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Maria P Rodriguez Cardenas, DDS
Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care
    College of Dentistry
    New York University, New York, USA
    Phone: 917-887-2003
    E-mail: mpr217@nyu.edu

Education

June 1984 Doctor of Dental Surgery New York University, College Of Dentistry, New York, NY 10003
June 1980 Bachelor of Arts in Biology Queens College, CUNY, Flushing, NY 11367

Biography

Dr. Maria P Rodriguez Cardenas holds a degree from New York University College of Dentistry. She is full time clinical assistant professor in the Department of cariology and comprehensive care. She is a member of the NYU alumni board, a peer assessment facilitator, and member of the Hispanic Dental Association. She is an interviewer for the admissions committee.

Dr. Rodriguez supervises third and fourth year students in all aspects of clinical care. She has lectured internationally and nationally and is involved in research as well as has several peer reviewed publications.

Research Interest

  • Preventive dentistry.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of dental pain.
  • Restoration of all aspects of esthetic, restorative fixed and removable dentistry.

Scientific Activities

Employment History
Sept 2016-present Clinical Assistant Professor College of Dentistry, New York University, NY
May 2014-Sept 2016 Clinical Educator College of Dentistry, New York University, NY
Sept 2013-present Faculty Facilitator Peer assessment program
Apr 2010-May 2014 Clinical Instructor College of Dentistry, New York University, NY
Professional Activities
  • Member of American Dental Education Association.
  • Member of Hispanic Dental Association.
Awards & Honors
  • Dean’s Honors Day – March 26, 2017 A Celebration of Excellence .In recognition of outstanding professional distinction earned during the 2016 Calendar year.
  • Faculty Council Outstanding Teaching Award - September 2013.

Publications

  1. Iskaros, Maged; Silver, Joel; Blye, Jeffery; Rodriguez Cardenas, Maria P (2018) Does beta tricalcium phosphate function as a bone regenerative material? Dentist and patient. 2018: 115: 18-25.
  2. Rodriguez-Cardenas, Maria P; Estafan, Denise; Allen, Kenneth L; Wolff, Mark S (2018) Benefits of Peer Assessment in Dental Education and Professional Practice. Journal of dental education. 2018:82(2).
  3. Iskaros, Maged; Silver, Joel; Blye, Jeffrey S; Rodriguez-Cardenas, Maria P (2017) Does B-Tricalcium Phosphate Work as a Bone Regenerative Material? Journal of dentistry & oral biology. 2017:2(18).
  4. Rodriguez-Cardenas, M; Conguista, M; Hershkowitz, D; Estafan, D (2017) Beyond Digital Margins. Helping Students Develop Visual and Thinking Skills with CAD/CAM. International journal of dentistry & oral health. 2017:3(6):64-66.
  5. Rodriguez-Cardenas, Maria P; Depaola-Cefola, Lucretia A; De Bartolo, Angela M; Allen, Kenneth L (2017) A changing tide in dental education. Journal of dental education. 2017:81(2):250-251.
  6. Rodriguez-Cardenas, Maria P; Conguista, Marie; Hershkowitz, David; Estafan, Denise (2017) Beyond digital margins : helping students develop visual and thinking skills with CAD/CAM. Journal of dental education. 2017:81:251-252.
  7. Depaola-Cefola, Lucretia A; Rodriguez-Cardenas, Maria P; De Bartolo, Angela M; Allen, Kenneth L (2017) Beyond Interprofessional Boundaries in Teaching Dental Students Oral and Systemic Health. Journal of dental education. 2017:81(2):233-234.
  8. Brandolin, Bruce; De Bartolo, Angela; Rodriguez-Cardenas, Maria P; Hershkowitz, David (2016) Utilizing integrated care presentation as a learning platform to facilitate team-based learning. Journal of dental education. 2016:80(2):253-253.

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