Clinical Professor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Brent B. Ward, DDS, MD is a Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Hospital Dentistry in the School of Dentistry and Professor in the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Ward received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, Provo, and dental degree from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He received his medical degree and completed postgraduate training including residency and fellowship at the University of Michigan joining the faculty in 2003.
He is a member of the multidisciplinary Head and Neck Oncology Program at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and Program Director of the Oral/Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship within the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Ward is recognized as a professional leader by several national and international organizations and is the past President of the American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons and has held multiple leadership positions In the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).
Dr. Ward is actively involved in the clinic and operating rooms with interests expressed in cancer and pre-cancer conditions as well as major pathology and reconstruction of the structures of the face, mouth, and jaws. Dr. Ward specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adult oral & maxillofacial conditions. He has extensive experience in jaw and facial reconstruction from congenital defects or trauma, head and neck cancer reconstruction, and microvascular reconstructive surgery. Dr. Ward’s research endeavors have encompassed the spectrum of benchtop basic research to multiple collaborative clinical trial research aligned with his clinical focus. He has maintained continuous research funding for the duration of his career.
XES - APPs vs. Non-Cats: Point Counter Point: APPs
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