CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSPooja Gangwani, D.D.S., M.P.H.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 341-7314Administrative: (585) 276-6606Office: (585) 275-5531A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations2400 South Clinton AveBuilding H, Suite 125Rochester, NY 14618601 Elmwood Avenue4th Floor Silver ElevatorsRochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsAssistant Professor - Department of Dentistry (SMD) Patient Care SettingDentistryBiographyDr. Gangwani is an Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry/Eastman Institute of Oral Health. Dr. Gangwani earned her Dental Degree from New York University College of Dentistry where she was inducted in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) dental honor society. She completed an Internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She received her Advanced Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at St. Joseph's University Medical Center. She performs wisdom teeth extraction, bone grafting procedures, dental implant reconstruction, corrective jaw surgery and reconstructive surgery after facial trauma. Dr. Gangwani spends a great deal of time educating her patients and providing treatment options, thus helping them make informed decisions about their own health. She is passionate about delivering personalized patient care before, during and after surgery. Dr. Gangwani also holds a Master's Degree in Public Health Epidemiology from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She has a particular interest in clinical research and has served as an author of book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals. She enjoys educating residents and finds it extremely rewarding.CredentialsEducation2013DDS | New York University College of DentistryPost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/2014 - 06/30/2018Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center07/01/2013 - 06/30/2014Internship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University HospitalAwardsACOMS Resident Abstract Competition – 2nd placeOmicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor SocietyDental Student Award by American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonsDental Student Award by American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial PathologyBest Clinical Science Presentation by a DDS Student, NYUVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2021Stiefel K, Gangwani P, Cox D, Kolokythas A. "Ill-defined extensive radiolucent lesion of the left posterior mandible." Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2021; S2212-4403(21): 00490-9.2019Gangwani P and Kolokythas A. "A Gender Gap in leadership in academic medicine and dentistry: What are the barriers? What can be done to correct it?". J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2019; 77: 1536-1540.2017Gangwani P; Aziz S; Ephros H. "Management of complex soft tissue nasal dorsum traumatic defects with full thickness skin graft: report of a case". Eur J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2017; 1(3): 81-86.Books & Chapters2019 Chapter Title: Traditional Use of Autogenous and Non-Autogenous Grafts in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Principles of Conventional Bone Grafting Book Title: Regenerative strategies for maxillary and mandibular reconstruction Author List: Gangwani P, Aziz SR, Marchena J Published By: Springer 20192018 Chapter Title: Review of Hemophilia A and B and Perioperative Management in Dentistry Book Title: Hemostasis in Dentistry Author List: Gangwani P, Richards R Published By: Springer Publishing 2018VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Pooja Gangwani, D.D.S., M.P.H.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Pooja Gangwani, D.D.S., M.P.H. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.