Eliana Sanchez-Castano

Eliana Sanchez-Castano serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor and CAD/CAM Coordinator at the School of Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy. She holds a D.D.S. from University of El Bosque (Colombia), an M.A. in Hospital Management from E.S.A.P. Higher School of Public Administration, and an Implant Fellowship Certificate from The Ohio State University.

• Specializes in CAD/CAM dentistry integration and restorative dentistry education
• Recipient of 2017 Detroit Mercy Dental Student National Dental Association honor

Her research spans dental materials, digital prosthetics, and interdisciplinary applications like soil remediation using agricultural byproducts. Key publications include studies on amalgam-composite bonding, denture base materials, and biochar soil amendment. Clinical expertise in implant-retained overdentures and enamel bleaching effects.

Scientific awards include recognition from the Detroit Mercy Dental Student National Dental Association Chapter (2017). Collaborated on 7 peer-reviewed publications across dentistry, materials science, and environmental research since 2007.