F. John Firriolo, DDS, PhD

Professor, Department of Diagnosis & Oral Health

School of Dentistry, 501 S. Preston St., Room 015 • 502-852-1236 • 502-852-3526 (fax) •

Education

  • PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Maryland, Graduate School, 1994
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Residency, University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, 1991
  • General Practice Residency, Staten Island University Hospital, NY, 1987
  • DDS, University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, 1986
  • BS in Biology, Adelphi University, NY, 1982

Teaching Areas

  • Didactic Instruction: Oral Medicine, General Pathology, Dental Clinical Pharmacology
  • Clinical Instruction: Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology Consultations

Honors and Awards

  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society

Professional Activities

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Academy of Oral Medicine
  • Organization of Teachers of Oral Diagnosis
  • American Dental Education Association

Research Interests and Current Projects

Interest in the diagnosis and treatment of oral mucosal disease and salivary gland dysfunction, the management of oral complications of cancer treatment, such as those due to chemotherapy or treatment with radiation involving the mouth and surrounding areas, and the dental management of medically complex patients.

Support Staff:
Amanda Elliott
502-852-7402