Program Director General Practice Residency
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC/ Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Dr. Rebecca Dayanim attended the UCLA School of Dentistry, then subsequently completed General Practice Residency at the West Los Angeles VA. She has worked in both private practice and non-profit community clinic throughout her career until she transitioned to full time academia as the Program Director of the Herman Ostrow USC GPR. Dr. Dayanim works with the GPR and OMFS residents at Los Angeles General Medical Center providing comprehensive care to patients ranging from oral cancer/radiation, intellectual disability, medically complex, and trauma. At LA General, Dr. Dayanim works closely with ENT, Oncology, and Radiation/Oncology teams to provide interdisciplinary care and optimize the dental care and oral health for cancer patients. She is passionate about resident education using classic techniques and modern technologies. Dr. Dayanim serves as the Chief of Dentistry at Los Angeles General Medical Center and Co-Chair in the DHS Dentistry Workgroup in LA County. Aside from her dedication to dentistry, she is also passionate about philanthropy with leadership roles in nonprofit organizations. Dr. Dayanim enjoys maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle and became a certified Pilates Instructor in 2015 which has translated to healthy ergonomics in the dental practice.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
SP-20 - Endodontics and the Cancer Patient: Considerations, Modifications, and Outcomes
Friday, April 19, 2024
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT