Dr. Martinna Bertolini, is a highly motivated clinician-scientist-educator with a DDS/PhD degree and a passion for advancing oral health through research, clinical care, and education. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry, she is deeply committed to studying the complex inter-kingdom interactions driving oral diseases and chronic inflammation, particularly those involving the oral microbiome and mucosal immunity. Her work spans basic, translational, and clinical research, aiming to pioneer therapeutic strategies for managing microbial infections and chronic mucosal conditions.
Dual-trained in Prosthodontics (Brazil) and Periodontics (University of Connecticut, US), Dr. Bertolini is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Her clinical expertise includes advanced periodontal and dental implant surgery, full-arch implant reconstruction, digital dentistry, bone regeneration, and peri-implantitis therapy. She is dedicated to adopting the latest techniques and technologies to deliver exceptional care to her patients.
Dr. Bertolini's commitment to education extends beyond the university setting as she actively communicates oral health science to the general public through media engagements with outlets such as NBC News, The New York Times, and Consumer Reports, making complex dental topics accessible and actionable.
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Dr. Bertolini’s research focuses on the interactions between the oral microbiome, host immunity, and chronic inflammation in the oral cavity. By exploring the molecular drivers of mucosal immunology and microbial infections, she aims to develop novel therapeutic strategies and expand insights into oral mucosal defense mechanisms. Her experience encompasses biofilm research, fungal-bacterial interactions, dental implant surface technologies, and developing preclinical models for testing new treatments