Dr. Francisco Muñoz Thomson, DDS, PhD, is a dentist with a passion for providing comprehensive, patient-centered oral care. With extensive experience and committed to being up-to-date on advances in the field of Oral Surgery, Dr. Muñoz is recognized for his expertise in dentoalveolar surgery, bone remodeling techniques, and surgically accelerated osteogenic orthodontics.
His dedication to improving the performance of cutting-edge techniques led him to create a new osteoconductive biomaterial called Salmoss, which will improve the lives of patients who require accessible solutions in the demanding field of bone reconstructive procedures.
Education & Credentials:
• Bachelor of Dentistry (DDS) – Universidad de Chile, Santiago, 1995
• Certificate in Oral Surgery by the National Corporation of Dental Specialties (CONACEO), Santiago, Chile, 2003
• Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Kyushu University, Japan, 2004 •
• Diploma in Health Sciences Education – Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile, 2019
• PhD in Health Sciences – International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, 2023
• Active member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS)
Career Highlights:
Surgical Experience: Dr. Muñoz specializes in oral surgery, focusing on the area of bone remodeling. He excels in surgical techniques that accelerate orthodontic movement, providing a variety of solutions for both basic and complex cases.
Academic Background: With a passion for teaching his specialty, Dr. Muñoz has dedicated the last 18 years of his life to the education of 14 generations of general dentists and 5 generations of oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Universidad de los Andes in Santiago, Chile.
Research: Dr. Muñoz is characterized by his commitment to finding new solutions to everyday clinical problems. His PhD thesis focused on the creation of a new osseoconductive material without the limitations of pre-existing solutions. As a result of this, Salmoss was born, which aims to be the first of a complete portfolio of products for tissue engineering.
Philosophy: Dr. Francisco Muñoz Thomson believes in integrating surgical treatments with science-based solutions. He is committed to improving the quality of life for his patients by providing exceptional surgical care and individually targeted treatments. His patient-centered approach, combined with a passion for cutting-edge techniques, has allowed him to create a dynamic practice with an emphasis on innovation and technology.
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