The Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Department of Surgery
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Faculty Biography

Department of Surgery
 Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery


George D. Suchko, DDS

Associate Professor
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

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EDUCATION

Undergraduate Education:

1965 - 1969 Washington and Jefferson College- Washington, Pennsylvania, Degree – Bachelor or Arts (B.A.) - Biology

Graduate Education:

1969 - 1973 Georgetown University Dental School- Degree - Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)

Postgraduate Education:

1981 - 1984 Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas - Completion of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training Program

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

1995 - Present Associate Professor, University of Texas Dental Branch, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

1991 - 1995 Mentor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2-Yr. Advanced Education in General Dentistry
FT. Bragg, NC

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

(February 1997 – Present) Veterans’ Administration Hospital Houston, Texas

(February 1997 – Present) Methodist Hospital Houston, Texas

(August 1995 – Present) Hermann Hospital Houston, Texas

(August 1995 – Present) Harris County Hospital District Houston, Texas

MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS

1973-1976 Fort Knox , Kentucky, General Dental Officer

1977-1977 Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Amedd Officers’ Advanced Course

1978-1979 Republic of South Korea, 121ST Evacuation Hospital, General Dental Officer and Extern in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

1980-1984 Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Residency Training Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Military Career Assignments (Conti)

1984-1987 Fort Benning, Georgia, Staff Oral Surgeon (1984), Chief Department of Dentistry and Chief Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Martin Army Hospital (1985-87)

1987-1990 Republic of Germany –90TH Medical Detachment, 5TH General Hospital, Stuttgart, Chief Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Chief Department of Dentistry

1990-1995 Fort Bragg, North Carolina

1990-1991 Operation Desert Shield/Storm August 1990-May 1991, 28TH Combat Support Hospital

1991-1995 Returned to Fort Bragg, Chief Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Chief Department of Dentistry

10/1/1995 Retired from Active Duty

CERTIFICATIONS

Diplomate American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery March 1986

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Houston society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

HONORS AND AWARDS

Military Awards

Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm
(September 1990- May 1991)

Superior Unit Citation-28th Combat Support Hospital

Army Achievement Medal

Kuwait Liberation Medal

Southwest Asia Medal

Combat Service Ribbons (2)

Superior Unit Citation – Pope Air Force Base Mascal (Awarded 1993)

Meritorious Service Medal- 2 Oak Leaf Clusters (Awarded 1980, 1987, 1991)

Army Commendation Medal – One Oak Leaf Cluster (Awarded 1976, 1987)

Army Overseas Ribbon (Awarded 1978)

National Defense Service Ribbon (Awarded 1973, 1991)

German Sports Badge (Gold) (Awarded 1990)

Civilian Awards

DEAN'S EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
(1995-96)(1996-97) (1997-98) (1999- 00) (2001-02)

UNIVERSITY / HOSPITAL COMMITTEES

University of Texas – Dental Branch

-Chairman, Clinical Affairs, January 1997 – June 1998
-Member, Clinical Affairs, July 1996 - Present
Committees (Conti)

-Member, Patient Care Subcommittee 1997-June 2000
-Quality Assurance/Risk Management Committee July 1996 – July 1998
-Infection Control Committee 1996 - June 2000
-Implant Board Steering Committee 1996 - Present
-Implant Board 1996 - Present

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITES

Current:

Course Director, 2801 –Preclinical Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Course Director, 3801 – Advance Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Director, Implant Surgery, OMS Residency Training Program

Contributor Courses:
3541-Medical Emergencies PGHD 1.08.09- Physiology; Lecture Series (5) for OMS Residents – Implant Related Topics

Implantology III – Course Director 2003 - Present

Co-Course Director – Implantology I and Lecturer

Past:

1-Year and 2-Year Army Advance Education In General Dentistry Programs (1984-87), ( 1991-1995)

PUBLICATIONS

  1. J. Am Dent Assoc.. 2004 JAN; 135(1):28. ”Lack of a Scientific Basis for Routine Discontinuation of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy Before Dental Treatment”. Jeske AH, Suchko GD
  2. Journal of the Greater Houston Dental Society January 2004, Vol 75, Number 6; pp 17-20
  3. “Immediate Provisional Implants Kostorhyz, D, Suchko, GD

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Dentoalveolar Surgery: Avoiding Pitfalls (3 hrs) Albuquerque Dental Society sponsored by Dental Networks of America Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 9, 2006
  2. Short Implant Technology (4 hours) with co-presenter Dr. Norma Olvera Mexican Dental Group sponsored by UTDB Continuing Education University of Texas Dental Branch, April 5, 2006
  3. Short Implants Technology (45 minutes) – co-presenter Dr. Norma Olvera Hinds Symposium, April 29, 2006
  4. 04/18-19/2002 - Ft. Hood, Texas (9 Hours of lectures to 2 Yr GPR Residents)
  5. 04/7-8/ 2001 – Ft. Bragg, NC (9 Hours Lecture to 2 Yr. GPR Residents)
  6. 04/07/2000 – Utilization of al Oderm for Oral Preprosthetic Surgery – The Abstract was presented by Dr. Dana Brotherton (CR, OMS)
  7. 2/24 /00 – Clinical Update on Assessment and Assessment and Management of the Mandibular Implant Case. – Clear Lake Dental Study Club
  8. 10/23/99 – Assessing Implant Related Complications – Southeast Houston Dental Study Club
  9. 1984 -1995 – Numerous Presentations to Army Medical, Dental and Nursing Services
    (List Available for Review on Request)
  10. General Dentistry Masters Program – November 1999 - 8 HOURS
  11. Clear Lake Implant Study Club– March 1998 - November 1999
  12. US Army Residency Training Program WBAMC- May 7-8 1999 Mock Board Examiner
    8 Hours of Bone Grafting Lectures
  13. US Army General Practice Residency, Ft. Bragg, NC– April 12-13 - 2001
  14. Multiple Topics: Sinus Disease, PBL Cases, Pain Management, TMD, Bleeding Disorders, Preprosthetic Surgery
  15. Tripler Army Medical Center – June 12-13 2003: 12 Hours of Lecture: Orthognathic Surgery, Bleeding Disorders, TMD, Preprosthetic Surgery, Implantology

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Contact Information

George D. Suchko, DDS
  • George D. Suchko, DDS

  • Associate Professor
    Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

  • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
    6516 MD Anderson Blvd.
    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Phone: 713-500-4315
    e-mail: George.D.Suchko
    @uth.tmc.edu

Executive Assistant:
Cynthia Jackson