Kathleen Higgins

Kathleen Higgins is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Dentistry. She completed her DDS at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 2017, followed by an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology residency at New York Presbyterian Queens (2020) and a Head and Neck Pathology Fellowship at the University of Chicago (2021).

• Education: BS (University of Mary Washington, 2011), MS (George Mason University, 2013), DDS (Virginia Commonwealth University, 2017)

Her professional expertise lies in oral pathology diagnosis, head and neck surgical pathology, and interdisciplinary teaching. She is actively involved in analyzing oral biopsies and collaborating with medical colleagues.

• Professional Recognition: Fellow (American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology), Diplomate (American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology), Member (North American Society for Head and Neck Pathology, International Academy of Oral Pathology)

In her personal life, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family, including her English Bulldog Scully.