Meet the Faculty ................................................................... Faculty Choose... John N. Kent, D.D.S. Michael S. Block, D.M.D. Alexander E. Pozaki, D.D.S., M.D. Michael O'Brien, D.D.S., M.D. Randolph Malloy, D.D.S., PhD. John N. Kent, D.D.S., Boyd Professor and Head Michael S. Block, D.M.D., Professor and Director of Residency Training Alexander E. Pazoki, D.D.S., M.D., Assistant Professor Michael O'Brien, D.D.S., J.D., Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies Randolph Malloy, D.D.S., PhD., Assistant Professor and Director of Dentistry, Medical Center in New Orleans

Full-time education and research has occupied the career of Dr. John N. Kent since he received his DDS in 1963 at Nebraska. After three years in the United States Public Health Service Dr. Kent received his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training at the University of Texas, in Houston. He subsequently served as a full-time Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery faculty member at the University of Texas in Houston, University of Iowa, and has been the department head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at LSU and Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans since 1973. He was appointed Boyd Professor at the LSU department in 1983 and has served as President-elect of the Medical staff at the University Hospital and President of the Louisiana Society and the Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Kent’s teaching and research has rendered him an authority in orthognathic surgery, reconstructive surgery and biomaterial with authorship in 15 textbooks and over 250 journal and abstract publications. Ha has authored 40 research reports and has received the AOMS Research Recognition Award, the Geis Foundation Award, and the Simon P Hullihen Award and is a Fullbright Scholar. He has served on the editorial board of several surgical and dental journals including the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of dentists and International College of Dentists. Dr. Kent is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). He served on the BAOMS Advisory and Examining Committee for 6 years, the Board of Directors for 7 years, and was President of ABOMS 1987-88.

Dr. Michael Block is considered one of the leaders in dental implant surgery. He is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who has been in practice in New Orleans since 1983. Dr. Block is an editor/author of 3 textbooks on dental implants, with emphasis on grafting and esthetic implant restoration. He lectures extensively in universities and study clubs throughout the United States on a regular basis. He thoroughly enjoys practicing all aspects of general, cosmetic, and reconstructive oral and maxillofacial surgery. His clinical practice is active in all facets of OMS, with implant placement and bone graft reconstruction a major focus of his practice. He treats patients with TMJ problems, needs for reconstruction, extraction of teeth, uses sedation for patient comfort, and is well experienced in Orthognathic procedures. He is currently Professor and Director of the OMS residency program. He has an active research program funded from federal, state, foundation, and local sources.

His hobbies include bicycling, skiing, reading, gardening, and spending time with his family and the orchestra.

Education:

Undergraduate education: degrees in Biology and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester.
Dental degree: cum laude in a special field from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Oral and Maxillofacial surgery training: LSU School of Dentistry.

Certification:

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Organizations

Louisiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Dental Association
Louisiana Dental Association
New Orleans Dental Association
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Official Spokesperson on Dental Implants, AAOMS, 1993-present
Committee on Continuous Education, 1996-present
Academy of Osseointegration
Academy of Osseointegration, Board of Directors and past President
Academy of Osseointegration Foundation – Director
International Association for Dental Research
International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Fellow
Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Journal Appointments

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Editorial Board, 1988-present
Editorial Review Board, Implant Dentistry
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, Reviewer
Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, BC Decker Inc, Editorial Board

Hospital Staff Appointments

University Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana,
Charity Hospital New Orleans, Louisiana,
Children's Hospital
Doctor's Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana
East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana
Tulane Medical Center
Touro Infirmary

Recent Publications

Alexander Pazoki, D.D.S., M.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and General Surgery at LSUHSC. He is in the process of becoming Board Certified. Dr. Pazoki has completed two years of additional training in the field of Oral and Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery after finishing his oral and maxillofacial surgery training. He lectures to residents in OMS, ENT and General Surgery at LSU and Tulane Medical Center. He has presented multiple papers at both national and international conferences.

Dr. Pazoki enjoys practicing all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery including facial aesthetic, head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstructive surgery as well as craniofacial surgery. He is active member of the Tulane Craniofacial Team performing primary cleft surgery as well as craniofacial distraction procedures. His research interests are in the field of craniofacial development as well as tumor biology and oral cancer. His clinical practice is active in all facets of OMS with special emphasis on pathology and reconstructive and microsurgery.

His hobbies include skiing, swimming, and playing piano. He is fluent in Persian and Spanish.

Education:

Microvascular Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Systems
Baltimore, Maryland
July 1,1999-June 30, 2000

Fellowship in Maxillofacial Oncology
University of Maryland Cancer Center
Baltimore, Maryland
July 1, 1998-June 30, 1999

Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, New York
University Hospital
State University of New York at Stony Brook
July 1, 1992-June 30, 1998

Resident General Surgery
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, New York at Stony Brook
July 1,1995- June 30, 1996

State University of New York at Stony Brook
School of Medicine
Stony Brook, New York
M.D., 1993-1995

New York University College of Dentistry
School of Dentistry
New York, New York
D.D.S., 1988-1992

Licensure

Louisiana State Medical License
Louisiana Dental License
United States Medical Licensing Examination, 8/96
North East Regional Boards, 8/93
New York State Medical License
New York State Dental License
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support

Research

University of Maryland Cancer Center Protocol 9621
"Field Changes Associated with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Dysplasia"

Co-Investigator:
IACUC #98-02-01
"Animal Laboratory for Microvascular Technique"
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
University of Maryland at Baltimore Dental School

Immunohistochemistry Study of Osteosarcoma of Head and Neck
Division of Oral Pathology
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
University of Maryland at Baltimore Dental School

New York University Medical Center 1998-1992
Institute of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery
Clinical Research in Cephalometric Radiology and Development/ Modification of 3-D
Surgical Planning for Patients with Craniofacial Deformities Study of Relapse Using 3-D Cephalometric in Patients with Hemifacial Microsomia

Contributed to the Creation of a New Cephalometric analysis Program for the Measurement of Growth in Aging Craniofacial Skeleton

Presented research in the theory and advantages of 3-D cephalometric analysis in treatment planning of patients with craniofacial anomalies Oct. 6/7, 1991 Seattle, Washington

Professional Organizations and Offices:

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Dental Association
American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
Omicron Kappa Upsilon

Special Honors and Awards

State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine
Honors in Surgery 1995
Honors in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1996
Honors in Medicine 1994
Honors in Pediatrics 1995
Honors in Neurology and Clinical Psychiatry 1995
New York College of Dentistry
Dr. Sam J. Piliero Memorial Award in Histology, First Prize
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Fraternity
OKU Sponsored Student Research Award, First Prize
Dean’s List 1988-1992
New York University, Anatomy Award
Represented NYUCD at the ADA/Dentsply National Competition (Seattle Washington 1991)

Dr. O’Brien is a native of this area. He was born in New Orleans and grew up in Chalmette. He received his pre-dental requirements from Louisiana State University after just two years and remained on the Dean’s list, while he was there. Dr. O’Brien attended Loyola University Dental School and graduated in1970 near the top of his class with a D.D.S. degree. His honor societies included C. Victor Vignes, O.K.U. and Alpha Sigma Nu. He then completed an internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at Charity Hospital in 1973 and was the chief resident in his final year. Dr. O’Brien is a diplomate of the Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a fellow of the American, Southeastern, and Louisiana Societies of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a member of the American, Louisiana, and New Orleans Dental Societies and the American Dental Society of Anesthesia.

Dr. O’Brien has been associated with the Louisiana State University Dental School in various part time capacities for the past twenty-five years. He is published in the journal Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology, and Oral Medicine Dr. O’Brien is now a full time faculty member at the School of Dentistry. His academic rank is Associate Professor. He is the director of the undergraduate program, including all didactic courses and supervision of the clinics. Prior to teaching full time, he was in full scope private practice as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for twenty- seven years. While still in private practice, Dr. O’Brien also graduated from Loyola Law School in 1998 and has served as an attorney for the State Board of Dentistry. He still does some work with the board including the inspection of offices to certify them for the administration of intravenous conscious sedation and also as a consultant to the board on difficult and complicated dental disciplinary cases.

Dr. O’Brien teaches a variety of continuing education oral surgery courses including all types of anesthesia, medical emergencies in the dental office, and mal-practice lectures. Dr. O’Brien is active in St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Slidell, where he now lives. He gives all credit for his accomplishments to his beautiful wife, Lyndall, and his proudest accomplishments are his three children: Dawn, Michael, and Katie.

Dr. Malloy's biographical information to follow shortly.