Prof. Dr. Ionela Teodora Dascalu | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | Romania

Ionela-Teodora Dascălu is a distinguished Romanian academic and medical professional specializing in Orthodontics. With over two decades of experience in higher education and healthcare, she has contributed significantly to both teaching and research in dentistry. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, she combines her clinical expertise with a passion for mentoring future generations of orthodontists.

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Strengths for the Awards

• Extensive Research Contributions:
  Dr. Dascălu has published an impressive 33 ISI-indexed papers with impact factors exceeding 0.3 and 81 additional papers in indexed journals. This highlights her significant contributions to scientific literature, particularly in the field of Orthodontics.
• Research Leadership:
  She has demonstrated excellent leadership as the manager of 8 research projects and an active member in 7 other projects, showcasing her ability to lead and collaborate in innovative research initiatives.
• Academic Expertise:
  With over two decades of teaching experience at the prestigious University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, including her current role as Associate Professor, Dr. Dascălu has consistently integrated research into academic instruction, benefiting both students and the orthodontic field.
• Specialization in Orthodontics:
  Her work in Orthodontics, supported by her PhD in Medical Sciences and habilitation in Dentistry, has elevated standards in dental health care and education.

Education 🎓

• 1991–1997: Dentist (Dentistry)
  U.M.F. Craiova, Faculty of Dentistry
• 2006–2011: PhD in Medical Sciences (Orthodontics)
  University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Gr.T.Popa” Iaşi
• 2008–2010: MA in Healthcare Unit Management
  U.M.F. Craiova
• 28 May 2019: PhD Habilitation in Dentistry (Certificate No. 4122)

Experience 🏫

• 2015–Present: Associate Professor
  Teaching Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, U.M.F. Craiova
• 2011–2015: Senior Lecturer
  Specializing in Orthodontics, U.M.F. Craiova
• 2004–2011: Assistant Lecturer
  Teaching at the Faculty of Dentistry, U.M.F. Craiova
• 2002–2008: Orthodontics Specialist
  Practicing at the Orthodontic Dental Clinic in Craiova
• 2008–Present: Primary Physician in Orthodontics
  Clinical practice at Matei Cuțui Dental Clinic, Craiova

Research Interests On Dentistry 🔬

Her research interests span across:

• Dental materials and bio-compatible polymers
• Pediatric dentistry and dental anxiety
• Oral implantology and orthodontics
• Histopathological studies on dental pulp and systemic diseases

Awards and Recognition🏆

• Dascalu Ionela Teodora has been recognized for her contributions to research and education. Although specific awards are not mentioned, her publications and citations reflect the esteem she holds in the academic and clinical communities.

Publications 📚

• The advantages of BioHPP polymer as superstructure material in oral implantology
  Authors: ES Bechir, A Bechir, C Gioga, R Manu, A Burcea, IT Dascalu
  Year: 2016
  Citations: 73
• Hypertensive patients and their management in dentistry
  Authors: SM Popescu, M Scrieciu, V Mercuţ, M Ţuculina, I Dascălu
  Year: 2013
  Citations: 56
• Dental anxiety and its association with behavioral factors in children
  Authors: SM Popescu, IT Dascălu, M Scrieciu, V Mercuţ, I Moraru, MJ Ţuculină
  Year: 2014
  Citations: 46
• Indirect pulp capping in young patients: immunohistological study of pulp–dentin complex
  Authors: MJ Ţuculină, M Răescu, IT Dascălu, M Popescu, CF Andreescu, C Dăguci, …
  Year: 2013
  Citations: 31
• Histological and immunohistochemical study on the dental pulp of patients with diabetes mellitus
  Authors: AI Moraru, LM GheorghiŢă, IT Dascălu, M Bătăiosu, HO Manolea, …
  Year: 2017
  Citations: 24
• Modeling and simulating an orthodontic system using virtual methods
  Authors: SMS Petrescu, MJ Țuculină, DL Popa, A Duță, AI Sălan, …
  Year: 2022
  Citations: 22
• The prevalence of crown injuries to frontal teeth at schoolchildren aged 6 to 14 and their effects on the periodontal tissue
  Authors: IT Dascălu, HO Manolea, E Coleş, C Dăguci, M Bătăiosu, CM Andrei, …
  Year: 2016
  Citations: 19
• A rare case of osteoma in the frontal sinus: anatomical and histological description
  Authors: C Funieru, B Banica, C Cumpata, RI Sfeatcu, AM Dumitrache, M Raescu
  Year: 2014
  Citations: 18
• Histopathological aspects in oral squamous cell carcinoma
  Authors: AM Bunget, IT Dascălu, E Coleș, T Țîrcă, M Stan, NAG Găman
  Year: 2018
  Citations: 15
• The benefits of polyether-ether-ketone polymers in partial edentulous patients
  Authors: M Pacurar, ES Bechir, M Suciu, A Bechir, CI Biris, FC Mola, C Gioga, …
  Year: 2016
  Citations: 14

Conclusion 🌟

Ionela-Teodora Dascălu stands out as a leader in the field of Orthodontics. Her academic achievements, professional contributions, and extensive research work reflect her dedication to advancing dental education and clinical practices.