Many of our surgeons hold both a medical degree and a dental degree plus
the necessary experience to hold their licenses. Oral and maxillofacial
surgery requires an additional 4-6 years of hospital-based surgical and
anesthesia training after graduation from dental school.
Several of our surgeons have been past professors, instructors,
lecturers, & staff of major medical centers & universities. They
are published or contribute to medical school textbooks and review
journals. Each has a unique set of skill they bring to the oral surgery
team.
Along with the CCOFS staff, our oral surgery team is a collection of
highly experienced physicians with a wide range of education and
experiences. Each physician brings a unique set of skills and
specialties giving the CCOFS team deep experience in multiple surgical
specialties.
We strive to become your trusted multi-disciplinary oral surgery team
in the greater Carolinas region. From orthognatic (jaw) surgery to a
full suite of cosmetic surgery services, our talented surgeons have the
right experience to correct almost any oral or facial issues you or a
loved one may have.
Give us a call to set up your consultation with one of our surgeons
at one of our locations in the Charlotte-area and in Rock Hill,
Simpsonville, or Greenville, South Carolina.
OMFS Fellowship
Every year, Carolinas Centers for Oral
& Facial Surgery accepts two oral and maxillofacial surgeons for
advanced training in major reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery,
orthognathic surgery, TMJ and full-arch dental implants.
Dr. Dailey was born and raised in Southern California. He completed
his undergraduate studies at U.C. Santa Barbara. He graduated with high
honors with a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Developmental Biology. As
an undergraduate student he was exposed to orthognathic surgery which
led him to pursue a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Dailey then attended U.C. Los Angeles School of Dentistry where
he received his D.D.S. At U.C. Los Angeles he was awarded the Health
Professions Scholarship with the U.S Air Force. He subsequently
completed a 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry at
Bolling/Andrews Air Force Base in D.C. He served an additional three
years as a general dentist with the 92nd Medical Group at Fairchild Air
Force Base in Spokane, WA.
After his honorable discharge, he moved his family to Pittsburgh, PA
to complete a 6-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Here he obtained his M.D.,
followed his passion for orthognathic surgery, and participated in and
published on facial nerve regeneration research. Dr. Dailey received a
resident research grant through Osteo Science for his research utilizing
dental pulp stem cells to fabricate scaffold free nerve conduits.
Dr. Dailey’s interest in optimizing multidisciplinary care for
orthognathic surgery, obstructive sleep apnea, temporomandibular joint
dysfunction and dental implant therapy naturally led him to pursue a
fellowship with the Carolinas Center for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic, and
Dental Implant Surgery.
In his free time, Dr. Dailey enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife and family.
CHAD DAMMLING, DDS, MD
2023 – 2024
Dr. Dammling was born and raised in Connecticut and completed his
undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management at the University of
Maryland. He then went on to attend dental school at the University of
Maryland School of Dentistry where he graduated magna cum laude. As
a dental student, Dr. Dammling presented on research projects related
to the treatment of osteoradionecrosis and maxillofacial hardware
infections.
During this time, he also received multiple awards for his leadership
within the Maryland State Dental Association and several national
dental student organizations.
As a result of his strong mentorship while in dental school, he
decided to move forward with a six- year integrated MD and oral and
maxillofacial surgery program at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
Following medical school, Dr. Dammling was elected the Alpha Omega Alpha
medical honors society. During his time in residency, he received full
scope training on orthognathic surgery, facial trauma surgery, head and
neck oncology, alveolar cleft bone grafting, and temporomandibular joint
surgery. Throughout his residency he authored multiple peer reviewed
articles and presented at the national level on orthognathic surgery
planning, perioperative anesthesia management, and external distraction
devices on cleft palate patients. Further, Dr. Dammling has written
several book chapters on the use of prophylactic antibiotics in oral and
maxillofacial surgery, sedation recommendations for patients with
neurological disorders, and medical management of temporomandibular
joint disorders. During his fourth and fifth years of residency, Dr.
Dammling served on multiple leadership committees for ACOMS, ROAAOMS and
was a House Staff delegate for UAB Hospital.
His training at UAB Hospital led to an interest to pursue fellowship
training at the Carolinas Center for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic, and Dental
Implant Surgery. In his spare time, Dr. Dammling enjoys golfing,
running, and reading.
KIMIKO AGARI, DDS, MD
2022 – 2023
Dr. Agari was born and raised in Stockton, California. There she
completed her undergraduate studies, participating in University of the
Pacific’s Pre-Dental Advantage Program and graduating summa cum lade.
She then moved to San Francisco, where she completed her dental training
at University of California, San Francisco. It was there that she first
became interested in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and the strong
mentorship, research, and shadowing she was exposed to at UCSF led her
to pursue the specialty.
After dental school, Dr. Agari moved to sunny Los Angeles for a
6-year integrated MD and oral and maxillofacial surgery residency
program at University of Southern California. During her time there, she
participated in clinical research on dental implants and craniofacial
surgery, presenting at multiple conferences and receiving awards for her
research. Her surgical training in residency helped her develop an
interest in various aspects of oral surgery including orthognathic
surgery, facial trauma surgery, benign head and neck pathology and
reconstruction, and dentoalveolar surgery. This, as well as her passion
for education, mentorship, and research, inspired her to pursue
fellowship training at Carolinas Center for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic, and
Dental Implant Surgery.
ROMEO LUO, DMD
2022 – 2023
Dr. Luo was born and raised in Beijing, China. He then came to the
United States at the age of 5 with his father where they first settled
in Southern Illinois and eventually in South Florida. It was there that
he attended Florida Atlantic University, graduating summa cum laudewith
a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then went on to attend dental
school in Philadelphia, PA at the University of Pennsylvania School of
Dental Medicine and completed his training summa cum laude with
his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD). While in dental school, he
pursued research focusing on dental radiology and cone-beam computed
tomography while dedicating his time to giving back to the Philadelphia
community, earning him an Honors in Community Health.
After dental school Dr. Luo returned to sunny South Florida to pursue
his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Broward Health Medical
Center and Nova Southeastern University. There, he received exposure and
training in the full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with emphasis
on trauma and pathology. During his residency is when he discovered his
love for orthognathic and temporomandibular joint surgery and thus
sought fellowship with Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery to
further his training.
In his spare time, Dr. Luo enjoys playing basketball, working out, and discovering new restaurants.
MICHELLE ZOCCOLILLO, DDS, MD
2021 – 2022
Dr. Zoccolillo was born and raised in Syracuse, NY. Here, she attended Le Moyne College and graduated cum laude with
Thesis Honors in Biology. She stayed in Upstate New York to complete
her dental training at the University at Buffalo School of Dental
Medicine where she completed another Thesis Honors project in
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy and graduated magna cum laude in
2015. Throughout these years, she presented at multiple conferences and
received many awards for her research.
Her interest in oral surgery began while shadowing her oral surgeon
prior to dental school but continued to grow exponentially throughout
her time at UB. She matched at her first choice for oral and
maxillofacial residency, Louisiana State University in New Orleans.
Here, she completed the 6 year residency program where she received her
MD from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. This diverse
and busy program allowed her to cultivate her passion for orthognathic
and temporomandibular joint surgery. This passion led to her decision to
pursue the fellowship at CCOFS.
In her free time, she likes to dance, travel, explore the outdoors, and discover new music.
MICHAEL COURTNEY, DMD, MD
2021 – 2022
Dr. Courtney is a Massachusetts native, raised in a family of
dentists and periodontists, including those in his immediate and
extended family. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Boston University
and thereafter attended Boston University’s School of Dental Medicine,
where he received his DMD. While in dental school, Dr. Courtney
participated in numerous research opportunities, including contributions
to substantive publications focused on the success and viability of
dental implants in medically compromised patients and studies concerning
salivary gland pathology.
Thereafter, from 2012 to 2018, Dr. Courtney completed a 6-year
integrated oral and maxillofacial surgery program with the Thomas
Jefferson University Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, where he
received his MD and completed substantial surgical training.
During residency, Dr. Courtney engaged in significant research
programs, including participation at the SLEEP conference where he
promoted studies concerning management of obstructive sleep apnea. He
also conducted interdepartmental lectures within the university
hospital. Dr. Courtney continues to lecture within the dental community
on sleep apnea to update current dental and medical professionals on
management and treatment options. He endeavors to continue his career in
an academic setting with a focus on orthognathic surgery, trauma,
temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea, which
has sparked his desire for a fellowship with Carolinas Center for Oral,
Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant Surgery.
WENDALL MASCARENHAS, DDS
2020 – 2021
Dr. Mascarenhas completed his dental training at the University of
Western Ontario after attending York University for undergraduate
studies in his hometown of Toronto, Canada. During his time at Western,
he received 12 academic awards, including the Gold Medal for graduating
first in his class. He then completed a 1-year General Practice
Residency at Western and set his sights on a career in OMFS.
Dr. Mascarenhas attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where
he completed a combined OMFS-MD 6-year program. Under the guidance of a
diverse range of staff, he encountered and operated on cases involving
facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, head and neck oncology, alveolar
cleft bone grafting, and temporomandibular joint disorders. It was
during his residency that his interest in facial trauma and orthognathic
surgery piqued, resulting in his desire to pursue a fellowship at
Carolinas Centers for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant
Surgery.
Dr. Mascarenhas is well known for his educational research projects
CTRead and MRRead, which were inspired by his passion for teaching and
something he hopes to continue through a career in education after the
fellowship. In his free time, Dr. Mascarenhas enjoys playing sports
(soccer, hockey, and any other sport that involves competition),
exploring new dining experiences, and spending time with his wife and
family.
ADAM FAGIN, DMD
2020 – 2021
Dr. Adam Fagin was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. At the
age of 10, he used his burgeoning business acumen to negotiate a
lucrative opportunity cleaning operatories in his father’s oral and
maxillofacial surgery practice for two dollars an hour. While he would
later renegotiate his wages, he held this summer position until 2010
when he graduated summa cum laude from Carleton College. He then moved
to Boston to attend the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, determined to
pursue a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery. At Harvard, he would
cultivate a passion for research under the tutelage of Dr. Thomas
Dodson. In 2014, he graduated cum laude from Harvard and was awarded for
his research accomplishments during his time as a dental student.
He then returned to the West Coast for residency at Oregon Health and
Science University. While in residency, he continued his exploration
into academic surgery and published in oral and maxillofacial oncology,
reconstruction, trauma, and education. His true passion lay in
educational research, where his novel studies earned several awards at
national meetings. In Oregon he met his future wife, who managed to
complete both dental school and an orthodontic residency while he toiled
tirelessly as a surgical resident. They hoped to be married by the time
he started fellowship, but their ceremony was delayed due to the global
pandemic. By the end of residency, he recognized that being a leader in
the field meant pursuing a fellowship and counted himself lucky to
follow in the footsteps of former OHSU graduates: Sam Bobek, Phillip
Kupfer, and Peter Dennis as the 14th fellow at Carolinas Centers for
Oral, Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant Surgery. After fellowship,
Dr. Fagin is determined to combine his passion for research, education,
and patient care in his future practice.
PETER DENNIS, DMD, MD
2019 – 2020
Dr. Dennis was born and raised in Longview, WA, in a rural setting
along the Columbia River. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports when
not engaged in headlocks with his older and younger brothers. Following
high school, he attended the University of Washington in Seattle, where
he obtained a degree in biochemistry. Looking for a change of scenery,
he moved to Boston where he attended the Harvard School of Dental
Medicine. Before graduating cum laude with his DMD, he performed and
presented research on craniosynostosis syndromes. Dr. Dennis also
happened to meet his future wife, Dr. Lauren Manning, in Boston while
she completed her prosthodontic residency.
Following dental school, Dr. Dennis returned to the Pacific Northwest
to attend oral and maxillofacial residency at Oregon Health &
Science University. Under the tutelage of surgeons at OHSU, Head &
Neck Surgical Associates, and previous Carolinas Centers for Oral,
Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant Surgery fellow Dr. Sam Bobek, his
interest in orthognathic surgery continued to grow. During residency,
Dr. Dennis performed research in the fields of oncology, reconstruction,
and trauma, presenting at the national level. In his free time, Dr.
Dennis enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and their
goldendoodle puppy, Bailey.
ANDREW HENRY, DMD, MD
2018 – 2019
Dr. Andrew Henry attended the University of Dayton, where he received
his BS in Exercise Physiology with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and
Business Administration. He then attended dental school at the
University of Pennsylvania, where he was awarded the Theodore Blum Award
for Excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Staying in
Philadelphia, he continued his training in Oral and Maxillofacial
surgery at the University of Pennsylvania/Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia, where he received his medical degree and completed
additional anesthesia and general surgery training.
During his residency
training, he co-authored book chapters, journal articles, and presented
research posters and lectured at several meetings across the country.
PHILIPP KUPFER, DMD, MD
2017 – 2018
Philipp Kupfer, DMD, MD, is a third-generation dentist. Dr. Kupfer
was born and raised in Germany, where his father still practices General
Dentistry. He met his wife, Rachel, during a high school exchange
program and immigrated to the United States in 2001 to attend Concordia
University in Portland, Oregon.
Upon graduation from Concordia, Dr. Kupfer continued his training at
Oregon Health & Science University in Portland followed by Harvard
School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. At Harvard, Dr. Kupfer
developed an interest in business and leadership in Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery. While attending Dental school, he completed a
managerial internship at Straumann USA.
His continuing focus in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery brought Dr.
Kupfer back to Portland again to attend Oregon Health & Science
University from 2011 to 2017. There, in conjunction with the Head and
Neck Surgical Group at Legacy Emanuel Hospital, he developed a special
interest in Orthognathic Surgery, Virtual Surgical Planning, and the
application of Advanced Imaging.
During his Residency, Dr. Kupfer served on the MEDPRO Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery Resident Advisory Board and was given the
privilege to become a reviewer for the German Journal, Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery.
In 2018, Dr. Kupfer finished a Fellowship at the Carolinas Centers
for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant Surgery under the
mentorship of Dr. Brian Farrell and his partners. Dr. Kupfer
participates in hundreds of complex orthognathic and reconstructive
surgeries, dentoalveolar surgeries, and wisdom teeth removals. The
fellowship program also focused on temporomandibular joint surgery and
major bone grafting with subsequent implant reconstruction. After
completing his Fellowship, Dr. Kupfer returned to Portland, OR, to join
Sunset Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Kupfer has published both articles and book chapters in the
fields of Orthognathic Surgery, Facial Trauma, Advanced Imaging, Cleft
Care and the associated cost, as well as virtual surgical planning.
During his free time, Dr. Kupfer enjoys spending time with his loving
wife and three children. They enjoy skiing/snowboarding, biking, water
sports, good food and spending time with friends or family.
JIM HOWELL, DMD
2016 – 2017
Dr. Howell earned his Business degree with an emphasis in Marketing
from Clemson University in 2002. In 2007, he graduated with a Doctor of
Medicine in Dentistry degree from the Medical University of South
Carolina College of Dental Medicine. As a general dentist for 2 years,
he also worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Florida’s
College of Dental Medicine.
In 2009, he returned to MUSC for his oral and maxillofacial
residency. His career took him to Anchorage, Alaska, where he held
teaching appointments and headed residency programs. He still holds an
oral surgeon appointment with the pediatric dental program as part of
NYU Lutheran Dental Medicine’s partnership with the Alaska Native
Medical Center.
A passion for his hometown brought him back to Greenville as head of
Carolinas Centers for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant
Surgery’s Greenville office.
JOHN WESSEL, DMD, MD
2015 – 2016
Dr. John Wessel is a fellowship-trained Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgeon, completing his training in Charlotte, North Carolina, under the
mentorship of Drs. Brian Farrell and Myron Tucker.
After obtaining his doctoral degrees from Harvard School of Dental
Medicine and New Jersey Medical School, he devoted 1 year focusing on
advanced orthognathic and TMJ surgery. Dr. Wessel is able to
comprehensively evaluate the facial skeleton to correct dentofacial
deformities. He is passionate about the powerful changes corrective jaw
surgery can provide—changes in opening the airway, providing optimal
occlusion, and improving facial esthetics.
Dr. Wessel brings wide ranging experience to Carolinas Centers for
Oral, Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant Surgery, with surgical
interests including the treatment of impacted wisdom teeth, replacing
missing or broken teeth with dental implants, jaw misalignment,
obstructive sleep apnea, TMJ dysfunction, and facial trauma. Dr. Wessel
enjoys operating with cutting edge technology to achieve the best
results possible through the use of virtual surgical planning and
medical modeling to perform the planned surgery on a computer prior to
the actual operation. Dr. Wessel will be lecturing on a national
platform for his technique for genioglossus advancement—a technique used
to open the airway for Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients.
PETER FRANCO, DMD
2014 – 2015
Hailing from the Empire State, Dr. Peter Franco is a third generation
doctor in his family. Dr. Franco earned his bachelor’s degree in
Chemistry at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, where he
received The Rev. Robert D. Cloney, S.J. Memorial Award which is given
annually to one outstanding graduating Chemistry major. He went on to
attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) in Boston,
Massachusetts. Dr. Franco finished TUSDM at the top of his class after
receiving numerous awards and scholarships and taking honored courses
including Dean’s List for academic achievement on the National Boards
and the Thomas B. Hunt Endowed Scholarship for continued outstanding
academic performance.
After graduation, Dr. Franco returned to New York City for his Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the prestigious New York
University/Bellevue Hospital Center program. During his residency he was
trained in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including
dentoalveolar surgery (wisdom teeth extractions and comprehensive dental
implant placement), head and neck pathology and reconstruction, bone
grafting and orthognathic surgery. After his residency, Dr. Franco
completed a fellowship at Carolinas Centers for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic
& Dental Implant Surgery under Drs. Brian Farrell and Myron Tucker
participating in hundreds of complex orthognathic and reconstructive
surgeries. It was during his fellowship year that he and his wife fell
in love with the Carolinas.
MEGAN ROBL, DDS, MD
2013 – 2014
Dr. Megan Robl completed both her undergraduate degree and dental
education through a six-year combined BA/DDS Program at the University
of Missouri, Kansas City. Subsequently, she went on to a General
Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York,
where her interests in pursuing an oral and maxillofacial surgery
residency continued to evolve.
She was then accepted into the six-year Oral and Maxillofacial
Residency Program at Detroit Receiving Hospital. It was in Detroit, at
the Wayne State University School of Medicine, that she received her
Medical Degree. Nearing the end of her residency in Detroit, she sought
the opportunity to further her education and gain additional training in
Orthognathic Surgery, one of her primary interests throughout her
residency program. The fellowship at Carolinas Centers for Oral, Facial,
Cosmetic & Dental Implant Surgery allowed her this chance and was a
very valuable educational opportunity and experience. Currently, Megan
resides and practices in San Antonio, Texas.
CHRISTOPHER CHOI, DDS, MD, FACS
2012 – 2013
Dr. Christopher Choi is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial
surgeon. A native New Yorker, he graduated from Columbia School of
Dental Medicine and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery
residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York. He also
completed medical school at Stony Brook University School of Medicine
and general surgery at North Shore University Hospital.
Dr. Choi currently practices at Inland Empire Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
in southern California. He holds a faculty position at Loma Linda Dept
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, where he teaches and works with
residents in training.
SAMUEL BOBEK, DMD, MD
2011 – 2012
Dr. Bobek is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial Surgeon at
Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He received his dental
and medical degrees from Oregon Health & Science University. He also
completed his General Surgery Internship and Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery Residency at Oregon Health & Science University.
After completing a fellowship in orthognathic and temporomandibular
joint surgery at the Carolinas Centers for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic &
Dental Implant Surgery, Dr. Bobek practiced broad scope oral and
maxillofacial surgery in Portland Oregon. In 2014, Dr. Bobek opened a
new clinic at Swedish First Hill, where his hospital-based practice
focuses on orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery, surgical management of
obstructive sleep apnea, management of head and neck benign pathology,
and trigeminal nerve repair.
Dr. Bobek has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed
literature, book chapters, and lectured nationally and internationally.
His wife Lesley is a telemedicine hospitalist in the Providence Health
System, and they have three sons.
TRAVIS KERN, DDS, MD
2010 – 2011
Dr. Kern attended the University of Texas for his MD and DDS between
2000 and 2007, graduating magna cum laude for his Doctor of Dental
Surgery degree. He went on to work as a fellow in 2010 for Carolinas
Centers for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant Surgery,
specializing in orthognathic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Kern currently practices at Austin Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Austin, TX.
CRAIG NORBUTT, DDS, MD
2009 – 2010
Dr. Norbutt attended John Carroll University for undergraduate
studies. He attended both dental & medical school at the University
of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. His residency was completed at the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Norbutt is presently at the
Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, IL.
ERIK REITTER, DDS
2008 – 2009
Dr. Erik Reitter is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon
who is a graduate of Marquette University’s School of Dentistry, where
he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery. His surgery internship took
place at Jackson Memorial Hospital and residency at the University of
Florida at Shands Jacksonville.
At Carolinas Centers for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant
Surgery, Dr. Reitter completed an extensive fellowship training focusing
on TMJ/facial pain treatments.
MATTHEW E. DUDZIAK, DDS, MD
2007 – 2008
Dr. Matthew Dudziak attended University of California at Riverside
and following graduation he attended New York University College of
Dentistry. After earning his DDS degree, Dr. Dudziak completed his
medical school, an entire year of General Surgery and Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery training at the Louisiana State University in New
Orleans.
Following the completion of his residency in 2006, he completed his
fellowship in Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at the
prestigious University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2007. Prior to
entering private practice in 2008, Dr. Dudziak was the inaugural fellow
for the Carolinas Centers for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic & Dental
Implant Surgery.
Dr. Dudziak is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Residency and both fellowships provided extensive training and exposure
to all facets of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
In conjunction with Stryker, we had 15 upper-level residents from the
Southeast attend a surgical observation at our Blakeney location on
Friday, July 8th, followed by a cadaver technique course on Saturday,
July 9th. The Program is designed for practicing surgeons who are
interested in quality surgeon-to-surgeon product and procedural training
on the safe and effective use of Stryker products in a faculty member’s
operating room.
