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Ariadne Letra, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dr. Letra is a Professor in the Departments of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Endodontics, and a member of the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She has a certificate and MS degree in Endodontics, and a PhD degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Letra’s research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying apical periodontitis and additional complex oral/craniofacial disorders. Another aspect of Dr. Letra’s work focuses on identifying shared etiology potentially contributing to oral health-systemic health connections. Dr. Letra is a former Chair of the AAE Research and Scientific Affairs Committee. She is also member of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, International Association for Dental Research, American Dental Education Association in which she serves/has served on numerous committees and leadership roles. Dr. Letra is Associate Editor for the Journal of Endodontics and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Dental Research, Journal Dental Research Clinical and Translational Research, as well as other journals in the dental and medical fields. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, American Association of Endodontists Foundation, and American Association of Orthodontists Foundation.

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