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David James Lasho, D.D.S., M.S.

Clinical Associate Professor in Periodontics

Dr. Lasho is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics, teaching in both the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Divisions. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1975 and entered the military service. After practicing four years as general dentistry in the U.S. Air Force, he entered a USAF-sponsored periodontics residency and received a Certificate of Postgraduate Study in Periodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry Degree (M.S.D.) from Indiana University in 1981. During his military career, he held several teaching positions in both one and two year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency programs.

Dr. Lasho is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association and San Antonio District Dental Society. From 2000-2002, he served on the Board of Directors for the San Antonio District Dental Society. He continues to be an active member of the Southwest Society of Periodontists.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 1981 - MS - Periodontics - Indiana University School of Dentistry
    • 1975 - DDS - Dentistry - University of Minnesota

    Training

    • 1981 - Certificate - Periodontics - Indiana University School of Dentistry

    Appointments

    • 9/2013 - Clinical Associate Professor - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Periodontics, San Antonio

  • Instruction & Training

    • 1/2019 - Present, PERI 5031, PERI 6030, PERI 6031, PERI 6033, PERI 6036 Perio Lecture Series, UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    • 7/2018 - 5/2021, UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    • 7/2017 - 5/2020, Individual Instruction, UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    • 7/2017 - 5/2020, Individual Instruction, UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    • 6/2017 - Present, MSDS 5020: Biomedical Core Course (Antithrombotic Medications), UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    • 7/2014 - Present, Individual Instruction
    • 5/2009 - Present, International Dentist Education Program (IDEP)
    • 1/2008 - Present, Mock Boards, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/2008 - Present, Mock Boards, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 9/2007 - Present, Advanced Periodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 8/2007 - Present, Case Presentation Seminar, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 8/2007 - Present, Case Presentation Seminar, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/2003 - Present, Periodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 8/2002 - Present, Periodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/2002 - Present, Periodontics I, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 4/2000 - Present, Individual Instruction
    • 7/1998 - Present, Periodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/1997 - Present, Literature Seminars, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/1997 - Present, Literature Seminars, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/1997 - Present, Current Lit Seminar, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 8/1996 - Present, Surgical Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 8/1996 - Present, UTHSCSA Clinic
    • 7/1996 - Present, Clinical Periodontics I, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/1996 - Present, Clinical Periodontics I, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/1996 - Present, Clinical Perio I, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/1996 - Present, Clinical Periodontics II, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/1996 - Present, Clinical Periodontics III, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/1996 - Present, Current Lit Seminar, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 7/1996 - Present, PERI 5031, PERI 6030, PERI 6031 Perio Lecture Series

  • Publications

      Book Chapter

      1. Lasho DJ. Management of the Patient on Antithrombotic Medication In: Hall‘s Critical Decisions in Periodontology, 5th Ed. Oak Park, IL: PMPH-USA; 2013.

       

      Journal Article

      *1. Cook DR, Mealey BL, Verrett RG, Mills, MP, Noujeim, ME, Lasho DJ, Cronin, RJ. Relationship Between Clinical Periodontal Biotype and Labial Plate Thickness: An In Vivo Study International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry 2011 Aug;31(4):345-354

      2. Lasho DJ. Periodontal diseases in the diabetic patient. Practical Diabetology 2008 Sep;27(3):14-16.

      3. Kerr EN, Mealey BL, Noujeim ME, Lasho DJ, Nummikoski PV, Mellonig JT. The effect of ultrasound on bone dimensional changes following extraction: a pilot study. Journal of Periodontology 2008 Feb;79(2):283-290.

      *4. Scheyer ET, Velasquez-Plata D, Brunsvold MA, Lasho DJ, Mellonig JT. A clinical comparison of a bovine-derived xenograft used alone and in combination with enamel matrix derivative for the treatment of periodontal osseous defects in humans. J Periodontol 2002 Apr;73(4):423-432.

      *5. Heard RH, Mellonig JT, Brunsvold MA, Lasho DJ, Meffert RM, Cochran DL. Clinical evaluation of wound healing following multiple exposures to enamel matrix protein derivative in the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects. J Periodontol 2000 Nov;71(11):1715-1721.

      *6. Brunsvold MA, Lasho DJ. Cemental tears related to severe localized periodontal disease. Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent 2000;12(5):536-540.

      *7.Lasho DJ, O‘Leary TJ, Kafrawy AH. A scanning electron microscope study of the effects of various agents on instrumented periodontally involved root surfaces. J Periodontol 1983 Apr;54(4):210-220.

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 1999 - American Board of Periodontology