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Clarissa Bonifacio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA). Her work focuses on paediatric dental materials, caries management, and developmental dental anomalies. She has held editorial roles at the APCD journal since 2011 and was awarded the NTVT Debuutprijs 2023 for her contributions. Dr. Bonifacio teaches courses in paediatric dentistry, including Behavioural Science, Developmental Psychology, and Esthetic Dentistry.
Her research interests span oral health economics, child dental aesthetics, and the clinical application of dental materials like glass ionomer cement. Key studies include analyses of hypodontia prevalence, failure rates of metal crowns in primary molars, and cost-effectiveness of restorative treatments. She collaborates globally, with recent studies involving institutions across multiple countries.
Dr. Bonifacio’s work emphasizes both clinical innovation and practitioner education. She leads projects evaluating dentist awareness of conditions like molar-incisor hypomineralisation and patient self-perception post-cleft palate treatment. Her research bridges clinical practice and public health, addressing both material science and socio-behavioural aspects of paediatric oral care.
- Awards: NTVT Debuutprijs 2023
- Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, APCD Journal (2011–present)
