Alvin Wee, D.D.S., associate professor of otolaryngology, is one the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Name: Alvin Wee, D.D.S.
Title: Associate professor of otolaryngology
Specialty: Prosthodontics and maxillofacial prosthetics
Previous position: Associate professor, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Residency: University of Iowa, Iowa City
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh
Research interests: Dr. Wee’s research focuses on early detection and quality of life for head and neck cancer patients. His current NIH K23 award investigates patient-related and health care-related determinants relevant to late stage diagnosis of oral cancer. Both determinants contribute to the development of a Web-based educational intervention for primary care physicians to promote early detection of oral cancer.
General description of duties: Dr. Wee is involved in the dental management of head and neck cancer patients prior to and during radiation / chemotherapy. He also is treating patients with conventional or implant supported prosthetic reconstruction of head and neck patients with cancer, trauma or congenital deformities. Other clinical interests include treating patients with complex oral rehabilitation and patients requiring dental appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
Clinic Hours: Oral Facial Prosthetic Clinic, 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clinic Phone: 559-9200
All UNMC departments are encouraged to send information on new faculty members to UNMC Today at today@unmc.edu. Using the above format, please include the person’s title, specialty, previous position(s), medical degree, residency, fellowships and memberships. Also include their clinic hours and a phone number for patients interested in making an appointment. Faculty photos are welcome.