Clinical Professor
Indiana University Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Indianapolis, Indiana
Dr. Polido is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, with a Master's and Doctor (PhD) degrees at the PUC University in Porto Alegre, and an OMFS Residency at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, USA.
He is a Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Indiana University School of Dentistry, acting also as Co-Director of the Center for Implant, Esthetic and Innovative Dentistry.
He is certified and a Fellow of the International Board for Certification of Specialists in OMF Surgery, as well as a Member and Fellow of several organizations, including the ITI, IAOMS, AAOMS, Academy of Osseointegration Osteology Foundation, AO-CMF. Dr. Polido is the current Chair for the USA Section of the AOMI - Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology.
His main interests are in Implant Dentistry Surgery, with a focus on Interdisciplinary Treatment and Digital tools, and in Orthognathic Surgery. He has many publications and lectures worldwide on digital tools, bone grafts, minimally invasive techniques, treatment of the esthetic area, complications, and the treatment of fully edentulous patients.
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G03 - Autogenous Bone vs. Biomaterials: Are We Losing the Gold Standard or Evolving Beyond It?
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CST