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Bennett Tochukwu Amaechi,  B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D., FADI

Dental School
Comprehensive Dentistry
210-567-3185
amaechi@uthscsa.edu

Bennett Tochukwu Amaechi

Cariology research program consists of clinical trials, laboratory and epidemiological studies, that are centered mainly in areas of development and evaluation of oral health care products tailored for management of dental caries, dental erosion, dentin hypersensitivity, tooth-whitening, tooth restoration, tooth-brushing and saliva stimulation. We perform studies on demineralization & remineralization of enamel and root surfaces, early caries detection and management, biofilm studies and plaque acidity measurement, salivary studies, and community-based studies. Our program is supported by state-of-the-art seven-operatory clinical research facility, university core facilities, and a wide range of other clinical and laboratory devices, including facility for in vivo Plaque/Saliva pH and Fluoride Measurements. 

Related diseases: Dental caries, Dental erosion, Dentin hypersensitivity

Techniques: In situ models (Fixed & removable appliances), Microbial Caries Models (Artificial mouth), pH Cycling Models, Demineralization-Remineralization techniques, Minerals uptake quantification device,  Transverse microradiography, Microhardness testing, Microcomputed tomography, Non-contact laser profilometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence, Clinical trials.

Cariology and Preventive Dentistry

Cariology research program consists of clinical trials, laboratory and epidemiological studies, that are centered mainly in areas of development and evaluation of oral health care products tailored for management of dental caries, dental erosion, dentin hypersensitivity, tooth-whitening, tooth restoration, tooth-brushing and saliva stimulation. We perform studies on demineralization & remineralization of enamel and root surfaces, early caries detection and management, biofilm studies and plaque acidity measurement, salivary studies, and community-based studies. Our program is supported by state-of-the-art seven-operatory clinical research facility, university core facilities, and a wide range of other clinical and laboratory devices, including facility for in vivo Plaque/Saliva pH and Fluoride Measurements.

Diseases Associated: Dental caries, Dental erosion, Dentin hypersensitivity

Techniques Used: In situ models (Fixed & removable appliances), Microbial Caries Models (Artificial mouth), pH Cycling Models, Demineralization-Remineralization techniques, Minerals uptake quantification device,  Transverse microradiography, Microhardness testing, Microcomputed tomography, Non-contact laser profilometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence, Clinical trials. 

 

Education

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Appointments

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11/2013 - Present Graduate Faculty of the Master of Science in Dental Science Program University of Texas Health Sciences at San Antonio, Comprehensive Dentistry
9/2013 - Present Professor with Tenure University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX
4/2012 - Present Graduate Faculty in Biomedical Engineering University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
4/2008 - Present Graduate Faculty for Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Health science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
9/2004 - Present Faculty Member Honor College of the University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
11/2001 - Present Director of Cariology University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio, TX

Expertise

Publications

Teaching

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Date Description Institution # Students
7/2014 - Present Preclinical Operative Dentistry The University of Texas Health Science Center
7/2014 - Present Preclin Fixed Prosthodont The University of Texas Health Science Center 103 students
7/2013 - Present Preclin Remov Partial Lab The University of Texas Health Science Center 103 students
7/2013 - Present Preclin Complete Prosthodontics The University of Texas Health Science Center 103 students
7/2013 - Present Preclinical Implantology The University of Texas Health Science Center 103 students
3/2009 - Present Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision UTHSCSA - Dental School
1/2006 - Present Clinic Introduction The University of Texas Health Science Center 96 students
Course Director - Caries Detection Clinic; Here students are taught to diagnose early caries using (1) visual examination with application of the new International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS), and (2) various modern technologies.
9/2004 - Present Clinic Introduction The University of Texas Health Science Center 96 students
Co-Course Director - Second year Clinic (combined preventive dentistry, periodontic and oral diagnosis clinic),
Preventive Dentistry teaches the students `Caries Diagnosis and Management By Risk Assessment`. I`m the Director of Preventive Dentistry module.
9/2002 - Present Dental Public Health Residency Program 3 students
9/2002 - Present Dental Biomed Core I The University of Texas Health Science Center 33 students
Section Leader for Oral Infection I.
This course is given to first year dental residents in Periodontics, prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Endodontics, and radiology.
1/2002 - Present Cariology The University of Texas Health Science Center 96 students
Course Director
11/2001 - Present Preventive Dentistry Clinic The University of Texas Health Science Center 90 students