Titles and Education

1. • 2016-present - PhD, Biomechanics, Comparative Biomedical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
   • 2006-2009 - Residency, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
   • 2002-2003 - Internship, Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Denver, CO
   • 1998-2002 - DVM, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
   • 1994-1998 - BS, Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Research

• Development of non-destructive methods to evaluate dental biomechanics
• Multiscale characterization of the relationship between structure and mechanics of mineralized tissue
• Characterization of oral and maxillofacial pathology
• Development of novel surgical approaches for the treatment of maxillofacial tumors
• Use of technology to enhance tumor patient outcomes

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of dentoalveolar and orofacial diseases
• Clinical teaching of veterinary students and residents
• Instruction of non-clinical veterinary students
• Section Head - Dentistry and Oral Surgery
• Director - Oromaxillofacial Surgery Fellowship Program

Clinical Interests

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology
• Surgical Oncology
• Prosthodontics
• Dental and Maxillofacial Biomechanics

Graduate Training

PhD student in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Program - Biomechanics

Recent Publications

1. Publications on Pubmed