Dr. Myungwoo Chang

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Myungwoo Chang serves as the Director of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He has previously held the position of Head of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine from 2012 to 2017 and served as Director of Pre-doctoral Prosthodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine from 2006 to 2012. Dr. Chang was also a Tenured Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and has extensive experience in the field of maxillofacial prosthodontics, focusing on Head & Neck Cancer and Craniofacial Anomalies. His research emphasizes the application of novel 3D digital technologies in surgical prosthetic reconstruction and the assessment of outcomes related to quality of life and physiological functions in patients. He is recognized for his contributions to education and mentoring, receiving multiple awards from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics for his dedication to teaching and research mentoring.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Director of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Head, Section Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

— Present

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

Led the section focusing on prosthodontic services for head and neck cancer patients.

Associate Professor of Surgery

— Present

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine • Cleveland, OH

Taught and engaged in research in surgical procedures and prosthetics.

Director of Predoctoral Prosthodontics

— Present

Harvard University School of Dental Medicine • Boston, MA

Oversaw the education of dental students in prosthodontics.

Senior Tutor

— Present

Harvard University School of Dental Medicine • Boston, MA

Provided mentorship and tutoring to dental students.

Professor (Tenured)

— Present

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry • Lincoln, NE

Held an endowed chair and directed graduate programs in prosthodontics.

Director of Graduate Prosthodontic Residency Program

— Present

Catholic University of Korea Medical Center • Seoul, South Korea

Managed the residency program for graduate students in prosthodontics.

Awards

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Distinguished Faculty Award

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Dedicated Research Mentor Award

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Outstanding Faculty Award

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Four-year Teaching Award

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Claude R. Baker Faculty Award

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Faculty Teaching Recognition 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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