Dra. Constanza Fernández

1. CARIOLOGÍA

1. Effect of sweetened and unsweetened black and green tea in oral microcosm biofilms using a microfluidic system
   Institution: University of Talca and University of Michigan (UMICH).
   Authors: Constanza E. Fernández, Carlos González-Cabezas , Alexander Rickard
   Role: Principal Investigator (Self-funded internship at UMICH).
   Period: Feb 2020-March 2020 visiting scholar at UMICH, Ann Arbor, USA. MS on preparation.
2. Restorative and Preventive Treatment Decisions on Proximal and Occlusal Caries Lesions Reported by Dental School Faculty and Students.
   Institution: University of Talca and University of Michigan (UMICH).
   Authors: Constanza E. Fernández, Cesia Vargas, Margherita Fontana.
   Role: Principal Investigator
   Period: Approved by the IRB UTalca. Currently in data collection phase.
3. Oral Health and Quality of Life in 12-year-old children: A comparative Study between two cross-sectional samples evaluated in 2008 and 2020.
   Institution: University of Talca
   Authors: Constanza E. Fernández, Loreto Nuñez Franz.
   Role: Principal Investigator
   Period: In preparation to be submitted to the local IRB. Standby by Pandemic.
4. Urinary fluoride parameters in spot urine sample associated with exposure to systemic fluoride through fluoridated toothpastes, waters, salts and milks.
   Institution: Borrow Foundation – Collaboration Teesside University and University of Talca, Chile.
   Role: Collaborator
   Period: 2020. Project have international IRB approval; it needs to be submitted to the local IRB. Standby by Pandemic.
5. Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Compared to Fluoride-based Products or No-Treatment to Prevent Development or Progression of Dental Caries Lesions in humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
   Institution: Midwestern University, IL, USA.
   Authors: Chan, Yuen T., Chin, B., Killpack, S., Fernandez, CE., Rocha de Oliveira Carrilho M.
   Role: co-investigator.
   Period: Jul 2018-present. Oral Presentation in Research Extravaganza, MWU (April, 16^th 2019) and poster presentation at Kenneth A. Suarez Research Day, MWU (May 3^rd, 2019).
6. pH of Commercially Available Mouth Rinses and Their Relationship to Critical pH of Enamel and Dentin
   Institution: Midwestern University, IL.
   Authors: Ahmed, A., Ramos, M., Fuji, A., Patrick, A., Fernandez, C.E.
   Role: collaborator
   Period: Jul 2017-present. Abstract presented at Kenneth A. Suarez Research Day, MWU. May, 2018.
7. Influence of proteins and fat acids in caries status. Clinical study in a Chilean Population
   Institution: Midwestern University and University of Talca, Chile.
   Authors: Giacaman,  R.A., Fernandez, CE, Asbun K., Valenzuela V.
   Role: Co-investigator
   Period: 2017-present.
8. Effect of a Chewing Gum Containing CPP-ACP in The Reversion of Enamel Erosion.
   Institution: FOP/UNICAMP in collaboration with UFMA.
   Authors: Costa Oliveira B. E., Fernández C.E., Costa Ribeiro C.C., Cury J.A.
   Role: Collaborator – Data collection and analysis. Reviewed the poster and abstract before submission.
   Period:  Feb 2012. Completed. Presented in the XII Meeting of Odontopediatric and at III Meeting of the Graduate Dentistry Program at Universidad Federal de Maranhao by Costa-Oliveira in April, 2012.
9. Caries Risk Factors in Caries-Free Subjects and Subjects with High Caries Prevalence
   Institution: Universidad de Talca.
   Authors: Giacaman Rodrigo A., Gajardo Patricio, Fernández Constanza, Farfán Jennifer.
   Role: Co-investigator. Co-advisor of the thesis dissertation of P Gajardo (Dental Student).
   Period: 2010. Completed. Abstract Published in Latin-American IADR meeting 2011.
10. Investigation of a Novel Chewing Gum Actives to Promote Oral Health
    Institution: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, EE.UU.
    Authors: Fernández CE; Rickard AH; González-Cabezas C.
    Role: Research Manager – Post doctoral Fellow (Extramural Grant to RAH, funded by Wrigley’s Company)
    Period: 2015-May 2017.
11. Modulatory effect of dietary proteins and unsaturated fatty acids on caries-associated characteristics of saliva and the dental biofilm.
    Institution: University of Talca, University of Chile, FISABIO Valencia Spain.
    Authors: Rodrigo Giacaman, Constanza E. Fernández, Karla Gambetta, Fabiola Romero, Carla Lozano, Alex Mira
    Role: Co-investigator. FONDECYT Regular RAG.
    Period: April 2021-March 2025.
12. Potential Modulatory Effect of a Fiber-Rich Diet on Human Saliva, Biofilm and Oral Health
    Institution: University of Talca, [FONDECYT Iniciación]-ANID.
    Authors: Constanza E. Fernández.
    Role: Principal Investigator. [FONDECYT Iniciación].
    Period: April 2022-April 2025.

1. Fernández C.E., Faustino-Silva, D.D. [Teledentistry: will it be a new Global Trend after the COVID-19 Pandemic?]. Cadernos de Ensino e Pesquisa em Saúde. 1:1:243-246. https://revista.ghc.com.br/index.php/cadernosdeensinoepesquisa/article/view/39
2. Fernández C.E., Sigua-Rodriguez EA, Vergara-Hernández CI, Toral-Rizo VH, Tello G, Madrid Troconis CC, et al. COVID-19 pandemic accelerated virtual transformation in dental education: a multicenter review of remote teaching and teledentistry. RGO, Rev Gaúch Odontol. 2021;69:e20210027. DOI: 10.1590/1981-86372021002920200171
3. Fernández, CE., Maturana, C., Coloma, S., Carrasco-Labra, A., Giacaman, RA. Teledentistry and mHealth for Promotion and Prevention of Oral Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Dental Research. 2021 Journal of Dental Research DOI: 10.1177/00220345211003828
4. Echeverría, C; Fernández CE; Valdés S; Santamaría RM; Splieth, C; Paris, S; Shwendicke, F; Giacaman, RA. [How to Intervene the Caries Process in Adults? Adaptation of the ORCA/EFCD/DGZ Consensus]. Int Journal of Interdisciplinary Dentistry. 14(1):32-36. DOI: 10.4067/S2452-55882021000100032
5. Fernández C.E. [Minimal Intervention in Dentistry: An emerging trend during Pandemic?] Rev Med Chile. 148(10), 1530-1531.
6. Roque-Torres, GD; Toral Rizo, V; Fernández CE; Madrid Troconis CC; Sigua-Rodriguez EA; Perez Puello S; Tello Melendez, G. Strategies and operational procedures in oral radiology to mitigate potential SARSCoV-2 transmission. Rev Estomatol Herediana. 2020 Oct-Dic;30(4):245-253
7. Fernández C.E., González-Cabezas C. Fontana M. Minimum Intervention Dentistry in the U.S.: An Update from a Cariology Perspective. Dent. J. 2020 . Oct;229(7):483-486.
8. Fernández CE, Chanin M., Appice G., Culver A., Stein A. Conceptualization of Dental Caries by Dental Students and its Relationship with their Preventive Oral Care Routine. J Dental Educ. 2020. Dec;84(12):1426-1437.
9. Romao DA., Fernández CE., Santos, LM. Commercial silver diamine fluoride (SDF) products on caries lesion progression in primary enamel: an in vitro study. Oral Health Prev Dent. 2020,18(1):1025-1030.
10. Fernández C.E.; Aspiras M.; Dodds M.; González-Cabezas C; Rickard A.H. Combinatorial Effect of Magnolia Bark Extract and Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate against Multi-Species Oral Biofilms: Food Additives with the Potential to Prevent Biofilm-Related Oral Diseases. J Funct Foods. 2018 47:48–55.
11. Ramos, M.; Fernández C.E.; Williams, L. Beyond restorative dentistry: preventive and interim care for underserved populations. General Dent 2018. 66(2):7-9.
12. González-Cabezas C. and Fernández C.E.Recent Advances in Remineralization Therapies for Caries Lesions.  Adv Dent Res. 2018 Feb 29(1):55-59.
13. Fernández C.E., Carrera C, Munoz-Sandoval C, Giacaman RA., Cury JA. Stability of chemically-available fluoride in Chilean toothpastes. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2017 Nov 27(6):496-505.
14. Giacaman RA, Fernández CE, Muñoz-Sandoval C, Fuentes N. Longer Retention Time of Fluoridated Varnishes Enhances Enamel Remineralisation In Vitro. Oral Health Prev Dent. 2017 Aug 15(6):569-573.
15. Fernández C.E., Nóbrega D.F., Tenuta L.M.A., Del Bel Cury A.A., Cury J.A. Effect of 5,000 ppm F-dentifrice or 1,100 ppm F combined with APF on caries lesions inhibition and repair. Caries Res. 2017 Feb 22;51(3):179-187.
16. Fernández C.E.; Aspiras M.; Dodds M.; González-Cabezas C; Rickard A.H. The Effect of Inoculum Source and Fluid Shear Force on the Development of In Vitro Oral Multispecies Biofilms. J Appl Microbiol. Mar 122 (3):796-808.
17. Fernández C.E. [One of the most prevalent diseases in the world is non-communicable and can be controlled]. Rev Clin Periodoncia Implantol Rehabil Oral, 2016. 9(2):175-176.
18. Fernández C.E., Fontana M., Samarian D., Cury J.A., Rickard A.H., González-Cabezas C. Effect of Fluoride Containing Toothpastes on Enamel Demineralization and mutans Biofilm Architecture. Caries Res 2016. Apr 14;50(2):151-158.
19. Nóbrega D.F., Fernández C.E., Tenuta L.M.A., Del Bel Cury A.A., Cury J.A. Frequency of F-dentifrice use and caries lesions inhibition and repair. Caries Res Mar 19;50(2):133-140.
20. Fernández C.E., Tenuta L.M.A., Cury J.A. Validation of a Cariogenic Biofilm Model to Evaluate the Effect of Fluoride on Enamel and Root Dentine Demineralization. PLoS ONE 2016, 11(1): e0146478.
21. Núñez Franz L, Rey Clericus R, Bravo- Cavicchioli D, Jiménez del Río P, Fernández Gonzalez C,Mejía Delgado G. [Adaptation and validation of the Spanish version of Child Perception Questionnaire CPQ-Spn11-14 in a Chilean community population]. Rev Esp Salud Pública. 2015,89(6).
22. Fernández C.E., Giacaman R.A., Tenuta L.M.A., Cury J.A. Effect of the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus LB21 on the cariogenicity of Streptococcus mutans UA159 in a dual-species biofilm model. Caries Res. 2015, 49 (6): 583-590.
23. Fernández C.E, González-Cabezas C. Fluoride’s role in caries prevention. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. March 2015;13(3):18,20,22,24-25.
24. Fernández C.E., Tenuta L.M.A., Cury J.A. [Wash-out period for crossover design experiments using high fluoride concentration dentifrice]. Rev Clin Periodoncia Implantol Rehabil Oral. 2015;8(1):1-6
25. Tenuta L.M.A., Fernández C.E., Brandao A.C, Cury J.A. Titratable acidity of beverages influences salivary pH recovery. Braz Oral Res.  2015;29(1):1-6.
26. Fernández C.E., Tenuta L.M.A., Zárate P, Cury J.A. Insoluble NaF in Duraphat® may prolong fluoride reactivity of varnish retained on dental surfaces. Braz Dent J.2014 Apr;25(2):160-4.
27. Fernández C.E., Giacaman R.A., Cury J.A. [Fluoride concentration in bottled waters sold in Chile: importance in caries and dental fluorose]. Rev Med Chile 2014; 142: 623-629.
28. Giacaman R.A, Carrera C.A, Muñoz-Sandoval C, Fernández C, Cury J.A. Fluoride content in toothpastes commercialized for children in Chile and discussion on professional recommendations of use. Int J Paediatr Dent.2013 Mar;23(2):77-83.
29. Giacaman R.A., Fernández C.E., Díaz N. [Fermentable carbohydrate dietary consumption measured by a cariogenicity scoring system and caries experience in youth and adults].  Rev Chil Nutr. 39(4): 116-122.
30. Fernández González C, Núñez Franz L, Diaz Sanzana N. [Oral health determinants in 12 years old-population]. Rev Clin Periodoncia Implantol Rehabil Oral, 2011; 4(3): 117-121.

2021. Outstanding Research Presentation. CURAPROX Award at the XXXIII Annual Meeting of the Chilean Division of IADR. Chile.
2017. Winner Scientific Presentation. III International Meeting of Cariology, Talca, Chile.
2015. ORCA Travel Fellowship to attend the European Organization for Caries Research Congress.
2013. Honorable Mention in XVIII International Congress of ABOPREV (Brazilian Assoc. Preventive Dentistry).