Dr. Samuel McKenna is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Nashville with over 20 years of experience helping patients with complex surgical needs. He specializes in dental implant reconstruction, jaw and facial reconstruction, and treatment of facial injuries and sleep apnea. Dr. McKenna earned both his dental degree from UCLA and his medical degree from Vanderbilt University, and he has been board-certified since 1987. As a Professor and Chair of the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Vanderbilt, he uses advanced virtual surgical planning technology to give patients the best possible outcomes. He is accepting new patients and welcomes the opportunity to help you with your surgical dental care.

Specialties

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Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face

Education & Training

D.D.S. Degree: University of California School of Dentistry - Los Angeles, 1980
M.D. Degree: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1983
Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineMedical School, 1983

Board Certifications

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Certified 1987

Credential: MD, DDS

NPI registered: 09/30/2006

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Areas of Focus

Dental Implant ReconstructionFacial and Jaw ReconstructionFacial TraumaSkeletal Facial DeformitiesFacial Trauma and Post-Traumatic Reconstructive SurgerySurgical Management of Obstructive Sleep ApneaDental ImplantsCysts and Tumors of the JawsSecondary Repair of Cleft Lip/PalateRoutine Oral Surgical Services including Wisdom Teeth and Dental ExtractionsTemporomandibular Joint Surgery

Technology & Equipment

Virtual Surgical Planning in the management of skeletal facial deformities

Beyond the Office

Invited lecturer in the dental and medical communities at Vanderbilt and beyond

Former director of the Oral Surgery Residency

Professor and Chair of the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (as of June 2008)

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