Ruth A. Aponte Wesson, DDS, MS, FACP, FAAMP
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery
About Dr. Ruth A. Aponte Wesson
Dr. Ruth Aponte Wesson is a Professor in the Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics section at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, she works with diverse colleagues in Head and Neck Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Plastics, Speech Pathology, Lymphoma/Myeloma, Leukemia/Breast medical oncology among others. As a team member of the oral oncology service she has the unique opportunity to help prevent and manage multiple oral morbidities related the various lines of cancer treatments, particularly those related to Head and Neck cancers. She collaborates in several departmental research projects. She has helped collect data for outcome assessments inventories in the department. One of the preliminary studies from this data set highlights dysgeusia as one of the morbidities affecting the long-term oropharyngeal cancer survivors. Other areas of interests have been related to oral morbidities from novel targeted therapies and immunotherapies. Another of her passions focusses on the prosthetic rehabilitation of the patient after head and neck cancer treatment. In this arena she has studied different materials used in the rehabilitation of intra oral defects. Her former clinical and academic experience has helped her to be a dynamic mentor to the fellows in the Maxillofacial Programs at MD Anderson Cancer Center. She conducts the literature review of the program and oversees the fellows in the clinical rotations.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2001 | University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama, US, Clinical Dentistry, M.S |
| 2001 | University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama, US, Clinical Dentistry, M.S |
| 1995 | University of Los Andes, Merida, Merida, VE, Dental Surgery, DDS |
| 1995 | University of Los Andes, Merida, Merida, VE, Dental Surgery, DDS |
Postgraduate Training
| 1999-2000 | Clinical Residency, Maxillofacial Prosthetics Program, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama |
| 1999-2000 | Clinical Residency, Maxillofacial Prosthetics Program, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama |
| 1996-1999 | Clinical Residency, Advanced Prosthodontic Training, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama |
| 1996-1999 | Clinical Residency, Advanced Prosthodontic Training, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2017 | Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) US Dept. of Justice |
| 2017 | Health Care Provider: American Heart Association |
| 2016 | American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics - Fellow |
| 2014 | Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Texas Controlled Substance |
| 2013 | Texas State Board of Dental Examiners |
| 2013 | Joint Commission of National Dental Examinations, National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I |
| 2013 | Joint Commission of National Dental Examinations, National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part II |
| 2010 | American Board of Prosthodontics |
| 2007 | Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2021
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Bilingual Translator Provider, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2024
Other Professional Positions
Faculty Senate, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2020 - 2024
Faculty Practice, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 2010 - 2013
Member, Clinical Affairs Committee, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, AL, 2009 - 2013
Member, Curriculum Committee, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, AL, 2006 - 2013
Chair, Awards Committee, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, AL, 2006 - 2008
Member, Faculty Council, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, AL, 2005 - 2006
Chair, Diversity Committee, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, AL, 2004 - 2005
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Chair, Clinical Competency Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present
Reviewer, ORN Physician Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024
Member, Division of Surgery Innovation Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020
Member, Shared Governance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, Academic Review Committee, Division of Education & Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2023
Super User, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Provider, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019
Member, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Director, Literature Review of Oral Oncology Lecture Series, Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Fellowship Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Editorial Activities
Editor, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2010 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2025 | Nationally Ranked Top Ten 10% Provider: Fiscal Year 2025, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2024 | Distinguished Clinician Award, American College of Prosthodontics |
| 2023 - 2024 | Distinguished Educator of the Year Award, Section of Oral Oncology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | StarCard Ratings 2023 MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | John J. Sharry Prosthodontic Research Award | Performance of Different Mobile Phone Applications for Color Measurement in Dentistry, American College of Prosthodontics |
| 2023 | Star Card Ratings 2023 MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | Top 1% Provider: Fiscal Year 2023, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2022 - 2023 | Distinguished Educator of the Year Award, Section of Oral Oncology, Department of Head & Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2022 | Top 10% Provider: Fiscal Year 2022, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2020 - 2021 | Distinguished Educator of the Year Award, Section of Oral Oncology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery,, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2020 | Star of the South Dental Meeting - Scientific Table Clinic Specialist Category First Place Winner, Greater Houston Dental Society |
| 2020 | Star of the South Dental Meeting - Cooksey Award - Scientific Table Specialist and Dentist Category Overall Winner, Greater Houston Dental Society |
| 2018 - 2022 | Distinguished Educator of the Year Award, Section of Oral Oncology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2005 | Minority Research Day Competition, First place best abstract, The University of Alabama at Birmingham |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2025. Multidisciplinary Care Panel Discussion. Panelist. Cancer Network Virtual Head & Neck Integration Retreat. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Oral Complications of Head and Neck Cancer Therapies. Invited. DENS 3705 Oral Oncology Course. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Midface Reconstruction with Virtual Planning Fibula Free Flap Reconstruction and Fixed Partial Prosthesis: Paradigm Shift from Analog to Digital. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Digital Planning and Fabrication of an Oral Surgical Splint for Implant Uncovering. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Patient After Tongue Cancer. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Oral Care for the Multiple Myeloma Patient. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Concurrent trauma-induced and spontaneous osteonecrosis of the jaws associated with targeted therapy: A Case Report. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Enhanced Retention of Maxillary Obturator Prosthesis by Engaging the Nasal Floor. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Palatal Augmentation Prosthesis Comparing Hollowing Techniques for Weight Reduction. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Prosthodontic Treatment of a Patient with Ewing's Sarcoma of Maxillary Left Sinus. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Prosthodontic Treatment of a Patient with Ewing Sarcoma of Left Maxillary Sinus: A Clinical Report. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Palatal Augmentation Prosthesis Comparing Hollowing Techniques for Weight Reduction. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw: A Mandibular Reconstruction Case Report Limitation and Challenges. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Versatility of Osseointegrated Implants. Conference. The University of Texas School of Dentistry. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Craniofacial Implants for D3 students. Conference. The University of Texas School of Dentistry. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Advance Prosthodontics Craniofacial Implants. Conference. The University of Texas School of Dentistry. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Head and Neck Chemo and Radiation Therapies and Complications. Conference. The University of Texas School of Dentistry. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Implant Supported and Magnet Retained Oral Nasal Combination Prosthesis of a Patient with Total Rhinectomy and Partial Maxillectomy Due to Cancer: A Clinical Report. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Prosthodontics and More. Conference. The University of Texas School of Dentistry. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Pre-radiotherapy Dental Evaluation and Management of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2025. Maxillary Defects and Their Treatment. Invited. Virtual, US.
- 2024. Toxicities of Head and Neck. Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Nuances in Anaplastology in MD Anderson Cancer Center. Conference. International Anaplastology Association. Virtual Seminar, TX, US.
- 2022. Speech Aid Prostheses. Conference. University of Alabama in Birmingham. Birmingham, AL, US.
- 2011. Nanoindentation Properties of Hydroxyapatite Particulates, Associate Bone and Graft Interfaces. Conference. Beckman Foundation's Scholar's Symposium, US.
- 2010. Early Treatment of a Three-Year-Old Patient with Hypo-hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Team Approach. Conference. The University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Birmingham, AL, US.
- 2010. Orbital Prosthesis. Conference. The University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Birmingham, AL, US.
- 2010. Maxillary Obturator. Conference. The University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Birmingham, AL, US.
- 2010. ENAM Missense Mutation in Autosomal Recessive Hypoplastic Amelogenesis Imperfecta. Conference. Beckman Foundation's Scholar's Symposium, US.
National Presentations
- 2025. Speech Aid Prostheses. Conference. 2025 Oral Oncology Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Prosthetic Management of the Maxillary and Mandibular Resection Patient. Conference. 2025 Oral Oncology Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Rehabilitation of patients with acquired maxillary defects. Invited. American College of Prosthodontics 2023 Annual Session. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2022. Speech Aid Prostheses. Conference. 2022 Oral Oncology Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Fabricating a Maxillary Obturator with Minimal Weight Using Embedded Lid. Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Dental Management Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Speech Aid Prostheses. Invited. 2020 Oral Oncology Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Development malformations and complications of cancer treatment in pediatric patient. Conference. American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics Annual Session. Miami Beach, FL, US.
- 2019. Duplication of Palatal Augmentation Prosthesis using Digital Workflow. Conference. American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics Annual Session. Miami Beach, FL, US.
- 2018. Prosthodontic Treatment of a Patient with Ewing's Sarcoma of Maxillary Left Sinus. Conference. 65th Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2018. The Effect of Zinc on Radiation Induced Dysgeusia: A Meta-Analysis. Conference. American College of Prosthodontics (ACP). Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2017. Pre-Radiotherapy Dental Evaluation and Management of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient. Invited. 2017 Oral Oncology & Maxillofacial Prosthetics Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Oral Morbidities Trend: An MD Anderson Experience. Conference. 63rd Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2016. Poster Presentation: Prosthetic Management of Transmandibular Implant. Poster. 2016 Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2014. Pre-Radiotherapy Dental Evaluation and Management of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient. Invited. 2014 Oral Oncology: Oncologic Dentistry & Maxillofacial Prosthetics Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Maxillofacial Prosthetics. Conference, US.
- 2012. Immediate loading of implants in the aesthetic zone. Conference, US.
- 2012. Poster Presentation: Implant Supported Prostheses for Edentulous Patients, Options and Outcomes. Conference. 61st Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Poster Presentation: Nanodimention Properties of Hydroxyapatite Particulates, Associate Bone and Graft Interfaces. Poster. 40th Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2011. Poster Presentation: Treatment of Nasopharyngeal Stenosis by Combination of Surgical Port Recreation and Silicone Stent Management. Conference. 59th Annual Meeting. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2010. Oral Presentation: ENAM Mutation in Autosomal Recessive Hypoplastic Amelogenesis Imperfecta. Conference. 39th Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, US.
- 2008. Poster Presentation: Early Treatment of a Three Year Old Patient with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Team Approach. Conference. 56th Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN, US.
- 2008. Implant Standards in the Undergraduate Dental Curriculum. Conference. SERTA. Point Clear, AL, US.
International Presentations
- 2026. Use of Obturators. Invited. Virtual Lecture: Residência em Estomatologia (Stomatology Residents). Sao Paulo, BR.
- 2025. 162 Your mouth, salivary glands, and teeth: Preventing and solving issues caused by treatments, including radioactive iodine and/or external beam radiation. Ruth Aponte Wesson, Mark S. Chambers. Invited. 28th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference. Houston, US.
- 2025. 172 Long-term effects of radioactive iodine and external beam radiation on oral health. Ruth Aponte Wesson, Mark S. Chambers. Invited. 28th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference. Houston, US.
- 2024. Your mouth, salivary glands, and teeth: Preventing and solving issues caused by treatments, including radioactive iodine and/or external beam radiation. Mark S. Chambers, Ruth Aponte Wesson. Invited. 27th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference. Houston, US.
- 2024. A discussion with people who have teeth that fracture, the pain that comes with that, short term remedies while waiting for professional intervention, and long-term remedies to prevent subsequent oral severe complications. Mark S. Chambers, Ruth Aponte Wesson. Invited. 27th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors Hybrid Conference. Houston, US.
- 2023. "A Discussion with people who have teeth that fracture, the pain that come with that, short term remedies while waiting for professional intervention, and long-term remedies to prevent subsequent oral severe complications." Ruth Aponte-Wesson, Mark S. Chambers. Invited. 26th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference. Denver, US.
- 2023. Your mouth, salivary glands, and teeth: Preventing and solving issues caused by treatments, including radioactive iodine and/or external beam radiation. Ruth Aponte-Wesson, Mark S. Chambers. Invited. International Thyroid Cancer Survivors Conference. Denver, US.
- 2022. Nuances in Anaplastology from MD Anderson. Invited. International Anaplastology Association. Sykesville, US.
- 2017. Poster Presentation: Palatal Augmentation Prosthesis Comparing Hollowing Techniques for Weight Reduction. Conference. 4th Joint Meeting. San Francisco, US.
- 2010. Craniofacial implants in the rehabilitation of maxillofacial patient. Conference. Autonomous University of Tlaxcala, MX.
- 2010. Immediate loading of implants in the esthetic zone. Conference. Autonomous University of Tlaxcala, MX.
- 2010. Rehabilitation of Pediatric Patients with Removable Prosthesis. Conference. Autonomous University of Tlaxcala, MX.
- 2009. Synergy Between Periodontology and Prosthodontics in the Esthetic Zone. Conference. International Congress of Prosthetic Dentistry. Chiclayo, PE.
- 2006. Introduction of Cranial Implants for the Maxillofacial Patient. Conference. National Institute of Neoplastic Disease, Cancer Center. Lima, PE.
- 2005. Dental Implants for Fixed Rehabilitation and for the Facial Missing Structures. Conference. Dental Implants for Fixed Rehabilitation and for the Facial Missing Structures. Merida, VE.
Formal Peers
- 2025. INN/TNN/APP Collaborative Meeting - Head & Neck Treatment Navigator Education. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. Oral Care for Patients Undergoing Cancer Care. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Oral Care - Multiple Myeloma Survivorship Group. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Oral Care - Multiple Myeloma Survivorship Group. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2009 - 2011 |
| Title: | Zimmer Dental Case Studies Project |
| Funding Source: | Zimmer |
| Role: | PI |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- West, NA, Kamel, S, Wentzel, A, Kaffey, Z, Abdelaal, MA, Elisabeta Marai, G, Canahuate, GM, Zhang, X, Chen, MM, Wahid, K, Rigert, J, Brock, K, Chambers, MS, Otun, AO, Aponte Wesson, R, He, R, Naser, M, Hutcheson, KA, Mohamed, AS, van Dijk, L, Moreno, AC, Lai, SY, Fuller, C, Humbert-Vidan, L. Clinical and dosimetric dataset of time-to-event normal tissue complication probability for osteoradionecrosis. Scientific Data 13(1), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41513675.
- van Dijk LV, Humbert-Vidan L, Watson EE, Aponte Wesson RA, Jacomina LE, He R, Naser MA, Rhee DJ, Wang HC, Lai SY, Walji M, Witjes MJ, Katz MS, Hope A, Chambers MS, Fuller CD, Moreno AC. Radiation-specific Automated Dosimetric dental, Mandible, and maxilla Annotation for Predicting Periodontal Problems (RADMAP): A semi-automated tool for dosimetric oral risk communication and osteoradionecrosis assessment. medRxiv, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41358305.
- Aponte Wesson RA. Radiation-specific Automated Dosimetric dental, Mandible, and maxilla Annotation for Predicting Periodontal Problems (RADMAP). e-Pub 2025.
- West N, Kamel S, Wentzel A, Kaffrey Z, Abdelaal M, Marai G, Canahuate G, Zhang X, Chen M, Washid K, Rigert J, Brock K, Chambers M, Otun A, Aponte-Wesson R, He R, Naser M, Hutcheson K, Mohamed A, van Dijk L, Moreno A, Lai S, Fuller C, Humbert-Vidan L. Clinical and dosimetric dataset of time-to-event normal tissue complication probability for osteoradionecrosis. Sci Data. e-Pub 2025.
- Humbert-Vidan L, Castelo AH, He R, van Dijk LV, Rhee DJ, Wang C, Wang HC, Wahid KA, Joshi S, Gerafian P, West N, Kaffey Z, Mirbahaeddin S, Curiel J, Acharya S, Shekha A, Oderinde P, Ali AMS, Hope A, Watson E, Wesson-Aponte R, Frank SJ, Barbon CEA, Brock KK, Chambers MS, Walji M, Hutcheson KA, Lai SY, Fuller CD, Naser MA, Moreno AC. Image-based mandibular and maxillary parcellation and annotation using computed tomography (IMPACT): a deep learning-based clinical tool for orodental dose estimation and osteoradionecrosis assessment. Phys Imaging Radiat Oncol 35:100817, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40894269.
- Kaffey Z, Mirbahaeddin S, Wahid K, Kamel S, Vouffo M, Otun AO, Belal Z, Aponte Wesson RA, Carriere PP, Dede C, Maniakas A, Goepfert RP, Garden AS, Lee A, Choi KY, Christensen JM, Lincoln C, Manzar GS, Dudzinski SO, Thomas R, Mehrens H, Cardoso RC, Schellingerhout D, Watson E, Chen MM, Lai SY, Fuller CD, Moreno AC, Humbert-Vidan L. Radiographic classification of mandibular osteoradionecrosis: A blinded prospective multi-disciplinary interobserver diagnostic performance study. Radiother Oncol 208:110917, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40320174.
- Alqarni H, Kattadiyil MT, Aponte-Wesson R, Alfaifi M, Alsayed H. Corrigendum to 'Integration of intraoral scanning and conventional processing to fabricate a definitive obturator: A dental technique' The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Volume 126, Issue 4, October 2021, Pages 596-599. J Prosthet Dent 133(6):1617, 2025. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37704553.
- Humbert-Vidan, L, Kamel, S, Wentzel, A, Kaffey, Z, Abdelaal, MA, Spier, KB, West, NA, Marai, EG, Canahuate, GM, Zhang, X, Chen, MM, Wahid, K, Rigert, J, Hosseinian, S, Schaefer, AJ, Brock, K, Chambers, MS, Otun, AO, Aponte Wesson, R, Patel, V, Hope, A, Phan, J, Garden, AS, Frank, SJ, Morrison, WH, Spiotto, MT, Rosenthal, D, Lee, A, He, R, Naser, M, Watson, E, Hutcheson, KA, Mohamed, AS, Sandulache, VC, van Dijk, L, Moreno, AC, Guerrero Urbano, T, Fuller, C, Lai, SY. Externally validated digital decision support tool for time-to-osteoradionecrosis risk-stratification using right-censored multi-institutional observational cohorts. Radiotherapy and Oncology 207, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40222595.
- Moreno AC, Watson EE, Humbert-Vidan L, Peterson DE, van Dijk LV, Urbano TG, Bosch LVD, Hope AJ, Katz MS, Hoebers FJP, Wesson RAA, Bates JE, Bossi P, Dayo AF, Dore M, Fregnani ER, Galloway TJ, Gelblum DY, Hanna IA, Henson CE, Kiat-Amnuay S, Korfage A, Lee NY, Lewis CM, Lynggaard CD, Makitie AA, Magalhaes M, Mowery YM, Munoz-Montplet C, Myers JN, Orlandi E, Patel J, Rigert JM, Saunders D, Schoenfeld JD, Selek U, Somay E, Takiar V, Thariat J, Verduijn GM, Villa A, West NS, Witjes MJH, Won AM, Wong ME, Yao CMKL, Young SW, Al-Eryani K, Barbon CEA, Buurman DJM, Dieleman FJ, Hofstede TM, Khan AA, Otun AO, Robinson JC, Hum L, Johansen J, Lalla R, Lin A, Patel V, Shaw RJ, Chambers MS, Ma D, Singh M, Yarom N, Mohamed ASR, Hutcheson KA, Lai SY, Fuller CD. International Expert-Based Consensus Definition, Classification Criteria, and Minimum Data Elements for Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw: An Interdisciplinary Modified Delphi Study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 122(2):341-354, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39826846.
- Dang, AD, Belles, DM, Gonzalez, MD, Aponte Wesson, R, Paravina, RD. Repeatability of different mobile phone applications for color measurement in dentistry. Journal of Prosthodontics 33(9):908-917, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39322974.
- Alqarni H, Montgomery P, Aponte-Wesson R, Won AM, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS. Combined Rehabilitation of a Low Lip Defect After Resection of the Floor of the Mouth Cancer: A Clinical Report. J Prosthet Dent S0022-3913(21):00150-5, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 33867164.
- Srivastava A, Chambers MS, Aponte-Wesson R. Bilabial-protruding, mouth-opening, tongue-depressing stent for proton radiation therapy. J Prosthet Dent S0022-3913(21):00104-9, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 33814095.
- Michaud PL, Aponte-Wesson R. Management of atypical occlusal discrepancy after condylar resection: A Clinical Report. J Prosthet Dent. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36210191.
- Aponte-Wesson R, Knott J, Montgomery P, Chambers MS. Floor of mouth prosthesis with removable depressible tongue: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 21(S0022-3913):00004-4, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 33608105.
- Alqarni H, Kattadiyil MT, Aponte Wesson R, Alfaifi M, Alsayed H. Integration of intraoral scanning and conventional processing to fabricate a definitive obturator: A dental technique. J Prosthet Dent 126(4):596-599, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32988612.
- Srivastava A, Aponte Wesson R. Synchronous trauma-induced and spontaneous osteonecrosis of the jaws associated with targeted therapy: A Case Report Decisions in Dentistry. Decisions in Dentistry 7(2):32-35, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- 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.
- Head MD, Guidelines Consortium NST, members C, 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, CMKL Y, 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. Surgery Treatment Guidelines Consortium: Head and Neck Surgical Oncology in the Time of a Pandemic: Subsite-specific triage guidelines during the COVID 19 Pandemic. Head and Neck 42(6):1194 - 1201, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32342541.
- Aponte-Wesson R, Khadivi AA, Cardoso RC, Chambers MS. An alternative impression technique for capturing anatomic undercuts to rehabilitate a patient with a total maxillectomy: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 122(4):412-416, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 32642950.
- Chi WJ, Hanasono MM, Hofstede TM, Aponte-Wesson RA. Prosthodontic treatment of a patient with Ewing sarcoma of the left maxillary sinus: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 121(4):698-702, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30503146.
- Aponte-Wesson R, Garden AS, Chambers MS. Fabrication of an Unconventional Bolus-Type Stent for a Combined intraoral/extraoral Defect Treated with Proton Radiation Therapy. J Prosthet Dent 117(4):563-565, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27881320.
- Won AM, Montgomery P, Aponte-Wesson R, Chambers MS. Implant-supported and Magnet-Retained Oral-Nasal Combination Prosthesis in a Patient with a Total Rhinectomy and Partial Maxillectomy Due to Cancer: A Clinical Report. J. Prosthet Dent 117(2):315 - 320, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27666495.
- Sadid-Zadeh R, Stylianou, A, Aponte-Wesson R. Prosthetic Management of an Existing Transmandibular Implant: A Clinical Report. J Adv Prosthodont 17, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Sadid-Zadeh R, Liu PR, Aponte-Wesson R, O'Neal SJ. Maxillary cement retained implant supported monolithic zirconia prosthesis in a full mouth rehabilitation: a clinical report. J Adv Prosthodont 5(2):209-17, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23755349.
- Sadid-Zadeh R, O'Neal SJ, Liu PR, Aponte-Wesson R. A technique for verifying implant analog positions in the definitive cast. J Prosthet Dent 109(3):192-7, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23522369.
- Aponte-Wesson R. Commentary: Esthetic and functional rehabilitation of a bilateral cleft palate patient with fixed prosthodontic therapy. J Esthet Restor Dent 24(4):245, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22863128.
- Holmes JD, Aponte-Wesson R. Dental implants after reconstruction with free tissue transfer. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 22(3):407-18, vii, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20713271.
- Aponte-Wesson R, Carroll W, Waite P, Seidenfaden JC. Interim obturator retained by an extraoral device: a clinical report. J Prosthodont 17(7):582-5, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18761574.
- Reddy MS, O'Neal SJ, Haigh S, Aponte-Wesson R, Geurs NC. Initial clinical efficacy of 3-mm implants immediately placed into function in conditions of limited spacing. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 23(2):281-8, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18548925.
- McCracken MS, Aponte-Wesson R, Chavali R, Lemons JE. Bone associated with implants in diabetic and insulin-treated rats. Clin Oral Implants Res 17(5):495-500, 2006. e-Pub 2006. PMID: 16958687.
- McCracken MS, Aponte-Wesson R, O'Neal SJ, Rajdev K. Low-cost implant overdenture option for patients treated in a predoctoral dental school curriculum. J Dent Educ 70(6):662-6, 2006. e-Pub 2006. PMID: 16741134.
- Cox L, Brown DT, Aponte R, Hsu YT. Joint vibration analysis protocol modification: adding mandibular excursive movements. Cranio 17(3):213-20, 1999. e-Pub 1999. PMID: 10650409.
- Won AM, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS, Aponte-Wesson R. Destruction of the hard palate and oral nasal communication caused by previous treatment with sunitinib and zoledronic acid: Case Report. J. Med Case Rep.
- 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. JADA.
- Won AM, Aponte-Wesson R, Chambers MS. A Simple Flap Guard for Protection of Intraoral Anterolateral Thigh Flap Construction. JPRAS Open.
- Dang AD, Aponte Wesson R. Performance of Different Mobile Phone Applications for Color Measurement in Dentistry. J Prosthet Dent.
Review Articles
- Won AM, Boddu P, Otun AO, Aponte-Wesson R, Chambers M. Chronic myelogenous leukemia presenting with osteonecrosis of 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):S2212-4403(18)30952-0, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29941400.
Professional Educational Materials
- . Master's Thesis, Performance of Different Cellular Phone Applications for Color Measurement of Dental Materials, 2022.
Other Articles
- Louis PJ, Aponte-Wesson R, Fernandes RP, Clemow J Autogenous and prosthetic reconstruction of the ear. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 25(2):271-86, 2013. PMID: 23522966.
Editorials
- Aponte Wesson RA. Repeatability of Different Mobile Phone Applications for Color Measurement in Dentistry. Journal of Prosthodontics(2024):1-10, 2024.
Abstracts
- Chi W, Myers JN, Frank SJ, Aponte Wesson R, Otun AO. The Effect of Zinc on Radiation Induced Dysgeusia: A Meta-Analysis. American College of Prosthodontics (ACP), 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Sadid-Zadeh R, Aponte Wesson R, Liu PR, O'Neal SJ. Implant Supported Monolithic Zirconia Maxillary Restoration in a Full Mouth Rehabilitation: A Clinical Report, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Sadid-Zadeh R, O'Neal SJ, Liu PR, Aponte Wesson R. Verification of analog position on the definitive case in cement retrained implant supported prosthesis, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Kaffey Z, Mirbahaeddin S, Wahid K, Dede C, Otun A, Aponte Wesson R, Moreno A, Fuller C, Lai S, Humbert-Vidan L. Benchmarking Multi-Specialty Interobserver Performance in Radiographic Detection and Staging of Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis Using the ClinRad System. ASTRO's 67 Annual Meeting.
- Chi W, Aponte Wesson R, Otun AO. Prosthodontic Treatment of a Patient with Ewing's Sarcoma of Maxillary Left Sinus. Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2018, Star of the South Annual Session.
- Chi W, Aponte Wesson R, Otun AO. Prosthodontic Treatment of a Patient with Ewing's Sarcoma of Maxillary Left Sinus. Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2018, Star of the South Annual Session.
- Chi W, Myers JN, Frank SJ, Aponte Wesson R, Otun AO. The Effect of Zinc on Radiation Induced Dysgeusia: A Meta-Analysis. Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2018, Star of the South Annual Session.
- Chi W, Myers JN, Frank SJ, Aponte Wesson R, Otun AO. The Effect of Zinc on Radiation Induced Dysgeusia: A Meta-Analysis. Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2018, Star of the South Annual Session.
- Chi W, Hanasono M, Hofstede TM, Aponte-Wesson R. Prosthodontic Treatment of a Patient with Ewing Sarcoma of Left Maxillary Sinus: A Clinical Report. 2018 AAMP Conference.
- Srivastava A, Aponte Wesson R, Chambers MS. Concurrent trauma-induced and spontaneous osteonecrosis of the jaws associated with targeted therapy: A Case Report. Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2019, Star of the South Annual Session.
- Alshehri A, Aponte Wesson R, Chambers MS. Enhanced Retention of Maxillary Obturator Prosthesis by Engaging the Nasal Floor. Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2019, Star of the South Annual Session.
- Rao J, Sagyd U, Aponte Wesson R, Fu C. Trends in Dental Implant Education 2008-2019 UAB Experience. University of Alabama at Birmingham Scholars Symposium, Craniofacial Dental Genetics.
- Aquino E, Kupferman M, Hanasono M, Hofstede TM, Aponte Wesson R. Midface Reconstruction with Virtual Planning Fibula Free Flap Reconstruction and Fixed Partial Prosthesis: Paradigm Shift from Analog to Digital. Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2020, Star of the South Annual Session.
- Rivera-Rivera LP, Alqarni H, Nguyen C, Montgomery P, Hofstede TM, Aponte-Wesson R. Digital Planning and Fabrication of an Oral Surgical Splint for Implant Uncovering. Poster presented at the Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2020, Star of the South Annual Session, Houston, Texas 2/2020.
- Alqarni H, Knott J, Aponte Wesson R, Chambers MS. Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Patient After Tongue Cancer. Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2020, Star of the South Annual Session.
- Basunbul A, Cody R, Kapser K, Aponte Wesson R. Tracking Tooth Movement with Digital Technology Post Total Glossectomy. Oral Oncology Symposium 2022.
- Michaud P, Aponte Wesson R. Fabricating a Maxillary Obturator with Minimal Weight Using Embedded Lid. Oral Oncology Symposium 2022.
- Diaz-Arana J, Aponte Wesson R. Dental Management Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. Oral Oncology Symposium 2022.
- Kaffey Z, Mirbahaeddin S, Wahid K, Dede C, Otun A, Aponte Wesson R, Moreno A, Fuller C, Lai S, Humbert-Vidan L. Benchmarking Multi-Specialty Interobserver Performance in Radiographic Detection and Staging of Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis Using the ClinRad System. 2025 Oral Oncology Symposium.
- Kaffey Z, Mirbahaeddin S, Wahid K, Dede C, Otun A, Aponte Wesson R, Moreno A, Fuller C, Lai S, Humbert-Vidan L. Benchmarking Multi-Specialty Interobserver Performance in Radiographic Detection and Staging of Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis Using the ClinRad System. European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) 2025.
- Won A, Aponte Wesson R, Montgomery P, Wesley P, Chambers MS. Implant-Supported and Magnet Retained Oral-Nasal Combination Prosthesis of a Patient with Total Rhinectomy and Partial Maxillectomy Due to Cancer: A Clinical Report. Proceedings of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2015, Star of the South Annual Session.
- AlFuraih M, Aponte Wesson R, Chambers MS. Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw: A Mandibular Reconstruction Case Report Limitation and Challenges. Proceeding of the Star of the South Dental Meeting 2017, Star of the South Annual Session.
- Medina J, Chambers M, Cardoso R, Otun A, Aponte Wesson R. Palatal Augmentation Prosthesis Comparing Hollowing Techniques for Weight Reduction. 2017 ISMR-AAMP Conference.
Book Chapters
- Aponte R, Martin J, Cardoso R, Hofstede T, Chambers MS. Head and Neck Cancer: Multimodality Management. In: Oral Oncology. 2nd. Springer, 429-443, 2016.
- Cardoso RC, Hofstede TM, Montgomery P, Martin JW, Garden AS, Aponte-Wesson R, Chambers MS. Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer. In: Cancer of the Head and Neck. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2016.
Patient Reviews
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