Overview
Brent B. Ward, DDS, MD, is the Chalmers J. Lyons Endowed Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Hospital Dentistry within the School of Dentistry, and Professor in the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Ward is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the University of Southern California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry. He received his medical degree and completed his postgraduate training, including residency and fellowship, at the University of Michigan, joining the faculty in 2003. He is the Associate Program Director of the Oral/Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship within the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Ward has been recognized as a professional leader by numerous organizations. He is a past president and the current Executive Director of the American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons. He has held multiple leadership positions in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), including Chair of the Committee on Education and Training, the Committee on Oral, Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery, and the Special Committee on Student Recruitment and Residency Program Strategies. He currently chairs the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation Research Committee and is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Ward is the recipient of the 2025 Presidential Achievement Award from AAOMS. Throughout his career, Dr. Ward has actively blended his clinical expertise with research supported by entities including the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the OMS Foundation, and the Osteo Science Foundation, in the areas of cancer, reconstruction, and pain control. He specializes clinically in cancer and precancerous conditions, as well as major pathology and reconstruction of the structures of the face, mouth, and jaws resulting from cancer, trauma, or congenital defects.
Dr. Ward is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Mouth Ulcers, Gastrostomy, and Glossectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Room C213, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Dr. Ward has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Dr. Edwards is the James Hayward Endowed Clinical Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the Chief of Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Hospital Dentistry. He also serves as the chief of Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. He graduated from the Dalhousie University School of Dentistry and the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Edwards completed his residency at the University of Michigan in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After his residency, Dr. Edwards completed fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh in Craniofacial Surgery and the University of Michigan in Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction. Dr. Edwards' clinical interests include cleft lip and palate and craniofacial differences and pediatric head and neck oncology and survivorship. Dr. Edwards is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Cherubism, Prognathism, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.
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Dana A. Telem, MD, MPH, is the Section Head of General Surgery, the Associate Chair for Quality and Patient Safety, and the Lazar J. Greenfield Professor of Surgery. Dr. Telem completed her surgical training at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and her fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Telem also completed a Master’s in Public Health in the Executive Master’s of Healthcare Management program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.She serves on the editorial boards of Annals of Surgery and Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, is a Subject Editor for Surgical Endoscopy and a Section Editor for Hernia. Her research and commentaries have been published in several prominent journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and Annals of Surgery. She serves on the SAGES and Foundation for Surgical Fellowships Board of Governors, and holds key leadership positions across several organizations and societies focused on quality and patient safety, as well as diversity and inclusion.Clinical Specialization:Her clinical practice is devoted to minimally invasive therapies focused on hernia, benign diseases of the esophagus and morbid obesity. Dr. Telem is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brent B. Ward
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brent B. Ward?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brent B. Ward by calling their office at 734-936-5950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brent B. Ward a top-rated expert for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brent B. Ward is classified as an Distinguished expert for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brent B. Ward specialize in?
While Dr. Brent B. Ward is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, they have specific expertise in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, and Mouth Ulcers. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Does Dr. Brent B. Ward participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brent B. Ward has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Brent B. Ward's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brent B. Ward accept my insurance?
Dr. Brent B. Ward accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-5950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- LeukoplakiaDr. Ward isDistinguished. Learn about Leukoplakia.
- Mouth SoresDr. Ward isDistinguished. Learn about Mouth Sores.
- Mouth UlcersDr. Ward isDistinguished. Learn about Mouth Ulcers.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Ward isDistinguished. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- OsteochondromaDr. Ward isDistinguished. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Tongue CancerDr. Ward isDistinguished. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
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- CherubismDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Cherubism.
- Ludwig AnginaDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Ludwig Angina.
- Oral Mucous CystDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Oral Mucous Cyst.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- UvulitisDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Uvulitis.
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Cheilitis GlandularisDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Cheilitis Glandularis.
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
- ErythroplakiaDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Erythroplakia.
- Fibrous DysplasiaDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Fibrous Dysplasia.