Adriana Modesto Gomes Da Silva

Adriana Modesto Gomes Da Silva is a full-time Professor and the first Assistant Dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She holds advanced degrees including DDS, DMD, MS, and PhD. Her career focuses on advancing diversity initiatives, reducing oral health disparities, and fostering inclusive academic environments.

Education:

• Federal University of Bahia (Brazil), DDS, 1988
• Federal University of Rio De Janeiro (Brazil), MS, 1993

Research & Leadership: Dr. Da Silva has dedicated 20+ years to academic leadership, including chairing the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. She actively addresses systemic inequities through evidence-based interventions, serving on University Senate Equity Committees and the Health Sciences Diversity Deans Committee. Her work emphasizes mentorship of underrepresented minorities and bias-free recruitment strategies.

Administrative Roles: Leads Pitt Dental Medicine's diversity initiatives, collaborating with University-wide offices like the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She champions programs that cultivate a culturally competent dental workforce to serve underserved communities.