Dr. Mel Mupparapu

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Mupparapu’s initial research included soft tissue calcifications in the maxillofacial region and remote dental consultation (RCDS). He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed dental literature on subjects including the transmigration of teeth, with widely accepted classifications for unilateral and bilateral transmigratory mandibular canines. He continues to work towards further understanding the mechanisms behind altered eruption and transmigration of teeth. His projects over the past decade have focused on telecommunications in dental settings, data storage, and remote retrieval of radiographs, leading to indexed publications. He currently specializes in Cone Beam CT applications for implant site evaluation and the use of Hounsfield numbers for reliable bone density measurements in the mandible and maxilla. Dr. Mupparapu is also engaged in research on genetics related to tooth migration and collaborates with researchers at the University of Malta. His educational research projects include radiation dose reduction and quality control in Oral Maxillofacial Radiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Fellowship

— Present

Penn Dental Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Awards

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Senior Outstanding Teaching Award

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Outstanding Service to Students Award

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Credo Action 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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