Antonia Kolokythas, DDS, has been appointed chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Eastman Institute for Oral Health, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Previously, Dr. Kolokythas was an associate professor, program director, and director of research in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry.
"Dr. Kolokythas brings a unique blend of academic, research, and clinical expertise that's key for this role," stated Eli Eliav, DMD, PhD, director of the Eastman Institute, in a press release. "She also brings an enthusiastic drive and desire to guide residents' success, ensure patient satisfaction, and pursue excellence through interdisciplinary approaches to education, research, and patient treatment."
Dr. Kolokythas earned the 2014 Faculty Research Award and the DuBrul Faculty Achievement Award at the University of Illinois at ChicagoCollege of Dentistry. She also earned the Faculty Education Development Award from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Foundation.
