Program Overview

Introduction to Dental Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences

The Department of Dental Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences is dedicated to educating undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in oral health. The department offers various programs, including hospital internships and graduate residency training programs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology.

Clinical Specialty Programs

The department provides clinical specialty programs in:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Periodontology
• Oral Pathology and Radiology diagnosis

Specialty Clinics

The department operates several specialty clinics, including:

• Dr. Sam Borden Periodontology Clinic
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic
• Oral Pathology Clinic

Divisions

The department is divided into several sections, including:

• Oral Diagnosis
• Oral Maxillofacial Radiology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Periodontology

Research Collaboration

The department undertakes research and creates opportunities for collaboration through the International Centre for Oral-Systemic Health (ICOSH). The ICOSH offers continuing education in oral systemic medicine.

Department Researchers

The department's research team includes:

• Anastasia Cholakis
• Chris Cottick
• Reda Fouad Elgazzar
• Anthony Iacopino
• Sunil Mutalik
• Vimi Mutalik
• John Perry
• Adnan Shah
• Chrysi Stavropoulou
• Sylvia Todescan

Department Overview

The Department of Dental Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences is led by Department Head Adnan Shah. The department supports patient care and the dental community through its various services and programs.