Description of Research Expertise

Research activities in cats and dogs focus on the etiology and pathogenesis of multiple tooth resorption; impact of periodontal disease on renal function and glycemic control; evaluation of techniques for periodontal surgery, jaw fracture healing and palate defect repair; and development of new treatment strategies for the oral and maxillofacial cancer patient.

Description of Clinical Expertise

My clinical expertise focuses on periodontal surgery (gingivectomy, apically and laterally positioned periodontal flaps, guided tissue regeneration); endodontic, restorative and prosthodontic treatment of injured teeth; passive and active orthodontic treatment of maloccluding teeth; oral and maxillofacial trauma surgery (non-invasive and invasive jaw fracture repair and treatment of luxated and avulsed teeth); oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery (mandibulectomy, maxillectomy, partial tongue resection, head/neck lymph node and salivary gland resections); palate surgery (various flap techniques for palate defect management); and facial soft tissue and bone reconstruction (lip reconstruction, mandibular defect management).