Dr. Matilde Hernandez
Director of Clinical Research, Global Technology Center, Colgate Palmolive Company
Matilde is a graduate of Central University of Venezuela, where she received both her Dental degree and specialization as a Periodontist in Caracas Venezuela.
Dr. Matilde Hernandez is currently a Director of Clinical Research at the Global Technology Center in Piscataway, New Jersey at the Research and Development Clinical Innovation Department in Colgate Palmolive Company , she has worked extensively with dental and dental hygiene CE programs in Venezuela and North America, Matilde also serve as the liaison for the partnership between Colgate and the University of Pennsylvania, at the Colgate Penn Clinic for People with Disabilities, that aims to further research and development of oral health care products for people with disabilities. Further, she develops protocols for clinical studies for novel oral care products.
Matilde is an active member of the International Association of Dental Research, and board member of the Venezuelan Division co-leading International Relations. Member of Hispanic Dental Association, and board Member of Hispanic Dental Association Foundation.