Educational and Professional Background
University of Parana - DDS 1984
UCLA - Certificate in Periodontics 1990
UCLA - MS in Oral Biology 1991
Following his dental school graduation and a brief period of time practicing general dentistry, Dr. Camargo came to UCLA to pursue a career in Periodontics. He first conducted research in periodontal microbiology and immunology and proceeded to receive a certificate in Periodontics and a Master’s Degree in Oral Biology at UCLA. Between 1990 and 1995, Dr. Camargo was a part-time clinical instructor in Periodontics at UCLA and practiced Periodontics in a private setting in Los Angeles. In 1996, Dr. Camargo became a full-time faculty member at UCLA where he has been the pre-doctoral clinical director of Periodontics. Besides teaching at the pre- and post-doctoral levels, Dr. Camargo conducts an active research program in the area of periodontal regeneration and maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants. Dr. Camargo is the author of over sixty scientific publications and has presented over one hundred lectures in the United States and beyond. He has also been the recipient of nine teaching awards, scholarships and fellowships.
Research/Creative Activities
Dr. Camargo’s research focuses on developing novel strategies to achieve periodontal regeneration and to preserve alveolar bone following tooth extraction. He conducts research on the periodontal regeneration theme in the laboratory (cell and molecular biology) and in the clinical (animal and human trials) settings. Dr. Camargo is particularly interested in the potential anabolic role exerted by prostanoid agents and polypeptide growth factors in the differentiation of cementoblasts, periodontal ligament cells and osteoblasts. Most recently, Dr. Camargo has been working on a translational aspect of his research where he has been examining the use of prostaglandins and their analogues in inducing periodontal regeneration in animal models.
Patient Care Activities
Dr. Camargo is a member of the UCLA Periodontal Group Practice, located in the UCLA campus. In that capacity, he provides full scope periodontal and dental implant services to private patients. In his practice, he offers the latest techniques in periodontal reconstructive surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, and oral rehabilitation utilizing dental implants. Dr. Camargo’s office can be reached at (310) 206-6252 for appointments.
Courses taught
Clinical Periodontics (practical, pre-doctoral and post-doctoral)
Clinical Periodontics (didactic, pre-doctoral)
Periodontal Pathology Diagnosis and Treatment (pre-doctoral)
Review of Periodontics (post-doctoral)
Geriatric Dentistry (pre-doctoral)
Patient Management (pre-doctoral)
Preventive Dentistry Course (pre-doctoral)
State Board Preparation (pre-doctoral)
Professional memberships and activities:
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
Recent Publications
Selected publications 2001/2003
1. V. Lekovic, P. M. Camargo, M. Weinlaender, E. B. Kenney and N. Vasilic. Combination use of bovine porous bone mineral, enamel matrix proteins and an absorbable membrane in intrabony periodontal defects in humans. Journal of Periodontology, 72: 583-589; 2001.
2. P. M. Camargo, R. Lagos, V. Lekovic and L. E. Wolinsky. Soft tissue root coverage as treatment for cervical abrasion and caries. General Dentistry, 49: 299-304; 2001.
3. P. M. Camargo, P. R. Melnick and E. B. Kenney. The utilization of the free gingival autograft for esthetics and function. Periodontology 2000, 27: 72-96; 2001.
4. P. M. Camargo, P. R. Melnick, F. Q. M. Pirih, R. Lagos and H. H. Takei. Treatment of drug-induced gingival enlargement: esthetic and functional considerations. Periodontology 2000, 27: 131-138; 2001.
5.V. Lekovic, P. M. Camargo, M. Weinlaender, N. Vasilic, M. Djordjevic and E. B. Kenney. The use of bovine porous bone mineral in combination with enamel matrix proteins or with an autologous fibrinogen/fibronectin system in the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects in humans. Journal of Periodontology, 72: 1157-1163; 2001.
6. P. M. Camargo, V. Lekovic, M. Weinlaender, N. Vasilic, E. B. Kenney and M. Madzarevic. The effectiveness of bovine porous bone mineral used in combination with enamel matrix proteins in the treatment of intrabony defects in humans: a reentry study of twenty-four cases. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 28: 1016-1022; 2001.
7. L. E. Wolinsky, P. M. Camargo, A. Polson, M. Ryder and S. Garrett. The significance of prior mechanical therapy for changes of periodontal status achieved by local delivery of a doxycycline hyclate-containing gel. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 28: 1115-1120; 2001.
8. V. Lekovic, P. M. Camargo, M. Weinlaender, N. Vasilic and E. B. Kenney. Comparison of platelet-rich plasma, bovine porous bone mineral and guided tissue regeneration against platelet-rich plasma and bovine porous bone mineral in the treatment of intrabony defects: a reentry study. Journal of Periodontology, 73: 198-205; 2002.
9. P. M. Camargo, V. Lekovic, M. Weinlaender, N. Vasilic and E. B. Kenney. Platelet-rich plasma and bovine porous bone mineral combined with guided tissue regeneration in the treatment of intrabony defects in humans. Journal of Periodontal Research, 37: 300-306; 2002.
10. J. G. Carnio, P. M. Camargo, E. B. Kenney and R. K. Schenk. Histology of root coverage utilizing a connective tissue graft combined with an enamel matrix derivative preparation. Journal of Periodontology, 73: 1534-1543; 2002.
11. P. M. Camargo, L. E. Wolinsky, W. R. Wagner, A. V. Burgess, S. F. Paluk and E. B. Kenney. A feasibility study on the use of a bovine-derived bone protein extract in the treatment of mandibular class II furcations in humans. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 23 (11): 1023-1042.
12. P. M. Camargo, F. Q. M. Pirih, L. E. Wolinsky, V. Lekovic, H. Kamrath, and S. N. White. Clinical repair of an osseous lesion associated with a cemental tear: report of a case. International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 23: 79-85.
13. X. Liu, J.Zha, H. Chen, J. Nishitani, P. M. Camargo, S. W. Cole, and J. A. Zack. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Infection and Replication in Normal Human Oral Keratinocytes. Journal of Virology, 77: 3470-3476.
14. F. A. Carranza, Jr. and P. M. Camargo. The periodontal pocket. In: Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology. Fermin A. Carranza, Michael G. Newman and Henry H. Takei, eds. W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 9th ed., 2002, pp. 336-353.
15. F. A. Carranza, Jr. and P. M. Camargo. Periodontal response to external forces. In: Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology. Fermin A. Carranza, Michael G. Newman and Henry H. Takei, eds. W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 9th ed., 2002, pp. 371-383.
16. P. M. Camargo, F. A. Carranza, Jr. and Henry H. Takei. Treatment of drug-induced gingival enlargement. In: Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology. Fermin A. Carranza, Jr., Michael G. Newman and Henry H. Takei, eds. W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 2002 , pp. 754-761.
17. P. R. Klokkevold and P. M. Camargo. Bone fill - regenerative procedures. In: Decision Making in Periodontology. Walter Hall, ed. C. V. Mosby, St. Louis, 4th ed., 2003, 190-191.
18. P. M. Camargo, V. Lekovic and P. R. Klokkevold. The application of bone fill - regenerative procedures. In: Decision Making in Periodontology. Walter Hall, ed. C. V. Mosby, St. Louis, 4th ed., 2003, 192-193.
Additional Information
In 2002, Dr. Camargo was awarded the “Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship” by the American Academy of Periodontology. This three-year fellowship is presented to one junior periodontal faculty member in the United States who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, conducting research and serving the periodontal community.
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