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Brian Mealey, D.D.S.
Clinical Professor
Dr. Brian Mealey is a Clinical Professor. He was formerly the Graduate Program Director and Director of the Specialist Division in the Department of Periodontics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School (until 2021). He received his DDS in 1983 from UTHSCSA, his MS degree from UTHSCSA in 1990, and his certificate in Periodontics in 1990 from Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Mealey served over 21 years on active duty in the United States Air Force, including positions as the Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at Wilford Hall Medical Center, the Program Director of the U.S. Air Force Periodontics Residency, and the Chief Military Consultant in Periodontics to the Air Force Surgeon General. Dr. Mealey has published extensively in the scientific literature, with an emphasis on inter-relationships between oral and systemic health. He is co-editor and author of the textbooks Periodontics: Medicine, Surgery and Implants (2004, Elsevier Publishing), and Periodontal Medicine (2000, B.C. Decker Publishing). Dr. Mealey is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He has served organized dentistry at regional and national levels for many years. Dr. Mealey was previously a Director of the American Board of Periodontology and is currently an Examiner for the Board. He has also served as a Trustee of the American Academy of Periodontology and as President of the Southwest Society of Periodontists.
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Professional Background
Education
- 1990 - Residency - Periodontics - Wilford Hall Medical Center
- 1990 - MS - Periodontics - University of Texas Health Science Center
- 1984 - Residency - General Dentistry - USAF Hospital Barksdale
- 1983 - DDS - Dentistry (Omicron Kappa Upsilon) - University of Texas Health Science Center
- Zoology - Texas A &M University
Appointments
- 6/2021 - Present - Clinical Professor - University of Texas Health Science Center, Periodontics, San Antonio
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Instruction & Training
- 7/2020 - 5/2023, Masters' Thesis Directed, UTHSCSA
- 7/2020 - 5/2023, Membership on Supervising Committee, UTHSCSA
- 7/2019 - 5/2022, Masters' Thesis Directed, UTHSCSA
- 7/2019 - 5/2022, Membership on Supervising Committee, UTHSCSA
- 10/2011 - Present, Advanced Periodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center
- 5/2011 - Present, ORTO 6003 - Intro to Clinical Practices
- 9/2006 - Present, Implant Prosthodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center
- 8/2006 - Present, Peri Practice Management, The University of Texas Health Science Center
- 8/2006 - Present, PERI 5097, 6097: Research
- 7/2006 - Present, Post-Doctoral Student Supervision, UTHSC at San Antonio
- 7/2006 - Present, PERI 5031, 6030, 6031: Periodontics Lecture Series
- 7/2006 - Present, PERI 6098: Thesis
- 7/2006 - Present, PERI 6070, 6071, 6072: Supervised Teaching
- 3/2005 - Present, PERI 5075, 6075: Mock Board Exams
- 9/2004 - Present, PERI 5010, 5011, 5012, 6011, 6012: Clinical Periodontics I, II, III
- 8/2004 - Present, Emergency Care Sem, The University of Texas Health Science Center
- 8/2004 - Present, INTD 5020: Dental Biomedical Core Course
- 8/2004 - Present, PROS 5050: Endosseous Dental Implants I, II, III
- 8/2004 - Present, INTD 5013, 6014, 6115: Interdisciplinary Seminar
- 8/2004 - Present, PERI 5074, 6074: Current Literature Seminar
- 8/2004 - Present, PERI 5025, 6025: Case Presentation
- 8/2004 - Present, PERI 5073, 6073: Literature Seminar
- 7/1990 - Present, Post-Doctoral Student Supervision, UTHSC at San Antonio
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Research & Grants
Grants
Private
Funding Agency: Osteogenics, Inc.
Title: Histological Evaluation of Healing Following Ridge Preservation Using a Composite Bovine Derived Xenograft or a Hydroxyapatite-Sugar Cross Linked Collagen Matrix
Status: Active
Period: 6/2019 - 5/2022
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Grant Detail: Clinical trial and histologic study to evaluate changes in alveolar ridge dimension and histologic wound healing parameters following tooth extraction and ridge preservation using a novel hydroxyapatite-sugar crosslinked collagen matrix compared to bovine-derived xenograftFunding Agency: Osteogenics, Inc.
Title: Long-term preservation of ridge dimension following tooth extraction and ridge preservation: A randomized controlled trial of healing at 4-month and 12-month healing time points
Status: Active
Period: 8/2018 - 8/2021
Role: Principal Investigator
Grant Detail: Clinical trial and histologic study to evaluate changes in alveolar ridge dimension and histologic wound healing parameters following tooth extraction and ridge preservation when over the course of different healing times (4 months versus 12 months after extraction/ridge preservation)Funding Agency: Osteogenics, Inc.
Title: Impact of Healing Time on Wound Healing Following Ridge Preservation Using a 70/30% Combination of Mineralized and Demineralized Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft.
Status: Complete
Period: 8/2017 - 2/2020
Role: Principal Investigator
Grant Detail: Clinical trial and histologic study to evaluate new bone formation following tooth extraction and ridge preservation bone grafting with 70/30% mineralized/demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft at short and long healing times.Funding Agency: Osteogenics, Inc.
Title: Evaluation of Healing at Molar Extraction Sites with and without Ridge Preservation
Status: Active
Period: 11/2013 - 5/2019
Role: Co-Principal InvestigatorFunding Agency: Osteogenics, Inc.
Title: Ridge Preservation Following Tooth Extraction Using Porcine and Bovine Xenograft Materials
Status: Complete
Period: 7/2016 - 1/2019
Role: Principal Investigator
Grant Detail: Clinical trial and histologic study to evaluate healing of tooth extraction sites following grafting with two different xenograft materials -
Publications
Book Chapter
Miron RJ, Moraschini V, Moghaddas O, Shirakata Y, Mealey BL, Wang H-L, Sculean A. Use of PRF for the Treatment of Intrabony and Furcation Defects. In: Miron RJ. Understanding Platelet Rich Fibrin. 2021. p. 167-188.
Klokkevold PR, Mealey BL, Otomo-Corgel J. Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients. In: Newman HN, Takei HH, Klokkevold PR, Carranza FA. Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology. Philadelphia PA: Elsevier, Inc; 2019. p. 442-456.
Klokkevold PR, Mealey BL. Influence of Systemic Conditions. In: Newman HN, Takei HH, Klokkevold PR, Carranza FA. Newman and Carranaza`s Clinical Periodontology. Philadelphia PA: Elsevier, Inc; 2019. p. 208-224.
Mealey BL, Klokkevold PR. Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health. In: Newman HN, Takei HH, Klokkevold PR, Carranza FA. Newman and Carranaza`s Clinical Periodontology. Philadelphia PA: Elsevier, Inc; 2019. p. 225-236.
Miron RJ, Mealey BL, Wang H-L. Use of Platelet Rich Fibrin for Periodontal Regeneration/Repair of Intrabony and Furcation Defects. In: Miron RJ, Choukroun J. Platelet Rich Fibrin in Regenerative Dentistry: Biological Background and Clinical Indications. Hoboken NJ: Wiley Blackwell; 2017. p. 127-144.
Rose LF, Mealey BL. Implant Complications Associated with Systemic Disorders and Medications. In: Rose LF, Mealey BL. Dental Implant Complications: Etiology, Prevention and Treatment, 2nd ed. Hoboken NJ: Wiley Blackwell; 2016. p. 10-48.
Editorial
Mealey BL. A Plea to Reform Dental Care Policy Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 2020 Jan;41(1).
Mealey BL. To Graft or Not to Graft Anterior Extraction Sockets Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 2016 Aug;37(8):514-518.
Electronic/Web Publication
Mealey BL. Impact of Inflammatory Periodontal Disease on Systemic Health, 3rd edition. Metlife Quality Resource Guide 2015 Nov. 8 p.
Journal Article
Al Hugail AM, Mealey BL, Al Harthi S, Walker C, Duong M, Noujeim M, Lasho DJ, Prihoda TJ, Huynh-Ba G. Evaluation of Healing at Molar Extraction Sites with Ridge Preservation using a Non-resorbable Dense Polytetrafluoroethylene (dPTFE) Membrane: A Four-Arm Cohort Prospective Study Clinical and Experimental Dental Research 2021 Jun;.
Hyer JC, Deas DE, Palaiologou-Gallis AA, Noujeim ME, Mader MJ, Mealey BL. Accuracy of Dental Calculus Detection Using Digital Radiography and Image Manipulation Journal of Periodontology 2021 Mar;92(3):419-427.
Arzouman A, Deas DE, Mills MP, Huynh-Ba G, Prihoda TJ, Mealey BL. Impact of Different Surgical Protocols on Dimensional Changes of Free Soft Tissue Autografts. A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of Periodontology 2021 Jan;92(1):45-53.
Nelson AC, Mealey BL. A randomized controlled trial on the impact of healing time on wound healing following ridge preservation using a 70%/30% combination of mineralized and demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft Journal of Periodontology 2020 Oct;91(10):1256-1263.
Lai V, Michalek JE, Liu Q, Mealey BL. Ridge preservation following tooth extraction using bovine xenograft compared to porcine xenograft. A randomized controlled trial Journal of Periodontology 2020 Mar;91(3):361-368.
Scheyer ET, Lipton DI, McGuire MK, Calahan BG, Demetter RS, Mealey BL. Histological Evaluation of rhBMP-2 in an Extraction Site Model in the Esthetic Zone. A Series of 16 Cases Preparing for Implant Placement International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry 2020 Mar;40(2):171-179.
Tatum CL, Saltz AE, Prihoda TJ, DeGroot BS, Mealey BL, Mills MP, Huynh-Ba G. Management of Thick and Thin Periodontal Phenotypes for Immediate Dental Implants in the Esthetic Zone: A Controlled Clinical Trial International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry 2020 Jan;40(1):51-59.
Duong M, Mealey BL, Walker C, Al-Harthi S, Prihoda TJ, Huynh-Ba G. Evaluation of Healing at Molar Extraction Sites with and without Ridge Preservation: A Three-arm Histologic Analysis Journal of Periodontology 2020 Jan;91(1):74-82.
Al Harthi SM, Prihoda TJ, Mealey BL, Lasho DJ, Noujeim M, Huynh-Ba G. Healing at Molar Extraction Sites using Freeze Dried Bone Allograft and Collagen Wound Dressing: Case Series and Three-Arm Analyses International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants 2019 Sep;34(5):1202-1212.
Huynh-Ba G, Hoders AB, Meister DJ, Prihoda TJ, Mills MP, Mealey BL, Cochran DL. Esthetic, Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Two Surgical Approaches for Single Implant in the Esthetic area: 1-Year Results of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial with parallel Design Clinical Oral Implants Research 2019 Aug;30(8):745-759.
Klepper KL, Chun YP, Cochran DL, Chen S, McGuff HS, Mealey BL. Impact of Er:YAG Laser on Wound Healing following Non-surgical Therapy. A Pilot Study Clinical and Experimental Dental Research 2019 Jun;5:250-258.
Demirturk Kocasarac H, Ustaoglu G, Bayrak S, Katkar RA, Geha H, Deahl TS, Mealey BL, Danaci M, Noujeim M. Evaluation of artifacts generated by titanium, zirconium, and titanium-zirconium alloy dental implants in MRI, CT and CBCT images: A phantom study Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology 2019 Jun;127(6):535-544.
Corning PJ, Mealey BL. Ridge preservation following tooth extraction using mineralized freeze‐dried bone allograft compared to mineralized solvent‐dehydrated bone allograft. A randomized controlled clinical trial Journal of Periodontology 2019 Feb;90(2):126-133.
Murakami S, Mealey BL, Marrioti A, Chapple ILC. Dental Plaque-Induced Gingival Conditions Journal of Periodontology 2018 Jun;89:S17-S27.
Caton JG, Armitage G, Berglundh T, Chapple ILC, Jepsen S, Kornman KS, Mealey BL, Papapanou PN, Sanz M, Tonetti MS. A New Classification Scheme for Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions ? Introduction and Key Changes from the 1999 Classification Journal of Periodontology 2018 Jun;89:S1-S8.
Chapple ILC, Mealey BL, VanDyke TE, Bartold MA, Dommisch H, Eikholz P, Geisinger ML, Genco RJ, Glogauer M, Goldstein M, Griffin T, Holmstrup P, Johnson GK, Kapila Y, Lang NP, Meyle J, Murakami S, Plemons J, Romito G, Shapira L, Tatakis DN, Teughels W, Trombelli L, Walter C, Wimmer G, Xenoudi P, Yoshie H. Periodontal Health and Gingival Diseases and Conditions on an Intact and a Reduced Periodontium: Consensus Report of Workgroup 1 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions Journal of Periodontology 2018 Jun;89:S74-S84.
DeGroot BS, Villar CC, Mealey BL, Mills MP, Prihoda TJ, Huynh-Ba G. Osseous healing around immediate implants placed utilizing contour augmentation: a prospective case series International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry 2017 Nov;37(6):883-891.
Temple KE, Schoolfield J, Noujeim M, Huynh-Ba G, Lasho DJ, Mealey BL. Thickness of the Buccal Plate in Posterior Teeth: A Prospective Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry 2017 Nov;36(6):801-807.
Demetter RS, Calahan BG, Mealey BL. Histologic evaluation of wound healing following ridge preservation with cortical, cancellous, and combined cortico-cancellous freeze-dried bone allograft. A randomized controlled clinical trial Journal of Periodontology 2017 Sep;88(9):860-868.
Walker CJ, Prihoda TJ, Mealey BL, Lasho DJ, Noujeim M, Huynh-Ba G. Evaluation of Healing at Molar Sites with and without Ridge Preservation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Journal of Periodontology 2017 Mar;88(3):241-249.
Chadwick JK, Mills MP, Mealey BL. Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Demineralized Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft Versus Platelet-Rich Fibrin for the Treatment of Periodontal Intrabony Defects in Humans Journal of Periodontology 2016 Nov;87(11):1253-1260.
Temple, KE, Schoolfield J, Noujeim M, Huynh-Ba G, Lasho D, Mealey BL. A Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Study of Buccal Plate Thickness of the Maxillary and Mandibular Posterior Dentition Clinical Oral Implants Research 2016 Sep;27(9):1072-1078.
Whetman J, Mealey BL. Effect of Healing Time on New Bone Formation After Tooth Extraction and Ridge Preservation with Demineralized Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft. A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Journal of Periodontology 2016 Sep;87(9):1022-1029.
Huynh-Ba G, Meister, DJ, Hoders, AB, Mealey BL, Mills MP, Oates TW, Cochran DL, Prihoda TJ, McMahan CA. Esthetic, clinical and patient-centered outcomes of immediately placed implants (Type 1) and early placed implants (Type 2): preliminary 3-month results of an ongoing randomized controlled clinical trial Clinical Oral Implants Research 2016 Feb;27(2):241-252.
Olson CM, Mealey BL. Diabetes in Dental Practice Decisions in Dentistry 2016 Jan;2(1):32-35.
Frost NA, Mealey BL, Jones AA, Huynh-Ba G. Periodontal Biotype: Gingival Thickness As It Relates to Probe Visibility and Buccal Plate Thickness J Periodontology 2015 Oct;86(10):1141-1149.
Not Specified
Penner JK, Deas DE, Mills MP, Hanlon JP, GELFOND S, Hernandez B, Mealey BL. Post-surgical Flap Placement Following Osseous Surgery: A Short Term Clinical Evaluation Journal of Periodontology 2020 Apr;51(4):501-507.
Review Article
Mealey BL, Genco, RJ, Schallhorn, RA. Best Practices for Managing the Diabetic Patient in the Dental Office Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 2016 Jan;37(1):16-21.