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 • j.virag@louisville.edu
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