Andres Flores

Andres Flores, DDS, MS, FAAOMP is an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine. His clinical expertise focuses on oral and maxillofacial pathology, including immune-mediated diseases, premalignant conditions, and odontogenic tumors. He holds board certifications from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

Education includes a DDS from Central University of Venezuela (2011), a research fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Case Western Reserve University (2013), and a Master of Science with specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2018).

Research interests center on immune-inflammatory responses in oral mucosal lesions, stem cell applications in temporomandibular joint repair, and diagnostic challenges in oral pathology. His work spans clinical case studies, histopathological analyses, and surgical management of complex conditions.

Key awards include the Health Sciences Author Recognition Award (2019–2020) from ECU and multiple fellowships supporting his academic trajectory. Professional memberships include the American Dental Education Association and International Association of Oral Pathology.