Patrick Louis

Patrick Louis is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry, with secondary appointments as Professor in Otolaryngology and Surgery at UAB School of Medicine. He is also a Senior Scientist at multiple UAB research centers, including CAMBAC and GC-CODED.

• Education: MD (1988) from UAB and DDS (1984) from Louisiana State University.
• Training: Residency and internship at UAB Hospital.

Research Interests: Focus on complex maxillofacial trauma, bone grafting techniques, craniofacial reconstruction, and surgical navigation. His work bridges clinical practice with biomedical engineering innovations.

Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize advancements in mandibular bone grafts, surgical navigation technologies, and historical perspectives on maxillofacial trauma management. Key subfields include tissue regeneration, implantology, and postoperative complication mitigation.

Professional Activities: Program Director for UAB's Oral Surgery Residency (1998-2008), Vice Chairperson (since 1998), and Interim Department Chair (since 2020). Board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.