Sanjay M. Mallya, B.D.S., M.D.S., Ph.D.

Educational and Professional Background

• 1987, B.D.S., University of Bombay
• 1989, M.D.S., University of Bombay
• 1995, Certificate, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
• 1998, Ph.D., University of Connecticut
• 1998-2002, Postdoctoral fellowship, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Dr. Mallya is an assistant professor in the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in the Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of oral cancer and parathyroid neoplasia.

Research/Creative Activities/Honors

Dr. Mallya’s research is focused on the molecular mechanisms of oral precancer and cancer and on parathyroid neoplasia.
In studies funded by the American Institute of Cancer Research, he is studying the role of vitamin D in modulating the development of oral epithelial dysplasia and neoplasia and its interactions with the cyclin D1 pathway.
In collaborative studies funded by the NIH/NIDDK, he is investigating the mechanism of cyclin D1’s oncogenic role in parathyroid neoplasia.

Patient Care Activities

Dr. Mallya provides patient care in the Oral Radiology Practice.

Courses Taught

IDS 100, Foundations of Radiology, Course director
IDS 201, Oral Radiology, Course director
DS300.07 – Advanced Topics in Oral Radiology, Co-director

Professional Memberships and Activities

Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
Member, Commission on Dental Accreditation: Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Review Committee, 2010-2013.
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
American Association for Dental Research
American Dental Education Association
American Dental Association
American Association for Cancer Research
Endocrine Society
Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology