Thomas C Kunkel

Thomas C Kunkel is an Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Prosthodontics Residency Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He holds a DMD from the University of Pittsburgh (1985) and certifications in Prosthodontics (1987) and maxillofacial prosthodontics (1988). After 25 years in private practice, he transitioned to full-time academia in 2013, serving as Prosthodontics Department Chair (2018) and Program Director (2019).

• Education: BS in Life Sciences (UPitt, 1981), DMD (UPitt, 1985), Prosthodontics Certification (UPitt, 1987)

His research focuses on advancing clinical prosthodontic practices and training. He maintains strong ties to the Pittsburgh medical community through his decades-long career in dental education and private practice.

Key contributions include curriculum development for undergraduate and graduate prosthodontic training programs. He has held dual roles as clinician, educator, and administrator throughout his career.