Dr. M Jacinta M C Santos, DDS, MSc, Ph.D.

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Professor; Chair Division - Operative Dentistry 
Office: DSB 0149
Phone: 519.661.2111 x88930
Email: jacinta.santos@schulich.uwo.ca 

       

Appointments

Research Cluster 

Research Interests 

  • Biomaterials
  • Education Research
  • Preventative Dentistry
  • Restorative Dentistry

Biography

Dr. Santos served as the Assistant Dean of Learner Experience in Dentistry in 2022, and was a member of the ACFD EDI Working Group focused on developing EDI-related goals to support ongoing initiatives at Canadian dental schools. Additionally, she served as Chair of the Internationally Trained Dentists (ITD) Program from 2015-2022. Currently, Dr. Santos is a member of the NCOHR Biomaterials Advisory Group (2023-2024) within the Network of Canadian Oral Health Research.

W. W. Wood Award for Excellence in Dental Education - 2021

Select Publications

  • Maqbool, B., Rego, H. M. C., Santos, G. C., Ari, N., Santos, M. J. M. C. (2024). Effect of different surface treatment protocols on the bond strength between lithium disilicate and resin cements. Odontology. 2024 Jan;112(1):74-82. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37036616/
  • Santos, M. J. M. C., Leon, L., Siddique, I., Butler, S. (2023). Retrospective Clinical Evaluation of RMGIC/GIC Class V Restorations. Dent J (Basel). 2023 Sep 20:11(9):225. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37754345/
  • Rêgo, H. M. C., Butler, S., Santos, M. J. M. C. (2022). Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Three Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Materials. Biomed Res Int. 2022 Aug 2;2022:4690656. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35958806/
  • Neto, C. F., Santos, G. C., & Santos, M. J. (2020). Influence of the Fabrication Technique on the Marginal and Internal Adaptation of Ceramic Onlays. Operative Dentistry, 45(2), 163–172. https://doi-org.proxy1.lib.uwo.ca/10.2341/19-014-L 
  • Lima, F. F., Neto, C. F., Rubo, J. H., Santos, G. C., Jr, & Moraes Coelho Santos, M. J. (2018). Marginal adaptation of CAD-CAM onlays: Influence of preparation design and impression technique. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 120(3), 396–402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.10.010
  • Archibald, J. J., Santos, G. C., Jr, & Moraes Coelho Santos, M. J. (2018). Retrospective clinical evaluation of ceramic onlays placed by dental students. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 119(5), 743–748.e1. https://doi-org.proxy1.lib.uwo.ca/10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.07.004 
  • Santos, M. J., Freitas, M. C., Azevedo, L. M., Santos, G. C., Jr, Navarro, M. F., Francischone, C. E., & Mondelli, R. F. (2016). Clinical evaluation of ceramic inlays and onlays fabricated with two systems: 12-year follow-up. Clinical oral investigations, 20(7), 1683–1690. https://doi-org.proxy1.lib.uwo.ca/10.1007/s00784-015-1669-z
  • Santos, M. J., Costa, M. D., Rubo, J. H., Pegoraro, L. F., & Santos, G. C., Jr (2015). Current all-ceramic systems in dentistry: a review. Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995), 36(1), 31–40.
  • Santos, M. J., Ari, N., Steele, S., Costella, J., & Banting, D. (2014). Retention of tooth-colored restorations in non-carious cervical lesions--a systematic review. Clinical oral investigations, 18(5), 1369–1381. https://doi-org.proxy1.lib.uwo.ca/10.1007/s00784-014-1220-7
  • Coelho Santos, M. J., Navarro, M. F., Tam, L., & McComb, D. (2005). The effect of dentin adhesive and cure mode on film thickness and microtensile bond strength to dentin in indirect restorations. Operative dentistry, 30(1), 50–57.