Dr. Sara C Gordon, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyNPI: 1871516088
Contact Information
Address
801 S PAULINA STREET
DEPT OF ORAL MEDICINE UIC COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY MC 838
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone
(312) 996-1104Fax
(312) 996-9226
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About This Provider
Dr. Sara Gordon, DDS, is an oral and maxillofacial pathology specialist in Chicago with over 20 years of experience diagnosing and treating complex mouth diseases and conditions. She has advanced training from top dental schools in Canada and Scotland, and she's recognized as a Fellow by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Gordon specializes in oral medicine, diagnosis of unusual mouth lesions, and helping patients overcome tobacco dependence while improving their overall health. Beyond her practice, she teaches pathology at Dalhousie University and consults at a children's hospital, bringing her expertise to the next generation of dental professionals. She is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyPrimary
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions
Education & Training
- MS in Pathology, University of London, Ontario (1996)
- DDS, Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry (1986)
- Oral Pathology Residency, University Hospital, London, Ontario (1993-1997)
Board Certifications
- Fellow, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM), Drexel University
- Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Oral Medicine
- Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Oral Pathology
- Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 07/26/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Oral Pathology
- Canadian Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine (past president)
- Council of Michigan Dental Specialties
- Nova Scotia Dental Association
- American Dental Education Association (multiple sections)
Awards & Recognition
- Past President of the Canadian Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine
Beyond the Office
Teaching general, systemic, and oral pathology at Dalhousie University (part-time)
Practiced in university Mouth Clinic
Consulting for children's hospital
Consulting for Alzheimer facility
Teaching at University of Detroit Mercy (1997-2006)
Established and directed UDM Tobacco Dependence Treatment Program
Practiced at Oral Pathology Diagnostic Service at St John Hospital in Detroit
Teaching at University of Illinois at Chicago (2006-2014)
Established and directed UIC Oral Pathology Diagnostic Service
Site consultant for oral pathology for American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation
National specialty examiner in oral medicine and oral pathology for Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Professor of Oral Medicine at University of Washington School of Dentistry (2014-present)
Taught more than 120 continuing education courses
Authored or co-authored nearly 100 journal articles, textbook chapters, posters and abstracts
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