Dr. Jonathan Korostoff

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Korostoff is a Professor of Periodontics and the Director of the Master of Science in Oral Biology Program at Penn Dental Medicine. He teaches a wide range of courses at pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels, covering topics such as the structures of the periodontium, basic immunology, oral microbiology, periodontal pathogenesis, and implant dentistry. Dr. Korostoff has collaborated with Dr. Joseph DiRienzo on NIH-funded projects, focusing on understanding the role of bacterial cytotoxin in periodontal pathogenesis and its potential as a therapeutic agent in treating certain types of cancer. He also leads corporate-funded clinical research projects aimed at studying materials for guided bone regeneration and immediate loading of dental implants. In addition to his academic roles, he serves as an attending periodontist at Penn Dental Care Network and the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Director of the Master of Science in Oral Biology Program and teaches various courses related to periodontics.

Awards

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George Coslet Distinguished Teaching Award

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George Coslet Distinguished Teaching Award

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Outstanding Service Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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