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Bernard Costello, MD, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oakland, PA, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

BernardJamesCostelloMDDMD, FACS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Oakland, PA

Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery

Associate Vice Chancellor and Professor University of Pittsburgh

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Summary

  • Dr. Bernard Costello is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery and is experienced in cleft lip repair, orthognathic surgery, pediatric craniofacial surgery, pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery, and pediatric upper extremity reconstruction.
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Education & Training

  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1997
  • University of Scranton
    University of ScrantonBS, Biological Science, 1987 - 1990
  • Berklee College of Music
    Berklee College of MusicNon-Degree, Saxophones, 1988 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2000 - 2016
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2000 - 2014
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2000 - 2006
  • American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Pittsburgh's Best Dentists Pittsburgh Magazine, 2009-2016
  • Fellowship Award Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, 2009-2010, 2012
  • Invited Member The Avenues Think Tank Advances in Research for OMS, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Regeneration of periosteum by human bone marrow stromal cell sheets  
    Syed-Picard FN, Shah GA, Costello BJ, Sfeir C, Oral Maxillofac Surg, 1/1/2014
  • A method for the intra-operative fabrication of a lingual splint for management of pediatric mandibular fractures using a commercially available urethane dimethacrylat...  
    Romeo GP, Davies S, Costello BJ, Plast Recon Surg, 1/1/2014
  • The utility of hybrid promotion and tenure tracks for dental school faculty  
    Costello BJ, Marshall KL, Schafer T, Phillips S, and Hart T, Journal of Dental Education, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Craniofacial Regenerative Technologies: Resorbable Metal Fixation-from Bench to Bedside.
    Costello BJ, Moore C, Sfeir C, Kumta P, Educational Session, AACMFS, Portland, OR, 1/1/2014
  • Cleft Lip and Palate: Comprehensive Reconstruction From Infancy through Adolescence.
    Costello B.J., Ruiz, R., Annual Meeting, Scientific Session and Exhibition of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2014
  • The Utility of Hybrid Promotion and tenure tracks for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Faculty.
    Costello BJ, Marshall KL, Schafer T, Phillips S, and Hart TC, Education Session, AACMFS, Boston, MA, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Invited Speaker: Regenerative Medicine for Craniomaxillofacial Deformities. 
    McGowan Center for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh - 1/1/2014
  • Invited Speaker: "Cleft Lip and Palate Reconstruction, Surgical Clinic" 
    HI - 1/1/2014
  • Invited Speaker: The Utility of Nasoalveolar Molding for Cleft Lip Reconstruction. 
    HI - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • "Clinical Innovation and New Technologies in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery." 
    Costello BJ (Guest Editor), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
    1/1/2010
  • "Fonseca's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery" 
    Costello BJ, Ruiz, Turvey, Fonseca, et al
    1/1/2009
  • Contemporary ambulatory anesthesia in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 
    Chung WL, Sosovicka MF, Costello BJ, Selected Readings in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    1/1/2004
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Press Mentions

  • Prescribing Fewer Opioids at the Dentist's Office
    Prescribing Fewer Opioids at the Dentist's OfficeFebruary 7th, 2022
  • Tylenol, Ibuprofen Get Priority in Pitt Dental School's New Pain Relief Guidelines
    Tylenol, Ibuprofen Get Priority in Pitt Dental School's New Pain Relief GuidelinesNovember 20th, 2019

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