Rafik Abdelsayed
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences
Bio
Dr. Abdelsayed is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and a diplomate of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology since 1991. He is a Professor of Pathology, Director of the Biopsy Services and Diagnostic Laboratory. He is Chief of the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Section in the department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dental Medicine-GRU. Dr. Abdelsayed holds a joint appointment as an Associate Professor in the department of Anatomical and Surgical Pathology, School of Medicine, GRU. He serves as a consultant to clinicians who refer their patients for clinical evaluation, biopsy procedures and microscopic diagnosis.
Education
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DDS, Dentistry
Indiana University - Purdue Un, 1993
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MS, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Residency Program
Indiana University - Purdue Un, 1990
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BDS, Dentistry
Cairo University - Faculty ofM, 1980
Certifications
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DEN
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 1996
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License-Department of Community Health-Georgia Board of Dentistry
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2020
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The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 2020
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DEN
Indiana State Dental Board, 1996
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BCOP
Am Brd of Oral Pathology, 1991
Awards & Honors
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Judson C. Hickey Award of Excellence
College of Dental Medicine - Augusta University, 2013
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Outstanding Faculty Award
The American College of Dentists, 2009
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Teaching Excellence Award
College of Dental Medicine- Augusta University, 2009
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Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Omicron Kappa Upsilon, 2008
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Outstanding Faculty Award -- 2004
The American College of Dentists, 2004
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OBPR 8540
Advanced Oral Pathology I
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BMBS 5403
Bioclinical Seminar III
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BMCD 5201
Craniofacial Development
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BMEN 5201
Endocrine System
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OMSR 6032
OMS - Pathology Conference II
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OMSR 8032
OMS - Pathology Conference VI
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OMSR 9032
OMS - Pathology Conference VII
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OMSR 7032
OMS Pathology Conference IV
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DSOM 5402
Oral Diagnostic Sciences II
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PERR 9109
Oral Medicine Oral Path Rot
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OBPR 8002
Topics in Oral Biology II
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BMBS 5302
Bioclinical Seminar II
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BMFN 5102
Biomedical Foundations II
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BMCR 5301
Cardiovascular & Renal Systems
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DSCP 5701
Diagnostic Sciences Conference
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BMDM 5702
Frontiers in Dent/Med Sci II
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BMGH 5301
Gastrointestinal & Hepatobilia
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BMMS 5301
Integ & Musculo Sys I
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OMSR 6022
OMS - Pathology Conference I
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OMSR 7022
OMS - Pathology Conference III
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OMSR 8022
OMS - Pathology Conference V
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OMSR 9022
OMS - Pathology Conference VI
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DSOM 5301
Oral Diagnostic Sciences I
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PERR 7001
Orientation for New Residents
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DHYG 3250
Pathology
Teaching Interests
1) Head and neck surgical pathology
2) Oral precancerous and cancer
3) Salivary gland tumors
4) Odontogenic cysts and tumors
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Mucosal Nodules in a Patient Living With HIV, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Expression profiles of glucocorticoid-inducible proteins in human papilloma virus-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Numb Chin Syndrome as Initial Symptom of T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in a 14-year-old Female: A Case Report, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Expression Profiles of GILZ and Annexin A1 in Human Oral Candidiasis and Lichen Planus, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Osteosarcoma of the jaws: Report of 3 cases with emphasis on the early clinical and radiographic signs, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
1) Oral cancer
2) Odontogenic tumors
3) Bone biology
Department Service
College Service
University Service
Professional Service
Public Service
