Geza T. Terezhalmy DDS, MA

Dr. Terezhalmy is Professor and Head of the Division of Oral Medicine in the Department of Dental Diagnostic Science with a cross appointment in the Department of Pharmacology in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor of Oral Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry; a Consultant in Oral Medicine/Pharmacology at the Naval Dental School, National Naval Dental Center; and a Consultant in Oral Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Prior to joining the Health Science Center in 1998, Dr. Terezhalmy served as Dean at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio from 1990 to 1992 and Acting Dean from 1989 to 1990. During this time, he also was Chairman and Director of the Graduate Program in Oral Medicine in the Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology at the University. In addition, he has served in various capacities in the United States Navy from 1971 to his current position as a Consultant. In 1980 to 1984, he was the Chairman and Director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Naval Dental School and from 1982 to 1984, Courtesy Clinical Staff in Dental Service, Naval Hospital at the Naval Medical Command, National Capital Region, Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Terezhalmy received his D.D.S. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1971, continuing with his postgraduate training from 1975 to 1977 and obtaining a Certificate in Oral Medicine from the National Naval Dental Center. In 1987, he obtained his M.A. degree in Higher Education and Human Deveopment from The George Washington University. Dr. Terezhalmy is certified by the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.