Asha Sude

Asha Sude, BDS, MS is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics and Orofacial Pain at East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine, joining in January 2024. Her expertise spans clinical and research areas including temporomandibular disorders, implant prosthodontics, and obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr. Sude holds a BDS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (India), followed by an MS in Orofacial Pain from the University of Minnesota and an MS in Prosthodontics from the University of North Carolina. She is dual-certified in Orofacial Pain and Prosthodontics.

Her research focuses on oro-facial pain mechanisms, TMD treatment outcomes, and interdisciplinary approaches to complex cases. Notable studies include cross-sectional analyses of dystonia patients and oropharyngeal carcinoma presentations.

A member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Orofacial Pain, and American College of Prosthodontics, she contributes to advancing clinical standards in her specialties.