Edward Lahey

Edward Lahey is an Associate Professor and Chair at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He also serves as Associate Dean of Hospital Affairs in Dental School Administration. His research focuses on surgical interventions for obstructive sleep apnea, postoperative care, and health disparities.

• DMD, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (Boston, United States)
• MD, Harvard Medical School (Boston, United States)

His work examines the efficacy of maxillomandibular advancement in treating OSA, including impacts on medical comorbidities, racial bias in pain management, and opioid prescription practices. Recent studies address surgical complications like rhabdomyolysis and skeletal stability.

Key research trends span oral surgery, sleep apnea, and medical comorbidities, with subfields including TMJ disorders, facial fractures, and inflammatory diseases.