Master's and PhD in Dentistry (area of ​​concentration - Pediatric Dentistry) from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), post-doctorate in Epidemiology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and from the Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM). Has experience in dentistry, with emphasis on pediatric dentistry, cariology, dental materials and epidemiology. Works mainly on the following topics: dental caries, dental erosion and abrasion, molar–incisor hypomineralization, restorative materials and quality of life related to oral health.