Adegbenga O. Otun, BDS, FAAMP, FAAOM
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery
About Dr. Otun
Dr. Adegbenga Otun is an assistant professor in the section of Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In providing optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes, he collaborates daily with colleagues in Head and Neck Surgery, Radiation and Medical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Speech Pathology, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Leukemia, Breast and other medical disciplines.
Dr. Otun is a fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP), member of the American College of Prosthodontics (ACP) and American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM). His clinical interests include implant and facial prosthetic rehabilitation and reduction of oral morbidities of cancer therapy. Area of Research concentration is understanding the shift in oral microbiome following head and neck radiation therapy.
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Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1995 | University of Lagos, N/A, NGA, DDS, BDS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2013-2014 | Clinical Fellowship, Advanced Education Program in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2004-2007 | Clinical Residency, Prosthodontics, Eastman Institute of Oral Health University of Rochester, Rochester, NY |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Department of Dentistry, Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI, 2007 - 2007
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Member, Value Analysis Team (VAT), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present
Visiting Consultant, Choice Dental, Lagos, 2014 - 2015
Clinical Fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2014
Prosthodontics, Allington Dental Practice, Dorset, 2012 - 2013
Prosthodontic Dentist, SMILE 360 Dental Specialists, Lagos, 2010 - 2012
Prosthodontist Restorative Dentist, Associated Dental Practices, London, 2010 - 2010
Prosthodontist, Dental Specialists, Milton Keynes, 2008 - 2009
Prosthodontic Resident, Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2004 - 2007
General Dentist, James Hull & Associates, Kent, 2003 - 2004
General Dentist, Whitecross Dental Care, London, 2001 - 2003
General Dentist, HO & Associates, London, 2001 - 2001
General Practice Residency, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, 1996 - 1997
Consultantships
Consultant, Lakeshore Cancer Center, Lagos, Nigeria, 2014 - Present
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Chi W, Myers JN, Frank SJ, Aponte-Wesson R, Otun AO, Nogueras-Gonzalez GM, Li Y, Geng Y, Chambers MS. The Effects of Zinc on Radiation-Induced Dysgeusia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer 28(12):1-12, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32642950.
- Pundole X, Jones AL, Tetzlaff MT, Williams MD, Murphy WA, Otun AO, Goepfert RP, Davies MA. Osteonecrosis of the jaw induced by treatment with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy: a case report. Immunotherapy imt-2020-0108(10.2217):1213-1219, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32900256.
- Zaid M, Koay EJ, Bajaj N, Mathew R, Xiao L, Agrawal A, Fernandes P, Burrows H, Roach MA, Wilke CT, Chung C, Fuller CD, Phan J, Gunn B, Morrison WH, Garden AS, Frank SJ, Rosenthal DL, Andersen M, Otun AO, Chambers MS. A Prospective Parallel Design Study Testing Non-Inferiority of Customized Oral Stents made using 3D printing or manual fabricated methods. Oral Oncology 106:104665(104665), 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32298994.
- MD Anderson Head and Neck Surgery Treatment Guidelines Consortium, Consortium members, Maniakas A, Jozaghi Y, Zafereo ME, Sturgis EM, Su SY, Gillenwater AM, Gidley PW, Lewis CM, Diaz E, Goepfert RP, Kupferman ME, Gross ND, Hessel AC, Pytynia KB, Nader ME, Wang JR, Lango MN, Kiong KL, Guo T, Zhao X, Yao CMKL, Appelbaum E, Alpard J, Garcia JA, Terry S, Flynn JE, Bauer S, Fournier D, Burgess CG, Wideman C, Johnston M, You C, De Luna R, Joseph L, Diersing J, Prescott K, Heiberger K, Mugartegui L, Rodriguez J, Zendehdel S, Sellers J, Friddell RA, Thomas A, Khanjae SJ, Schwarzlose KB, Chambers MS, Hofstede TM, Cardoso RC, Wesson RA, Won A, Otun AO, Gombos DS, Al-Zubidi N, Hutcheson KA, Gunn GB, Rosenthal DI, Gillison ML, Ferrarotto R, Weber RS, Hanna EY, Myers JN, Lai SY. Head and neck surgical oncology in the time of a pandemic: Subsite-specific triage guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Head Neck 42(6):1194-1201, 2020. PMID: 32342541.
- Maniakas A, Jozaghi Y, Zafereo ME, Sturgis EM, Su SY, Gillenwater AM, Gidley PW, Lewis CM, Diaz E, Goepfert RP, Kupferman ME, Gross ND, Hessel AC, Pytynia KB, Nader NE,, Wang JR, Lango MN, Kiong KL, Guo T, Zhao X, Yao CMKL, Appelbaum E, Alpard J, Garcia JA, Terry S, Flynn JE, Bauer S, Fournier D, Burgess CG, Wideman C, Johnston M, You C, DeLuna R, Joseph L, Diersing J, Prescott K, Heiberger K, Mugartegui L, Rodriguez J, Zendehel S, Sellers J, Friddell RA, Thomas A, Khanjae SJ, Schwarzlose KB, Chambers MS, Hofstede TM, Cardoso RC, Aponte Wesson R, Won A, Otun AO, Gombos DS, Al-Zubidi N, Hutcheson KA, Gunn GB, Rosenthal DI, Gillison ML, Ferrarotto R, Weber RS, Hanna EY, Myers JN, Lai SY. SPECIAL ISSUE: Head and Neck Surgical Oncology in the Time of a Pandemic: Subsite-specific Triage Guidelines during the COVID19 Pandemic. Head and Neck 42(6):1194 - 1201, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Zaid M, Bajaj N, Burrows H, Mathew R, Dai A, Wilke C, Palasi S, hergenrother R, Chung C, Fuller CF, Phan J, Gunn GB, Morrison WH, Garden AS, Frank SJ, Rosenthal DI, Andersen M, Otun AO, Chambers MS, Koay EJ. Creating customized oral stents for head and neck radiotherapy using 3D scanning and printing. Radiation Oncology(14(1):148), 2019. PMID: 31426824.
- Won AM, Boddu P, Otun AO, Aponte-Wesson R, Chambers M. Chronic myelogenous leukemia presenting with osteonecrosis of the jaw as a rare but debilitating toxicity of dasatinib: A case report and literature review. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 126(4):e208-e211, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29941400.
- Otun AO, Qazali AA, Won A, Chambers MS. Natural Killer T-Cell Lymphoma (Nasal-Type) Presenting Early as Pain of Odontogenic Origin. Int J Dent Oral Health 4(3), 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Won AM, Hofstede TM, Cardoso RC, Otun AO, Chambers MS. Sunitinib and Zoledronic Acid Combination Therapy for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Alarming for Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. Kidney Cancer Journal 15(2):49-51, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Otun A, Lee H, Geminiani A, Shirakura A, Ercoli C, Feng C. Ring Liner and Burn-Out Temperature Affect The Clinical Time Required to fit a Cast Post. J Prosthet Dent 102(4):224-228, 2009. PMID: 19782824.
Abstracts
- Chi W, Myers JN, Frank SJ, Aponte Wesson R, Otun AO, Nogueras-Gonzalez GM, Li Y, Geng Y, Chambers MS. The Effect of Zinc on Radiation Induced Dysgeusia: A Meta-Analysis. American College of Prosthodontics Annual Mtg (ACP), 2018.
- Chi W, Myers JN, Frank SJ, Aponte-Wesson R, Otun A. The Effect of Zinc on Radiation Induced Dysgeusia: A Meta-Analysis. The Star of the South Dental Meeting, 2018.
- Qazali A, Chambers DMD, Otun AO. A Case of Nasal NK T-Cell Lymphoma. The Star of the South Dental Meeting, 2018.
- Otun AO, Qazali A, Won AM, Chambers M. A Case of NKT Cell Lymphoma Nasal Type Presenting as Pain of Odontogenic Origins. 4th Joint Meeting of the International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, October 2017, San Francisco, CA, 2017.
- Medina J, Chambers M, Cardoso RC, Otun A, Aponte Wesson R. Palatal Augmentation Prosthesis Comparing Hollowing Techniques for Weight Reduction. The Star of the South Dental Meeting, 2017.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | Investigation on the effect of Casting Techniques on the Dimension of Post and Cores and its Consequent Ease of Fit Clinically |
| Funding Source: | Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified April 05, 2024