Education & Background
DDS | University of Uberaba School of Dentistry, Brazil
MS, Laser Dentistry | Nuclear and Energy Research Institute and University of São Paulo, Brazil
Advanced Clinical Education in Restorative Dentistry | University of Michigan
Dr. Juliana Barros earned her DDS from the University of Uberaba in Brazil in 1995. She furthered her education with postgraduate training in restorative dentistry at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and obtained a master's degree in laser dentistry from the Nuclear and Energy Research Institute and the University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Dr. Barros is an esteemed lecturer and researcher in restorative dentistry, biomaterials, and the application of lasers in hard and soft tissue treatments. Passionate about advancing knowledge in laser dentistry, she developed the laser dentistry curriculum at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, where she serves as assistant dean for Clinical Education, professor, and acting director of the Laser Clinic. As assistant dean, she oversees clinical education programs, ensuring the integration of current dental practices and fostering the development of future dental professionals.
She is a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the International Association for Dental Research, and the Consortium of Operative Dentistry Educators.
General practice and laser dentistry
English, Portuguese, Spanish
