Department of Dentistry

Riad Abud-Khoudoud, D.M.D.

Yousef Adi, D.D.S.

Hometown:  Hama, Syria
Dental School: Near East University, Northern Cyprus
Why UToledo Dental: I highly value the supportive learning environment here. I am particularly impressed by the faculty’s experience and their commitment to mentoring residents. I have a strong interest in hospital surgery and OR.

Future career goals: Establish my dental career in the U.S., pursue a masters in a dental specialty

Hobbies: Playing and watching soccer, riding motorcycles, traveling and exploring cultures

Justin Correa, D.M.D.

Hometown: Miramar, Florida
Undergrad: University of Florida
Dental School: University of Florida College of Dentistry
Why UToledo Dental: To gain more experience with hospital/ER dentistry and become more proficient in restorative and prosthetic dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery
Future career goals: Open up a private practice, eventually teach

Hobbies: Exercising, hiking, swimming, community service

Adam Houssen, D.D.S.

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Undergrad: The Ohio State University
Dental School: NYU College of Dentistry
Why UToledo Dental: I heard great things about this program. I want to improve my clinical skills, didactic knowledge, improve my clinical efficiency, and improve my knowledge of practice management.
Future career goals: To practice as a General Dentist
Hobbies: Traveling, trying different foods, self education

Carolina Reyes Bueno, D.D.S.

Hometown: Dominican Republic
Undergrad: Doctor of Dental Surgery, Dominican Republic
Dental School: Universida Odontologica Dominicana D.R.
Why UToledo Dental: I chose UTtoledo for its hospital-based GPR program and focus on underserved diverse communities

Future career goals: After completing my residency, I hope to practice dentistry in Florida and dedicate part of my career to serving low-income communities, both locally and in Latin America, especially children and the elderly.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, trying new foods, and learning about different cultures. I also love spending time with my family, friends and my dogs-Theo and Ellie.