4.3
4 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
1994
Medical College of Virginia - Virginia Commonwealth University
Perio
1997
Specialty Certificate-Periodontics The Ohio State University
M.S.
1997
Master of Science The Ohio State University ( Oral Biology )
B.S.
1990
Baccalaureate of Science in Biology George Mason University ( Biology )
Academic Appointments :
Dr. M. Favagehi is a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Virginia, Dept. of Periodontics. Dr. Favagehi teaches pre-doctoral dental students and post-doctorate Residents.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics (1998-Present)
Medical College of Virginia of the Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Favagehi lectures and presents actual cases and original research in the following areas:
**Wound healing - Stress delays oral wound healing: role of pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as IL-1) & different growth factors (TGF-beta, IGF, PDGF, BMP, etc.) in oral wound healing and how inflammation and wound healing is affected during …stressful times, when the pituitary gland mediates the release of large doses of cortisol (Steroid hormone: anti-inflammatory). Dr. Favagehi conducted separate clinical trials in association with the institute of Behavioral Medicine at the Ohio State University. Presentation of Research published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine (May 1998), Master's thesis with the Ohio State University Graduate School (1997), Journal of Dentistry (1996), International Assoc. of Dental Research & American Assoc. of Dental Research (Orlando, Fl 1996).
**Dental Implant surgery and maxillary sinus lift and bone grafting: Actual cases form 1996 to present, showing step by step techniques used in performing maxillary sinus lift and grafting. The presentations demonstrate numerous cases using the following techniques: modified Caldwel-luc , Somer's osteotome, chin & ramus block grafts, use of collagen and Gore-tex membranes, use of DFDBA and Bio-oss bone graft materials.
**Periodontal case presentations: Actual documented cases Gingival grafting & Periodontal plastic surgery: Free gingival graft, sub-epithelial connective tissue graft, alloderm (freezed dry human dermis), periodontal osseous respective surgery, periodontal bone grafting and regeneration using Guided Tissue Regeneration (Gore-Tex, Atrisorb, Emdogain, Capset, Biomend, Collagen membranes). Bone grafting using chin or ramus block, 8-12 week extraction socket woven bone, laminar bone, Demineralized Freezed Dried Bone Allograft (DFDBA), Perioglass, Bio-Oss, osseous coagulum. Implant surgery using the following implant systems: Noble Biocare (Branemark, and Steri-oss), Zimmer, Centerpulse : Calcitek (Sulzer) & Paragon, ITI Straumann, 3i, Lifecore, Sterngold, ASTRA, SDI, ACE (distraction osteogenesis) and BICON IMPLANTS. Cases involving frenulectomy, laser periodontal surgery, exposure of impacted teeth, gingivectomy, tuberosity reduction, tori removal, and biopsies are shown as well.
Professional Affiliations :
American Academy of Periodontology (appointment: Research Submissions Committee)
American Board of Periodontology: Diplomate (Board Certified Periodontist)
American Dental Association
Academy of Osseointegration (appointment: Research Submissions Committee)
Virginia Dental Society
Northern Virginia Dental Society
Research :
Dr. Favagehi was appointed by the AO President to serve in the Research Submissions Committee of The Academy of Osseointegration in 2005 (3 year term). In 2007, he was appointed by the AAP President to serve in the American Academy of Periodontology Research Submissions Committee. He is a recipient of The Ohio State University Research Activity Award (Dept. of Oral Biology, 1997)
Mucosal wound healing is impaired by examination stress.Favagehi M, Marucha PT; Kiecolt-Glaser JK; Psychosomatic Medicine 1998 May-June;60(3):362-5
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Impairment of wound healing is a well-recognized sequeal of conditions that alter immune function, including diabetes, jaundice, and advanced age. There is also growing evidence that psychological stress has adverse consequences for i
Read More Read less Medical College of Virginia - Virginia Commonwealth University
Perio
1997
Specialty Certificate-Periodontics The Ohio State University
M.S.
1997
Master of Science The Ohio State University ( Oral Biology )
B.S.
1990
Baccalaureate of Science in Biology George Mason University ( Biology )
Academic Appointments :
Dr. M. Favagehi is a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Virginia, Dept. of Periodontics. Dr. Favagehi teaches pre-doctoral dental students and post-doctorate Residents.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics (1998-Present)
Medical College of Virginia of the Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Favagehi lectures and presents actual cases and original research in the following areas:
**Wound healing - Stress delays oral wound healing: role of pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as IL-1) & different growth factors (TGF-beta, IGF, PDGF, BMP, etc.) in oral wound healing and how inflammation and wound healing is affected during …stressful times, when the pituitary gland mediates the release of large doses of cortisol (Steroid hormone: anti-inflammatory). Dr. Favagehi conducted separate clinical trials in association with the institute of Behavioral Medicine at the Ohio State University. Presentation of Research published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine (May 1998), Master's thesis with the Ohio State University Graduate School (1997), Journal of Dentistry (1996), International Assoc. of Dental Research & American Assoc. of Dental Research (Orlando, Fl 1996).
**Dental Implant surgery and maxillary sinus lift and bone grafting: Actual cases form 1996 to present, showing step by step techniques used in performing maxillary sinus lift and grafting. The presentations demonstrate numerous cases using the following techniques: modified Caldwel-luc , Somer's osteotome, chin & ramus block grafts, use of collagen and Gore-tex membranes, use of DFDBA and Bio-oss bone graft materials.
**Periodontal case presentations: Actual documented cases Gingival grafting & Periodontal plastic surgery: Free gingival graft, sub-epithelial connective tissue graft, alloderm (freezed dry human dermis), periodontal osseous respective surgery, periodontal bone grafting and regeneration using Guided Tissue Regeneration (Gore-Tex, Atrisorb, Emdogain, Capset, Biomend, Collagen membranes). Bone grafting using chin or ramus block, 8-12 week extraction socket woven bone, laminar bone, Demineralized Freezed Dried Bone Allograft (DFDBA), Perioglass, Bio-Oss, osseous coagulum. Implant surgery using the following implant systems: Noble Biocare (Branemark, and Steri-oss), Zimmer, Centerpulse : Calcitek (Sulzer) & Paragon, ITI Straumann, 3i, Lifecore, Sterngold, ASTRA, SDI, ACE (distraction osteogenesis) and BICON IMPLANTS. Cases involving frenulectomy, laser periodontal surgery, exposure of impacted teeth, gingivectomy, tuberosity reduction, tori removal, and biopsies are shown as well.
Professional Affiliations :
American Academy of Periodontology (appointment: Research Submissions Committee)
American Board of Periodontology: Diplomate (Board Certified Periodontist)
American Dental Association
Academy of Osseointegration (appointment: Research Submissions Committee)
Virginia Dental Society
Northern Virginia Dental Society
Research :
Dr. Favagehi was appointed by the AO President to serve in the Research Submissions Committee of The Academy of Osseointegration in 2005 (3 year term). In 2007, he was appointed by the AAP President to serve in the American Academy of Periodontology Research Submissions Committee. He is a recipient of The Ohio State University Research Activity Award (Dept. of Oral Biology, 1997)
Mucosal wound healing is impaired by examination stress.Favagehi M, Marucha PT; Kiecolt-Glaser JK; Psychosomatic Medicine 1998 May-June;60(3):362-5
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Impairment of wound healing is a well-recognized sequeal of conditions that alter immune function, including diabetes, jaundice, and advanced age. There is also growing evidence that psychological stress has adverse consequences for i
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Falls Church Periodontics And Dental Implant Surgery
313 Park Ave Ste 103Falls Church, VA 22046 Tel: (703) 237-3700
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