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Jack W. Martin, D.D.S., M.S.

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center Dental Branch, Houston, TX
Clinical Professor, The University of Texas Medical Branch, John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, TX
Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Texas Cleft Plalate/Craniofacial Deformity Team, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX

Office Address

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Head & Neck Surgery, Section of Oncologic Dentistry and Prosthodontics
1515 Holcombe Boulevard - Unit #1445
Unit Number: 1445
Houston, TX 77030-4009
Room Number: FCT10.6084
Phone: 713-745-2512
Fax: 713-794-4662

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

1982 The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, MS, Biological Sciences
1978 The University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston, TX, DDS, Doctor of Dental Surgery
1973 Texas Wesleyan College, Fort Worth, TX, BS, Cum Laude, Biology/Chemistry

Postgraduate Training

7/1980-6/1981 American Cancer Society Fellow, Maxillofacial Prosthetics/Dental Oncology, The University of Texas System Cancer Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston, TX
7/1978-6/1980 Clinical Residency, Maxillofacial Prosthetics/Dental Oncology, The University of Texas System Cancer Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston, TX
6/1978-11/1978 Clinical Residency, Prosthodontics, Department of Dentistry, Veterans Administration Hospital, Houston, TX

Board Certifications

12/2001 Basic Cardiac Life Support
1/1997 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
6/1991 Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics

Experience/Service

Academic Appointments

Professor, Teaching Program Staff, Pediatric Dentistry, The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 2006-present

Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

Program Director, Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Oncologic Dentistry Fellowship Program, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1998-present

Honors and Awards

1992 Oncology Times Citation, Cancer Bulletin, "Oral and Dental Care Associated with Cancer Therapy"
1985 Who's Who in Cancer Professionals and Facilities (1st Edition),
1977 Highest Scholastic Average - Xi Psi Phi Fraternity, The University of Texas Dental Branch
1975 Graduated Cum Laude, Texas Wesleyan College
1968-1969 Vietnam Campaign Medal (3 Clusters)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Education Committee, 1996
International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation
Member, 2001-present

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Original Research Articles
1. Crosby MA, Martin JW, Robb GL, Chang DW. Pediatric Mandibular Reconstruction Using a Vascularized Fibula Flap. Head and Neck. In Press.
2. Artopoulou II, Suchko GD, Martin JW. Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a 10-year old ectodermal dysplasia patient using provisional implants: a clinical report. Pediatr Dent, 2/2009.
3. Papdimitrakopoulou V, Lee JJ, William WN, Martin JW, Thomas M, Kim ES, Khuri FR, Shin DM, Feng L, Hong WK, Lippman SM. Randomized trial of 13-cis retinoic acid versus retinyl palmitate with or without beta-carotene in oral premalignancy. Am J Clin Oncol, 2/2009. e-Pub 12/2008.

Book Chapters
1. Chambers MS, Garden AS, Martin JW, Kies MS, Weber RS, Lemon JC. Oral and Orofacial Considerations in Oncology. In: Internal Medicine Care of Cancer Patients. Ed(s) Yeung SC, Escalante CP, Gagel RF. In Press.
2. Chambers MS, Garden AS, Lemon JC, Kies MS, Martin JW. Oral complications of the oncologic treatment. In: In: Finlay I, Davies A (editors); Oral Medicine in Advanced Disease, Oxford University Press. In Press.
3. Martin JW, Lemon JC, Chambers MS. Oral prosthetic rehabilitation for the patient with head and neck cancer. In: Oral Cancer. Ed(s) Oral prosthetic rehabilitation for the patient with head and neck cancer. Thieme Medical Publishing: New York. In Press.
4. 21. Chambers MS, Martin JW, Fife CE, Garden AS, Gerngross PJ, Lemon JC. Osteoradionecrosis. In: Oral Cancer. Ed(s) Werning JW. Thieme Medical Publishing: New York. In Press.
5. Chambers MS, Garden AS, Manzullo EF, Lemon JC, Martin JW. Xerostomia and Mucositis. In: Xerostomia and Mucositis. Ed(s) Werning JW. Thieme Medical Publishing: New York. In Press.

Last updated: 8/21/2009