Oral Medicine Specialist

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Dentistry

Department:

Diagnostic Sciences

Classification:

Faculty

• DDS, Universidad de Concepcion, Chile, 1987
• MS, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 2014

Contributor

Contributor, Oral Health, Oral Cancer, HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer and Vaccine Information, "West Virginia State Cancer Plan 2021-2025

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

- CR0321 Recurring oral ulcers with acute stomatitis: a diagnostic challenge. Bugueno JM; Greenberg, MS. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. Volume 117, Issue 5, May 2014. Page e374 - Effects of Hypoxia On Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Is Site-Dependent. Bugueno J; Salat P; Levin L; Akintoye S.O. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology, Volume 116, Issue 3, September 2013, Page e 196

- Asymptomatic oral mucosal lesions. Bugueno JM, Alawi F, Stoopler ET. The Journal of the American Dental Association (September 1, 2013) 144, 1010-1013

- What’s your diagnosis of this case? Stoopler ET, Bugueno JM, Sweeny k, Stanton DC. JCDA Oasis, August 6, 2014
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- Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia, an incidental finding during routine dental examinations: a case report. Bugueno JM. Arkansas Dent J 2016; in press

- Bilateral facial paralysis in a non-Hodgkin lymphoma during remission period: a rare but an important condition to be investigated. Bugueno JM, Jacobs B, Hexner EO, Greenberg MS. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine Volume 34, Issue 12, December 2016, Pages 2463.e5-2463.e7

- The bone regenerative capacity of canine mesenchymal stem cell is regulated by site-specific multilineage differentiation. Bugueno, J; Li, W; Salat, P; Qin, L; Akintoye, SO. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology. Volume 123, Issue 2, February 2017, pages 163-172 (SELECTED AS FRONT PAGE COVER PHOTOGRAPH-February 2017).

- AAOM Clinical Practice Statement The use of serum C-terminal telopeptide crosslink of type 1 collagen (CTX) testing in predicting risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. Bugueno, J; Migliorati, CA. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology. Volume 124, Issue 4, October 2017, pages 367-368.

Abstracts

From the time I began dental school in my native country, Chile, I realized that I had been introduced to a vast field that provided many opportunities to fulfill my expectations. These, however, were not easy to attain, as I learned that the major accomplishments of life require effort and tenacity. During this period of my life, I discovered not only the fascinating field of dentistry, but also learned how to solve problems, how to apply good judgment, and how to set a goal and achieve it. I graduated from dental school cum laude, worked as a general dentist for five years, and then completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency.

In 2000, after working for five years as an oral surgeon in Chile, my family and I had the opportunity to come to the United States. I then received advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Florida, which I finished in 2003. I attained licensure in Texas in 2004 and started providing dental care for the underserved of El Paso.

The combination of clinical care and teaching in El Paso, to senior dental students from Baylor College of Dentistry during their externship program, motivated me to seek additional training in Oral Medicine. In 2011, I enrolled in the Oral Medicine Residency Program at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), School of Dental Medicine. This program opened a new world for me because it empowered me to be more confident in treating patients with oral mucosal diseases as well as orofacial pain and to manage medically complex patients. I enhanced my skills in oral pathology and oral radiology and acquired basic skills in research. As an oral medicine resident, the abstract of my basic science research project won the 2013 Lester Burket Research Award. Additionally, I received the case presentation prize at the AAOM Meeting the same year. To further strengthen my professional career, I enrolled in the Oral Biology MS Program at Penn. During that period, I met faculty and peers who inspired me to continue in this fascinating field as well as to collaborate for its continuous development.

When I decided to take the oral medicine boards, I faced yet another great challenge. Staying focused, with dedication and, again, family support was fundamental to succeed and get the desired news: “You passed all Part A and Part B sections which means you are a new Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine”.

Now, as I look back to the days when I started my dental education, especially coming from a middle-class family in Chile and having to make so many sacrifices, to realize what I have so far achieved, gives me the proof and belief that all efforts in the pursuit of one’s goals are valuable and prepare you for your to contributions to your community at the highest level.

Community Health Activities

Mentoring

-Research supervisor – Jonathan F Carrera, Undergraduate Dental Student (D3), UTHSC. Case report presented as a poster, Student Research Day, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, February 15, 2018.

-Research supervisor – Hannah Farrar, Undergraduate Dental Student (D3), UTHSC. Case report presented as a poster, Student Research Day, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, February 15, 2018.

-Research supervisor – Xujuan J. Kang, Undergraduate Dental Student (D3), UTHSC. Case report presented as a poster, Student Research Day, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, February 15, 2018.

-Research supervisor – Jonathan F Carrera, Undergraduate Dental Student (D3), UTHSC. Case report presented as a poster, 2018 American Academy of Oral Medicine Meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 2018.

-Research supervisor – Hannah Farrar, Undergraduate Dental Student (D3), UTHSC. Case report presented as a poster, 2018 American Academy of Oral Medicine Meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 2018.

-Student Research Fellowship Program: “Saliva Metabolomics Profiling in E-Cigarettes Smokers vs. Nonsmokers”. Participating with SD Kathryn Mercer; Dr(s) Yanhui Zhang and Franklin Garcia-Godoy.

Medical Specialties

• Oral Medicine

Board Certifications

• ABOM, American Board of Oral Medicine

Special Training

• Fellowship, Geriatric Dentistry
  Penn State University, 2013
• Residency, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  Universidad de Concepcion, 1995

Dr. Bugueno is instrumental in the creation of an Oral Medicine clinic that works with patients who experience oral health issues from cancer treatment.