prosthodontics
• All-on-X
• Occlusion, function, and esthetic-driven dentistry
• Patient communication and case presentation
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
AEGD Resident – University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) 2024–Present
• Provide comprehensive restorative and prosthodontic care under faculty supervision
• Perform crown and bridge, veneers, fixed and removable prosthodontics
• Manage complex multidisciplinary cases with emphasis on function and esthetics
• Deliver endodontic therapy, periodontal procedures, and surgical extractions as part of full treatment plans Patient Coordinator / Dental Assistant – Sharp Dentistry, Miami, FL Feb 2020–Jun 2024
• Supported restorative, prosthodontic, and surgical procedures in a high-end private practice
• Developed and implemented a fully in-house dental laboratory, overseeing room remodeling and structural design, equipment selection (CAD/CAM milling units and scanners), and supply chain management; identified, interviewed, and hired a master ceramist from Brazil, coordinating the entire immigration process with attorneys, and managed all restorative cases in collaboration with the treating dentist and laboratory technician—resulting in improved turnaround times, enhanced quality control, and streamlined dentist–technician communication.
• Transitioned the practice to a fully in-house marketing model, recruiting a professional photographer and content creator to deliver continuous, real-time social media coverage of daily clinical activity; designed and implemented a dedicated dental photography studio based on prior experience in Brazil, significantly enhancing brand consistency, visual quality, and patient perception of clinical excellence.
• Assisted with complex case presentations and clinical workflow optimization Founder, Co-Owner & Dentist – Citrine Odontologia, Porto Alegre, Brazil Dec 2016–Mar 2019
• Delivered comprehensive restorative and esthetic dentistry including crowns, veneers, bridges, All-in-X.
• Planned and executed full-mouth rehabilitations and complex prosthetic cases
• Integrated digital dentistry and laboratory communication to enhance clinical outcomes Associate dentist– Private Practice, Porto Alegre, Brazil Jun 2011–Dec 2016
• Focused on prosthodontics, oral rehabilitation, and esthetic restorations Professional Education & Program Development:
Developed and executed a professional dental photography and social media training program, managing event planning, curriculum development, and speaker recruitment; invited nationally recognized speakers Eduardo Etanajura and Carlos Carvalos, both with strong social media presence in Brazil (Instagram: @dentistafotografo @etanajura and
@_carlosdecarvalho), to deliver advanced training on dental branding, visual communication, and digital engagement. LICENSURE & AFFILIATIONS
INBDE – Successfully Completed
Regional Council of Dentistry, Brazil (CRO-RS 19.438) International Team for Implantology (ITI)