Mary Anne Melo, DDS, MSc, PhD, Fellow ADM is a clinical professor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and currently serves as chair of the Department of General Dentistry.

Dr. Melo applies her experience as a dentist and dental materials researcher to advance the development of smart and bioactive restorative materials. Her clinical areas of interest focus on minimally invasive dentistry, management of high caries risk patients, and esthetic dentistry. Her research has focused chiefly on anticaries approaches for caries-inhibiting, antibacterial, or remineralization functionalities. Her research group has pioneered the investigations of antibacterial and remineralizing dental adhesives and resin composites.

Dr. Melo is a current member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry; the International Association for Dental Research; The American Academy of Cariology, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Melo is a co-inventor on two patents, has edited three books, and has published more than 200 papers in the area of dental materials. Several grants support her research. She lectures nationally and internationally on diverse topics of restorative dentistry.

Dr. Isadora Garcia is a dental professional with a comprehensive academic background, holding degrees as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Dentistry/Dental Materials from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil.

During the pursuit of her PhD, Dr. Garcia committed to academic excellence by serving as a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry from 2019 to 2020. Her academic journey also includes a one-year Certificate Course in Operative Dentistry and a subsequent year of dedicated Postdoctoral research.

Dr. Garcia currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, specifically in the Division of Cariology and Operative Dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

With over a decade of research experience, her primary areas of focus encompass a wide array of topics, including dental adhesives, resin composites, dental remineralization, bioactive materials, nanoparticle syntheses, preparations of drug-delivery systems, and antimicrobial agents.

Dr. Garcia has delivered lectures to graduate students in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and the United States. She is the author and co-author of more than 80 articles and book chapters, which have been featured in International and National Journals. In addition to her contributions to academic literature, Dr. Garcia serves as an ad hoc reviewer for more than ten high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

Effective communication of research findings is essential for success in the dental sciences. Graduate students are encouraged to publish frequently, and dental professionals are often evaluated based on the number of publications and their impact. With this in mind, acquiring a strong foundation in scientific writing is critical for dental professionals pursuing academic or research careers.

This course provides a concise, step-by-step guide tailored to dental professionals, including dentists, academicians, and researchers. Participants will learn how to break down the scientific writing process into manageable steps, supported by concrete examples to reference when preparing manuscripts or grant proposals. By enhancing participants’ exposure to the writing process, the course aims to equip them with the skills necessary to excel in scientific publishing and communication within the dental sciences.

This hands-on course includes lectures, in-class exercises, group discussions, and personalized feedback to help participants improve their scientific writing skills.

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand how to plan and structure the writing of each section of a scientific manuscript.
• Be able to create accurate and visually appealing graphs and tables that reflect their statistical or qualitative analysis.
• Master the tools and techniques for conducting literature reviews and managing references.
• Gain skills to write clear, concise cover letters and abstracts that highlight the significance of their research.
• Be familiar with journal guidelines and the submission process, ensuring their articles are well-prepared for peer review.

Course participants need to bring a laptop computer.

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