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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.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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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
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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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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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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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FAI INSCRIPCION CONGRESO - 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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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
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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 -
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., 2025, In: Journal of Periodontal Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Proteomic Insights Into Gingival Crevicular Extracellular Vesicles in Periodontitis and Gestational Diabetes: An Exploratory Study
Mizgier, M. L., Nardocci, G., Ramírez, V., Bendek, M. J., Hernández, M., Rojas, C., Herrera, D., Kantarci, A., Kemp, M. W., Illanes, S. E. & Chaparro, A., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 52, 2, p. 225-236 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Proteomic Profiling of Dentinal Fluid for the Identification of Biomarkers in Pulpal Inflammation: An Exploratory Study
Brizuela, C., Chaparro, A., Valencia, M. I., Bendek, M. J., Duncan, H. F., Segura-Egea, J. J., Alhucema, C. & Ramírez, V., 2025, In: International Endodontic Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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