Valeria V. Gordan

Department of Operative Dentistry
Professor

Dental Practice-Based Research Network
Principal Investigator

Phone: 352.273.5846
Email: vgordan@dental.ufl.edu
Room D9-6 PO Box 100415
Gainesville, FL 32610-0415

MS-CI, Clinical Investigation, University of Florida, 2007
Continuum I, Advanced Dental Education, The Pankey Institute, 2002
Fellowship in Leadership, American Dental Education Association, 2002
Certificate, Operative Dentistry, University of Iowa, 1997
MS, Operative Dentistry, University of Iowa, 1997
DDS, State University of Londrina, 1993

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Employment

2008-present: University of Florida; Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry
2007-present: Principal Investigator for the Dental Practice-Based Research Network for the Florida region
2002-2007: University of Florida; Associate Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry (tenure granted)
1999-2001: University of Florida; Assistant Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry (tenure-accruing)
1997-1999: University of Florida; Instructor, Department of Operative Dentistry (non-tenure accruing)
1995-1997: University of Iowa; Teaching Assistant (non-tenure accruing)
1993-1994: Londrina, Brazil; Private Dentistry Practice

Publications

Books, Contributor of Chapter(s)

Mjör IA, Gordan VV. The Long March to Adhesion. In the book: Adhesion: The Silent Revolution in Dentistry, Editor: Roulet/ Degrange. 2000. Quintessence, Carol Stream, Illinois. Chapter 2: 7-15
Gordan VV. Combining Bleaching with Direct Composite Resin Restorations. In the book: Bleaching Techniques in Restorative Dentistry, Editor: Greenwall. 2001. Martin Dunitz Ltd, London, UK, Chapter 12:224-243.
Mjör IA, Gordan VV. Minimal Intervention: Repair and Refurbishing of Defective Restorations: International Meeting on Minimal Intervention. Editor: Ferrari M. 2002 GC Certosa di Pontignano. Chapter 1: 9-17.

Monographs

Gordan VV. Acidic Primer in Dentin and Enamel: Shear Bond Strength and Microleakage. 1997. The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Gordan VV. Scanning Electron Microscopy Study of Self-etching Primers on Enamel. 1996. The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Gordan VV. Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment on a Dental Practice-Based Research Network. 2007. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Proceedings

Wilson NHF, Gordan VV, Brunton PA, Mjör IA, Wilson MA, Crisp RJ Two-centre Evaluation of Fluorobond Bonded Class I and Class II Restorations of Beautifil: Two-Year Findings. 2001, Giomer International Meeting. Proceedings, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan

Refereed Publications

Moncada G, Fernández G, Martín J, Arancibia C, Mjor IA, Gordan VV (corresponding author) (2008) Increasing the Longevity of Amalgam and Resin-Based Composite Restorations by Minimal Intervention: Results of a 2-year Clinical Trial. Operative Dentistry 33: 243-249.
Gordan VV, Mondragon E, Watson RE, Garvan C, Mjor IA (2007) Eight-year Clinical Evaluation of a Self-etching Primer and a Giomer Restorative Material. Journal of American Dental Association 138:621-627.
Moncada G, Caamaño C, Martín J, Fernández E, Magallon E, Vildósola P, Mjör IA, Gordan VV (corresponding author) (2006) Longevity and Reasons for Replacement of Amalgam Restorations. Acta Odontologica Venezolana Vol 44: http://www.actaodontologica.com/44_3_2006/longevidad.asp
Gordan VV, Riley III J, Blaser PK, Mjör IA (2006). Two-year Clinical Evaluation of Alternative Treatments to Replacement of Defective Amalgam Restorations. Operative Dentistry 31 (4): 418-425.
Moncada G, Martín J, Fernández E, Vildósola P Caamaño C, Caro MJ, Mjör IA, Gordan VV (corresponding author) (2006). Alternative Treatments for Resin Based Composite and Amalgam Restorations that Have Marginal Defects: 12-month Clinical Trial. General Dentistry 54:314-318.
Gordan VV, Shen C, Riley III J, Mjör IA (2006) Two-year Clinical Evaluation of Alternative Treatments to Replacement of Defective Composite Restorations. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry 18:144-154.
Wilson NHF, Gordan VV, Brunton PA, Mjör IA, Wilson MA, Crisp RJ (2006) Two-centre evaluation of a resin composite/self-etching restorative system: three-year findings. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry 8:47-51.
Mjör IA, Gordan VV, Abu-Hanna A, Gilbert GH. (2005) Research in General Dental Practice. Acta Odontologica Scandinavia 62:1-9.
Gordan VV, Chiayi Shen, Watson RE, Mjör IA (2005) Four-year Clinical Evaluation of a New Self-etching Primer and Resin-based Restorative Material. American Journal of Dentistry 18: 45-49.
Abu Hanna A, Gordan VV (2004) Evaluation of Etching Time on Dentin Bond Strength Using Single Bottle Bonding Systems. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry 6: 105-110.
Shen C, Mondragon E, Mjör IA, Gordan VV (2004) Effect of Mechanical Undercut on the Strength of Composite Repair. Journal of American Dental Association 135: 1406-1412.
Gordan VV, Shen C, Mjör IA (2004) Marginal Gap Repair with Flowable Resin Based Composites. General Dentistry 52:390-394.
Patel S1, Gordan VV, Barret A, Shen C (2004) Effect of Surface Finishing and Storage Solutions on Color Stability of Resin Based Composites. Journal of American Dental Association 135:587-594.
Gordan VV, Abu-Hanna A, Mjör IA (2004) Esthetic Dentistry in North American Dental Schools. Journal of the Canadian Dental Association 70:230a-230d.
Abu Hanna A, Gordan VV, Mjör IA (2004) The Effect of Variation in Etching Times on Dentin Bonding. General Dentistry 52:28-33.
Gordan VV, Patel S1, Barret A, Shen C (2003) Effect of Surface Finishing and Storage Medium on Bi-axial Flexure Strength and Micro-hardness of Resin Based Composite. Operative Dentistry 28: 560-567.
Gordan VV, Mjör IA, Blum I, Wilson NHF (2003) Teaching Students the Repair of Resin Based Composite Restorations: A Survey of North American Dental Schools. Journal of American Dental Association 134:317-323.
Gordan VV, Mjör IA, Vasquez O, Watson RE, Wilson NHF (2002) Two-year Clinical Evaluation of a New Self-etching Primer and Resin-based Restorative Material. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry 14:296-302.
Britto LR, Borer RE , Vertucci FJ, Haddix JE, Gordan VV (2002) Comparison of the Etch and Prime Effect on Sealing Efficiency of a Dual-Cure Composite Cement versus an Epoxy Resin Sealer. Journal of Endodontics 28:721-723.
Mjör IA, Gordan VV (2002) Failure, Repair, Refurbishing, and Longevity of Restorations. Operative Dentistry 27:528-534.
Gordan VV, Mjör IA (2002) Short and Long-term Clinical Evaluation of Post-operative Sensitivity of an Experimental Resin-based Restorative Material. Operative Dentistry 27:543-548.
Gordan VV, Mondragon E, Shen C. (2002) Evaluation of the Cavity Design, Cavity Depth, and Shade Matching in the Replacement of Resin Based Composite Restorations. Quintessence International 32:273-278.
Gordan VV (2001) Clinical Evaluation of Replacement of Class V Resin Based Composite Restorations. Journal of Dentistry 29: 485-488.
Gordan VV (2000) In vitro Evaluation of Finishing Margins in the Replacement of Resin Based Composite Restorations. Journal of Esthetic Dentistry 12: 209-215.
Gordan VV, Mjör IA, Veiga LC1, Ritter AV (2000) The Teaching of Posterior Resin Based Composite Restorations in Brazilian Dental Schools. Quintessence International, 31:735-740.
Gordan VV (2000) Evaluation of Different Etching Times on Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Bonding. American Journal of Dentistry 13 (1) 13-16.
Gordan VV, Mjör IA, Moorhead JA (1999) Amalgam Restorations: Post-operative Sensitivity as a Function of Liner Treatment and Cavity Depth. Operative Dentistry 24 (6): 377-383.
Mjör IA, Gordan VV (1999) A Review of the Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ATR). International Dental Journal 49:127-131.
Gordan VV, Mjör IA, Hucke RD, Smith GE (1999) Effect of Different Liner Treatments on Post-operative Sensitivity of Amalgam Restorations. Quintessence International 30:55-59.
Bishara SE, Gordan VV, Von Wald L1, Jakobsen JR (1999) Shear Bond Strength of Composite, Glass Ionomer and Acidic Primer Adhesive Systems. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 115:24-28.
Bishara SE, Gordan VV, Von Wald L1, Olson ME (1998) Effect of Using an Acidic Primer on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 114 (3): 243-247.
Gordan VV, Boyer D, Söderholm KJ (1998) Enamel and Dentin Shear Bond Strength of Two Resin Modified Glass Ionomers and Two Resin Based Adhesives. Journal of Dentistry 26 (5/6) 497-503
Gordan VV, Vargas MA, Cobb DS, Denehy GE (1998) Evaluation of Acidic Primers in Microleakage of Class V Composite Resin Restorations. Operative Dentistry 23 (5) 244-249.
Gordan VV, Vargas MA, Denehy GE (1998) Interfacial Ultrastruture of the Resin-Enamel Region of Three Adhesive Systems. American Journal of Dentistry 11 (1) 13-16.
Gordan VV, Vargas MA, Cobb DS, Denehy GE (1997) Evaluation of Adhesive Systems Using Acidic Primers. American Journal of Dentistry 10 (5) 219-223.
Nolasco G, Franzon Filho P, Ramirez A, Gordan-Veiga V (1996) Resistance of Composite Resin Activated by Visible Light to Mechanical Traction in Interfacial Junctions. Revista Gaucha de Odontologia 44 (3)135-138.

Contracts and Grants

Funded

2005-2012: NIDCR-NIH: U01-DE 16746 and U01-DE 16747; Practice-Based Clinical Research. Collaboration between University of Florida and University of Alabama; Total grant USD 25,350,000.00; UF portion USD 4,250,159.00; Role: Principal Investigator of the Florida Site
2005-2012: NIDCR-NIH: DE-05-006; Practice-Based Clinical Research. Collaboration between University of Florida and University of Alabama. (PI: Gilbert); USD 25,350,000.00; Role: Investigator
2006-2008: University of Florida Research Foundation; College of Dentistry - Seed-Money Program; Project # RF 00064563; Alkali production and its relationship to caries status; USD 10,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator
2006-2007: Shofu Inc., Japan. # 00060892; 8-year clinical evaluation of Shofu experimental universal system; USD 15,000.00
2005-2007: Oral Health Research Pipeline Program University of Florida College of Dentistry Award; The evidence-based decision making process in dentistry: Enhancing oral health outcomes for restorative dentistry treatment; USD 165,288.00; Role: Principal Investigator
2003: Shofu Inc., Japan; International Association of Dental Research Meeting; Travel support; USD 5,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator
2002: Shofu Inc., Japan; Fourth Year Follow-up of Evaluation of Shofu Experimental Universal Composite and Fluorobond (PI: Mjor); USD 11,250.00; Role: Investigator
2001 – 2002: Opportunity Fund 2001- University of Florida; Project # 01042678; Multi-center Study of Sealing, Refurbishing, and Repair of Resin Based Composite and Amalgam Restorations; USD 40,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator
2001 - 2002: University of Florida Research Foundation; College of Dentistry- Seed-Money Program; Project # RF 12138; Study of Sealing, Refurbishing, and Repair of Resin Based Composite and Amalgam Restorations; USD 5,700.00; Role: Principal Investigator
2001: Shofu Inc., Japan; Third Year Follow-up of Evaluation of Shofu Experimental Universal Composite and Fluorobond (PI: Mjor); USD 11,250.00; Role: Investigator
2001: Caulk/Denstply Co; Account # 3111; Study of Teaching of Esthetic Dentistry in North American Dental Schools; USD 2,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator
2001: Shofu Inc., Japan; International Association of Dental Research Meeting; Travel support; USD 3,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator
2000: Shofu Inc., Japan; Project # 25133; Follow-up of Clinical Study of Resin Based Composite Restorations –Second Year Evaluation of Shofu Universal Composite and Fluorobond (PI: Mjor); USD 11,250.00; Role: Investigator
2000: Shofu Inc., Japan; International Association of Dental Research Meeting; Travel support; USD 1,500.00; Role: Principal Investigator
2000: Medical University of South Carolina; Scholarship: Symposium Carious Lesions Management Alternatives; USD 1,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator
1998: Shofu Inc., Japan; Project # 25133; Clinical Study of Resin Based Composite Restorations – A Four-Centre Evaluation of Shofu Universal Composite and Fluorobond (PI: Mjor); USD 18,750.00; Role: Investigator
1991-1992: Scholarship from CNPq (National Institute of Research - Brazil); Protocol # 800485/91-2; Purpose: to develop a research project in Biomaterials Dental Department at the State University of Londrina; Approximately USD 3,000.00; Role: Researcher