
About Me
Professional Background
Dr. Ghanem received his dental degree from Central University of Venezuela,...
Dr. Ghanem received his dental degree from Central University of Venezuela, Caracas-Venezuela in 1997. He completed his residency in Oral Surgery at Central University of Venezuela and worked for 10 years as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Surgery at Central University of Venezuela. There, he served in a number of increasingly responsible roles, including head director of the Department of Oral Surgery and Coordinator of the Dental Implants course.
He came to Rochester in 2011 and completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry 2-year program in 2013, and then the Dental General Practice Residency 1-year program in 2014, both at Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Medical Center.
He has a special interest in dento-alveolar surgery, bone augmentations, sinus lifting with dental implants surgical and prosthetic procedures. He lectures to dental organizations nationally and internationally and he is member of the American Dental Association, New York Dental Association, Seventh District Society, and the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry - Department of Dentistry (SMD)
Credentials
Post-doctoral Training & Residency
General Practice Residency at Strong Memorial Hospital
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, NY
Postdoctoral Program in Oral Surgery, Central University of Venezuela
Education
DDS | Central University of Venezuela. Dentistry. 1997
Awards
First Handelman Fellowship Award.
Dean's Award Outstanding Dental Student.
Handelman Award for Excellence.