Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Pathology - Faculty

Dr. Harry Precheur, Chairman & Associate Professor
B.S. - St. Peter’s College
D.M.D. - University of Medicine and Dentistry of the State of New Jersey
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at the Harlem Hospital Center
Diplomate - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Fellow - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Fellow - American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

Research areas of interest - Development of new intermaxillary fixation

devices and the application of surgical assisted navigation OMS procedures.

Clinical areas of interest - Tissue engineering for reconstructive surgery, trauma care reconstruction, and dental alveolar surgery with implants.

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Email - HPrecheur@umc.edu

 
Dr. Ronald Caloss, Residency Program Director & Associate Professor

B.S. - University of Texas, Austin

D.D.S. - University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

M.D. - University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency- University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

General Practice Residency - Wake Forest University

Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellow - Baptist Golden Triangle Hospital; Columbus, MS

Diplomate - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Research areas of interest - Use of 3D imaging and computer modeling for planning facial reconstructive surgery.  Temporary orthodontic anchorage devices as an alternative for maxillomandibular fixation.

Clinical areas of interest - Orthognathic/corrective jaw surgery,

facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery

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Email - RCaloss@umc.edu

Dr Stone Thayer, Assistant Professor

B.S.B.A. - Washington University in St Louis- John M. Olin School of Business
D.M.D. - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
M.D. - University of Texas Southwestern
Oral & Maxillofacial Residency - University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Hospital
Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship - Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia University

Clinical areas of interests - Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery, Trauma Reconstruction
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Email - sthayer@umc.edu

Dr. Sigurds Krolls, Professor Emeritus
B.S. - University of Illinois
D.D.S. - University of Illinois
M.S. - Indiana University Graduate School
M.S.Ed. - Jackson State University
Doctor Honoris - Stradina University, Institute of Stomatology, Riga Latvia
Diplomate - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Diplomate - American Board of Oral Medicine
Fellow - American College of Dentists
Fellow - International College of Dentists
Fellow - Pierre Fauchard Academy
Fellow - American Academy of Oral Pathology
Fellow - American Academy of Oral Medicine

Clinical areas of interests - Salivary gland tumor, oral cancer, & forensic dentistry

Dr. Leticia Ferreira, Assistant Professor

D.D.S. - Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Residency - Texas A&M Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas
MS in Biomedical Sciences- Texas A&M Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas
Diplomate- American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
Fellow - American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology


Research areas of interest - Salivary biomarkers, immunohistochemical biomarkers for oral cancer and oral lichen planus.
Clinical areas of interest -Oral lichen planus, pemphigus, pemphigoid, burning mouth syndrome, and oral cancer.
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Email - lferreira@umc.edu

 

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Stephen Gandy, Associate Clinical Professor
B.S. - University of Southern Mississippi
B. S. - University of Mississippi, School of Physical Therapy
D.M.D. - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
Diplomate - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Fellow - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

 

Dr. Willie Hill, Professor Emeritus
B.S. - Tillotson College
M.S. - Arizona State University
D.D.S. - Howard University, School of Dentistry
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - Howard University
Diplomate - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Fellow - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Interim Dean University of Mississippi, School of Dentistry

 

Dr. George May, Associate Clinical Professor
B.A. - Mississippi State University
D.M.D. - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - Southwestern Medical Center
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Diplomate - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Fellow - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

 

Dr. Michael Nichols, Assistant Clinical Professor
B.S. - University of Southern Mississippi
D.M.D. - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - University of Alabama Birmingham
M.D. - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Diplomate - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Fellow - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

 

Dr. Daniel Quon, Dr. Daniel Quon, Assistant Clinical Professor
B.A. - University of Mississippi
D.M.D. - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - University of Alabama Birmingham
Fellow - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons