Rubelisa Oliveira

Rubelisa Oliveira is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics at the University at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine. Her research focuses on health disparities, dental care accessibility, and periodontal disease epidemiology in underserved populations.

• Advanced Certificate in Public Health (2025)
• MPH in Public Health (2025), Summa Cum Laude
• PhD in Epidemiology (2011)
• MS in Dental Science (2005)

Rubelisa's research spans secondary analysis of national datasets, periodontal epidemiology, and translational studies linking oral health with systemic conditions. She leads initiatives at the Clinical and Translational Research Center, focusing on civic engagement and health across the lifespan.

Her recent publications examine:

• Host immune responses in adolescent periodontitis (2023)
• Oral-gut microbiome interactions in arthritis patients (2022)
• Curcuma's therapeutic effects on periodontal disease (2021)
• Bone microarchitecture assessment for implant success (2012-2016)

Scientific recognition includes:

• Hanover Grant Writing Award (2024)
• Gene Lewis Fellowship (2021)
• Excellence in Care Award (2012)

As principal investigator for the 2025 UB Dental Day at Belle Center and 2023 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation project, she combines clinical research with community outreach. Her academic work bridges periodontics, public health, and data science methodologies.