Dr. Reshma Menon

Dr. Reshma S. Menon is a lecturer in the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity (OMII) at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM). She received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Sri Ramachandra University in India. Following her interest in oral diagnostic sciences, she earned a certificate from New York University College of Dentistry after completing a fellowship year in oral medicine and orofacial pain. Menon completed her postgraduate training at HSDM, earning a certificate in oral and maxillofacial pathology and a Doctor of Medical Sciences in oral biology.

During her residency, Dr. Menon received the prestigious James H. Shaw award from HSDM and the Gorlin award from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (AAOMP). Later that year, she became a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. She currently serves on the fellowship committee of the AAOMP.

Menon’s academic and research interests focus on oral premalignancy and cancer. She is currently researching signaling pathways in oral squamous cell carcinoma. In addition, she continues to author manuscripts and mentor dental students in research projects related to oral and maxillofacial pathology and medicine.