Research/art/teacher profile of a person
Name and surname:
doc. MUDr. Andrej Thurzo, PhD., MPH, MHA
Document type:
Research/art/teacher profile of a person
The name of the university:
Comenius University Bratislava
The seat of the university:
Šafárikovo námestie 6, 818 06 Bratislava

I. - Basic information

I.1 - Surname
Thurzo
I.2 - Name
Andrej
I.3 - Degrees
doc. MUDr., PhD., MPH, MHA
I.4 - Year of birth
1980
I.5 - Name of the workplace
Department of Orthodontics, Regenerative and Forensic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava
I.6 - Address of the workplace
Dvořákovo nábrežie 4, 811 02 Bratislava - Staré mesto
I.7 - Position
head of department
I.8 - E-mail address
Andrej@Thurzo.sk
I.9 - Hyperlink to the entry of a person in the Register of university staff
https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/3477
I.10 - Name of the study field in which a person works at the university
Dentistry
I.11 - ORCID iD
0000-0002-7810-5721

II. - Higher education and further qualification growth

II.1 - First degree of higher education
II.2 - Second degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Medical faculty, Comenius University in Bratislava
II.b - Year
2006
II.c - Study field and programme
stomatology
II.3 - Third degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Medical faculty, Comenius University in Bratislava
II.b - Year
2009
II.c - Study field and programme
dentistry
II.4 - Associate professor
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Medical faculty, Comenius University in Bratislava
II.b - Year
2022
II.c - Study field and programme
Dentistry
II.5 - Professor
II.6 - Doctor of Science (DrSc.)

III. - Current and previous employment

III.a - Occupation-position III.b - Institution III.c - Duration
Associate professor Medical faculty, Comenius University in Bratislava 2022
assistant professor Medical faculty, Comenius University in Bratislava 2009-2022
assistant Medical faculty, Comenius University in Bratislava 2006-2009
orthodontist Sangre Azul 2013
WEB COORDINATOR, Journalist, Writer, Editor THE BRITISH COUNCIL 1999-2002

IV. - Development of pedagogical, professional, language, digital and other skills

IV.a - Activity description, course name, other IV.b - Name of the institution IV.c - Year
1st Approbation in Stomatology Slovak medical university in Bratislava 2009
2nd Approbation in Orthodontics Slovak medical university in Bratislava 2012
Master of Public Health Slovak medical university in Bratislava 2013
Dentoalveolar surgery - Certification study program Medical faculty, Comenius University in Bratislava 2023

V. - Overview of activities within the teaching career at the university

V.1 - Overview of the profile courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes
V.1.a - Name of the profile course V.1.b - Study programme V.1.c - Degree V.1.d - Field of study
Orthodontics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Dentistry I.II. Dentistry
Advanced technologies in orthodontics Dentistry I.II. Dentistry
V.2 - Overview of the responsibility for the delivery, development and quality assurance of the study programme or its part at the university in the current academic year
V.2.a - Name of the study programme V.2.b - Degree V.2.c - Field of study
Dentistry I.II. Dentistry
Dentistry III. Dentistry
V.3 - Overview of the responsibility for the development and quality of the field of habilitation procedure and inaugural procedure in the current academic year
V.4 - Overview of supervised final theses
V.4.1 - Number of currently supervised theses
V.4.b - Diploma (second degree)
6
V.4.c - Dissertation (third degree)
8
V.4.2 - Number of defended theses
V.4.b - Diploma (second degree)
60
V.4.c - Dissertation (third degree)
1
V.5 - Overview of other courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes
V.5.a - Name of the course V.5.b - Study programme V.5.c - Degree V.5.d - Field of study
Dentistry General medicine I.II. General medicine

VI. - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs

VI.1 - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs and the corresponding citations
VI.1.1 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
170
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
70
VI.1.2 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
42
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
27
VI.1.3 - Number of citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
872
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
780
VI.1.4 - Number of citations registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
760
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
750
VI.1.5 - Number of invited lectures at the international, national level
VI.1.a - Overall
30
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
20
VI.2 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs
1

Thurzo, A.; Šufliarsky, B.; Urbanová, W.; Čverha, M.; Strunga, M.; Varga, I. Pierre Robin Sequence and 3D Printed Personalized Composite Appliances in Interdisciplinary Approach. Polymers 2022, 14, 3858. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14183858

(IF=5,0 - Q1)




2

Thurzo, A.; Gálfiová, P.; Nováková, Z.V.; Polák, Š.; Varga, I.; Strunga, M.; Urban, R.; Surovková, J.; Leško, Ľ.; Hajdúchová, Z.; et al. Fabrication and In Vitro Characterization of Novel Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds 3D Printed Using Polyvinyl Alcohol as a Thermoplastic Binder. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23, 14870. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232314870

(IF=5,6 - Q1)

3

Thurzo, A.; Strunga, M.; Urban, R.; Surovková, J.; Afrashtehfar, K.I. Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Dental Education: A Review and Guide for Curriculum Update. Educ. Sci. 2023, 13, 150. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13020150

(IF=3,0 - Q1)

4

Thurzo, A., Urbanová, W., Neuschlová, I., Paouris, D., & Čverha, M. (2022). Use of optical scanning and 3D printing to fabricate customized appliances for patients with craniofacial disorders. Seminars in Orthodontics, 28(2), 92–99. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sodo.2022.10.005

(IF=4,2 - Q1)

5

Thurzo, A.; Jančovičová, V.; Hain, M.; Thurzo, M.; Novák, B.; Kosnáčová, H.; Lehotská, V.; Varga, I.; Kováč, P.; Moravanský, N. Human Remains Identification Using Micro-CT, Chemometric and AI Methods in Forensic Experimental Reconstruction of Dental Patterns after Concentrated Sulphuric Acid Significant Impact. Molecules 2022, 27, 4035. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27134035

(IF=4,6 - Q1)

6
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI20244.7Q1Q10.657 *2023PolymersThree-dimensionally Printed Polymer and Composite Materials for Dental Applications with Focus on Orthodonticshttps://doi.org/10.3390/polym16223151

7
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI20242.7Q1Q10.864 *2023BMC Medical EducationIs virtual reality enhancing dental anatomy education? A systematic review and meta-analysishttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06233-0

8
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI20242.5Q1Q20.428 *2023Applied SciencesThe Potential of AI-Powered Face Enhancement Technologies in Face-Driven Orthodontic Treatment Planninghttps://doi.org/10.3390/app14177837

9
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI20243.1Q2Q20.521 *2023AIArtificial Intelligence-Driven Facial Image Analysis for the Early Detection of Rare Diseases: Legal, Ethical, Forensic, and Cybersecurity Considerationshttps://doi.org/10.3390/ai5030049

10
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI2024Conference Proceedings---International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Data Sciences, and Applications, ACDSA 2024,AI-Powered Segmentation Revolutionizes Scaffold Design in Regenerative Dentistryhttps://doi.org/10.1109/ACDSA59508.2024.104673822024Conference Proceedings---International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Data Sciences, and Applications, ACDSA 2024,AI-automated Cephalometric Tracing: A New Normal in Orthodontics?https://doi.org/10.1109/ACDSA59508.2024.10467825

VI.3 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs over the last six years
1

Thurzo, A.; Šufliarsky, B.; Urbanová, W.; Čverha, M.; Strunga, M.; Varga, I. Pierre Robin Sequence and 3D Printed Personalized Composite Appliances in Interdisciplinary Approach. Polymers 2022, 14, 3858. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14183858

(IF=5,0 - Q1)

2

Thurzo, A.; Gálfiová, P.; Nováková, Z.V.; Polák, Š.; Varga, I.; Strunga, M.; Urban, R.; Surovková, J.; Leško, Ľ.; Hajdúchová, Z.; et al. Fabrication and In Vitro Characterization of Novel Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds 3D Printed Using Polyvinyl Alcohol as a Thermoplastic Binder. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23, 14870. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232314870

(IF=5,6 - Q1)

3

Thurzo, A.; Strunga, M.; Urban, R.; Surovková, J.; Afrashtehfar, K.I. Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Dental Education: A Review and Guide for Curriculum Update. Educ. Sci. 2023, 13, 150. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13020150

(IF=3,0 - Q1)

4

Thurzo, A., Urbanová, W., Neuschlová, I., Paouris, D., & Čverha, M. (2022). Use of optical scanning and 3D printing to fabricate customized appliances for patients with craniofacial disorders. Seminars in Orthodontics, 28(2), 92–99. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sodo.2022.10.005

(IF=4,2 - Q1)

5

Thurzo, A.; Jančovičová, V.; Hain, M.; Thurzo, M.; Novák, B.; Kosnáčová, H.; Lehotská, V.; Varga, I.; Kováč, P.; Moravanský, N. Human Remains Identification Using Micro-CT, Chemometric and AI Methods in Forensic Experimental Reconstruction of Dental Patterns after Concentrated Sulphuric Acid Significant Impact. Molecules 2022, 27, 4035. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27134035

(IF=4,6 - Q1)

6
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI20232.5Q1Q20.519Education SciencesImpact of Artificial Intelligence on Dental Education: A Review and Guide for Curriculum Updatehttps://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13020150

7
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI20244.7Q1Q10.657 *2023PolymersThree-dimensionally Printed Polymer and Composite Materials for Dental Applications with Focus on Orthodonticshttps://doi.org/10.3390/polym16223151

8
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI20242.7Q1Q10.864 *2023BMC Medical EducationIs virtual reality enhancing dental anatomy education? A systematic review and meta-analysishttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06233-0

9
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI20242.5Q1Q20.428 *2023Applied SciencesEvolving Strategies and Materials for Scaffold Development in Regenerative Dentistryhttps://doi.org/10.3390/app14062270

10
year publishedIFJCR (WOS/Clarivate)SCIMAGO (SCOPUS)AIS Article influence scorejournalTitleDOI20245.8Q1Q10.874 *2023Journal of the European Ceramic SocietySynthesis, sintering, radiopacity and cytotoxicity of Ca, Sr and Ba - phosphate bioceramicshttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2023.12.034

VI.4 - The most significant citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs
1

Knechtel, Petra, Christina Weismann and Christian F Poets. “Caring for Infants with Robin Sequence Treated with the Tübingen Palatal Plate: A Review of Personal Practice.” Children 10 (2023): n. pag.

2

Chiriac, St., Roxana Cristina Popescu, Mihnea-Mihăiță Pele, Cristina Daniela Ghițulică, Andreia Cucuruz, Ruxandra-Elena Geanaliu-Nicolae, Izabela‐Cristina Stancu, Georgeta Voicu and Lucian Toma Ciocan. “New 3D Printed Scaffolds Based on Walstromite Synthesized by Sol–Gel Method.” Journal of Functional Biomaterials 15 (2024): n. pag.

3

Uribe, Sergio E., Ilze Maldupa, Argyro Kavadella, Maha El Tantawi, Akhilanand Chaurasia, Margherita Fontana, Rodrigo Marino, Nicola PT Innes and Falk Schwendicke. “Artificial intelligence chatbots and large language models in dental education: Worldwide survey of educators.” European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (2024): n. pag.

4

Pascadopoli, Maurizio, Paolo Zampetti, Maria Gloria Nardi, Matteo Pellegrini and Andrea Scribante. “Smartphone Applications in Dentistry: A Scoping Review.” Dentistry Journal 11 (2023): n. pag.

5

Li, Meng-Xun, Zhi-Wei Wang, Xin-Ran Chen, Gui-Song Xia, Yong Zheng, Cui Huang and Zhi Li. “Application of deep learning in isolated tooth identification.” BMC Oral Health 24 (2024): n. pag.

VI.5 - Participation in conducting (leading) the most important research projects or art projects over the last six years
1

Principal Investigator: the Cultural and Educational Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic - project KEGA - Artificial Intelligence-Driven Educational and Testing Online System for Dental Students and Dentists (054UK-4/2023)

2

Responsible investigator of the part LFUK (partner of FCHPT STU): Agency for Research and Development Support APVV-21-0173 Biocompatible personalized substitutes produced by fusible filament processing technology

VII. - Overview of organizational experience related to higher education and research/artistic/other activities

VII.a - Activity, position VII.b - Name of the institution, board VII.c - Duration
Vice Dean for dentistry Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Medicine and Sangre Azul LFUK 2023-2027
Head of the Department of Orthodontics, Regenerative and Forensic Dentistry Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Medicine and Sangre Azul LFUK 2024-2028
Chief expert of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic for the field of Maxillofacial orthopaedics (orthodontics) MZSR 2024-2028
Member of Governing Board of Comenius University UK 2023-2028

VIII. - Overview of international mobilities and visits oriented on education and research/artistic/other activities in the given field of study

IX. - Other relevant facts

IX.a - If relevant, other activities related to higher education or research/artistic/other activities are mentioned
Doc. MUDr. Andrej Thurzo, PhD., MPH., MHA is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. He holds positions in both the Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Center of Simulation and Virtual Medical Education. He is a Forensic Expert in Medicine - Dentistry. His education background include:
  • Medical Faculty, Comenius University (2000-2006): MD in Dentistry
  • PhD in Implementation of Digital Systems in Orthodontics (2006-2010)
  • 1st Approbation in Stomatology (2006-2009)
  • 2nd Approbation in Orthodontics (2009-2012)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH, 2010-2013)
  • Master of Health Administration (MHA, 2013-2014)
  • Habilitation at Comenius University, Associate Professor (2022)

Dr. Thurzo also has education abroad experience, including:

  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA (2009) with Prof. William R. Proffit, former Chair of Orthodontics
  • Erasmus at Faculty of Medicine at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Gemelli University Hospital, Rome, Italy (2005)

His work experience includes:

  • University Teacher at Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University (2006-present)
  • Leading Orthodontist at Orthodontic Clinic Sangre Azul (2013-present)
  • Implementation of new digital technologies at the Academic Library of Medical Faculty, Comenius University (2004-2005)
  • Web Coordinator at The British Council, Bratislava (1998-2003)

Dr. Thurzo's current and previous research interests include 3D medical printing, bioprinting, artificial intelligence, orthodontics, forensic dentistry, and regenerative medicine.


Date of last update
2024-05-14