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Career focused on research and teaching in Periodontology.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, Universidad de los Andes (Chile).
- Postgraduate in Periodontology and Implantology, Universidad de los Andes (Chile).
- MSc in Regenerative Dentistry, King's College London (UK).
- PhD(c) in Biomedicine, Universidad de los Andes (Chile).
Teaching
- Pregraduate courses in preclinical and clinical Periodontology.
- Postgraduate courses in MSc in laboratory techniques and thesis tutorials.
Research interests
How Periodontitis is associated to other systemic pro-inflammatory diseases, assessing novel linking mediators: extracellular vesicles, microRNAs and periodontal bacteria byproducts.
Education/Academic qualification
Dental Specialty Degree, Specialization in Periodontics and Surgical Implantology, Universidad de los Andes
… → 2018
University Degree, Dental Surgeon, Universidad de los Andes
… → 2013
Open Keywords
- Periodontology
- Periodontal Medicine
- Biomarkers
Research Lines
- Research Lines
- Periodontal Medicine
- Biomarkers
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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VIU - VIU24P0014: THE PATHOGENIC VICIOUS CYCLE BETWEEN PERIODONTITIS AND GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS: COMMUNICATION VIA BACTERIAL TRANSLOCATION AND EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES
Bendek Viera, M. J. (Principal Investigator) & Chaparro, A. (Co-Investigator)
4/11/24 → …
Project: RESEARCH
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VIU24P0014 : IMPLOSS: DIAGNÓSTICO PREVENTIVO DE LA PERI-IMPLANTITIS
Bendek Viera, M. J. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: INNOVACIÓN Y DESARROLLO
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UANDES - UFRO - PUA24-0021: ROL DE LAS VESÍCULAS EXTRACELULARES DE BACTERIAS ORALES SOBRE LA PERMEABILIDAD Y RESPUESTA INFLAMATORIA DEL EPITELIO DE UNIÓN EN UN MODELO 3D IN VITRO
Martínez Cardozo, C. E. (Principal Investigator), Bendek Viera, M. J. (Co-Investigator), Chaparro, A. (Co-Investigator), Salazar Navarrete, L. (Principal Investigator), Saavedra Cuevas, N. (Co-Investigator) & Saavedra Peña, K. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/24 → 31/01/26
Project: RESEARCH
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FAI INSCRIPCIÓN CONGRESOS - APO-CG-2023-28: INCREASED GINGIVAL CREVICULAR FLUID EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES ARE INVOLVED IN THE CROSSTALK BETWEEN PERIODONTITIS AND GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Mizgier, M. L. (Principal Investigator), Realini, O. (Co-Investigator), Bendek Viera, M. J. (Co-Investigator), Rojas Pérez, C. I. (Co-Investigator), Monje, S. (Co-Investigator), Figari, A. (Co-Investigator), Hernández, M. (Co-Investigator), Ramírez Lobos, V. (Co-Investigator), Illanes, S. (Co-Investigator), Busso, D. (Co-Investigator) & Chaparro, A. (Co-Investigator)
Universidad de los Andes Chile
4/09/23 → 30/12/23
Project: RESEARCH
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Gestational Diabetes Shapes Gingival Crevicular lncRNA Expression in Early Pregnancy: A Prospective Cohort Study
Chaparro, A., Bendek, M. J., Mizgier, M. L., Ramírez, V., Nardocci, G. & Illanes, S. E., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Periodontal Research. 61, 2, p. 219-221 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Hyperglycemia exacerbates placental inflammation induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis-lipopolysaccharide
Bendek, M. J., Mizgier, M. L., Rojas, C., Ramírez, V., Valdebenito, P., Hoare, A., Hernández, M., Vasquez, M. J., González, W., Illanes, S. E., Kantarci, A., Herrera, D., Monteiro, L. J. & Chaparro, A., 2026, In: Journal of Periodontology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diagnostic accuracy of bone-related biomarkers on peri-implantitis: potential of A-proliferation-inducing ligand
Chaparro, A., Ramírez, V., Bendek, M. J., Nart, J., Monje, A., Pascual, A., Rojas, C., Mizgier, M. L., Albers, D. & Beltrán, V., Dec 2025, In: BMC Oral Health. 25, 1, p. 1240 1240.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Exploring the regulatory roles of MicroRNAs on NF- ΚB target genes in individuals with apical periodontitis
Fernández, A., Bendek, M. J., Bordagaray, M. J., Ramírez, V., Chaparro, A. & Hernández, M., May 2025, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 29, 5, 251.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Porphyromonas gingivalis lopipolysaccharide and hig glucose stimulation modulate the pro-inflammatory response and extracellular vesicle profile in human chorionic villi explants and increase the inflammatory response in gingival fibroblasts
Bendek Viera, M. J., 29 Jul 2025Research output: Types of Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
Activities
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Karolinska Institutet
Bendek Viera, M. J. (Estudiante visitante) & Chaparro Padilla , A. (Supervisor)
1 Jun 2023 → 30 Jun 2023Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Workshop Extracellular Vesicles in Biomedicine
Bendek, M. J. (Participant)
11 Jan 2021 → 13 Jan 2021Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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IADR/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition
Bendek, M. J. (Participant)
19 Jul 2019 → 22 Jul 2019Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Desarrollo de Habilidades Comunicacionales y de Liderazgo 2019
Bendek, M. J. (Participant)
1 Jan 2019Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Europerio 9
Bendek, M. J. (Speaker)
20 Jun 2018 → 23 Jun 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Académica de Odontología y alumni realiza proyecto de desarrollo biotecnológico para la validación de biomarcadores en el diagnóstico preventivo de la periimplantitis
27/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Vinculación con el medio a través de medios de comunicación social