Ana Silva

Ana Silva is a Researcher at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS) within Universidade Católica Portuguesa's Faculty of Dental Medicine. Her work focuses on oral health determinants among elderly populations, with particular emphasis on quality of life and health literacy metrics in institutionalized settings.

She holds a Master's degree in a health-related field, with research activities spanning from 2007 to present. Her educational background supports her specialized focus on geriatric dental care and prosthetic rehabilitation.

Dr. Silva's research interests center on Quality of Life assessment in geriatric dentistry, Health Literacy measurement among elderly patients, and Removable Prosthodontics outcomes. Her work bridges clinical dentistry and public health, examining how oral health status impacts broader quality of life metrics in aging populations. She investigates material science applications in dental prosthetics, particularly cobalt-chromium alloys and titanium frameworks, while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centered outcomes.

Analysis of her publication history reveals a consistent trajectory in geriatric oral health research, with increasing focus on community-based studies and health literacy assessment in recent years. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between dentistry, public health, and materials science, particularly in the context of elderly care.

As a co-supervisor, she mentors students on projects related to oral rehabilitation for institutionalized elderly and quality of life assessment in geriatric prosthodontics. Her research is supported through the CIIS center, with collaborative projects examining oral health determinants across Portuguese communities.

Dr. Silva contributes to the university's research infrastructure through her involvement in the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, where she participates in multidisciplinary teams investigating health outcomes across various populations.