Paulo M. Camargo, D.D.S., M.S., M.B.A., F.A.C.D.

Educational and Professional Background

• 1984, D.D.S., University of Parana, School of Dentistry, Brazil
• 1990, Certificate in Periodontics, UCLA
• 1991, M.S., Oral Biology, UCLA
• 2007, M.B.A., UCLA Anderson School of Management

After a short time practicing general dentistry in Brazil, Dr. Camargo came to UCLA to receive formal training as a periodontist and to pursue an M.S. degree in Oral Biology. Upon graduation, Dr. Camargo practiced privately as a periodontist in Los Angeles before coming back to UCLA as a full time faculty member in 1996. At UCLA, Dr. Camargo directs the pre-doctoral clinical program in Periodontics, conducts clinic teaching, and lectures at the pre- and post-doctoral levels. He conducts research in the fields of periodontal regeneration and implant dentistry and practices privately at the UCLA Periodontal and Implant Group Practice. In 2007 Dr. Camargo received an M.B.A. from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and has since been involved in various Academic Senate Committees in the UCLA campus.

Research/Creative Activities/Honors

Dr. Camargo’s research interest is in the regeneration of bone and periodontal tissues. He has conducted basic and clinical research that focuses on novel treatment options to save teeth affected by periodontitis as well as to minimize bone resorption following tooth extraction in order to facilitate placement of dental implants. He has now become involved in developing an animal model to elucidate the mechanisms involved in bone loss around dental implants after they have been in function. This may lead to the development of strategies directed at preventing peri-implant disease. Dr. Camargo’s research has been funded by federal grants and contracts from the private sector. He has published over 80 manuscripts,books, and chapters and has presented over 200 lectures in the US and abroad.

Dr. Camargo received the following teaching and research awards:

2010 “Commitment to Excellence in Teaching, Mentorship and Outstanding Student Support”, presented by the UCLA School of Dentistry, class of 2010.
2009 “Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics”, presented by the American Academy of Periodontology.
2007 “Fellow of the American College of Dentists”.
2006 “Honor for Dedication as the Director of Predoctoral Periodontics” presented by the UCLA School of Dentistry, class of 2006.
2006 “Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics”, presented by the American Academy of Periodontology.
2005 “Recognition in Educational Experience in Periodontics”, presented by the UCLA School of Dentistry, class of 2005.
2004 “Omicron Kappa Upsilon - National Dental Honor Dental Society Membership”, elected by the Epsilon Zeta Chapter at the UCLA School of Dentistry.
2002 “Bud & Linda Tarrson Fellowship” presented by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation.
2002 “Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions to the DRI” presented by UCLA Dental Research Institute.
2002 “Periodontics Teaching Award” presented by the UCLA School of Dentistry, class of 2002.
2000 “Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Periodontics”, presented by the UCLA School of Dentistry, class of 2000.
1995 “Award for Dedication to Commitment in Periodontics” presented by the UCLA School of Dentistry, Section of Periodontics.
1994 “Award of Commitment to Excellence in Periodontics,” presented by the UCLA School of Dentistry, Section of Periodontics.
1993 “Award of Excellence in Teaching Periodontics,” presented by the UCLA School of Dentistry, class of 1993.
1992 “Outstanding Instructor Award in Periodontics,” presented by the UCLA School of Dentistry, class of 1992.
1988 “CAPES, Brazil Scholarship #567/87”. Scholarship awarded in support of M.S. program in Oral Biology and Certificate Program in Periodontology at the UCLA School of Dentistry.

Patient Care Activities

Dr. Camargo treats private patients in the UCLA Periodontics and Implant Group Practice, located at 100 Westwood Blvd, suite 320, Los Angeles, CA, 90095. The phone number for appointments is 310-206-6252. He is currently accepting new patients who are self-referred or referred by other dentists. In his practice, Dr. Camargo provides comprehensive periodontal and surgical implant services. Treatment modalities offered by Dr. Camargo include non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy, periodontal surgical procedures to enhance esthetics such as grafts for root coverage and crown lengthening, implant placement, bone grafts to enhance implant delivery and sinus elevation procedures. He also works closely with restorative dentists who provide state of the art care restorative care for natural teeth and dental implants.

Courses Taught at UCLA

Dr. Camargo is the chairman of the following courses at UCLA:

1996-present   Winter Clinical Periodontics (CL402-09B), Chairman
1996-present   Spring Clinical Periodontics (CL402-09C), Chairman
1996-present   Summer Clinical Periodontics (CL403-09S), Chairman
1996-present   Fall Clinical Periodontics (CL403-09A), Chairman
1996-present   Winter Clinical Periodontics (CL403-09B), Chairman
1996-present   Spring Clinical Periodontics (CL403-09C), Chairman
1996-present   Summer Clinical Periodontics (CL404-09S), Chairman
1996-present   Fall Clinical Periodontics (CL404-09A), Chairman
1996-present   Winter Clinical Periodontics (CL404-09B), Chairman
1996-present   Spring Clinical Periodontics (CL404-09C), Chairman

Dr. Camargo lectures in the following courses at UCLA:

Periodontics 100 Introduction to Periodontics
Periodontics 202 Periodontal Pathology, Diagnosis &Treatment Planning
Periodontics 101 Periodontal Pathology, Diagnosis &Treatment Planning
Periodontics 301 Clinical Periodontics

Professional Memberships and Activities

Dr. Camargo is a member of the following professional organizations:

2006-present   American Dental Education Association
2002-present   Western Society of Periodontology
1998-present   International Association for Dental Research
1998-present   American Association for Dental Research
1997-present   UCLA Dental Research Institute, Associate Member
1996-present   California Society of Periodontists
1994-present   Los Angeles Periodontal Academy
1992-present   West Los Angeles Dental Society
1992-present   California Dental Association
1992-present   American Dental Association
1987-present   American Academy of Periodontology

Dr. Camargo has served in the following professionals organizations as board member, consultant, scientific reviewer and other related positions:

2010 International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Reviewer
2008-2010 Continuing Education Oversight Committee - Member
American Academy of Periodontology
2008-2009 Western Society of Periodontology
Past President
2007 Journal of Clinical Periodontology
Reviewer
2007-2008 Western Society of Periodontology
President
2006-2010 The Journal of Periodontology
Reviewer
2006-2007 Western Society of Periodontology
President Elect
2005-present Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship Selection Committee – Member
American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
2005-2006 Western Society of Periodontology
Vice-President
2004-present California Dental Association
Council on Dental Research and Developments
Consultant
2004-2007 Continuing Education Oversight Committee - Member
American Academy of Periodontology
2004-2007 Research Submissions Committee - Member
American Academy of Periodontology
2004-2005 Education Committee - Member
American Academy of Periodontology
2003-2006 Western Society of Periodontology
Treasurer
2002 Quintessence Publishing Company,
Ad Hoc Reviewer
1999-2000 The Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology
Associate Editor
1997-2004 Cypress College
UCLA Dental School Affiliation Consultant
1996-1999 Examination Committee - Member California Board of Dental Examiners
1988-1990 The Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology
Associate Editor