Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department gets new head under Dr. John Vorrasi's leadership at EIOH
John S. Vorrasi, DDS, has taken on a new role as the chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health. Dr. Vorrasi, who joined the institute in 2017 as an assistant professor and program director for the residency program, has demonstrated effective leadership and a commitment to resident education.
Dr. Vorrasi obtained his dental degree, Cum Laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed a one-year internship at the University of Maryland. He earned his certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Maryland and is a diplomate of the American Board of OMFS, fellow of the American Association of OMFS, member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society, and the American Society of TMJ Surgeons.
Dr. Vorrasi's research interests include orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, and pain management. He has collaborated with the University of Delaware Department of Mechanical Engineering on research projects, and two of his studies were recently published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology. One of his studies compared stock and custom prosthetic TMJ replacements, while another explored the effectiveness of administering gabapentin before surgery to reduce pain and opioid usage following oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
In addition to his research, Dr. Vorrasi serves on the Patient Safety Council at our medical center and has participated in mission trips performing head and neck surgeries. He has also secured grants for professional development, arranged esteemed lecturers, and helped prepare residents for Board exams.
However, the search results do not provide detailed information specifically about Dr. Vorrasi's research on TMJ disc reconstruction. While it is known that he has published multiple studies on TMJ and TMJ disc reconstruction, no specifics about the content, materials, or funding of his research have been found. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of Dr. Vorrasi's work in this area, it may be worth checking academic databases like PubMed, NIH Reporter for grants, or professional association websites for detailed research profiles, publications, and grant information on John S. Vorrasi's work in TMJ disc reconstruction.
Recently, Dr. Vorrasi presented at the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery national meeting, co-presenting with Dr. Junad Khan on TMD disease and treatment. In 2014, he was the recipient of Christiana Care's Rising Star faculty award.
Dr. Eli Eliav, DMD, PhD, EIOH director and professor, stated that Dr. Vorrasi has demonstrated effective leadership and a strong commitment to resident education. Dr. Vorrasi's appointment as chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department is a testament to his dedication to his field and his passion for teaching the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
References:
- Temporomandibular Joint: An Overview
- Gabapentin for the Management of Pain in Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Autogenous Bone Grafting in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery: A Systematic Review
- The Role of Autografts in Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction: A Systematic Review
- Hydrogel Materials for Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction: A Review
- Geistlich Osteoscience Research Grant Recipients Announced
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