Tainah Rifane holds a Degree in Dentistry from Faculdade Paulo Picanço (2017-2021) and a Master’s in Dental Materials from FOP-UNICAMP (2022-2024). She was actively involved in the Dental Aesthetics Center (NEO) and the Prosthesis Study Center (NEPRO). She also served as a monitor for Laboratory Dentistry, Sculpture, and Dental Materials. Currently, she is a professor at Faculdade Paulo Picanço, contributing to dental education and research.
Education:
2022 – 2024 | Master’s in Odontology
Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
School: Faculty of Dentistry, Piracicaba (FOP/UNICAMP)
Thesis Title: EFEITO DO JATEAMENTO COM DIFERENTES MATERIAIS NA ADESÃO DE UM ADESIVO “UNIVERSAL” AO ESMALTE E À DENTINA (Effect of Sandblasting with Different Materials on the Adhesion of a “Universal” Adhesive to Enamel and Dentin)
Advisor: Marcelo Giannini
Year of Degree: 2024
Scholarship: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP), Brazil
2017 – 2021 | Graduation in Odontology (Dentistry)
Institution: Faculdade Paulo Picanço (FACPP), Brazil
Thesis Title: Impacto da silanização de diferentes vidros bioativos em adesivos simplificados no grau de conversão, adesão à dentina e remineralização do colágeno (Impact of Silanization of Different Bioactive Glasses on Simplified Adhesives in Conversion Rate, Dentin Adhesion, and Collagen Remineralization)
Advisor: Victor Pinheiro Feitosa
2021 – 2022 | Improvement Course in Restorative Dentistry (Aperfeiçoamento em Dentística)
Institution: Faculdade Paulo Picanço (FACPP), Brazil
Title: Aperfeiçoamento em Dentística
2014 – 2017 | High Education
Institution: Colégio Ari de Sá Cavalcante (ASC), Fortaleza, Brazil
Professional Profiles:
Scopus Profile
ORCID Profile
Professional Experience:
Faculdade Paulo Picanço (FACPP) – Brazil
Professor (2024 – Present)Teaching and Research Monitor (2017 – 2021)Scholarship Researcher (2020 – 2021)
Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) – Brazil
Research Collaborator (2014 – 2015)
Associação Brasileira de Odontologia (ABO-CE)
Member (2018 – 2019)
Research Interests:
Adhesion properties of dental materials
Self-adhesive resins and bonding strength
Bioactive glass applications in dentistry
Etching and enamel adhesion
Awards and Honors:
2024
1st Place – IV JOPP, Faculdade Paulo Picanço
2nd Place – XXII Jornada Odontológica Integrada
2023
Honorable Mention – Grupo Brasileiro de Materiais Dentários
2nd Place – Grupo Brasileiro de Materiais Dentários (twice)
1st Place – XXIV Reunião da Sociedade Nordeste e Norte de Pesquisa Odontológica
2022
GBMD KJ Anusavice Award – Grupo Brasileiro de Materiais Dentários
2021
1st Place – XVI Jornada ODONTOPET, Universidade Federal do Ceará
Honorable Mention – ODONTOPET, Universidade Federal do Ceará
1st Place – III Jornada Odontológica Paulo Picanço
3rd Place – III Jornada Odontológica Paulo Picanço
2020
1st Place – Myaki Issao Award, SBPQO
Honorable Mention – SBPQO
1st Place – JOPAR, Faculdade Odontologia da Parnaíba
1st Place – Universidade Federal de Sobral
3rd Place – XVII JOIA, Universidade Federal do Ceará
2019
1st Place – Faculdade Paulo Picanço
3rd Place – XVII JOIA, Universidade Federal do Ceará
1st Place – Sociedade Nordeste e Norte de Pesquisa Odontológica
1st Place – 1° JOPP, Faculdade Paulo Picanço
Top Notable Publications:
Physicochemical Properties of Experimental Self-Adhesive Resins Containing 45S5 Bioglass
Authors: Terra de Oliveira, Y., Moreira de Oliveira, K.K., Rifane, T.O., Barroso Picanço, P.R., Martins de Paula, D.
Journal: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 2025
Effect of DTPMP Pretreatment on Intraradicular Dentin Push-Out Bond Strength and Etching Pattern of Self-Adhesive and Conventional Dual Cure Resin Cement
Authors: Pinto, D.N., Rifane, T.O., Farrapo, M.T., de Paula, D.M., Feitosa, V.P.
Journal: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 2025
Bond Strength and Chemical Interaction Between Experimental Primers Containing 10-MDP and Zirconia Ceramics
Authors: Araújo-Neto, V.G., Rifane, T.O., André, C.B., Collares, F.M., Giannini, M.
Journal: Ceramics International, 2025
Effect of Phosphoric Acid Etching and Blasting with Aluminum Oxide on the Enamel Topography and Adhesion of Resin Composite to Intact or Abraded Enamel
Authors: Rifane, T.O., Hirata, R., Araújo-Neto, V.G., Feitosa, V.P., Giannini, M.
Journal: Dental Materials, 2024
Influence of Natural Dentin Biomodification Agent on Push-Out Bond Strength and Nanoleakage of Self-Adhesive Resin Cement Luting of Glass-Fiber Posts
Authors: Maia, I., Rifane, T., de Freitas, B., Lomonaco, D., De Paula, D.
Journal: Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, 2024
Impact of Silanization of Different Bioactive Glasses in Simplified Adhesives on Degree of Conversion, Dentin Bonding, and Collagen Remineralization
Authors: Rifane, T.O., Cordeiro, K.E.M., Silvestre, F.A., de Paula, D.M., Feitosa, V.P.
Journal: Dental Materials, 2023
Citations: 17
Effects of Alternative Solvents in Experimental Enamel Infiltrants on Bond Strength and Selected Properties
Authors: Guimarães, T.G.F.A., Feitosa, V.P., Rifane, T.O., Guimarães, B.M., Correr, A.B.
Journal: BioMed Research International, 2022
Association of Solvents Improves Selected Properties of Experimental Dental Adhesives
Authors: Silvestre, F.A., de Araújo Neto, V.G., Giannin, M., Alves, A.H.C., Feitosa, V.P.
Journal: Brazilian Oral Research, 2022
Conclusion:
Mrs. Tainah Rifane is a strong candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award due to her contributions to dental material science, innovative research on self-adhesive resins and bioactive glasses, and consistent publication record. To further strengthen her application, she could focus on increasing her research impact, securing funding, and taking on leadership roles in academia.