Scott Steward-Tharp DDS, PhD
Senior Associate, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Head & Neck Pathology, Emory University, Atlanta, GeorgiaDr. Scott Steward-Tharp is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist with research interests exploring lymphocyte functions within the pathogenesis and regulation of autoimmune diseases and cancer. On the clinical side, Dr. Steward-Tharp provides microscopic interpretation and diagnosis of oral and otolaryngology tissue biopsies and resections. He also has substantial experience seeing clinic patients for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of numerous diseases affecting the oral and perioral tissues.
Dr. Steward-Tharp has authored and coauthored a number of research articles and serves as a reviewer for both dental and medical journals. He has received several awards for his accomplishments, including training fellowships through both the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Institutes of Health. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, the American Dental Association, and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, among other professional organizations.
Dr. Steward Tharp received his DDS from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, where he underwent residency training in oral and maxillofacial pathology. He was awarded a DPhil/PhD in pathology from the University of Oxford (UK).
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- The Dentist's Approach to Potentially Premalignant Oral Lesions
- An Overview of Lichen Planus/Oral Lichenoid Lesions and Potential Malignant Transformation
- The 8th TNM Classification for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Improves Prognostication for Overall Survival
- Prognostic Significance of Smoking and Alcohol History in Young Age Oral Cavity Cancer
- Parents Are Comfortable With HPV Communication and Vaccine Advocacy in Dental Settings
- Oral Lichen Planus–Associated Oral Cavity SCC Is Associated With Improved Survival and Increased Risk of Recurrence
- Oral, Esophageal, and Laryngeal Cancer Associated With Hypertension
- Tongue Cleaning and Use of Zinc Supplements Shown to Be Beneficial in Prevention and Management of Taste Disorders
- Periodontal Attachment Loss May Be Related to Reduced Masticatory Muscle Activity
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Increases Odds of Erosive Tooth Wear