Dr. Jiean Heifetz-Li

(Sees Patients in Both Guilford & Hamden Locations)

Hometown

San Francisco, CA

Professional Background

Dr. Jiean Heifetz-Li is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who practices a wide scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with expertise in:

  • Dentoalveolar Surgery: Tooth extractions, dental implant placement, and bone grafting
  • IV Sedation and General Anesthesia: Providing care for adults, pediatric patients, and special needs populations
  • Maxillofacial Trauma: Comprehensive management of facial injuries and fractures
  • Maxillofacial Pathology and Infections: Diagnosis and treatment of head and neck pathology and infections
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD): Comprehensive management of TMJ-related conditions

Dr. Heifetz-Li has a strong clinical interest in serving pediatric and special needs populations, ensuring compassionate and patient-centered care.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Heifetz-Li is committed to advancing the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery through research and education. His work has been published extensively and presented at both national and international conferences. His research interests include anesthesia and surgical airway management, orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint disorders, and maxillofacial pathology. He is currently engaged in research projects on the epidemiology of maxillofacial trauma, hospital utilization and quality assurance, and the efficacy of virtual surgical planning on patient outcomes.

Education

  • Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Temple University Hospital (2022)
    • Chief Resident, Temple University Hospital
    • Chief Resident, Cooper University Hospital
    • Resident Member, Temple University Hospital Performance Improvement/Patient Safety Committee
  • Internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    University of Maryland Medical Center and R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital (2018)
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine
    University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (2017)
    • Honors in Medically Complex Care
    • Honors in Community Health
  • Master of Public Health in Molecular Epidemiology
    University of Michigan School of Public Health (2012)
    • Dean’s Scholarship (2011, 2012)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology
    University of California, Berkeley (2010)
    • Student-Athlete, Men’s Rowing

Professional Memberships

  • Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Member, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, Connecticut Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, American Dental Association
  • Member, Connecticut State Dental Association
  • Member, Shoreline Dental Society

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus, New Haven, CT

Publications

  • Mangar J, Heifetz-Li J, Kuklani R, Deitrick P, Bahn PA. Bilateral maxillary langerhans cell histiocytosis in a 6-month-old patient. Journal of Dentistry for Children. Manuscript Accepted for Publication
  • Heifetz-Li J, Abdelsamie S. Pseudoaneurysm following “routine” third molar extraction: a case report and review of the literature. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases. 2022; 3(1); Article 100249
  • Heifetz-Li J, Mechas N, Deitrick P. How Accurate are Patient-Specific Osteotomy Guides and Fixation Plates in Orthognathic Surgery? Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021; 3; Article 100124
  • Heifetz-Li J, Roknian VA, Abdelsamie S, Mulligan JP. Clinical Considerations for the Implant-Seeking Post-Bariatric Surgery Patient: A Mini-Review. Oral Health Dental Science. 2021; 5(2); 1-6
  • Heifetz-Li J, Miller R, Fielding AF, Abdelsamie S. OMFS Residency and Silver-Linings Amidst the Darkness of a Pandemic. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences. 2020; 4(12): 1-2
  • Heifetz-Li J, Abdelsamie S, Campbell CB, Roth S, Fielding AF, Mulligan JP. Systematic Review of the Use of Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol for the Treatment of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology. 2019 Nov;128(5):491-497.e2
  • Stern AL, Lee RN, Pankvelker N, Li J, Harrowitz J, Jordan-Sciutto KL, Akay-Espinoza C. Differential effects of antiretroviral drugs on neurons in vitro: a role for the endogenous antioxidant response. Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology. 2018 Mar; 13(1):64-76
  • Luo T, Srinivasan U, Ramadugu K, Shedden K, Neiswanger K, Trumble E, Li J, McNeil D, Crout R, Weyant R, Marazita M, Foxman B. Effects of Specimen Collection Methodologies and Storage Conditions on the Short-Term Stability of Oral Microbiome Taxonomy. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2016 Aug 30;82(18):5519-29
  • Goetting-Minesky MP, Godovikova V, Li J, Seshadrinathan S., Timm JC, Kamodia SS, Fenno JC. Conservation and Revised Annotation of the Treponema denticola prcB-prcA-prtP Locus Encoding Dentilisn (CTLP) Protease Complex. Molecular Oral Microbiology. 2013 Jun; 28(3): 181-91

Volunteer Work

Dr. Heifetz-Li is passionate about community service and has contributed to:

  • Connecticut Mission of Mercy
  • Various community oral health initiatives

Personal Interests

Dr. Heifetz-Li lives in Guilford, Connecticut, with his wife and son. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, hiking, and tackling the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle.