John O. Burgess DDS, MS

John O. Burgess, D.D.S. is a 1975 graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry. He received his MS in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, completed a one year General Practice Residency and a two year General Dentistry Residency. Currently, Dr. Burgess is Professor and Director of Biomaterials as well as Assistant Dean for Clinical Research at The University of Alabama in Birmingham—School of Dentistry. He was a military consultant in general dentistry to the Air Force Surgeon General. He received certification from the American Board of Dentistry and is a diplomat of the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry. He is a member of many dental associations including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American Association for dental research, the Academy of Operative Dentistry, and is a fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials and the American College of Dentists.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Burgess has published more than 300 articles, abstracts and textbook chapters. He is a member of the advisory board for the Dental Advisor. He is a past chair of the Biomaterials Section of the American Association for Dental Schools and has served on the Executive Board for the American Association for Dental Research. Currently he is a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs and is a member of two ADA committees on specification development for materials and devices. He is active on clinical protocols evaluating adhesives, ceramic restoratives, fluoride releasing materials, low shrinkage posterior composites, impression materials and ceramic materials. Dr. Burgess lectures extensively nationally and internationally and has presented more than 800 continuing education courses. Dr. Burgess is married to a wonderful lady, Patricia.