Adaias O. Matos

Adaias O. Matos is a **Clinical Assistant Professor** in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He holds a PhD in Clinical Dentistry from the University of Campinas (2020) and a DDS from the Federal University of Pará (2013). His research focuses on biomaterials, implant dentistry, and generative AI applications in dental education. He leads grants such as a $5,000 project on AI-driven fixed prosthodontics education and has patented a titanium surface modification process (2023).

**Education:**

• DDS (Dentistry), Federal University of Pará (2013)
• MS (Prosthodontics), University of Campinas (2016)
• PhD (Clinical Dentistry), University of Campinas (2020)
• Fellowship in AI-Driven Teaching, Lumen Circles (2025)

**Research Interests:**
Dr. Matos explores thin-film coatings for implant drug delivery, digital dentistry innovations, and microbiological assays. His work bridges biomaterials science with clinical applications, emphasizing anti-corrosion surfaces and AI-enhanced education.

**Awards:**

• Arthur R. Frechette Prosthodontics Research Award (2019)
• 3rd Place, Research Day

**Grants & Service:**
As Principal Investigator, he manages grants like the AI-Driven Prosthodontics Lectures initiative. He also serves on committees such as the Faculty Senate Communications and chairs search committees for faculty and residents. His professional memberships include the American College of Prosthodontics and the International Association for Dental Research.

**Labs & Teams:**
Affiliated with the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and the Institute of Biomaterials, Tribocorrosion, and Nanomedicine. Collaborates on projects involving dental material durability and AI in education.