Zafrulla Khan, DDS., MS., FACP

Education:

D.D.S. – Bangalore University, Bangalore, India, 1967-1972
Removable Prosthodontics, State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, 1977 & 1988
Dental Oncology/Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, University of Texas, M.D.Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas, 1987-1988
M.S.Oral Biology, University of Louisville,Louisville, KY, 1993-1995

Curriculum Vitae

Current Positions:

Professor of Prosthodontics, Oral Health and Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, University of Louisville
Director, Maxillofacial / Oncologic Dentistry, J.G. Brown Cancer Center
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
Associate, Departments of Medicine and Radiation Oncology, University of Louisville
Adjunct Professor, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

Contact Information:

Dental Oncology, J.G. Brown Cancer Center
502-852-5747

 

Clinical Focus and Research:

Clinical research includes several trails evaluating the management of head and neck radiation and chemotherapy induced xerostomia and mucositis, sponsored by NIH, Universities and Industry. Use of craniofacial implants for the head and neck surgical patients in rehabilitation with oral and extra-oral prosthesis to restore function and esthetics.

Currently principal investigator of clinical trial supported by pharmaceutical company

Literature Cited:

  1. Khan Z, Tamer Abdul-Azim:A direct technique to fabricate an intraoral shield for unilateral head and neck radiation, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 112, Issue 3, 689-691, September 2014
  2. Khan Z, Kentucky Cancer Center emphasizes patient’s quality of life, dr. bicuspid, February, 2013
  3. Khan Z, Wells A, Scharfe W, Farman A:  Conebeam CT isolation of calcifications in the maxillofacial and cervical soft tissues – A retrospective analysis.  International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Vol 3:221-222, June, 2008
  4. Horsley SH, Beckstrom BW, Clark SJ, Scheetz JP, Khan Z, Farman GG:  Prevalence of carotid and pulp calcifications:  a correlation using digital panoramic radiographs.  International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Vol 4:9-173, November, 2008.

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