Dr. Fernando Bitencourt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Fernando Valentim Bitencourt is a postdoctoral researcher at Aarhus University specializing in the relationship between oral and systemic health, particularly in the context of diabetes and periodontitis. He focuses on oral epidemiology and the impact of metabolic disorders on periodontitis. With a robust background in Periodontology and Biostatistics, he has specialized in Public Health and Epidemiology from 2018 to 2020, further enhancing his expertise in clinical epidemiological research. Since 2018, he has been actively engaged in teaching, academic research, and international collaborations. His research primarily investigates the connection between periodontitis and systemic diseases, especially diabetes. Fernando collaborates with the Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus to conduct epidemiological studies utilizing Danish national registries and survey data, applying advanced epidemiological methods to explore the relationship between oral health and diabetes. His work aims to identify risk factors and develop strategies to improve the prevention and treatment of periodontitis in patients with diabetes, contributing to a deeper understanding of oral systemic health interactions and informing public health strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — Present

Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Conduct research on the relationship between oral and systemic health, focusing on diabetics and periodontitis, and engage in teaching and academic collaboration.

Postdoc

2024-06-01 — Present

Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus • Aarhus, Denmark

Conduct epidemiological studies related to oral health and diabetes.

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.