Francesca SIU PAREDES

Dr. Francesca SIU PAREDES serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne and holds an Attaché des Hôpitaux Universitaires (AHU) position at CHU Reims. She teaches core Pediatric Dentistry courses and practical sessions including space maintainers, panoramic radiograph interpretation, and sealant application, while supervising clinical training for 5th and 6th year dental students at the University Hospital's Oral and Dental Medicine Pole.

Her research specializes in behavioral aspects of oral healthcare delivery for psychiatric populations, particularly the development and psychometric validation of coping scales for schizophrenia patients. Conducted through Laboratory EA 481 Neurosciences Intégratives et Cliniques at the University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, this work bridges pediatric dentistry with mental health frameworks. As an active member of the French Society of Pediatric Dentistry, she contributes to advancing clinical standards in child-focused dental care.

Dr. SIU PAREDES' supervision of senior dental students emphasizes compassionate care for neurodiverse patients, integrating her research on coping mechanisms into clinical pedagogy. Her hospital-academic dual role exemplifies the integration of specialized patient care with dental education, particularly in managing complex cases involving psychiatric comorbidities.