David L. Basi, DMD, PhD

Dr. Basi grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1990 and his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree in 1994.

He went on to complete his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Minnesota, where he also earned a Ph.D. in Oral Biology in 2002. Following his training, Dr. Basi served for nine years as an Associate Professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Minnesota.

His research has focused on the effects of bisphosphonates on oral wound healing, and clinically he has a special interest in complex oral reconstruction using dental implants. Dr. Basi is board certified and actively involved in organized dentistry as a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Minnesota Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He currently serves as Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the specialty through innovative research, high-quality education, and initiatives that ultimately enhance patient care and safety.

Dr. Basi has extensive experience in bone grafting and dental implant surgery. He often uses platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a natural healing material made from the patient’s own blood, to support faster healing and more predictable results.

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Dr. Basi enjoys raising his twin daughters, Josephine and Vivianne, born in 2011. He also has a passion for music, golf, and photography.

Education - School and year of Graduation: Degree:

Ph.D. in Oral Biology, Dentist Scientist Program
Divisions of Oral Biology and Periodontology
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN – July 31, 2002

Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN – June 30, 2002

Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.)
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA – 1990 – 1994

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA – 1985 – 1990

Associations:

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)

American Dental Association (ADA)

Minnesota Dental Association (MDA)

Minnesota Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (MSOMS)

Book Chapters:

2009: Basi D, Healing of Traumatic Injuries, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Volume II, 2nd Edition, edited by Raymond J. Fonseca. Saunders Elsevier, pp 17-24.

Journal Publications:

2016: Vivek Thumbigere-Math, Bryan S. Michalowicz, Pamela J. Hughes, David L. Basi, Michaela L. Tsai, Karen K. Swenson, Laura Rockwell, Rajaram Gopalakrishnan. Serum Markers of Bone Turnover and Angiogenesis in Patients With Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw After Discontinuation of Long-Term Intravenous Bisphosphonate Therapy. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vol. 74(4), pp. 738-746.

2015: V. Thumbigere-Math, B.S. Michalowicz, E.P. de Jong, T.J. Griffin, D.L. Basi, P.J. Hughes, M.L. Tsai, K.K. Swenson, L. Rockwell, R. Gopalakrishnan. Salivary Proteomics in Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. Oral Dis. 2015 Jan; 21(1):46–56.

2012: D.L. Basi, A.M. Velly, E.L. Schiffman, P.A. Lenton, D.A. Besspiata, A.M. Rankin, P.J. Hughes, J.Q. Swift, L.J. Kehl. Human temporomandibular joint and myofascial pain biochemical profiles: a case-control study. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 39(5), pp. 326–337, May 2012.

Thumbigere-Math V, Tu L, Huckabay S, Dudek A, Lunos S, Basi D, Hughes P, Leach J, Swenson K, Gopalakrishnan R. A Retrospective Study Evaluating Frequency and Risk Factors of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in 576 Cancer Patients Receiving Intravenous Bisphosphonates. American Journal of Clinical Oncology, 35(4):386–392, 2012.

Reiland MD, Koutlas IG, Gopalakrishnan R, Pearson AG, Basi DL. Metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma presents intraorally: a case report and review of the literature. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 70(10): e531-40, Oct 2012.

2011: David L. Basi, Pamela J. Hughes, Vivek Thumbigere-Math, Ma’ann Sabino, Ami Mariash, Scott A. Lunos, Eric Jensen, Rajaram Gopalakrishnan. Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Alveolar Extraction Sockets of Zoledronic Acid–Treated Rats. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 69:2698-2707.

Neeta Adhikari, David L. Basi, Marjorie Carlson, Ami Mariash, Zhigang Hong, Ute Lehman, Sureni Mullegama, Edward K. Weir, Jennifer L. Hall. Increase in GLUT1 in Smooth Muscle Alters Vascular Contractility and Increases Inflammation in Response to Vascular Injury. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 31:86–94.

2010: David L. Basi, Soo Woon Lee, Sara Helman, Ami Mariash, Scott A. Lumos. Accumulation of VEGFR2 in Zoledronic Acid Treated Endothelial Cells. Molecular Medicine Reports, 3:399–403.

Goutam Ghosh, Indira V. Subramanian, Neeta Adhikari, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Hemant P. Joshi, David Basi, Y.S. Chandrashekhar, Jennifer L. Hall, Sabita Roy, Yan Zeng, Sundaram Ramakrishnan. Hypoxia-induced microRNA-424 expression in human endothelial cells regulates HIF-α isoforms and promotes angiogenesis. Clin Invest, 120(11):4141–4154.

Neeta Adhikari, David L. Basi, DeWayne Townsend, Melissa Rusch, Ami Mariash, Sureni Mullegama, Adrienne Watson, Jon Larson, Sara Tan, Ben Lerman, Jeffrey D. Esko, Scott B. Selleck, Jennifer L. Hall. Heparan sulfate N-deacetylase N-sulfotransferase 1 Regulates Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Vessel Size in Neonatal Mice and Vascular Remodeling in Adult Mice. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, 49(2):287–293.

2009: Thumbigere-Math V, Sabino M, Gopalakrishnan R, Huckabay S, Dudek A, Basu S, Hughes P, Michalowicz B, Leach J, Swenson K, Swift JQ, Adkinson C, Basi D. Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Clinical Features, Risk Factors, Management, and Treatment Outcomes of 26 Patients. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 67(9):1904–1913.

2007: Basi DL, Adhikari N, Li Q, Kao E, Mullegama SV, Hall J. Femoral artery neointimal hyperplasia is reduced after wire injury in Ref-1 (+/-) mice. American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circulatory Physiology, 292(1):H516–521.

2005: Guan Z, Basi D, Li Q, Mariash A, Xia Y, Geng J, Kao E, Hall J. Loss of Redox Factor 1 Decreases NF-B Activity and Increases Susceptibility of Endothelial Cells to Apoptosis. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, Vascular Biology, 25(1):96–101.

Le A, Basi D, Abubaker O. Wound Healing: Findings of the 2005 AAOMS Research Summit. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 63:1426–1435.

2003: Basi DL, Ross KF, Hodges JS, Herzberg MC. The Modulation of Tissue Factor by Endothelial Cells during Heat Shock. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 278(13):11065–71.

2001: Yokota M, Basi D, Herzberg M, Meyer M. Anti-Fibrin Antibody Binding in Valvular Vegetations and Kidney Lesions during Experimental Endocarditis. Microbiology and Immunology, 45(10):699–707.

Non-Refereed Journal Publications:

1999: Basi DL, Schmiechen NJ. Bleeding and coagulation problems in the dental patient. Hereditary disease and medication-induced risks [Review]. Dental Clinics of North America, 43(3):457–470.