Expert in infectious and oral disease epidemiology. Main research fields
Association between viral infections and oral diseases. Specifically, Herpesvirus, Anellovirus, Coronavirus.
Oral infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Specifically, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus.
Occupational infectious disease risk in dental healthcare providers. Specifically, from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, legionella, SARS-CoV-2.
COVID-19 epidemiology. Specifically, excess all-cause mortality and specific disease mortality.
Classification and epidemiology of traumatic dental injuries. Specifically, prevalence and incidence of traumatic dental injuries and their risk factors, ICD-11 classification of traumatic dental injuries.
Epidemiology of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. Specifically, leucoplakia prevalence and incidence, oral cancer risk factors, effectiveness of oral cancer, screening campaigns.