John G. Virag, DMD, MSD

Associate Professor, Department of Diagnosis & Oral Health  |  Predoctoral Program Director, Periodontics


School of Dentistry, 501 S. Preston St., Room 100 502-852-1189

Education

  • MSD in Periodontology - University of Minnesota College of Dentistry, 1988

  • DMD - University of Kentucky College of Dental Medicine, 1984

  • BA in Anthropology/Museum Studies - University of Denver, 1980

Teaching Areas

Course Director:

  • Periodontology lll (D3)
  • Clinical Periodontology 1 (D3)
  • Clinical Periodontology 2 (D4)

Honors and Awards

  • American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics, 2018
  • American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics, 2010
  • American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics, 2008
  • American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics, 2007

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Academy of Periodontology

Service

  • ULSD COPC Committee

Research Interests and Current Projects

  • Genetic influence on Periodontal Disease states

Recent Publications

Journal Articles

  • Michalowicz BS, Aeppli D, Virag JG, Klump DG, Hinrichs E, Segal NL, Bouchard Jr TJ, Pihlstrom BL (1991), Periodontal Findings in Adult Twins. Journal of Periodontology, 62: 293-299. https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.1991.62.5.293 

Other

  • "Periodontal Findings in Adult Twins" Journal of Dental Research, Volume 68, Special Issue Number 702, page 954 

Support Staff:
Meredith Eastham
502-852-1208