Centre Oral & Facial Surgery

Greg F. Kewitt, D.M.D., M.D., F.A.C.S.


Greg Kewitt D.M.D., M.D., F.A.C.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Professional License:

Medical: Pennsylvania as of 5/24/01, License #: MD-073230-L.
Dental: Pennsylvania as of 1/26/96, License #: DS-029616-L.
Unrestricted Anesthesia Permit: Pennsylvania as of 08/08/2001, License #: DA031543.

Board Certifications and Fellowships:

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – March 1, 2003.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – October, 2006.

Hospital & Ambulatory Surgical Facility Affiliations:

Centre Oral & Facial Surgery, State College, Pa.
Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, Pa.
Mount Nittany Surgical Center, State College, Pa.

Work History:

5/2002 – Present

Private practice, as owner of Centre Oral & Facial Surgery, P.C.

State College, Pa. AAAHC Certified

7/2001 – 5/2002

Private practice as an associate surgeon at York Oral Surgery Center, York, Pa.

Education:

1995 - 2001

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

1998 - 1999

General Surgery Internship at the University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio.

1995 - 1998

Medical Degree, M.D.: University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio.

1991 - 1995

Doctor of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.

1988 – 1992

Bachelor of Science, B.S.: University of Pittsburgh.

Membership to Professional Organizations:

Diplomate American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: # 028847
American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
American Dental Association: # 098950639
American Medical Association: # 04813982019
Diplomate American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

Life Support Training:

Advanced Trauma Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support

Publications:

2007

Epithelioid Osteosarcoma Presenting as a Rapidly Expanding Maxillary
Mass, Head Neck 29: 705–709, 2007

2000

Abstract/Oral Presentation: The Significance of Cephalometric Midface Measurements for Le Fort III Surgery. AAOMS 82nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, September 20-23, 2000, San Francisco, Ca.

2000

Distraction Osteogenesis of the Mandibular Symphysis. In Cope, JB (ed): Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis, St. Louis, Mosby, 2001.

2000

Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy, Advancement and Setback. In
Fonseca, RJ (ed): Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Philadelphia, WB
Saunders, 2000, Volume II.

1999

Long-Term Effect of Mandibular Midline Distraction Osteogenesis on the status of the Temporomandibular Joint, Teeth, Periodontal Structures, and Neurosensory Function. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 57: 1419-1425, 1999.

1998

Abstract/Oral Presentation: Long-Term Follow-up of Mandibular Midline Distraction Osteogenesis for Transverse Discrepancies. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 56: 74, Supplement 4, 1998.

1995

Characterization of Human Oral Epithelial Cell Immune Response. J Dent Res 74: 540, 1995.

1994

The Role of Human Oral Epithelial Cells in Host-Immune Response. J Dent Res 73: 314, 1994. Nominee: Hatton Research Competition, AADR 1994.

1993

Tumor Necrosis Factor Induces ADP-Ribosylation of the 90 - Kilodalton Heat Shock Protein (HSP-90). J Dent Res 72: 302, 1993 Winner: 4th place prize Caulk-Dentsply competition, AADR.

Honors and Awards:
1998 Third place award for scientific presentation, The J. Bradley Aust Surgical
Society Meeting, San Antonio, Tx.
1998 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society.
1997-98 The National Deans List.
1995 Recipient of the Robert P. Zuniga award.
1995 Third place award for research, Student Research Competition, AADR University of Pittsburgh chapter.
1994 First place award for research, Student Research Competition, AADR University of Pittsburgh chapter.
1994 Arthur C. George award for excellence in research.
1994 Nominee for the Hatton Research Competition, AADR Annual Research Competition, Seattle, Wa.
1993 Winner of fourth place, National Student Research Competition sponsored by Caulk Dentsply Inc. AADR annual meeting at Chicago, Il.


Humanitarian Endeavors:

1999 Provider for general anesthesia (pediatric and adult) and surgery for cleft lip and palate surgery campaign in Cordoba, Mexico and Toluca, Mexico.
1998 Provider for general anesthesia (pediatric and adult) for cleft lip and palate surgery campaign in Cordoba, Mexico.
1994 Participated in the identification process of the victims of USAir Flight 427.


Professional Activities:

2005 – Current Scientific Reviewer for Journal Aging: Clinical and Experimental Research
2008 – 2009 President of the Hugh B. Tilson Honorary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Society.
2005 – 2006 President of the Centre County Dental Society.
2004 – 2005 Vice President of the Centre County Dental Society.
2003 – 2004 Secretary & Treasurer of the Centre County Dental Society.
2003 – Present 7th District Representative to the Pennsylvania Dental Association’s Council for Public Relations and Communications.
2001-2002 Secretary, York County Dental Society.
1993 - 1994 President, Student Research Group, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Chapter, Pittsburgh, Pa.
1993 - 1994 Member, Ad Hoc Committee, Research Day for Professional Practice Seminars, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.
1993 - 1994 Teaching Assistant: Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pa.
1991 - 1995 Research Associate: Dr. Sudha Agarwal, Immunologist, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine.







Greg F. Kewitt, D.M.D., M.D., F.A.C.S. and the staff of Centre Oral & Facial Surgery specialize in
oral & maxillofacial surgery procedures including dental implants, bone grafting, wisdom tooth
removal, and cosmetic surgery. Our practice is located at 474 Windmere Drive, Ste. 202,
State College, PA 16801

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