Meet Dr. Lionel M. Candelaria
Oral Surgeon in Albuquerque, NM
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesia
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Dr. Lionel Candelaria is an Albuquerque native. After achieving his undergraduate degree at the University of New Mexico his educational journey took him to the University of Missouri at Kansas City for his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). After receiving his DDS, Dr. Candelaria completed an internship at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, followed by a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tennessee.
He is proud to have served his county in the US Navy and had a distinguished career retiring as a decorated Navy Captain. Having a great admiration for the land of Enchantment, its culture, and family ties, Dr. Candelaria returned home and joined the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of New Mexico. He hit the ground running applying his vast knowledge and experience that was gained from his world-class education and experience in the Navy to building his office with state-of-the-art equipment and refined core Oral and Maxillofacial procedures. Particularly, third molar, dental implant and bone grafting surgery with opioid-sparing analgesia protocol, preemptive analgesia, deep sedation general anesthesia techniques.
Aside from his practice, he joined the medical staff at all the local hospitals specializing in Orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, reconstruction, and the surgical care of children with cleft lip and palate deformities. He is an attending surgeon in the Department of Surgery and a member of the Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Surgery Team at the University of New Mexico Hospital where he teaches cleft lip and palate surgery to the Plastic Surgery and ENT residents and mentors medical students in their formative years.
Dr. Candelaria is very active in many local charitable organizations including Donated Dental Services, Cops for Kids, Mission of Mercy, and Cleft Team Outreach Clinics to all communities in the state of New Mexico. He has contributed to the dental profession both locally and nationally and actively serves on healthcare policy committees, has lectured extensively, published numerous articles in peer-reviewed professional journals, and is the author of a definitive OMFS textbook chapter. Dr. Candelaria serves as a Board Examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is most t notably the only Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in New Mexico who has been inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons for exemplary contributions to the surgical specialty. Rare in his specialty, he is Board certified in both Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and board-certified in the American Society of Dental Anesthesia. He is regularly voted top Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon by his peers in the Albuquerque Magazine and offers invaluable expertise in addressing your oral health concerns.
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Current Positions
- Private practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of New Mexico, PA
- Attending Surgeon, Department of Dental Medicine, and Department of Surgery University of New Mexico Health Science Center.
Areas of Interest
- Local and National Health Care Policy
- Opioid mitigation strategies
- Cleft Lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies
Education
- The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, BS Biology with Chemistry minor, 1981.
- The University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), 1985.
- Balboa Naval Hospital, San Diego, California, General Practice Residency, July 1, 1985, to June 30, 1986.
- The University of Tennessee, Memphis, and the Regional Medical Center, Internship/Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Certificate, July 1989 – June 1993.
Dental Practice Experience
- General Practice Residency: July 1985 – June 1986.
- Staff dental officer 3rd Dental Co., 3rd Dental Bn., 3rd FSSG Okinawa, Japan: July 1986 – June 1987.
- Staff dental officer lst Dental Co., lst Dental Bn., lst FSSG Camp Pendleton, California: July
- 1987 – June 1989.
- Dental – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department Head, Naval Hospital, Millington, Tennessee: August 1993 – August 1995.
- USS Kitty Hawk, CV 63: August 1995 – September 1996.
- Balboa Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA: September 1996 to July 1997.
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of New Mexico, P.A. Albuquerque, NM: July 14, 1997, to present
- New Mexico Children’s Medical Services Cleft palate teams (Farmington, Roswell, Albuquerque, Ship Rock) 1998 to 2014.
- University of New Mexico Hospital, Maxillofacial Trauma service and Cleft palate/pediatric OSA team: December 2014 to present
Professional Licenses
- State of Tennessee, March 1994 (#DS7004) inactive
- State of Missouri, November 1987 (#DE014955) inactive
- State of New Mexico, June 1997 (#DD1894) Active
Academic and Administrative Appointments
- Department Head, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Naval Hospital Millington, Tennessee: July 1993 – August 1995.
- Clinical Instructor, University of Tennessee, Memphis, College of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: October 1993 – August 1995.
- Part-time attending staff surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency training program, Balboa Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego, California: September 1995 to September 1996.
- Attending staff surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency training program, Balboa Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego, California: September 1996 to July 1997.
- Letter of Academic title, University of New Mexico School of Medicine. January 2013 to present
Teaching Experience
- ACLS Provider Course, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, November 1988.
- ACLS Provider Course, Naval Hospital Millington, Tennessee, November 8-10, 1993.
- ACLS Provider Course, Eastwood Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, November 7, 1993
- ACLS Provider Course, Naval Hospital Millington, Tennessee, June 15-16, 1995.
- ACLS Instructor Course, Naval Hospital Millington, Tennessee, June 9 and 14, 1995.
- ACLS Provider Course, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, May 14, 1996
- ACLS Provider Course, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, July 1996
- ACLS Provider Course, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, October 6-18, 1996
- ACLS Instructor/Provider Course, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, January 10, 1997
- ACLS Provider Course, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, May 24-25, 1997
- Clinical Instructor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Tennessee, Memphis October 1993-August 1995. Primarily weekly resident teaching hospital rounds.
- Assistant Course Director, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery Short Course. Naval Dental Center San Diego, California. November 18-20, 1996.
- Anatomy and Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Three-month lecture series for the staff and residents of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Ca. Dec 1996 – February 1997.
- General Practice Residency Periodic Journal Club and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Lectures. Naval Medical Center San Diego, Ca. September 1996 – present.
- Attending Staff, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California. September 1996 to July 1997.
- Medical Staff, Maxillofacial Trauma Service, and Cleft Palate team member, University of New Mexico Hospitals, January 18, 2013, to present. Part-time attending staff for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery residency.
Major Committee Appointments (past and present)
- Executive Committee of the Medical Staff, Naval Hospital Millington, January 1993-January 1994.
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Naval Hospital Millington, August 1993-August 1995
- Special Care (ICU) Committee, Naval Hospital Millington, August 1993 – August 1995.
- Composite Health Care System Implementation Committee, Naval Hospital Millington, November 1993 – August 1995.
- Bioethics Committee, Naval Hospital Millington, August 1993 – August 1995.
- Controlled Substance Inventory Board, USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), August 1995-September 1996.
- Infection Control and Hazardous waste management officer, USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), August 1995-September 1996.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division Officer, Naval Medical Center San Diego, September 1996 to June 1997.
- Delegate from New Mexico to the AAOMS House of Delegates. 1999 to 2005.
- Alternate Delegate from New Mexico to the AAOMS House of Delegates. 2005 to present.
- New Mexico Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Political Action Committee state chairman 1998 to August 2005.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery section chief: January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2003
- Presbyterian Hospital Surgical Services Committee: January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2003
- New Mexico Board of dental health care Committee on Anesthesia; January 1, 2002, to September 2006.
- Committee for Health Care and Advocacy for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. October 2005 to present.
- New Mexico Opioid abuse abetment task force representing the New Mexico Dental association in June 2016.
AAOMS Committees and Appointments (recent past and present)
- Delegate from New Mexico to the AAOMS House of Delegates. 1999 to 2005, 2014, 2016, 2017 to present.
- Alternate Delegate from New Mexico to the AAOMS House of Delegates. 2005 to 2010.
- New Mexico Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Political Action Committee State chairman 1998 to August 2005.
- Committee for Health Care Policy Coding and Reimbursement for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. October 2006 to present.
- ABOMS Examination committee for the Oral certifying exam: 2009 to present
- ABOMS Item writer: written examinations for in-service testing, board certification, and recertification: 2004 to present
- AAOMS foundation Ambassador 2007-2017
- OMSPAC OMS Action Network day on the Hill, Washington DC 2009-present
- American Medical Association, Relative Update Committee. AAOMS advisor October 2009 to present.
- AAOMS Opioid task force to develop an AAOMS White paper and position paper for nationwide opioid prescription practice. 2018
- President, AAOMS House of Delegates District V Caucus (15 states), 2018 to present
- Chairman Reference Committee A, AAOMS House of delegates September 2019.
- Presbyterian Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Development steering committee August 2019 to present.
- University of New Mexico yylaws redesign committee 2019 to present.
- New Mexico Dental Association, office anesthesia workgroup 2019 to present.
Military Service
- United States Navy Reserve, September 1981 – June 1985
- United States Navy Active Duty, July 1985 – September 14, 1997
- United States Navy Reserve, October 29, 1997, to September 1, 2005, Retired
USN Commissions and Promotions
- LTJG, USNR, 1981
- Lieutenant, USNR, 1985
- LCDR, USN, 1991
- CDR, USN, 1996
- CAPT, USNR, 2001
Personal Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal: 1995
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal: 1996
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal: 1997
Specialty Status
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, March 10, 1995
- Diplomate, National Dental Board of Dental Anesthesia, April 2004.
- Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons, 1995
- Fellow, American Association of Hospital Dentists, 1986
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons, December 2017
Current Memberships in Professional and Scientific Organizations
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon UMKC.
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
- American Dental Association
- New Mexico Dental Association
- Albuquerque District Dental Society
- American College of Surgeons
- American Dental Society of Anesthesia
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Society
Honors and Achievements
College:
- Outstanding Young Men of America, 1981.
- President of Sigma Chi Fraternity for three terms, 1979 – 1981.
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- Popejoy Intramural Trophy
- Presidents award for outstanding campus fraternity (first award)
- Presidents Award for Community service (first award)
- Peterson award, National award for outstanding Sigma Chi Chapters (first award)
- Member of the Inter-Fraternity Council.
- National Balfour Award Nominee
- Numerous College Academic and Service Awards.
- Numerous Fraternal Awards.
- Part-time employment throughout college.
Postgraduate:
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
- Student Clinicians of the American Dental Association.
- Class of 1985 American Student Dental Association Representative.
- Scholarship Chairman, Psi Omega Fraternity.
- First Place Junior Class Table Clinic Presentations.
- Selected as UMKC Representative to ADA Annual Session Student Clinician Program, 1985.
- First Place Senior Class Table Clinic Presentations 1985.
- UMKC Yearbook Staff.
- Student Instructor in the Sophomore Fixed Prosthetics Lab.
- Part-time employment all four years of dental school.
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Community and Civic Activities
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor.
- Sigma Chi Alumni Association.
- High School Eagle Scout Outreach program.
- Habitat for Humanity, Memphis, Tennessee.
- Pee Wee league soccer, basketball, and T-ball coach
- Cub Scout Pack 241 Den 3 & 3 Leader
- Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 409
- Track and Field coach for Desert Ridge Middle School 2002=2005
- Assistant track and field coach for Sandia Preparatory High School 2005-2012
- Medical Mission trip: Thailand May 2003
- Medical Mission trip: Ghana May 2005
- Mexico Mission Trip: Home building in Mexico 2000-2008
- New Mexico Dental Foundation, Donated Dental Services: 1997-present
- Member of Cleft Lip and Palate teams in Farmington, Albuquerque and Roswell, Northern Navajo Medical Center New Mexico.
- Sandia Prep Outdoor life program: Sponsor and participant in multiple events from 2002 to 2011
- Presbyterian Disaster relief: Iowa June 2009
- Presbyterian Disaster relief Port Arthur Texas June 2010
- New Mexico Mission of Mercy public relations committee 2010
- New Mexico Mission of Mercy: Participant all shifts for three days 2010 and 2013
- Cops for Kids: sponsor of the event and participant December 2007 to present
- Smile Fest: carnival event for children with cleft lip and their families. August 18, 2012 -present
- Susan B Komen Race for the cure: 2003 to 2015
- New Mexico Mission of Mercy 2018, Oral and department lead coordinator and planning committee member
- Donated Dental Services 1998-present
Research
- Biomedical research support grants S07-RRO5994-03. The technique for propofol infusion and the efficacy of different infusion dosages in the management of outpatient oral and Maxillofacial surgery, 1992.
- Quantification of external beam radiation therapy dosimetry drops off in shielded areas of the head and neck region.
- Applications for the use of Autogenous Platelet Rich Plasma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Vomer flap and alveolar bone graft reconstruction retrospective study to establish a comprehensive criterion for success for cleft lip and palate repair. 2019 ongoing
Invited Lectures and Continuing Education Courses Presented
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- “Treatment of Hard and Soft Tissue Dental Emergencies for Medical Doctors,” Medical Staff, Naval Hospital San Diego, November 1985.
- “Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Oral Pathological Lesions,” Dermatology residents and staff, Naval Hospital San Diego, May 1986.
- Children’s Dental Health Month Lectures, Okinawa Grade School, February 1987.
- “Posterior Etched Porcelain Resin Bonded Restoration” 3rd Dental Company, Camp Pendelton, CA: January 1987.
- “Anterior Etched Porcelain Resin Bonded Restoration,” lst Dental Company, November 1 988.
- “Orthodontic Supereruption to Enhance Esthetic Gingival Contour,” lst Dental Company, March 1989.
- Lecture Preparation with the Aid of Computers and Advanced Photographic Techniques, lst Dental Company, April 1989.
- “Maxillofacial Trauma,” Field Medical School candidates, July 1988.
- “Oral Pathology and Odontogenic Infections,” VA Medical Center Medicine noon conference, April 1990.
- “Management of Odontogenic Infections and Maxillofacial Trauma,” UT Medical Center Medicine conference, June 1990.
- “Surgical Pathology,” VA Medical Center Dental Resident conference, July 1990.
- “Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,” Regional Medical Center Operating Room Nurse Orientation, September 1990.
- “Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,” VA Medical Center Physical Therapy Department, June 1992.
- “Overview of Oral Pathology,” UT Medical Center ENT Resident Conference, February 1993.
- “Diagnosis and Management of Facial Asymmetry,” UT Orthodontic residents, March 1 993.
- “Propofol Infusion with Alfentanil for Outpatient Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,” Memphis Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, May 1993.
- “Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders,” Naval Hospital Millington Noon Conference, February 1994.
- “Surgical Management of Temporomandibular Disorders,” Branch Dental Clinic CME Conference, March 1994.
- “Systemic Manifestations of Odontogenic Pathology,” Navy Hospital Millington Noon Conference, June 1994.
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Odontogenic Infections,” Branch Dental Clinic CME Conference, September 1994.
- “Arthroscopic Surgery for Management of Temporomandibular Disorders,” Annual Navy Memphis Dental Symposium (Guest Lecturer), March 1995.
- “Five case presentations,” UT Memphis Grand Rounds, February 1995.
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Craniofacial Anomalies,” UT staff and resident conference, April 1995.
- “Biopsy Techniques,” Naval Dental Center, San Diego, California. Oral Pathology Short Course.
- “Arthroscopic Surgery for the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders.” Naval Dental Center, San Diego, California. Temporomandibular Disorders Short Course.
- Diagnosis of Maxillofacial Trauma and Management of Odontogenic Infections. Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Independent Duty Corpsman Certification Class. October 28- 29, 1996.
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Maxillofacial Trauma. North Island Dental Study Club, November 30, 1996.
- “Overview of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Short Course. Naval Dental Center San Diego, California. November 18, 1996.
- “Biopsy Techniques”, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Short Course. Naval Dental Center San Diego, California. November 19, 1996.
- “Clinical Pathological Conference”, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Short Course. Naval Dental Center San Diego, California. November 19, 1996.
- “Surgical Pathology,” ACP resident conference, Naval Dental Center San Diego, CA. Feb 13, 1997.
- “Surgical Management of Temporomandibular Disorders.” Temporomandibular Disorders Short Course, Naval Dental Center, San Diego, CA. March 6, 1997.
- “Conservative Surgical Management of the TMJ Acute Closed Lock.” Howard Raper Riley Study Club. Albuquerque, NM. November 17, 1997.
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders.” Nova Care Physical therapy study group. Albuquerque, NM. November 19, 1997.
- “Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Diagnosis, and treatment of odontogenic infections and Surgical pathology. UMKC annual alumni lecture. Albuquerque NM. March 6, 1997
- “Bread and Butter Oral and maxillofacial surgery.” Horizon study club, Albuquerque N.M. June 2, 1998
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Maxillofacial Trauma.” Naval Medical Center San Diego Staff and Residents. July 8, 1998, 3.5 hours.
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Maxillofacial Trauma.” Naval Hospital Camp Pendelton Staff and Residents. July 14, 1998, 3 hours.
- “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Update for Family Physicians.” New Mexico Association of Family Physicians’ annual convention. Riodoso, New Mexico 19 July 1998.
- “Oral and Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgery”. Albuquerque District Dental Society. Albuquerque, NM. October 16, 1998.
- “Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient. Albuquerque District Dental Society. Albuquerque, NM. October 16, 1998.
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Condylar fractures”. AO/ASIF course on the rigid internal fixation of craniofacial injuries. Albuquerque, NM. November 6, 1998.
- “Dental Occlusion and Intermaxillary Fixation for facial trauma”. AO/ASIF course on the rigid internal fixation of Craniofacial injuries. Albuquerque, NM. November 7, 1998.
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Odontogenic Infections.” Admiral Vaughn Navy Reserve Dental Seminar. Fort Worth, Texas. February 26, 2000
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Zygomaticomaxillary fractures.” Lecture to the University of Missouri Kansas city OMFS residents. November 24, 2001
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Odontogenic Infections.” Southern California Academy of General dentistry. Park City, Utah. January 12, 2001
- New Mexico Academy of General dentistry short course on oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Albuquerque New, Mexico March 12, 13 2003
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Ora land Maxillofacial Pathology.” Southern California Academy of General dentistry. Snow Mass Colorado. January 15, 2003
- “Diagnosis and treatment of impacted wisdom teeth.” UMKC Alumni Convention in March 2005.
- “Clinical Pharmacology.” UMKC Alumni Convention March 2005
- “Diagnosis and Treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities.” New Mexico Cleft Lip and Palate Symposium. January 2008.
- “Clinical Pharmacology Update.” Albuquerque District Dental Society quarterly lecture. September 27, 2012.
- “Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Third Molars.” New Mexico Dental Association Annual Convention. June 15, 2012. 1 hour
- “Clinical Pharmacology Update.” Albuquerque District Dental Society quarterly lecture. September 27, 2012. 2 hours
- “Surgical Management of Cleft Lip and Palate from Birth to adult.” Annual Dental Hygiene Conference, Marriott conference center. March 22, 2013. 2 hours
- “Update on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Albuquerque District Dental Society. Savoy, April 14, 2013. 2 Hours
- “Current Concepts in Post-Operative Pain Management.” Albuquerque District Dental Society quarterly lecture. October 10, 2013 Seasons in Old Town. 3 hours.
- “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: One-year post-implementation.” New Mexico Dental Association Annual Meeting. Albuquerque Convention Center, June 13, 2014, 1 Hour
- “Current Concepts in Post-Operative Pain Management.” New Mexico Dental Association Annual Meeting. Albuquerque Convention Center, June 12, 2014, 3 Hours
- “Current Concepts in Post-Operative Pain Management.” New Mexico Dental Association Annual Meeting. Albuquerque Convention Center, June 12, 2015, 3 Hours
- “World Health Organization step ladder approach to Post-Operative Pain Management.” New Mexico Dental Association Annual Meeting. Albuquerque Convention Center, June 9, 2016, 3 Hours
- “Adverse Drug reactions with Oral manifestations” New Mexico Public health retreat, Taos, NM June 18, 2016. I hour
- “Management of Condylar Process fractures” ENT Head and Neck Surgery Resident Conference. June 15, 2016.
- “Current Concepts in Post-Operative Pain Management.” New Mexico Dental Association Annual Meeting. Albuquerque Convention Center, June 12, 2016, 3 Hours
- “Adverse Drug reactions with Oral manifestations” New Mexico Public health conference, Taos, NM June 18, 2017. I hour
- “Current Concepts in Post-Operative Pain Management.” New Mexico Dental Association Annual Meeting. Albuquerque Convention Center, June 12, 2017, 3 Hours
- “Opioid Sparing Post-operative Pain Protocol” New Mexico Public health conference, Taos, NM June 18, 2017. I hour
- “Opioid Sparing Post-operative Pain Protocol” Rio Rancho Study Club, Rio Rancho, NM November 18, 2017. 3 hours
- Perioperative Gabapentin, Celebrex, IV Tylenol, and Tranexamic acid for maxillofacial reconstructive surgery. ABOMS scientific session, Dallas Texas, February 4, 2019
- rhBMP-2 in alveolar cleft reconstruction. American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Annual Meeting, Santa Fe NM, April 7, 2019
- Opioid Sparing, Preemptive Analgesia Clinical Protocol. New Mexico Department of Health Educational Conference. June 1, 2019
- Current Concepts in Alveolar Socket Graft Reconstruction. International Team for Implants Study Club. October 2019.
- New Mexico Dental Association Webinar for Opioid pharmacology and clinical prescribing guidelines. October 24, 2019.
Table Clinics
- “Resin Bonded Bridge Technique,” The University of Missouri at Kansas City Alumni meeting.
- “Expandable Anterior Pedodontic Bridge,” The University of Missouri at Kansas City Alumni meeting.
- “Expandable Anterior Pedodontic Bridge 1984 ADA annual session, Atlanta, Georgia.
- “Minor Orthodontics for the General Dentist,” The University of Missouri at Kansas City Alumni meeting.
- “Etched Porcelain Resin Bonded Restorations,” Tri-Services Dental meeting, Tokyo, Japan.
- “Differential Diagnosis of Common Oral Lesions,” UT Alumni meeting.
- “Oral and Maxillofacial Bone Grafting,” UT Alumni meeting.
- “Propofol Infusion for Outpatient General Anesthesia,” UT Alumni meeting.
- “Arthroscopic Sclerotherapy for TMJ Hypermobility,” UT Alumni meeting.
- “Arthroscopic Sclerotherapy for TMJ Hypermobility,” Navy Memphis Dental Society.
Publications
- Candelaria LM, Warnock GR, Pankey G: Non-painful, smooth-surfaced, bluish nodule on the upper lip. Journal of the American Dental Association 117:487, September 1988.
- Candelaria LM, Huttula CS: Angioedema associated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vol. 49, No. 11, November 1996.
- Candelaria LM, Smith RK: Propofol Infusion For Outpatient Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Procedures. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 53:124-128, February 1995.
- Buttner CA, Candelaria, LM: Revised Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Does a Standard of Care Exist. Journal of the New Mexico Dental Association.
- Candelaria LM, Discussion, Journal of oral and Maxillofacial, 56(4):453-454, April 1998.
- Fonseca R. 7 Volume set on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Jones JL, Candelaria LM, “Diagnosis and Treatment of Infections in the Maxillofacial Region”. Saunders 2000 (please note, the text book was just published and I do not have a complete citation)
- Kimsal, J, Baack,B, Candelaria, LM et. al. Biomechanical Analysis of Mandibular Angle Fractures. JOMS December 2011:Volume 69:12., p3010
- Candelaria, LM. Current Concepts in Post-Operative Pain Management. Part I. New Mexico Dental Journal, Fall 2012.
- Candelaria, LM, Current Concepts in Post-Operative Pain Management. Part I. New Mexico Dental Journal, Spring 2013.
- Candelaria, LM. Hagen JH. Managing Opioid Side effects. New Mexico Dental Journal Winter 2013
- Candelaria, LM. Hagen JH. Residual Excess Cement Related To Cemented Implant Restorations and Peri-Implant Disease. NMDJ Winter 2015
- Candelaria LM, Hanchett, MH. Atrophic Glossitis and Glossodynia Secondary to Vitamin (cobalamin) B12 deficiency. Fall 2016, pages 16-17
Professional Study Clubs
- High Desert Dental Colloquium October 1997 to present.
- NM ENT and PRS residency Grand Rounds and Educational Conferences
- Albuquerque ITI study club. December 2011-present
Hospital Affiliations (past and present)
Past Hospital Affiliations:
- Naval Hospital, Millington, Tennessee
- Balboa Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego, California
- St. Joseph Health Care System, Albuquerque, NM
- USAF/VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM
- Academy Surgery Center, Albuquerque, NM
- Northern Navajo Medical Center
Current hospital affiliations as Active Staff:
- Presbyterian Health Care System, Albuquerque, NM
- Lovelace Health Care Systems, Albuquerque, NM
- University of New Mexico Hospitals (BBRP children’s hospital, UNMH Main hospital, outpatient surgery center, Sandoval Regional Medical Center), Albuquerque New Mexico
