Alexander Ross Kerr

Dr. Ross Kerr received his DDS from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and his MSD and certificate in Oral Medicine at the University of Washington. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine and Clinical Professor in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology & Medicine at New York University College of Dentistry where he is the director of the Oral Mucosal Disease Service. He is a steering committee member of the World Workshop on Oral Medicine VI, and the Vice President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. His research experience includes the management of dry mouth, and the evaluation of current and emerging technologies for the early detection of oral cancer. He has lectured nationally and internationally on dry mouth, oral cancer, and other oral medicine related topics, and has contributed to the dental and medical literature. His private practice is focused on the management of patients with oral mucosal disease, dry mouth, and the dental management of medically complex patients.