Kelly R. Kofford DDS, MAGD, ABGD
TAMHSC
BCDEducationDepartment of Diagnostic SciencesOur PeopleFacultyKelly R. Kofford DDS, MAGD, ABGD
Associate Professor
Director, Oral Diagnosis
3302 Gaston Ave.
Dallas,
Texas 75246
Phone: 214-828-8396
Fax: 214-874-4551
Email: kkofford@bcd.tamhsc.edu
Education and Post-Graduate Training
1978-1979 General Practice Residency, Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, Certificate
1974-1978 Creighton University School of Dentistry, Omaha, NE, DDS (Magna Cum Laude)
1968-1972 Weber State College, Ogden, UT, BS (Zoology)
Selected Publications
- Kofford KR, Wakefield CW, Murchison DF. Aluminum oxide air abrasion particles: a bacteriologic and SEM study. Quintessence Int. 2001 Mar;32(3):243-8.
- Wakefield CW, Kofford KR. Advances in restorative materials. Dental Clin North Am. Jan;45(1):7-29.
- Kofford KR, Wakefield CW, Nunn ME. The effect of autoclaving and polishing techniques on energy transmission of light-curing tips, Quintessence Int. 1998 Aug;29(8):491-6.
- Connor JP, Kofford KR. Cosmetic gingival stent for phonation and esthetics. Gen Dent. 1988, Sep-Oct;36(5):422-3.
Specialty Training/Board Certifications
- Colorado State License, #105059
- Texas State License, F-23384
- 1998, Master, Academy of General Dentistry
- 1996, Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- 1995, Diplomate, American Board of General Dentistry
- 1995, Diplomate, Federal Services Board of General Dentistry
National Service/Recognition
2007-present Associate Professor, Diagnostic Sciences, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, Dallas, TX
2004 Legion of Merit
2000 Meritorious Service Medal—Second Oak Leaf Cluster
1999 “A” Designator from The Surgeon General, equivalent to Full Professor in civilian education
1998 Order of Military Medical Merit
1996 Meritorious Service Medal—First Oak Leaf Cluster
1995 Diplomate, Federal Services Board of General Dentistry
1994 Flight Surgeon Wings
1993 Honor Graduate, AEGD 2-Yr Residency, Fort Hood, Texas
1991 National Defense Service Ribbon
1991 Army Commendation Medal—First Oak Leaf Cluster
1990 Meritorious Service Medal
1990 Overseas Tour Ribbon
1989 Achievement Medal
1988 Expert Field Medical Badge
1988 Army Commendation Medal
1988 Armed Forces Reserve Medal
1987-2004 US Army—Director, AEGD/2-Year Residency; Consultant to the Surgeon General in General Dentistry
1982-1987 Private Practice, Colorado Springs, CO
1979 Honor Graduate, General Practice Residency, Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, California
1978-1982 US Army, Fort Polk, LA2004 Legion of Merit Medal
1978 Army Service Ribbon
1978 Graduated #1 in Class of 1978, Creighton University, School of Dentistry
1978 Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society
1978 Alpha Omega Award for highest graduating GPA
1978 Block Drug Essay Contest winner
1975-78 Superior Scholastic Achievement Citation, Creighton University, School of Dentistry (awarded to top two students of each class)
