Hassem Geha, D.D.S., M.D.S.

Hassem Geha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center. He received his dental degree from Saint Joseph University, School of Dental Medicine – Beirut in 1997, and two specialty degrees in oral biology and Maxillofacial Radiology from the Lebanese University, School of Dentistry in Beirut in 2001. In 2002, he relocated to the United States. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2004 and received a Master of Dental Sciences (MDS) degree from the University of Connecticut Graduate School in 2005. Dr. Geha was appointed Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry. In 2010 he joined UTHSCSA where he was the Oral Radiology course director for the DS3. He is heavily involved in the post-graduate program at the dental school and is the advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging Clinic Director at the Center of Oral Health and Research at UT Dentistry in San Antonio. He also is a Clinical Associate in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Dr. Geha was the recipient of Albert G. Richards Award in 2003 and the Radiology Centennial Scholarship Award in 2004 given by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He has given many presentations and continuing education courses at national and international meetings and authored many scientific manuscripts and abstracts in national and international journals. Hassem’s main research focuses on the enhancement of digital imaging based on mathematical models. He chaired and served in several academic committees including many MS theses supervising committees in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.