Dr Joao Martins de Mello Neto ~ Senior Lecturer in Clinical Dentistry and Periodontology

Dr. Neto joined the College of Medicine and Dentistry in 2023 and has been appointed the discipline lead in Periodontology. He was granted the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Dental School of Araçatuba – São Paulo State University (UNESP), followed by a Master’s degree in Odontology (Main area Periodontology). Dr. Neto moved to Australia to pursue his dream of completing a PhD in a reputable overseas university in 2018 as a Visiting Researcher and concluded his PhD at Griffith University, also in Periodontology. Dr. Neto was awarded of highly competitive and prestigious scholarships, the Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS) and the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) to conduct his research project on Pathogenic interplay between periodontitis and Inflammatory bowel disease.  He is member of the Brazilian Group for the Study of Lasers in Dentistry and Trainee in the Department of Basic Sciences of the Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba since 2011, developing research with emphasis on osteobiology applied to dentistry, inflammatory and immune pathways in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease, tissue regeneration, low-level intensity laser therapy, biostimulation, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and implantology. Dr. Neto also has experience with systematic review and meta-analysis, animal studies and clinical trials. 

 

Teaching

• DS1101: Dental Science 1 (Level 1; CNS)
• DS2101: Simulated Clinical Dentistry 1 (Level 2; CNS)
• DS2102: Simulated Clinical Dentistry 2 (Level 2; CNS)
• DS3101: Introduction to Clinical Dentistry (Level 3; CNS)
• DS3102: Clinical Dentistry 1 (Level 3; CNS)
• DS4101: Clinical Dentistry 2 (Level 4; CNS)
• DS4102: Clinical Dentistry 3 (Level 4; CNS)
• DS5101: Clinical Practice 1 (Comprehensive Oral Care) (Level 5; CNS)
• DS5102: Clinical Practice 2 (Comprehensive Oral Care) (Level 5; CNS)

Interests

Research

• Osteobiology applied to dentistry, inflammatory and immune pathways in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease, tissue regeneration, low-level intensity laser therapy, biostimulation, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and implantology

Teaching

• Periodontology and Implant dentistry

Research Disciplines

• Dentistry (3203)
• Clinical sciences (3202)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Clinical health (2001)

Awards

• 2021 - The 3 Minute Thesis Winner (School of Dentistry) – ‘Pathogenic interplay between periodontitis and inflammatory bowel disease”, Griffith University..
• 2019 - First place “Probiotic use associated or not with antibiotics to treat periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial in Brazilian Congress of Periodontology – 2019, Brazilian Society of Periodontology (SOBRAPE).
• 2018 - Honorable Mention “Experimental periodontitis progression in diabetic rats submitted to treatment with zoledronate oncologic dose.” Brazilian Society of Dental Research (SBPqO) - The Brazilian Division of the IADR.
• 2018 - Honorable Mention “Evaluation of local inflammatory response in diabetic rats with experimental periodontitis submitted to treatment with zoledronate” UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2018 - Honorable Mention “Inflammatory response in diabetic rats submitted to treatment with zoledronate.”, Brazilian Society of Dental Research (SBPqO) - The Brazilian Division of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
• 2017 - Honorable Mention “Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as a preventive treatment for the osteonecrosis of the jaws by bisphosphonates.", UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2017 - Honorable Mention “aPDT in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis.” UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2017 - Third place “Extraction of teeth with periodontal involvement in senile rats treated with zoledronate: the role of soft tissues in osteonecrosis of the jaws”, in the Scientific Forum during the XXVII Brazilian Society of Periodontology.
• 2017 - Honorable Mention “Immune-inflammatory response during a progression of experimental periodontitis during treatment with zoledronate”, Brazilian Society of Dental Research (SBPqO) - The Brazilian Division of IADR.
• 2016 - Honorable Mention “PRP accelerates tissue repair and increases defensins at the dental socket in rats treated with zoledronate", Brazilian Society of Dental Research (SBPqO) - The Brazilian Division of IADR.
• 2016 - Honorable Mention “Effect of PRP on the alveolar repair process and expression of defensins at the dental socket in senile rats treated with zoledronate”, UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2016 - Honorable Mention “Platelet-rich plasma reduces local inflammation, accelerates tissue repair and increases defensins at the dental socket in rats treated with zoledronate”, UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2016 - Honorable Mention “Effect of zoledronate throughout the process of repair of the mucosa overlying the dental socket of senile rats”, Brazilian Society of Dental Research (SBPqO) - The Brazilian Division of IADR.
• 2015 - Award "Prof. Roberto Holland" for the highest score in the discipline of Endodontics during undergraduate course in Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2015 - Award "Prof Enyr Geralndo Arcieri" for the second-best student of Dentistry Course (2011-2015), Congregation of the Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba - UNESP
• 2014 - Honorable Mention “Effect of aPDT on the amount and degree of collagen maturation in the alveolar repair of rats treated with zoledronate”, UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2014 - Winner Research Miyaki Issao for the work: “Characterization of an experimental model with the main risk factors for the development of osteonecrosis of the jaws associated to bisphosphonates", Brazilian Society of Dental Research.
• 2014 - Honorable Mention “Caracterization of an experimental model with the main risk factors for the development of osteonecrosis of the jaws associated to bisphosphonates”, UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2014 - Honorable Mention "Effect of aPDT on cell proliferation of the mucosa overlying the dental socket in rats treated with zoledronate", Brazilian Society of Dental Research (SBPqO) - The Brazilian Division of the IADR.
• 2012 - Honorable Mention “Bone repair of critical-size defects treated with rhBMP-2 associated with dolomite: histological study in the calvaria of rats”, UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2012 - Honorable Mention "Improvement and updating Science and Biology teachers of the state education network of the cities Araçatuba and Birigui”, UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2012 - Honorable Mention “Etiology of osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with chronic bisphosphonate therapy: many hypotheses and contradictory scientific evidence”, UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
• 2012 - Honorable Mention “Practicing science: practical classes contributing to the construction of the knowledge of the students of the state education of Araçatuba and Birigui”, UNESP – São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil

Other

• 2020 to 2023 - PhD from School of Medicine and Dentistry - Griffith University - Main area Periodontology
• 2016 to 2018 - Master in Odontology - Main area Periodontology

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• de Mello-Neto J, Elangovan G, Ervolino E, Johnson N, Gustafsson A and da Silva Figueredo C (2023) Higher expression of Th1/Th2?related cytokines in the intestine of Wistar rats with ligature?induced periodontitis. Journal of Periodontal Research, 58 (3). pp. 588-595
• Martins de Mello Neto J, Ervolino E, Elangovan G, Toro L, Lee J, Gustafsson A and Figueredo C (2023) The Resolution of Periodontal Inflammation Promotes Changes in Cytokine Expression in the Intestine and Gingival Tissues of Aged Rats with DSS-Induced Colitis. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12 (13).
• Elangovan G, Mello-Neto J, Tadakamadla S, Reher P and Figueredo C (2022) A systematic review on neutrophils interactions with titanium and zirconia surfaces: Evidence from in vitro studies. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 8 (4). pp. 950-958
• Martins de Mello Neto J, Elangovan G, Ervolino E, Johnson N, Gustafsson A and Marceo de Figueredo C (2022) Colitis induced by dextran sulphate sodium causes histopathological and immunological changes in the periodontal tissues of Wistar rats. Journal of Periodontal Research, 57 (6). pp. 1267-1276
• Neves G, Elangovan G, Teixeira M, de Mello-Neto J, Tadakamadla S, Lourenço E, Telles D and Figueredo C (2022) Peri-Implant Surgical Treatment Downregulates the Expression of sTREM-1 and MMP-8 in Patients with Peri-Implantitis: A Prospective Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (6).
• Theodoro L, Martins de Mello Neto J, Claudio M, Nuernberg M, Miessi D, Silva B, Rodrigues J, Brandini D and Garcia V (2022) Antibiotics plus probiotic as an adjunct to the treatment of periodontitis in smokers: a short-term study. Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology, 24. pp. 53-61
• de Mello-Neto J, Teixeira M, Teixeira G, Lourenço E, Telles D, Lira-Junior R, Ipe D, Nair R, Boström E and Figueredo C (2021) Peri-implant treatment reduces the salivary levels of Colony stimulator factor-1 and S100A8/A9. Odontology, 109 (2). pp. 540-546
• de Mello-Neto J, Nunes J, Tadakamadla S and Figueredo C (2021) Immunological traits of patients with coexistent inflammatory bowel disease and periodontal disease: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (17).
• Sete M, Carlos J, Mello-Neto J, Lira-Junior R, Brito F, Bostrom E, Sztajnbok F and Figueredo C (2021) Impact of chronic gingivitis management on the cytokine and anti-PPAD expressions in juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus: A six-month follow-up. Journal of Periodontal Research, 56 (6). pp. 1132-1140
• Beiler T, de Mello Neto J, Alves J, Hamlet S, Ipe D and da Silva Figueredo C (2020) Impact of non-surgical periodontal treatment on salivary expression of cytokines related to bone metabolism. Odontology, 108 (4). pp. 646-652
• Berry M, Neto J, de Souza M, Figueredo C, Reher V and Evans J (2020) Effectiveness of technology-enhanced learning to improve periodontics educational outcomes: A systematic review. Journal of Dental Education, 84 (7). pp. 830-839
• Del Pilar Rodríguez-Sánchez M, Statkievicz C, de Mello-Neto J, Toro L, Bassi A, Garcia V, Theodoro L and Ervolino E (2020) The effectiveness of the low-level laser, antibiotic and surgical therapy in the treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: A case report. Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences, 11 (1). pp. 98-103

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 19+ research outputs authored by Dr Joao Martins de Mello Neto from 2017 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• The assessment of periodontal health status and effects of periodontal therapy on salivary biomarkers in individuals with periodontitis and dementia in regional Australia. (Masters , Secondary Advisor)
• Capacity Building for Periodontal Disease Management in Tonga (PhD , Secondary Advisor)

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