Rawle Philbert, D.D.S.

Dr. Douglas and Diane Sinn Distinguished Chair in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Surgery - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Management of maxillofacial traumatic injuries
Orofacial abscess

Biography

Rawle F. Philbert, D.D.S., FACD, FACS, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Philbert earned his doctoral degree in dental surgery at Howard University and completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Harlem Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons.

Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Philbert joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021.

Dr. Philbert serves as Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UT Southwestern. He’s a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American College of Dentists, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Dental Association, and he has held many key regional and national leadership positions.

He has published broadly on topics ranging from trauma to surgical techniques. His work has appeared in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, European Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Journal of Otolaryngology and Rhinology, and other peer-reviewed journals.

Among many other honors, Dr. Philbert received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lincoln Medical Center Auxiliary, a Doctor of the Year Award from the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation, and a Doctors Day Medical Board President Award from the Lincoln Medical Center.

Education & Training

Dental School - Howard University College of Dentistry (1983-1987)
Residency - NYC Health & Hospitals/Harlem (1987-1991), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Medical School - Howard University - Registrar (1983-1987)

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Dentists
American College of Surgeons
American Dental Association
Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Fellow American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Fellow, New York Academy of Dentistry
American Dental Association, Committee on Dental Education-Site Visitor

Honors & Awards

Certificate of Appreciation 2021, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
Certificate of Appreciation 2020, United States Army
Award American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Examination Committee 2019
Award, Harlem Fine Arts Show, African American in Medicine 2019
Doctors Day Medical Board President Award 2018, Lincoln Medical Center
Certificate of Appreciation 2016, American College of Dentists
Doctor of the Year Award 2012, New York City Health and Hospital Corporation
Lifetime Achievement Award 2009, Lincoln Medical Center Auxiliary
Certificate of Appreciation, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, (2005, 2007, 2008), Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Attending of the year 1994-1996, Harlem Hospital Center
Who’s Who Among Rising Young Americans 1992
Outstanding Achievement in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1991, Harlem Hospital Center

Books & Publications

Publications
- Modified Technique for harvesting anterior iliac crest bone graft for maxillary and mandibular reconstruction
  Kayvan Fathimani, Arman Yazdan, Rawle Philbert European Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2020
- Using GlideScope videolaryngoscope for anesthesia management during mandibular fracture repair
  Malcolm Zola, George Trister, Allan Shanin, Rawle Philbert European Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2017 1 2 76-77
- Utilization of Inverted L Osteotomy for correction of dentoalveolar deformities in patients with significant cardiac history
  Kayvan Fathimani, Chun Pae Cho, Rawle Philbert European Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2017 1 2 54-58
- Anterior Segmental Osteotomy to Save Implants for Prosthetic Restoration: A Multidisciplinary Case Report.
  Bush BF, Feygin A, Ray K, Philbert RF, Zola MB, The New York state dental journal 2016 Nov 82 6 33-38
- Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Cheek in a young female- A Case Report
  Maryam Shahrzad, Menachem Gold, Rawle Philbert Journal American Society of Head and Neck Radiology 2015
- Rare presentation of Giant Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma
  Benjamin Bush, Rawle Philbert, Malcolm Zola J. of Otolaryngology and Rhinology 2015
- Treatment of a recurrent ameloblastic fibroma.
  Manzon S, Philbert RF, Bush BF, Zola MB, Solomon M, The New York state dental journal 2015 Jan 81 1 30-2
- A vertical incision for intraoral approach to a zygomaticomaxillary fracture.
  Bush BF, Philbert RF, Zola MB, The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2014 Sep 52 7 e41-2
- Letter to the Editor regarding incorrect use of short 25 gauge needle for mandibular block
  Malcolm Zola, Rawle Philbert Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2014
- Treatment of Gunshot Wound to the mandible using an external fixation device
  Benjamin Bush, Rawle Philbert, Malcolm Zola International Journal of OMS 2013
- Putting literature into clinical practice.
  Bush BF, Philbert RF, Zola MB, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2012 Nov 70 11 2492-3
- Use of 2.0-mm 3-dimensional strut plate in mandibular fractures.
  Chaudhary N, Philbert R, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2010 Jan 68 1 232-3
- Median palatal cyst: case report and review of literature.
  Manzon S, Graffeo M, Philbert R, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2009 Apr 67 4 926-30
- Modern concepts in understanding and management of the "dry socket" syndrome: comprehensive review of the literature.
  Noroozi AR, Philbert RF, Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics 2009 Jan 107 1 30-5
- Residents' perception of the impact of the Bell Commission in oral surgery training: an initial study.
  Noroozi AR, Philbert RF, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2008 Jul 66 7 1329-34
- Orthognathic surgery in a patient with myotonic dystrophy: review of literature and report of a case.
  Manzon S, Philbert R, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2007 Dec 65 12 2575-9
- Bilateral pseudoaneurysms of the superficial temporal artery following reconstruction of the frontal sinus: a case report.
  Manzon S, Nguyen T, Philbert R, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2007 Jul 65 7 1375-7
- Towel clip reduction of the depressed zygomatic arch fracture.
  Manzon S, Choudhary N, Philbert R, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2006 Aug 64 8 1323; author reply 1323-4
- Cervical tuberculosis (scrofula): a case report.
  Philbert RF, Kim AK, Chung DP, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2004 Jan 62 1 94-7
- Massive proptosis of the globe.
  Martin RJ, Jackman DS, Philbert RF, McCoy JM, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2000 Jul 58 7 794-9
- Prevention of haematomas after auricular injuries.
  Martin RJ, Carey VM, Philbert RF, Carter JB, The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2000 Jun 38 3 238-40
- Hypoprothrombinemia (factor II deficiency): report of a case and review of literature.
  Rahimi A, Philbert R, Willoughby JH, Jackman DS, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 1991 Jan 49 1 84-7

Research

Marisa Bailey, Natasha Bhalla, Malcolm Zola, Rawle Philbert: A retrospective study of pediatric oral & maxillofacial trauma seen in an urban level 1 trauma center: August 1(2):37-43, 2017
Ahmad Reza Noroozi, Rawle F. Philbert: Resident’s Perception of the Impact of the Bell Commission in Oral Surgery Training: An Initial Study. Publication in JOMS July 2008