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Rafael Pacheco serves as Associate Professor and Interim Associate Dean at Augusta University's Dental College of Georgia, holding dual appointments in the Department of Restorative Sciences (where he is Vice Chair) and Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Dental Materials, State University of Campinas (2017)
- MDS in Dental Materials, State University of Campinas (2012)
- DDS in Dentistry, State University of Campinas (2010)
Dr. Pacheco's research emphasizes dental materials science and clinical applications, with core expertise in ceramic characterization, bonding protocols, and optical properties of restorative materials. His work bridges laboratory innovation with clinical dentistry to optimize restorative outcomes and educational methodologies.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal concentrated focus on dental ceramics analysis, aging effects on material interfaces, and technology-enhanced dental education, demonstrating consistent contributions to biomaterials science and pedagogical innovation.
His accolades include multiple teaching distinctions:
- Commitee MVP Faculty Award (2024)
- New Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2024)
- Dental Faculty Award (Michigan Dental Association, 2022)
- Faculty Award (Sigma Phi Alpha, 2022)
- Outstanding Pre-Clinical Faculty Award (University of Detroit Mercy, 2021)
Administratively, he chairs the Curriculum Committee and Search Committees for Operative Dentistry/Prosthodontics while leading the Digital Dentistry Taskforce. His professional service includes editorial roles for Dental Materials and The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry since 2017, plus humanitarian dental mission coordination.
