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      Theresa M. Hofstede, BSc, DDS, FACP

      Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery

      About Dr. Theresa M. Hofstede

      Dr. Theresa Hofstede is a Professor in the Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics section at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. She works very closely with my colleagues in Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Radiation Oncology. She sees well over 1000 head and neck cancer patients annually, and have extensive experience evaluating and managing the oral morbidities of the head and neck cancer patient, before, during and after treatment. She serve as the Program Director of the oldest US accredited Advanced Education Program in Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and manage schedules, curriculum, and lead operations of the program. She is an active collaborator in multiple research projects within the Department of Head and Neck Surgery. 

      Dr. Hofstede have also driven the  effort to increase implant placement and rehabilitation in the  oncology  patient. Her academic foundation is steeped in historical principles, quality in education, diverse cutting edge technology, and nurturing our next generation of leaders in oral  oncology and maxillofacial prosthodontics. A true passion!


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      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Associate Medical Director, Section of Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Professor, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, HOUSTON, TX

      Director, The Oral Oncology 3D Printing Service, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Program Director, Advanced Education Program in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Program Director, Oncologic-Based Maxillofacial Implant Fellowship Program, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Director, Maxillofacial Prosthodontic Dental Laboratory, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Research Interests

      Radiation-induced xerostomia

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      1991University of Western Ontario, London, CA, General Dentistry, DDS
      1987University of Toronto, Toronto, CA, Chemistry, B.Sc

      Postgraduate Training

      2006-2007Clinical Fellowship, Maxillofacial and Dental Oncology Fellowship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      1996-1999Clinical Residency, Prosthodontics, University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, New York
      1991-1992Clinical Residency, General Practice, St. Joseph's Hospital, London

      Licenses & Certifications

      2023Health Care Provider: American Heart Association
      2014Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) - US Dept. of Justice
      2011Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Texas Controlled Substance
      2008American Board of Prosthodontics
      2007Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
      2002New York Dental License
      2002North East Regional Boards
      2000Florida Teaching permit
      2000National Dental Boards, Part I and II
      1999Dental license
      1999Canadian Prosthodontics Board
      1991Dental License
      1991National Dental Examining Board of Canada

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Associate Professor, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2020

      Assistant Professor, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2013

      Assistant Professor, Division of Prosthodontics, University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY, 2003 - 2006

      Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2000 - 2001

      Instructor, University of Western Ontario, London, 1999 - 2000

      Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

      Associate Medical Director, Section of Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023 - Present

      Chairman, Oral Oncology Symposium 2022, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022

      Professor, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, HOUSTON, TX, 2020 - Present

      Member, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - Present

      Committee Panel Member, Cancer Medicine, American Dental Association - Cancer Research, Chicago, IL, 2019 - Present

      Appeal Board Committee Member, Commission on Dental Accreditation Appeal Board, Chicago, IL, 2018 - Present

      Director, The Oral Oncology 3D Printing Service, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - Present

      Chairman, Oral Oncology Symposium 2017, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017

      Chairman, Oral Oncology Symposium: Current Trends in Oncologic Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014

      Program Director, Advanced Education Program in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - Present

      Program Director, Oncologic-Based Maxillofacial Implant Fellowship Program, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - Present

      Chairman, Oral Oncology Symposium: Current Trends in Oncologic Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011

      Director, Maxillofacial Prosthodontic Dental Laboratory, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - Present

      Program Chair, Dental Oncology Didactic Lecture Series (MODO-1503), Section of Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2015

      Program Chair, Dental Oncology Core Curriculum Series (MODO-1501), Section of Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2015

      Other Professional Positions

      Consultant, American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA), Cook County, Illinois, 2019 - 2021

      Dentist, Private Practice, Rochester, NY, 2002 - 2006

      Dentist, Private practice, Ontario, 1999 - 2000

      Dentist, Private Practice, Ontario, 1991 - 1996

      Intramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Clinical Competency Committee - CCC, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present

      Chair, Program Evaluation Committee - PEC, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member (Alternate), Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff (CCMS), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2023

      Member, Faculty Leadership Academy UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2017

      Officer, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Provider, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present

      Super User, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Provider, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present

      Alternate, OR Advisory Sub-Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2022

      Associate Member, GME Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present

      Member, GME Curriculum Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present

      Member, Faculty Search Committee, Dept. of Head & Neck Surgery, Section of Oncologic Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Chairman: Dr. Mark S. Chambers, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present

      Honors & Awards

      2024 - PresentTop 1% Provider: Fiscal Year 2024, Clinical and Group Consumer Assessment of Health Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS)
      2022Top 1% Provider: Fiscal Year 2022, Clinical and Group Consumer Assessment of Health Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS)
      2017Distinguished Educator of the Year Award, Section of Oral Oncology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2014Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Young Alumni Award of Distinction (Dentistry 2014)), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
      2010Judson C. Hickey Scientific Writing Award in the Clinical Category, Award bestowed at the Annual Session of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, 2011, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
      2000John J. Sharry Research Competition Third Place Award
      2000Tylman Research Second Place Award
      1998American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
      1991London and District Dental Society Award, London and District Dental Society
      1991Toronto Crown and Bridge Award
      1989 - 1990MRC Research Scholarship
      1988Graduation Prize in Physical Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough College
      1986 - 1987NSERC Research Scholarship
      1986Division of Physical Sciences Award, University of Toronto
      1986Toronto Section Book Prize, Chemical Institute of Canada
      1986Canadian Society for Chemistry Silver Metal, CIC and the Canadian Society for Chemistry
      1984University of Toronto Admission Scholarship, University of Toronto
      1984Hettie Helier Memorial Scholarship, Dunnville Secondary School
      1984Lloyd Richardson Memorial Scholarship, Dunnville Secondary School
      1984Ontario Scholar, Provincial Government of Ontario

      Professional Memberships

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2023 - Present

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2023 - Present

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2023 - Present

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2022 - 2023

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2021 - 2022

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2019 - Present

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2019 - 2021

      American College of Prosthodontists

      2017 - Present

      American College of Prosthodontics

      2017 - Present

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2017 - 2021

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2016 - Present

      American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

      2012 - Present

      Academy of Osseointegration

      2012 - Present

      International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation

      2011 - Present

      Texas Dental Association

      2007 - Present

      American Dental Association

      2002 - Present

      New York State Dental Association

      2002 - Present

      Seventh District Dental Society

      2002 - 2006

      Canadian Dental Association

      2000 - 2001

      Ontario Dental Association

      2000 - 2001

      American College of Prosthodontists

      1996 - Present

      Ontario Dental Association

      1987 - 1996

      Canadian Dental Association

      1987 - 1996

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2026. Oral Cancer Prosthetic Rehabilitation. Invited. Ninth District Dental Society. Webster, Texas, US.
      2. 2025. Management of Infrastructure Maxillary Defects. Invited. HNS/PRS Multidisciplinary Conference / The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, Texas, US.
      3. 2022. Workflow to Streamline Facial Prostheses Utilizing Medical Imaging and Digital Technology. Conference. American College of Prosthodontists Houston Local Chapter. Houston, TX, US.
      4. 2022. Workflow to Streamline Facial Prostheses Utilizing Medical Imaging and Digital Technology. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. HOUSTON, TX, US.
      5. 2022. Pre-Harvest Implants in Maxillofacial Reconstruction. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2020. POSTER: Intraoral Scanning for Oropharyngeal Obturator Framework. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2020. POSTER: 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.
      8. 2020. POSTER: Digital Planning and Fabrication of an Oral Surgical Splint for Implant Uncovering. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2019. POSTER: Rapid Prototyping of a mandible model for a salvage near-total mandibulectomy with free fibular flap reconstruction: A Case Report. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2017. Prosthetic Management of the Mandibular Resection Patient. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2017. Oral Morbidities of Radiotherapy. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2017. POSTER: Leukemic Infiltrate: A Case Report. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2017. POSTER: Differential Diagnosis for Midline Destructive Lesions. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2016. Restoration of Maxillary Defects. Conference. The University of Texas School of Dentistry. Houston, TX, US.
      15. 2014. Prosthetic Management of the Mandibular Resection Patient. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      16. 2014. Oral Morbidities of Radiotherapy. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      17. 2012. POSTER: Non-Conventional Impression Technique for Fabrication of a Maxillary Obturator. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      18. 2012. PRESENTATION: Lichen Planus - Oral Premalignancy: A Case Report. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      19. 2011. PRESENTATION: Management of the Chemotherapy Patient in the Dental Office. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      20. 2011. PRESENTATION: Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient with a History of Mandibular Ameloblastoma. Conference. Star of the South Dental Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      21. 2010. Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Teenager: Management issues and specific therapies. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      22. 2007. Facial Prosthetic Rehabilitation of an Extensive Nasal Defect-Case Report. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      23. 2007. Cocaine-induced Midline Destructive Lesion-Case Report. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      24. 2006. Surgical and Prosthetic Rehabilitation of the Bilateral Maxillectomy Patient-Case Report. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      25. 2006. Lymphatics of the Head and Neck. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2026. "Menasa Talk". Invited. 2nd Annual MENASA Summit You are not alone!. Chicago, Illinois, US.
      2. 2024. Key Indicators for Endosteal Implant Success in Maxillofacial Reconstruction. Invited. 3rd Annual Charleston Head & Neck Oncology Sympoium. Charleston, South Carolina, US.
      3. 2021. Workflow to Streamline Facial Prostheses Utilizing Medical Imaging and Digital Technology. Invited. 68th AAMP Annual Conference. Virtual - Houston, TX, US.
      4. 2020. Oropharyngeal Cancer: Are you prepared to manage patients before, during and after treatment?. Invited. Texas Oral Health Conference. Georgetown, TX, US.
      5. 2019. Oral Cancer Screening and Radiotherapy Morbidity Management. Invited. 2019 ADA Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      6. 2018. Osteoradionecrosis - An MD Anderson Experience. Invited. 65th AAMP Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, US.
      7. 2018. Oral Cancer Screening and Radiotherapy Morbidity Management. Invited. 2018 Annual Dental Meeting. Honolulu, HI, US.
      8. 2017. Oral and Mandibular Toxicities of Radiotherapy. Invited. 2017 Annual Dental Meeting. Atlanta, GA, US.
      9. 2017. Working Together Against Oropharyngeal Cancer. Invited. 2017 Annual Dental Meeting. Atlanta, GA, US.
      10. 2017. Prosthetic Management of the Mandibular Resection Patient. Invited. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2017. Oral Morbidities of Radiotherapy. Invited. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2014. Oral Morbidities of Radiation Therapy. Invited. 44th Annual Session. New Orleans, LA, US.
      13. 2014. Prosthetic Management of the Mandibular Resection Patient. Invited. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2014. Oral Morbidities of Radiotherapy. Invited. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      15. 2011. Prosthetic Management of the Mandibular Resection Patient. Conference. Oral Oncology: Oncologic Dentistry & Maxillofacial Prosthetics Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      16. 2011. Paradigms of Dental Care in the Post-treatment Cancer Patient. Conference. Oral Oncology: Oncologic Dentistry & Maxillofacial Prosthetics Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      17. 2010. Radiation-Induced Salivary Gland Dysfunction: Burden, Biomarkers, and Alternative Therapies. Invited. 58th AAMP Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, US.
      18. 2010. Dental Issues in the Oncology Patient. Invited. 44th ASHNR Annual Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
      19. 2000. John J. Sharry Research Competition. Conference. 30th ACP Annual Session. Waikoloa, HI, US.
      20. 2000. Tylman Table Clinic Session. Conference. 49th AAFP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      21. 1999. Table Clinic Session. Conference. 29th ACP Annual Session. New York, NY, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2013. Standby Lecturer - Head and Neck Cancer Presentation. Invited. 60th Meeting of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and 10th Meeting of International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation. Santa Ana Pueblo, US.
      2. 1991. General session poster presentation, Abstract 975. Conference. 69th IADR Annual Meeting. Acapulco, MX.
      3. 1990. General session poster presentation, Abstract 508. Conference. 68th IADR Annual Conference. Cincinnati, US.

      Formal Peers

      1. 2014. Endosteal Implants in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. Invited. London, Ontario, CA.
      2. 2014. Radiation Stents. Invited. London, Ontario, CA.
      3. 2011. Dental Management of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient. Invited. Rochester, NY, US.
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      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 1998
      Title:Study of the effect of ceramometal surface finishing on Porcelain bond strengths
      Funding Source:University of Rochester
      Role:PI
      Date: 1989 - 1990
      Title:Study of Oxygen Sensitive Organometallic compounds/crystals
      Funding Source:National Sciences and Engineering Research Council
      Role:Co-I
      Date: 1986 - 1987
      Title:Study of cohesive and Adhesive bond strengths of dental cements
      Funding Source:Medical Research Council
      Role:Co-I

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Moreno, AC, Watson, E, Humbert-Vidan, L, Peterson, DE, van Dijk, L, Guerrero Urbano, T, Bosch, Ld, Hope, A, Katz, MS, Hoebers, F, Wesson, RA, Bates, JE, Bossi, P, Dayo, AF, Doré, M, Fregnani, ER, Galloway, TJ, Gelblum, DY, Hanna, IA, Henson, CE, Kiat-Amnuay, S, Korfage, A, Lee, N, Lewis, CM, Lynggaard, CD, Mäkitie, AA, Magalhaes, M, Mowery, YM, Muñoz-Montplet, C, Myers, JN, Orlandi, E, Patel, J, Rigert, J, Saunders, D, Schoenfeld, JD, Selek, U, Somay, E, Takiar, V, Thariat, J, Verduijn, GM, Won, AM, Young, S, Barbon, CE, Hofstede, TM, Otun, AO, Chambers, MS, Mohamed, AS, Hutcheson, KA, Lai, SY, Fuller, C. International Expert-Based Consensus Definition, Classification Criteria, and Minimum Data Elements for Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 122(2):341-354, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39826846.
      2. Mansour J, Nesbitt B, Khanjae S, Horowitz G, Amit M, Muhanna N, Hofstede TM, Gillenwater A. The Feasibility and Outcome of Integra® Bilayer Matrix in the Reconstruction of Oral Cavity Defects. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 170(2):373-379, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37717219.
      3. 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: A Clinical Report. J Prosthet Dent 21(S0022-3913):00150-5, 2022. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33867164.
      4. Asfar MM, Won AM Skoracki R, Hofstede TM. Maxillary Reconstruction of an Adolescent Patient with Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: A Clinical Report. Texas Dental Journal 138(6):382 - 395, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      5. Chi WJ, Hanasono MM, Hofstede TM, Aponte-Wesson RA. Prosthodontic treatment of a patient with Ewing sarcoma of left maxillary sinus: A Clinical Report. J Prosthet Dent 121(121):698-702, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30503146.
      6. Kamal M, Barrow MP, Lewin JS, Estrella A, Gunn GB, Shi Q, Hofstede TM, Rosenthal DI, Fuller CD, Hutcheson KA, Head MD, Working Group NCS. Modeling symptom drivers of oral intake in long-term head and neck cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 27(4):1405-1415, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30218187.
      7. Mohamed A, Song J, Hutcheson K, Murri M, Garg N, Hobbs B, Gunn B, Sandulache V, Beadle B, Phan J, Morrison W, Frank S, Blanchard P, Garden A, El-Halawani H, Kamal M, Chambers M, Lewin JS, Ferrarotto R, Zhu R, Zhang C, Hofstede TM, Cardoso RC, Gillenwater AM, Sturgis EM, Weber RS, Rosenthal DI, Fuller CD, Lai SY. Dose-volume correlates of mandibular osteoradionecrosis in oropharynx cancer patients receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy: Results from a case-matched comparison. Radiother Oncol 124((2)):232-239, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28733053.
      8. Hofstede TM, Jacob RF, Montgomery P, Wesley P. Surgical preparation of nasal defects to enhance the implant-retained facial prostheses: A case report. Head Neck 39(1):E4 - E11, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27618726.
      9. Wong AT, Lai SY, Gunn GB, Beadle BM, Fuller CD, Barrow MP, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS, Sturgis EM, Mohamed ASR, Lewin JS, Hutcheson KA. Symptom Burden and Dysphagia Associated with Osteoradionecrosis in Long-Term Oropharynx Cancer Survivors: A Cohort Analysis. Oral Oncology 66:75-80, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      10. 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.
      11. Sandulache VC, Hobbs BP, Mohamed ASR, Frank SJ, Song J, Ding, Y, Ger R, Court LE, Kalpathy-Cramer J, Hazle JD, Wang J, Awan MJ, Rosenthal DI, Garden AS, Gunn GB, Colen RR, Elshafeey N, Elabanan M, Hutcheson KA, Lewin JS, Chambers MS, Hofstede TM, Weber RS, Lai SY, Fuller CD. Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI detects acute radiotherapy-induced alterations in mandibular microvasculature: prospective assessment of imaging biomarkers of normal tissue injury. Joint Head and Neck Radiotherapy-MRI Development Cooperative. Scientific Reports 94(4):924, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27499209.
      12. Tucker JR, Xu L, Sturgis EM, Mohamed AS, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS, Lai SY, Fuller CD, Beadle B, Gunn GB, Hutcheson KA. Osteoradionecrosis in Patients with Salivary Gland malignancies. Oral Oncol 57(57):1-5, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27208837.
      13. Ch'ng S, Skoracki RJ, Selber JC, Yu P, Martin JW, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS, Liu J, Hanasono MM. Osseointegrated Implant Based Dental Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Reconstruction Patients. Head Neck 38(Suppl. 1):E321-27, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 25546139.
      14. Cardoso RC, Gerngross PJ, Hofstede TM, Weber DM, Chambers MS. The Multiple Oral Presentations of Multiple Myeloma. Support Care Cancer 22(1):259 - 67, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24048519.
      15. Tsai CJ, Hofstede TM, Sturgis EM, Garden AS, Lindberg ME, Wei Q, Tucker SL, Dong L. Osteoradionecrosis and Radiation Dose to the Mandible in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 85(2):415-20, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 22795804.
      16. Nguyen CT, Hofstede TM. Prosthodontic Treatment and Medical Considerations for a Patient with Turner Syndrome: A Clinical Report. J Prosthodont(7):552-555. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22672559.
      17. Kumar VA, Hofstede TM, Ginsberg LE. CT Imaging Features of Obturator Prostheses in Patients following Palectomy or Maxillectomy. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 32(10):1926-9, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21799037.
      18. Hofstede TM, Jacob RF. Diagnostic considerations and prosthetic rehabilitation of a cocaine-induced midline destructive lesion: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 103:1-5, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20105673.
      19. Bidra AS, Hofstede TM, Skoracki RJ, Jacob RF. Maxillofacial rehabilitation of a 7-year old boy with osteosarcoma of the mandible using a free fibula flap and implant supported prosthesis: a clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 102(6):348-353, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19961992.
      20. Hofstede TM, Ercoli C. An indirect technique for fabrication of a post and core wax pattern. J Prosthet Dent 87(3):341-342, 2002. e-Pub 2002. PMID: 11941366.
      21. Hofstede TM, Ercoli C, Graser GN, Tallents RH, Moss ME, Zero DT. Influence of metal surface finishing on porcelain porosity and beam failure loads at the metal-ceramic interface. J Prosthet Dent 84(3):309-17, 2000. e-Pub 2000. PMID: 11005904.
      22. Hebel K, Gajjar R, Hofstede TM. Single-Tooth Replacement: Bridge vs. implant-supported restoration. J Can Dent Assoc 66(8):435-438, 2000. e-Pub 2000. PMID: 11040527.
      23. Hofstede TM, Ercoli C, Hagan ME. Alternative complete-arch cement-retained implant-supported fixed partial denture. J Prosthet Dent 82(1):94-9, 1999. e-Pub 1999. PMID: 10384169.
      24. Ricci J, Koetzle T, Bautista M, Hofstede TM, Morris R, Sawyer J. Single-crystal X-ray and neutron diffraction studies of an .eta. 2- Dihydrogen transition-metal complex. J Am Chem Soc 111:8823-8827, 1989. e-Pub 1989.
      25. Won A, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS, Aponte Wesson R. Destruction of the hard palate and oral nasal communication caused by pervious treatment with sunitinib and zoledronic acid: Case Report. J. Med Case Rep.
      26. Won AM, Hofstede TM, Cardoso RC, Otun AO, Chambers MS. Osteonecrosis of the jaw from Tyrosine kinase inhibitors therapy: Two case reports. JADA.

      Invited Articles

      1. Tan KM, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS. Mental Neuropathy in an Oncologic Setting: A Review of Nine Cases. Greater Houston Dental Society 83(1):17-22, 2011. e-Pub 2011.

      Review Articles

      1. Urquhart O, DeLong HR, Ziegler KM, Pilcher L, Pahlke S, Tampi MP, O'Brien KK, Patton LL, Agrawal N, Hofstede TM, Kademani D, Lingen MW, Treister NS, Tsai CJ, Carrasco-Labra A, Lipman RD. Effect of preradiation dental intervention on incidence of osteoradionecrosis in patients with head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Dent Assoc 153(10):931-942.e32, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35985883.
      2. 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 ME, 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, 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. Treatment Guidelines Consortium: Head and Neck Surgical Oncology in the Time of a Pandemic - Subsite-specific triage guidelines during the COVID19 pandemic. Head Neck 42(6):1194 - 1201, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32342541.

      Professional Educational Materials

      1. Hofstede TM. Flouride Treatment Video, 2023.
      2. Hofstede TM. Taking the Bite out of Oral Complications. Coping® Magazine, 2010.
      3. Hofstede TM. Problems Associated with Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck. MD Anderson, 2010.
      4. Hofstede TM. Daily Fluoride Therapy Index Card, Patient Teaching Aid, 2010.
      5. Hofstede TM, Chambers MS. Oral care and Cancer therapy. TLC GrapeVine Publication, 2009.

      Other Articles

      1. Moreno A, Hofstede TM International Expert-based Consensus Definition and Grading Critieria for Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw: An Inter-Disciplinary Modified Delphi Study. The International ORAL Consortium.
      2. Hofstede TM Dental Implants: A Cancer Perspective, July 2016. ProFILES 10(1), 2016.
      3. Hofstede, TM Dental Hygiene and Care Before, During and After Cancer Treatment. OncoLog (MD Anderson' Report to Physicians) 60(6), 2015.
      4. Jorewicz L, Hofstede TM Managing Dental Complications in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. OncoLog (MD Anderson's Report to Physicians) 58(11/12), 2013.
      5. Hanasono MM, Hofstede TM Craniofacial Reconstruction Following Oncologic Resection. Neurosurg Clin N Am 24(1):111-124, 2013. PMID: 23174362.

      Abstracts

      1. Tucker JR, Xu L, Sturgis EM, Mohamed ASR, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS, Lai SY, Fuller CD, Beadle BM, Gunn GB, Hutcheson KA. Osteoradionecrosis in Salivary Gland Malignancies. Presented at the 2016 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium, February 18-20, 2016 Scottsdale, AZ, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      2. Jr T, Xu L, Sturgis EM, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS, Gunn GB, Fuller CD, Mohamed ASR, Lai S, Hutcheson KA. Osteoradionecrosis After Radiotherapy for Salivary Gland Malignances. Presented at the 2016 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium, 2015 American Society for Radiation Oncology 57th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX October 2015, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      3. Tsai CJ, Hofstede TM, Sturgis EM, Garden AS, Lindberg ME, Wei Q, Tucker SL, Dong L. Osteoradionecrosis and Radiation Dose to the Mandible in Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22795804.
      4. Kumar VA, Ginsberg LE, Hofstede T. CT imaging appearance of obturators prostheses in patients status post partial palatectomy. American Society of Head and Neck Radiology 43rd Annual Meeting Program Proceedings Book, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
      5. Res J. Bond strengths of luting resins to sandblasted base metal alloys. J Dent Res 70:388, 1991. e-Pub 1991.
      6. McConnell RJ, Hofstede TM, Gratton DR, Quinn F. Bond strengths of Panavia EX to treated Metal surfaces. J Dent Res 69:172, 1990. e-Pub 1990.

      Book Chapters

      1. Montgomery PC, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS. Auricular Prosthetic Rehabilitation. In: Temporal Bone Cancer. Springer, Nature, 355 - 362, 2018.
      2. Hofstede TM, Montgomery PC, Cardoso RC. Chapter 15: Dental and Facial Prosthetic Rehabilitation. In: Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of the Head and Neck: Current Techniques and Flap Atlas. Thieme Publishers INC, 203-219, 2016.
      3. Cardoso RC, Hofstede TM, Martin JW, Garden AS, Aponte-Wesson RA, Montgomery P, Chambers MS. Chapter 29: Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. In: Cancer of the Head and Neck. Wolters Kluwer, 2016.
      4. Aponte-Wesson R, Hofstede TM, Cardoso RC, Montgomery P, Won A, Martin JW, Chambers M. Chapter 54: Oral Oncology. In: Head and Neck Cancer: Multimodality Management 2nd Edition. Springer Science + Business Media, 2015.
      5. Hofstede TM, Martin JW, Lemon JC, Chambers MS. Chapter 9: Dental Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthetics. In: Head and Neck Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 4th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 185-202, 2014.
      6. Hofstede TM, Montgomery PC, Jacob RF, Wesley PJ, Martin JW, Chambers MS. Chapter 39: Prosthetic Rehabilitation. In: Cutaneous Malignancy of the Head and Neck: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Plural Publishing Inc, 587-599, 2011.
      7. Hofstede TM, Toth BB, Martin JW, Jacob RF, Montgomery PC, Wesley PJ, Chambers MS. Chapter 22: Dental and Prosthetic Considerations. In: M.D. Anderson Cancer Care Series, Head and Neck Cancer Volume, 2008.
      8. Hofstede, TM, Jacob RF, Montgomery, PC, Wesley, PJ, Martin, JW, Chambers MS. Chapter 9: Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Patients Undergoing Skull Base Surgery. In: Comprehensive Management of Skull Base Tumors, 2008.
      9. Aponte-Wesson R, Hofstede TM, Cardoso RC, Montgomery R, Won AM, Martin JW, Chambers MS. Head and Neck Cancer: Multimodality Management. In: Oral Oncology. 2nd. Springer.
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