Dr. Douglas Damm is a highly experienced oral and maxillofacial pathologist based in Lexington, Kentucky, with over 20 years of clinical practice and board certification since 1982. He is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where he has earned 15 Best Instructor Awards and a 2002 Great Teacher Award for his entertaining and practical teaching approach. Dr. Damm has co-authored three widely-used textbooks on oral pathology and is known for his exceptional photographic expertise in dental pathology. He is currently accepting new patients and brings a deep commitment to education and excellence in oral and maxillofacial pathology care.

Specialties

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Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyPrimary
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions

Education & Training

Emory University School of Dentistry (Certificate in Oral Pathology, 1979)
Louisiana State University (undergraduate)
Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans (DDS, 1977)

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (since 1982)

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 09/16/2006

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Areas of Focus

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (Past-President)
American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (Past-President)

Awards & Recognition

Best Instructor Award (15 occasions from graduating classes)
2002 Great Teacher Award from UK Alumni Association
2025 AAOMP Past Presidents' Award Nominee

Beyond the Office

Emeritus Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

Over 600 continuing education courses and speaking engagements

15 Best Instructor awards from graduating classes at University of Kentucky

Known for photographic expertise in dental pathology

Teaching style described as entertaining and oriented to practical aspects of dentistry

Co-author of three popular textbooks: Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Color Atlas of Clinical Oral Pathology, and Color Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases

Authored over 200 publications in dental journals

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