Biographies of Authors and Editors
Cochran, David L. D.D.S., Ph.D.
Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontics
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Department of Periodontics
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA
E-mail: cochran@UTHSCSA.edu
Web-site: dental.uthscsa.edu/admindept/perio.html
Dr. David L. Cochran is a graduate of the University of Virginia and received his D.D.S., and Ph.D., in Biochemistry from the Medical College of Virginia (MCV). He also was trained in Periodontology from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Cochran is currently Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School. Prior to his appointment at San Antonio, Dr. Cochran was Director of Postgraduate Periodontics at MCV. Dr. Cochran is a member of many professional dental organizations and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentistry and the International College of Dentistry. Dr. Cochran has published numerous scientific articles and abstracts on various periodontal biochemistry and implant topics. He has received awards for his research work at both the national and international levels. Dr. Cochran is an active basic science and clinical researcher who has received funding from both the NIH-NIDR and private industry.
