Department Chairperson
William P Lundergan
Professor of Periodontics
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Tamer Alpagot
Professor of Periodontics
DDS, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey, 1983
PhD, University of Minnesota, 1995
PhD, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, 1986
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Gretchen J Bruce
Associate Professor of Periodontics
BA, Northwestern University, 1976
BS, University of Illinois, 1981
Certificate, Boston University, 1987
DDS, University of Illinois, 1983
MBA, University of the Pacific, 1999
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Preeti M Chopra
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
BDS, H.P Govt Dental School, 2004
MS, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas AM University, 2010
MS, University of Alabama, 2007
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Gary Grill
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
BS, University of Maryland, 1974
Certificate, Boston University, 1980
DDS, University of Southern California, 1978
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Lisa A Harpenau
Professor of Periodontics
BS, Loyola Marymount University, 1986
BS, University of California San Francisco, 1990
Certificate, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1992
D.D.S., University of California San Francisco, 1990
M.A., University of the Pacific Gladys L. Benard School of Education, 2009
M.B.A., University of the Pacific Eberhardt School of Business, 1999
M.S., Baylor University Graduate School, 1992
Josef Huang
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
BS, University of California, San Diego, 1993
DDS, Columbia University Dental, 1998
Dental Speciality in Periodontics, New York University, 2001
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Navid N Knight
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
B.A., University of California at Berkeley, 1986
CERT, University of the Pacific, Benerd College, 2022
Certificate, Academy for Advancing Leadership (AAL), 2015
Certificate, United States Navy, 1995
Certificate, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Union City Dental Clinic, 1990
Certificate, United States Navy, 1994
Certificate, University of the Pacific, Benerd College, 2022
Certificate, Academy for Advancing Leadership (AAL), 2018
Certificate, Oregon Health Sciences University, 1992
Certificate, Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Dentistry, 1992
Certificate, Veterans Administration Hospital, 1992
D.D.S., University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 1989
M.A.ED., University of the Pacific, Benerd College, 2023
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William P Lundergan
Professor of Periodontics
BS, University of California, Irvine, 1973
Certificate, University of Connecticut, 1983
DDS, University of the Pacific, 1981
MA, University of the Pacific, 1994
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Sohyun Park
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
B.Sc., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2005
D.D.S., School of Dental Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo, 2010
M.D.S., School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 2017
Kavitha Parthasarathy
Associate Professor of Periodontics
BDS, Bangalore University, 1999
M.S., SUNY at Buffalo, 2007
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Marcie Wagner
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
A.A.S., Cabrillo College, 1993
B.H.S., Northern AZ university, 2015
M.S.HYG., University of California San Fransisco, 2018
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Fabiana Aellos
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
Certificate, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - School of Dentistry, 2019
D.D.S., Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - School of Dentistry, 2016
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Zahra Falsafi
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
Certificate, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, 1998
D.D.S., Boston University School of Dental Medicine, 1995
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Stephen Hu
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
D.D.S., Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2017
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Carlene Mendieta
Assistant Professor of Periodontics
Certificate, UCSF, 1988
D.D.S., University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 1986
Course Descriptions
Predoctoral Courses
PR 150. Periodontal Diseases. 1 Unit.
Introduction to periodontology, clinical and histopathological features, epidemiology, classification of periodontal diseases, pathogenesis, etiologies of periodontal disease, genetics, and risk assessment. (10 hours lecture. Quarter 4.).
PR 156. Preclinical Periodontics. 1 Unit.
Study of techniques for instrument sharpening, root planing, and use of ultrasonic devices. Introduction to temporary splinting, microbiologic sampling, and dental implants. (5 hours lecture, 5 hours lab. Quarter 4.).
PR 250. Periodontics. 3 Units.
Introduction to the methodology of collecting data, utilizing data to make a diagnosis, preparing a treatment plan, and providing initial therapy including microbial sampling and chemotherapeutics; rationale for initial therapy including elimination of local factors, occlusal correction, provisional splinting, and initial therapy evaluation; basic rationale for periodontal surgery; techniques employed in surgical periodontics including the scientific basis for surgical technique, specific indications/contraindications, and sequence in healing following gingival surgery, osseous resection, gingival augmentation, regenerative therapy, and dental implants. (30 hours lecture. Quarters 5-7.).
PR 251. Periodontics. 2 Units.
Introduction to basic rationale for periodontal surgery; techniques employed in surgical periodontics including scientific basis for surgical technique, specific indications/contraindications, and sequence in healing following gingival surgery, osseous resection, gingival augmentation, regenerative therapy, and dental implants. (20 hours lecture. IDS Quarters 2-3.).
PR 256. Clinical Periodontics I. 5 or 6 Units.
Study of periodontal examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, nonsurgical therapy, use of evidence based dentistry and self-assessment principles, periodontal re-evaluation, periodontal surgery, and supportive periodontal therapy in comprehensive clinical dental practice. (Quarters 5-8.).
PR 356. Clinical Periodontics II. 4 Units.
Study of periodontal examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, nonsurgical therapy, periodontal re-evaluation, periodontal surgery, and supportive periodontal therapy in comprehensive clinical dental practice. (Quarters 9-12.).
