Credentials

Dr. Kathy Banks, DDS

Education

B.A. Rutgers University, Camden NJ
D.M.D. Temple University, Philadelphia PA
Certificate – Advanced Education in General Dentistry, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey Stratford, NJ
Certificate – Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ, Newark, NJ

Licensure

1991-2017 – New Jersey Dental License #11792
1996-2017 – N.J. OMFS Specialty License #4070
1996-2017 – N.J. General Anesthesia Permit #494

Specialty Board

2002 – Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
2003 – Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
2010 – Recertification, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Academic/Hospital Appointments

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Dental School, Newark, NJ
Volunteer Adjunct Assistant Professor

Department of Dentistry
Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune NJ
Active Staff Member, Full Attending

Department of Dentistry
Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Community Medical Center, Toms River, New Jersey
Regional Staff Member

Department of Surgery
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Manahawkin, NJ
Active Staff Member, Full Attending

Advisory Board Positions

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation

2012-2014 – Board of Trustees
2014-2016 – Vice Chair
2017-2019 – Chair

OMSNIC National Insurance Company

2016 – OMSNIC Advisory Committee
2017- 2019 – OMSNIC Underwriting Appeals Committee
2019 – Claims Committee

Professional Memberships

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
New Jersey Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 
American Dental Association
New Jersey Dental Association
Monmouth Ocean County Dental Association
International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellow
International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Academy of Laser Dentistry

Awards

2018 – Soroptimist International Laurel Society
2012 – John F. Freihaut Political Activist Award
2006 – Senate Proclamation for Leadership in Dentistry
2004 – Orion Award for Commitment to the Mission, Vision & Value of Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
1991 – Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, Kappa Kappa Epsilon
1997-1991 – Tuition Scholarship from Temple University School of Dental Medicine for Outstanding Academic Achievement
1986 – Diane R. Casella Memorial Awards for Outstanding Junior Biology Student

Publications

Banks, K., Merlino, P; Minor Oral Injuries in Children; Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine; Vol. 65 Nos. 5 & 6, October/November 1998, pp 333-342

Banks, Kathy A.: Advanced Cardiac Life Support. In Abubaker, Omar J. & Benson, Kenneth J.: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Secrets, Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, 2001, pp 76-85

Banks, Kathy A.: Malignant Hyperthermia.  In Abubaker, Omar J. & Benson, Kenneth J.: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Secrets, Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, 2001 pp 96-99

Banks, Kathy A.: Management Considerations in the Joint Replacement Patient.  In Abubaker, Omar J. & Benson < Kenneth J.: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Secrets.  Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, 2001 pp 163-165

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