Farah Masood

Farah Masood serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Diagnostic & Preventive Sciences at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, concurrently leading the oral diagnosis and radiology division and directing all oral radiology courses for dental and dental hygiene students. A board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist, she provides specialized CBCT radiographic interpretation services while mentoring dental and postgraduate students in research.

Her educational qualifications include:

• B.D.S., de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan
• D.D.S., University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Oklahoma City, OK
• M.S. in Oral Biology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO
• Residency Certificate in Graduate Diagnostic Sciences and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO
• General Practice Residency, Truman Medical Center, Lee Summit, MO
• General Practice Residency, Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Dr. Masood's research focuses on advanced diagnostic imaging techniques, particularly Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), within oral and maxillofacial radiology. Her work bridges clinical practice and preventive dentistry, emphasizing the integration of radiological diagnostics into comprehensive dental care frameworks and educational curricula.

Her exceptional contributions have earned significant recognition:

• 2023 University Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
• 2020 Regents Award for Superior Teaching, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
• 2021 Outstanding Full-time Faculty DH classed 2021
• 2021 Outstanding Full-time Faculty DH classed 2022
• 2015 Outstanding Full-time Faculty DS classed 2019
• 2015, American College of Dentists, Fellow
• 2002 Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

As an educator, Dr. Masood mentors dental and postgraduate students while serving on influential local and national committees. Her leadership extends through active membership in the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, American Dental Association, Oklahoma Dental Association, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, driving advancements in dental education standards and professional practice.

Leading the Department of Diagnostic & Preventive Sciences and oral diagnosis division, she oversees faculty and staff dedicated to excellence in dental diagnostics, radiology education, and patient-centered preventive care initiatives.