Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine
Dr. John W. Hellstein, Clinical Professor
Education:
B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1977
D.D.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1982
Certificate, general practice residency, U.S. Army Medical Department, Fort Riley, Kansas, 1983
M.S., stomatology, University of Iowa, 1991
Certificate, oral pathology, University of Iowa, 1991
Fellow, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 1991
Boards:
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 1993
Brief Professional Resume:
After serving 20 years in the army, Dr. Hellstein joined the faculty of the College of Dentistry
in 2002. He is director of the Surgical Oral Pathology Laboratory and has a special interest in bisphosphonate (Bis-phossy jaw)
osteonecrosis of the jaw. Dr. Hellstein is a member of the ADA Expert Panel for that malady.
National or International Professional Appointments or Activities: Dr. Hellstein is a member of the American Dental Association, the
American Dental Education Association, and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. He is a committee
member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology's Education Examination Committee.
E-mail: john-hellstein@uiowa.edu.
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