Craniofacial Orthodontist
Craniofacial Team of Texas
11412 Bee Cave Road, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78738
Phone: 512-377-1142
Fax: 512-377-1143
Toll Free: 877-612-7069
Hours for scheduled appointments:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Adriana Da Silveira, DDS, MS, PHD – Biography
Dr. Da Silveira is an orthodontist who has been treating the most complex craniofacial cases as part of Accredited Cleft Craniofacial teams in Chicago and our team in Austin. Her expertise has been caring for children born with cleft lip and palate, craniofacial syndromes, cases that require jaw surgery, cases of sleep apnea, and children with special needs. Having treated more than 300 cases of jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), she can attest that she has the necessary experience to create the best bite and the most perfect smile!
She also spent seven years teaching dentists how to become orthodontists at one of the most prestigious programs in the country, the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has a Masters and a PhD degrees in Oral Biology. Teaching and research have always been part of her career, and she is proud to be an adjunct faculty at the University of Texas at Austin—Go Longhorns!
She has published many peer-reviewed articles and lectured extensively both nationally and internationally. She has been as far as India and Europe to attend and present at international meetings, and has also traveled to El Salvador on mission trips.
Outside work, Dr Da Silveira is busy with her husband and managing the activities of their two school-aged kids. Her favorite time of the year is summer, even here in Austin! In 100-degree days, you can probably find her jumping in the swimming pool or going to a south Texas beach! She also enjoys trying new restaurants and different types of food around ATX.
Adriana Da Silveira, DDS, MS, PHD – Curriculum Vitae
Professional Experience
- Craniofacial Orthodontist at Dell Children’s Medical Center, Austin, TX 2007-present
- Orthodontist and Owner at Bee Cave Orthodontics, Austin TX- 2016-present
- General Dentist, Fortaleza, Brazil- 1990-1991
Faculty Appointments
- Medical Staff Appointment, Seton Family of Hospitals, Dell Children’s Hospital, Austin, Texas- 2007-present
- Medical Staff Appointment, Shriner’s Hospital of Chicago, The Craniofacial Team, Chicago, Illinois- 2006-2007
- Medical Staff Appointment, University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, Chicago, Illinois – 2003-2007
- Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois- 2006-2007
- Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois- 2000-2006
- Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois- 2000-2007
- Adjunct Faculty, Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas- 2008-present
Hospital Appointments
- Chief of Orthodontics, Dell Children’s Craniofacial and Plastic Reconstructive Center, Austin Texas- 2007-present
- Medical Staff Appointment, Seton Family of Hospitals, Dell Children’s Hospital, Austin, Texas- 2007-present
- Medical Staff Appointment, Shriner’s Hospital of Chicago, The Craniofacial Team, Chicago, Illinois- 2006-2007
- Medical Staff Appointment, University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, Chicago, Illinois – 2003-2007
- Chief of Orthodontics, Craniofacial Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois- 2000-2007
- Director of Research, Craniofacial Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois- 2000-2007
Postgraduate Specialty Training
- Certificate of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, NY 1998-2000
Graduate Programs
- M.S., Oral Biology, University of Florida- 1993-1996
- Ph.D., Oral Biology, University of Florida- 1993-1998
Dental School
- D.D.S., University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 2002-2004
- D.D.S., Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1986-1990
Committee Appointments
- Texas Association of Orthodontists Board Member – 2012-2016
- Austin Orthodontic Study Group, Co-president- 2012-present
Professional Societies
- Organizing Committee, 11th International Symposium on Dentofacial Development and Function, Chicago, Illinois- 2005-2006
- Program Committee member, American Cleft-Palate-Craniofacial Association, Vancouver, BC- 2006
- Chicago Dental Society- 2000-2007
- International Association of Dental Research- 1994-2007
- Continuing Education Committee member, American Cleft-Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA)- 2001-2009
- Program Committee member, American Cleft-Palate-Craniofacial Association, Philadelphia, PA- 2008
- Session co-chair, 68th Annual Meeting, American Cleft-Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA), Puerto Rico- 2011
- Austin Orthodontic Study Group, Secretary- 2009-2012
- American Cleft-Palate-Craniofacial Association- 2000-present
- American Dental Association- 1998-present
- American Association of Orthodontists- 1998-present
Licensure
- Texas Dental License- 2007-present
- Illinois Dental License- 2006-2009
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics- 2005-2010
- CRDTS Regional Dental Boards Examination- 2005
- National Dental Board Examination, Part II- 2005
- Restricted Dental Faculty License, State of Illinois- 2000-2006
- American Board of Orthodontics, Part II Examination- 2001
- National Dental Board Examination, Part I-2001
Honors & Awards
- Orthodontic Faculty Development Fellowship Award, American Association of Orthodontists Foundation- 2004
- Invitation to the Hatton Award Competition, American Association of Dental Research, Minneapolis- 1998
- Colgate-Palmolive/Hispanic Dental Association Foundation Scholarship/Grant- 1997
- Florida Brazil Institute Tuition Exemption Award- 1997
- Biological Sciences Group, Graduate Student Forum Competition, Second Place, University of Florida- 1996
- Grinter Award, Graduate School, University of Florida- 1993
Research Experience
- Director of Research, Craniofacial Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois- 2000-2007
- Wach Fund, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, “Expression of matrix metalloproteinases during fusion of rat cranial sutures” – 2000
Teaching Experience
- Committee member, Biomedical Engineering students, UT Biomedical Engineering, Austin- 2008-present
- Lecturer, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery: Basic Maxillofacial Principles and Techniques Course, Chicago, IL- 2006
- Coordinator/Lecturer, Craniofacial Anomalies, ORTD 524, ORTD 525, Department of Orthodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago- 2000-2007
- Lecturer, growth of craniofacial structures, craniofacial anomalies, orthognathic surgery, and laboratory seminars, Preclinical Orthodontic Courses ORTD 323, 338, and 348, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago- 2001-2007
- Committee member, graduate advisor, and/or research supervisor Master of Science students, Master of Bioengineering students, Orthodontic residents, Craniofacial Orthodontic fellows, Plastic Surgery residents, medical and dental students- 2001-2007
- Lecturer, Craniofacial Clinical Research, Seminar in Oral Sciences, OSCI 580-1, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago- 2003-2005
- Lecturer, Cleft Lip and Palate for Maxillofacial Prosthetics Seminar, PROS 621, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago- 2002-2004
- Course director, Predoctoral Preclinical and Clinical Orthodontic courses, ORTD 323, 338, 348, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago- 2000-2002
- Lecturer, Review of Orthodontics, National Board Exam for senior dental students, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago- 2001-2002
Certifications
Basic Life Support Provider (CPR), American Heart Association
Special Interests
- Nasoalveolar molding treatment of babies born with cleft lip and palate
- Craniofacial 3D imaging
Volunteer Work
- Volunteer work on medical mission trip to El Salvador with Austin Smiles – 2014
- Camp Amigo for children born with cleft lip and palate – 2011-present
Languages Spoken
- Portuguese, Spanish, English
Bibliography of Adriana Da Silveira, DDS, MS, PHD
Publications
- Broverman R., Nguyen K., Da Silveira A., Brinkley L., Macauley S., Zeng T., Tarnuzzer R., Schultz G., Humphreys-Beher M. Changes in the expression of extracellular matrix (ECM) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) of proliferating rat parotid acinar cells. J Dental Res 77:1504-14, 1998.
- Yamachika S, Nanni JM, Nguyen KH, Garces L, Lowry JM, Robinson CP, Brayer J, Oxford GE, Da Silveira A, Kerr M, Peck AB, Humphreys-Beher MG. Excessive synthesis of matrix metalloproteinases in the exocrine tissues of the NOD mouse models for Sjögren’s syndrome. J Rheumatol 25:2371-80, 1998.
- Da Silveira A, Oliveira N, Gonzalez S, Shahani M, Reisberg D, Daw J, Cohen M. Modified nasoalveolar molding appliance for management of cleft lip defect. J Craniofac Surg 14:700-3, 2003.
- Da Silveira A, Daw J, Kusnoto B, Cohen M, Evans C. Craniofacial applications of three-dimensional laser surface scanning. J Craniofac Surg 14:449-456, 2003
- Da Silveira A, Martinez O, Da Silveira D, Daw J, Cohen M. Three-dimensional technology for documentation and record keeping for patients with facial clefts. Clin Plast Surg 31:141-8, 2004.
- Oliveira N, Da Silveira A, Kusnoto B, Viana G. Three-dimensional assessment of morphological changes of the maxilla: A comparison of two kinds of palatal expanders. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 126:354-62, 2004.
- Collins J, Ramamoorthy K, Da Silveira A, Patston P, Mao J. Expression of matrix metalloproteinase genes in the rat intramembranous bone during postnatal growth and upon mechanical stresses. J Biomech 38:485-92, 2005.
- Ziai M, Bock D, Da Silveira A, Daw J. Natal teeth: A potential impediment to nasoalveolar molding in cleft lip and Palate Infants. J Craniofac Surg 16:262-266, 2005.
- Al-Mubarak R, Da Silveira A, Mao JJ. Expression and mechanical modulation of matrix metalloproteinase-1 and -2 genes in facial and cranial sutures. Cell Tissue Res. 2005 Sep;321(3):465-71. Epub 2005 Jul 27.
- Da Silveira A, Joshi A, Shahani M. Preaxial acrofacial dysostosis (Nager Syndrome): A case report. Journal of Disability and Oral Health 2007 Aug:8(2):91-94.
- Fishman R, Da Silveira A. Lincoln’s Craniofacial Microsomia: 3-Dimensional Laser Scanning of Two Lincoln Life Masks. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007 Aug;125(8):1126-30.
- Fonteles C, Chaves C, Da Silveira A, Soares E, Couto J, Azevedo M. Cephalometric characteristics and dentofacial abnormalities of Pycnodysostosis: report of four cases from Brazil. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2007 Oct;104(4):e83-90. Epub 2007 Aug 20.
- Oliveira De Felippe NL, Da Silveira AC, Viana MG, Kusnoto B, Smith B, Evans CA. Relationship Between Rapid Maxillary Expansion and The Nasal Cavity Size and Airway Resistance: Short and long-term Effects. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 134:370-82, 2008.
- Oliveira De Felippe NL, Bhushan N, Da Silveira AC, Viana MG, Smith B. Long-term Effects of Orthodontic Therapy on the Maxillary Dental Arch and Nasal Cavity. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2009;136:490.e1-490.e8.
- De Felippe NL, Da Silveira AC, Viana MG, Smith B. Influence of Palatal Expanders on Oral Comfort, Speech and Mastication. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2010; 137(1):48-53.
- Kelley P, Mata C, Da Silveira A. Treatment of Chronic Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation by Mandibular Distraction in a Patient with Melnick-Needles Syndrome. J Craniofac Surg 2010; 21:174-176.
- DaSilveira A. 3D Virtual Surgical Planning for Orthognathic Surgery. In: McNamara JA Jr, ed. Taking Advantage of Emerging Technologies in Clinical Practice. Monograph 49, Craniofacial Growth Series, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry and Center for Human Growth and Development, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2012;155-170.
- Da Silveira A, Marques de Moura P, Harshbarger RJ. Orthodontic Considerations for Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis in Growing Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate Using Internal Distractors. Semin Plast Surg. 2014 Nov; 28(4): 207–212.
Book Chapters
- Da Silveira A. Anomalies in Growth and Development: the importance of consultation with a pediatrician. In: Vinod Krishnan and Ze’Ev Davidovitch. Integrated Clinical Orthodontics. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012; 96-108.
Manuscript Review
- Reviewer, Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal- 2002-present
- Reviewer, World Journal of Orthodontics- 2006
- Reviewer, Angle Orthodontist- 2004
- Reviewer, Frontiers in Bioscience Journal, Special Issue: Biomimetrics and Engineering of Skeletal Tissues- 2002
- Reviewer, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics- 2001
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