Ana Carolina Morandini
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Periodontics
Bio
Dr. Ana Carolina Morandini earned her Dental degree, Masters in Dental Sciences with Periodontics specialty and PhD in Oral Biology from the University of São Paulo - Bauru School of Dentistry, Brazil. She completed a post-doctoral training in Immunobiology at the Carlos Chagas Filho Institute of Biophysics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a post-doc in Oral Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her work has been recognized by several prestigious awards, including the IADR Sigmund Socransky Young Investigator Award (2025), the IADR Lister Award (2023) and the AADOCR Joseph Lister Award for New Investigators (2023), the High Five My faculty Award from the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship at Augusta University (2023), the Most Valuable Faculty Award from DCG Class of 2025, and the Dental Faculty Development Grant from Pierre Fauchard Academy, Northern California Section (2017). Dr. Morandini has served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Oral Science since 2019 and she currently serves as the President-elect for AADOCR - Georgia Section (2025-2026). She serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Dental Research, Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Immunology, Clinical and Translational Medicine and International Journal of Oral Science.
- AMORANDINI@augusta.edu
- CB 2404F
Education
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Ph.D., Oral Biology and Oral and Maxi
Universidade De Sao Paulo, 2012
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MDS, Dentistry
Universidade de Sao Paulo, 2009
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DDS, Dentistry
Universidade de Sao Paulo, 2006
Awards & Honors
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IADR Sigmund Socransky Young Investigator Award
IADR Periodontal Research Group , 2025
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IADR Joseph Lister Award
IADR / Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., 2023
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High Five My Faculty Award - Augusta University
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, 2023
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AADOCR/CADR Joseph Lister Award for New Investigators
AADOCR / Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc., 2023
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Most Valuable Faculty Award
DCG Class of 2025 , 2022
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BMBS 5302
Bioclinical Seminar II
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BMCR 5301
Cardiovascular & Renal Systems
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BMGH 5301
Gastrointestinal & Hepatobilia
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OBMP 9210
Invest of Problem
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OBMP 9100
Journal Club in Oral Biology
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BMNN 5101
Nervous Sys & Neuroscience
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BMRS 5301
Respiratory System
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SPDS 5001
Special Dental Studies
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BMBS 5201
Bioclinical Seminar I
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BMEN 5201
Endocrine System
Teaching Interests
Dr. Morandini's teaching responsibilities include anatomy, microanatomy and cellular biology content in oral biology courses.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Adenosine A2a Receptor Stimulation Mitigates Periodontitis and Is Mitoprotective in Gingival Fibroblasts Promoting Cellular Resilience., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Editorial: Microbial dysbiosis and immune dysregulation in periodontitis and peri-implantitis., 2025
Other
- Ectodermal dysplasia: a narrative review of the clinical and biological aspects relevant to oral health., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Mitochondrial function in oral health and disease., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The protective role of CD73 in periodontitis: preventing hyper-inflammatory fibroblasts and driving osteoclast energy metabolism., 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Dr. Morandini’s research interests are focused on understanding the fundamental mechanisms of periodontal immunobiology.
Link to Augusta University Research Profile:
https://augusta.elsevierpure.com/en/persons/ana-carolina-morandini
Department Service
College Service
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DMD Admissions Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Search Committee for Chair of Dept of Periodontics
- 2025
Role: Committee Member
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Southeastern Dental Research Symposium (Research and Table Clinic Day)
2022 - 2025
Role: Other
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Search Committee for DCG Clinical Research Director
- 2023
Role: Committee Member
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2nd Annual DCG Raft Debate - winner
- 2023
Role: Other
University Service
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Augusta University Faculty Senate
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Rights and Responsibilities committee
2022 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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Ad hoc Research Space policy review committee – AU Faculty Senate
2024
Role: Committee Member
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Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship - Faculty Advisory Committee
2022 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Journal of Dental Research
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Journal of Applied Oral Science
2019 - Present
Role: Editor, Associate Editor
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AADOCR Fellowships Committee
2024 - 2027
Role: Member
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AADOCR – Georgia Section
2025 - 2026
Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past
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IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition
- 2024
Role: Session Chair
