M Pogrel

M Pogrel is a Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of California San Francisco. With dual degrees in dentistry and medicine, he has held numerous visiting professorships and leadership roles in international oral surgery societies.

• Education: BDS (Liverpool University School of Dentistry, 1967); MB ChB (Aberdeen University School of Medicine, 1974); FDS (Royal College of Surgeons of England, 1974); FRCS (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 1985)

Dr. Pogrel's research focuses on nerve injury prevention, head and neck reconstruction, and implant dentistry. His work spans oral oncology, craniofacial anomalies, and medical education, often addressing clinical controversies like ameloblastoma treatment and bisphosphonate-related implant risks.

His 2006–2011 publications emphasize reconstructive techniques for oral cancer defects, neurovascular mapping, and quality-of-life outcomes in mandibular reconstruction. Studies frequently involve histological analysis and complication prevention.

• Scientific Awards: National William J. Gies Award (2010), Down's Surgical Prize (2008), multiple visiting professorships (Glasgow, Vanderbilt, Texas Dental Branch), and Omicron Kappa Upsilon honors (1994, 2000)

As director of UCSF's OMFS Training Program, he shaped surgical education and mentored future oral surgeons. His collaborations with institutions in Singapore, Adelaide, and Amsterdam highlight his global influence.