Dr. Hiroe Ohyama

Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences
Hiroe Ohyama
hiroe_ohyama@hsdm.harvard.edu
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Dr. Hiroe Ohyama received her DDS degree from Tohoku University School of Dentistry in Japan. After graduation, she pursued research training in molecular pathology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), where she earned a certificate in general dentistry and an MMSc degree. Ohyama then returned to Japan and obtained a PhD in oral biology from Tokyo University, Faculty of Medicine. Upon her return to Boston, she completed her DMD through the advanced standing program at HSDM.

Ohyama joined the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences at HSDM in 2003 and has served as director of both predoctoral operative dentistry and the Northeastern Regional Board of Dentistry Review Course.

Ohyama has received multiple awards recognizing her research, teaching, and patient care, including the Scholars in Medicine Award from Harvard Medical School (HMS), the Distinguished Junior Faculty Award from HSDM, and the Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry Award from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She has published articles on restorative dentistry as well as head and neck cancer research.

Ohyama’s clinical interests include restorative dentistry, particularly esthetics and implant dentistry. She has also been active in public advocacy and dental education meetings.