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Omer Sheriff is an Associate Professor at the Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (MOSDOH), part of A.T. Still University. He holds advanced degrees including BDS, MDS, and PhD. His research focuses on dental education innovation, antimicrobial therapies, and inflammation mechanisms in endodontics. Notably, he received a $350,000 grant from Viome in 2025 to advance his research.
Education: He completed his dental training with a BDS degree, followed by an MDS in Dentistry and a PhD in Medical Sciences. His academic work bridges clinical practice and educational methodology, particularly in interprofessional collaboration and virtual learning environments.
Research Interests: Dr. Sheriff explores cutting-edge areas such as graphene nanoparticles for endodontic disinfection, α-mangostin-based antimicrobial agents, and cytokine dynamics in periapical inflammation. His recent work emphasizes e-learning tools to enhance dental student skills and interprofessional education models for healthcare teams.
Professional Contributions: He delivered a guest lecture at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2025 and actively participates in initiatives like Give Kids a Smile events. His grants and peer-reviewed publications reflect a commitment to advancing both clinical practice and educational standards in dentistry.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in biomaterials research and endodontic microbiology, leveraging advanced in vitro models to test novel treatments.
