Thomas Schlieve, D.D.S., M.D.

Surgery - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Biography

Thomas Schlieve, D.D.S., M.D., FACS, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He is also Director of the residency training program and the Medical Director for oral and maxillofacial surgery at Parkland Hospital. He specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, head, and neck.

Dr. Schlieve holds a B.S. in biology from the University of Wisconsin. He earned his dental surgery degree at Marquette University and his medical degree at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. He then completed both a four-year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery and an internship in general surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center before continuing his training through an oral/head and neck oncologic surgery fellowship program at the University of Tennessee Medical Center and Cancer Institute.

Board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Schlieve joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2016.

His clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, head, and neck, including oral and tongue cancers; benign and malignant jaw tumors, such as ameloblastoma or osteosarcoma; salivary gland tumors; and a jaw bone disease known as osteonecrosis.

Dr. Schlieve is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of both the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. He has lectured nationally and internationally and authored multiple scientific articles and textbook chapters in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He participates in community outreach efforts to raise awareness of oral cancer, teaches future surgeons, and leads continuing education courses for practicing physicians.

In his research, Dr. Schlieve studies the same diseases he treats in the operating room. His current research is focused on diseases of the oral cavity, including jaw osteonecrosis and oral cancer.

Personal Note

Dr. Schlieve was born and raised in Milwaukee. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, reading, dining at many of Dallas’ great restaurants, and watching his favorite Texas and Dallas sports teams. He regularly participates in charity events for the Oral Cancer Foundation.

Meet Dr. Schlieve

Dr. Schlieve believes in patient centered care and is committed to a holistic approach to patient treatment. We do not simply treat the disease, we treat the person affected by the disease. It involves treating the fear, confusion, anguish, and anger that may accompany a diagnosis. We believe that treatments should be delivered with understanding, kindness, compassion, and care. In addition, we believe that patient education is a big part of your treatment plan. It is our job to educate you on the specifics of your diagnosis, all treatment options, timeline, and expected outcomes. In many cases, we may need to move forward with treatment quickly and tough decisions need to be made. With your newly acquired knowledge, we will discuss your care and listen to your concerns while answering all of your questions. We are here to support you, educate you, and care for you.

We are committed to providing safe, quality, cutting-edge care to each of our patients. It is impossible to deliver this high-level of care without spending a significant amount of time with our patients and their families. Therefore, we are committed to giving every patient the time needed to answer questions, address concerns, and facilitate care.

Education & Training

Fellowship - University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville (2015-2016), Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
Residency - University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (2014-2015), General Surgery
Medical School - Louisiana State University School of Medicine (2012-2014), Medicine
Residency - University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry (2008-2012), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental School - Marquette University School of Dentistry (2004-2008), General Dentistry

Professional Associations & Affiliations

Fellow of American College of Surgeons (2018)
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery March (2014)

Honors & Awards

Faculty Educator Development Award 2019-2020, National Recognition for Promising Faculty in Education (AAOMS)
D Magazine Best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon 2019
Mom Approved DFW Child Magazine 2019, Recognition as a Top Pediatric Oral Surgeon in DFW

Books & Publications

Books
- Excision of facial skin malignancy. in Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  Schlieve T, Kolokythas A (2016), Elsevier
- Diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland tumors and disease. in Handbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  Schlieve T. (2017), Quintessence
- Salivary gland infections in Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections
  Schlieve T, Kolokythas A, Miloro M (2016), Elsevier
- Anatomic considerations of the lips in Lip Cancer
  Schlieve T, Kolokythas A (2013), Springer-Verlag
- Complications of microneurosurgical repair in Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
  Schlieve T, Kolokythas A, Miloro M (2013), Springer-Verlag
- Screening and patient examination in Head and Neck Cancer: Current Perspectives Advances and Challenges
  Kolokythas A, Schlieve T (2013), Springer
- Complications of surgical treatment of oral cancer in Head and Neck Cancer: Current Perspectives Advances and Challenges
  Schlieve T, Kolokythas A. (2013), Springer
- Complications associated with third molar surgery in Complications in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  Schlieve T, Kolokythas A, Miloro M. (2012), Wiley-Blackwell
- Management of Orbital Fractures in Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics: Trauma Surgery
  Kholaki O, Hammer D, Schlieve T (2019), Elsevier
- Salivary Gland Malignancies in The Head and Neck Cancer Patient: Neoplasm Management
  Schlieve T, Carlson E (2019), Elsevier
Publications
- Does Restriction of Public Health Care Dental Benefits Affect the Volume, Severity, or Cost of Dental-Related Hospital Visits?
  Salomon D, Heidel RE, Kolokythas A, Miloro M, Schlieve T Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2016 Oct
- The Double Mandibular Osteotomy for Vascular and Tumor Surgery of the Parapharyngeal Space.
  Schlieve T, Carlson ER, Freeman M, Buckley R, Arnold J Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2016 Nov
- Does decompression of odontogenic cysts and cystlike lesions change the histologic diagnosis?
  Schlieve T, Miloro M, Kolokythas A Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2014 Jun 72 6 1094-105
- Is immediate reconstruction of the mandible with nonvascularized bone graft following resection of benign pathology a viable treatment option?
  Schlieve T, Hull W, Miloro M, Kolokythas A Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2015 Mar 73 3 541-9
- External Reference Nasal Pin for Orthognathic Maxillary Positioning: What Is the Proper Method of Placement?
  Ruckman P, Schlieve T, Borba AM, Miloro M Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2016 Feb 74 2 399.e1-9
- Topical Refrigerant Spray for Pediatric Venipuncture for Outpatient Surgery
  Schlieve T, Miloro M Oral and Maxillofacial Cases 2015 1 2
- Short root anomaly
  Schlieve T, Almusa M, Kolokythas A E-Journal of Dentistry 2014 3 4
- Alveolar augmentation of the posterior maxilla with titanium mesh
  Schlieve T, Kolokythas A, Miloro M E-Journal of Dentistry 2013 1 3 331-338
- Temporomandibular joint replacement for ankylosis correction in Nager syndrome: case report and review of the literature.
  Schlieve T, Almusa M, Miloro M, Kolokythas A Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2012 Mar 70 3 616-25
- Simple method for securing a decompression tube for odontogenic cysts and tumors: a technical note.
  Kolokythas A, Schlieve T, Miloro M Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2011 Sep 69 9 2392-5
- Investigation of differences of oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma among Caucasian, African American and Latino patients.
  Kolokythas A., Schlieve T, Miloro M. Oral Oncology 2009 ` 3 77
- An Aggressive Anterior Mandibular Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor: A Case Report
  Gill D, Schlieve T 2016 5 2 1025
- Second Primary Head and Neck Cancers After Non-Head and Neck Primary Cancers.
  Schlieve T, Heidel RE, Carlson ER Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2016 May
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue: histopathological parameters associated with outcome.
  Kolokythas A, Park S, Schlieve T, Pytynia K, Cox D International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2015 Sep 44 9 1069-74
- How do general dentists and orthodontists determine where to refer patients requiring oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures?
  Schlieve T, Funderburk J, Flick W, Miloro M, Kolokythas A Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2015 Mar 73 3 509-13

Research

Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws
Oral and Head and Neck Pathology
Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws
Improving access to care

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