Rodrigo E. F. Neiva, D.D.S., M.S.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry
Director - Externship Program in Periodontology


Dept. of Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics
University of Michigan 1011 N. University Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
Phone: (734) 763-9539
Fax: (734) 763-5503
email: rneiva@umich.edu
Education

American Academy of Periodontology - Diplomate - 2004
University of Michigan - Master of Science in Periodontics - 2004
University of Michigan - Certificate in Periodontics - 2003
UTP, Brazil - Certificate in Fixed Prosthodontics - 1999
UNIVALI, Brazil - Dentistry - 1997

Biography
2004 -   Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
2003-2004 Clinical Instructor, Department of Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
2003-2004 Research Fellow, Department of Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Research Interests

New technologies and techniques of bone and soft tissue augmentation for implant site development. Also interested in methods for improvement of the outcomes of periodontal therapy. 

Selected Publications
1.    Al-Shammari KF, Neiva RF, Hill RG, Wang HL. Surgical and Non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontal disease. Int Chin J Dent 2002; 1: 15-32.
2.     Neiva RF, Neiva KG, Oh TJ, Wang HL. Clinical and morphological aspects of the implant/soft tissue interface. Int Chin J Dent 2002; 2: 126-136.
3.   Neiva RF, Steigenga J, Al-Shammari KF, Wang HL. Effects of specific nutrients on periodontal disease onset, progression, and treatment. J Clin Periodontol 2003; 7: 579-589.
4. Neiva RF, Macedo A, Wanh HL. An ideal open-palate implant-supported overdenture prosthesis. Contemp Esthet & Rest Pract 2003; 11: 14-21.
5. Neiva RF, Gapski R, Wang H-L. Morphometric analysis of implant-related anatomy in Caucasian skulls. J Periodontol 2004; 75:1059-1065.
6. Wang HL, Misch C, Neiva RF. The sandwich technique: the rationale behind a new approach for guided bone regeneration. IJPRD 2004; 24: 232-245.