Russell Wang

Russell Wang is a Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Care at Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine. He holds affiliations with the School of Engineering and School of Medicine, reflecting interdisciplinary work in biomedical engineering and dental materials. His research focuses on advanced implant materials, including hydroxyapatite coatings, titanium-ceramic interfaces, and biomechanical behaviors of surgical implants. He explores applications of 3D printing in prosthesis design and surgical reconstruction, with a focus on temporomandibular joints and mandibular fractures.

Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (University of Toronto), Master of Science in Dentistry (Indiana University, 1988), and a Fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics (The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center).

Research emphasizes material science innovations in dental and biomedical contexts, including finite element analysis for surgical simulations and robotic collaboration in dental implant procedures. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, addressing thermal management during implant drilling and optimizing PEKK materials for 3D-printed bone analogs.

Publications span topics like robotic surgery control systems, fixation plate designs, and material processing parameters for 3D-printed polymers. His contributions highlight advancements in surgical precision, material durability, and patient-specific implant solutions.