Associate Professor
As an Associate Professor, he is actively involved in teaching
at both undergraduate and graduate levels in the division
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at McGill University. Dr.
Chehade lectures on the topics of dental implants, medically
compromised patient care, jaw (orthognathic) surgery and sedation
techniques. He is the clinical and administrative director
of the MUHC dental residency network, one of the largest programs
of its kind in Canada. He is also clinical director of the
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery graduate training program in
the Faculty of Dentistry of McGill University. Dr. Chehade
is coordinator of the Conscious Sedation and Advanced Cardiac
Life Support Course for the McGill dental residency programs.
Research
Dr. Chehade’s research interests are in the field of
implantology in which he has published a number of articles.
He is a co-investigator and clinical coordinator of a large
comparative study supported by a joint government (Canadian
Institute of Health Research) – industry grant, evaluating
the nutritional outcomes of endentulous patients receiving
implants versus conventional treatment.
Professional involvements
Dr. Chehade’s many professional involvements include
the Canadian (CAOMS) and Quebec Associations of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery. He has been a speaker for the CAOMS National Conference.
Dr. Chehade has been a guest speaker for the Association for
the Study of Rigid Internal Fixation (AO-ASIF). He is a fellow
of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International Team
for Oral Implantology, a world-wide network of professionals
dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of knowledge
on implant dentistry. He is an active member of the Academy
of Osseointegration, which fosters education and advancement
in this field.
Dr. Chehade has also served as an auditor of hospital dental
departments and residency programs for the Commission of Dental
Accreditation, an independent arm of the Canadian Dental Association.
He was a member of the Advisory Committee of the Order of
Dentists of Quebec for the development of regulations and
guidelines for sedation techniques. He is Past President of
the Montreal Dental Club.
Private practice
As a certified specialist in oral surgery Dr. Chehade has
had an active private practice since 1995, providing a full
range of surgical services to patients in the Montreal community.
His special interests are in dental implant treatment, jaw
(orthognathic) surgery, extraction of wisdom teeth, and treatment
of facial trauma.
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