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Christopher Abernathy, DMD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Christopher Abernathy
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My Locations

Oral Surgery in Charlotte, NC - Blakeney Dr

Charlotte, NC - Blakeney

8840 Blakeney Professional Dr 300
Charlotte, NC 28277
P: (704) 716-9840
Oral Surgery in Matthews, NC

Matthews, NC

1208 Mann Dr Ste 100
Matthews, NC 28105
P: (704) 846-1166

Dr. Abernathy's Medical Specialties

Dental Implants
TMJ Treatment
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Bone Grafting
Full Arch Restoration
Impacted Canines

Biography

Dr. Christopher Abernathy was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended East Carolina University, where he graduated Cum Laude. He continued his education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. During his time there, he was awarded the Hunt Scholarship for academic excellence, the Tufts Outstanding Senior Award, and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Student Award for outstanding achievement and performance in undergraduate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Abernathy was very involved in outreach oral surgery clinics in the Boston area. 

Dr. Abernathy furthered his education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by completing his Internship at New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center in New York. He then completed his four-year Oral and Maxillofacial surgical training at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. 

As part of the Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery family, Dr. Abernathy has continued his professional education in many ways. He has a particular passion for his surgical mission work both in the United States and abroad. Although a full scope trained and Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, has particular concentrations and enhanced training in Wisdom Teeth, Dental Implants, bone grafting, TMJ surgery, and Cosmetics.  

Certifications & Professional Associations

  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • North Carolina Dental Society
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Education

  • BA in English with concentrations in Chemistry, Biology, and Political Science—East Carolina University
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)—Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship—NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency and General Surgery Internship–Virginia Commonwealth University/MCV

Patient Testimonials

  • Flawless Anxiety Free Experience

    I would highly recommend Dr. Abernathy and all of the team at Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery at the Matthews location. Every detail of my procedure was handled very professionally. My questions were answered and thoroughly discussed to ensure that I received the best care. Everyone is very friendly and efficient. I had a flawess and anxiety free experience
    - Melody W.

  • Amazing

    I will never ever seen anyone else but Dr. Abernathy!!!! He and his staff are amazing!!! He has been right there for me and my husband! He takes the time to explain what he is doing, why he is doing it and I could just keep listing everything you would need and want in a provider!!! I will ever be grateful to him! I would refer him to any and everyone! I absolutely am amazed with him and his team! Especially if you need to get In to see him, he does everything needed to make it happen. You’re not just $$$ to him! He cares about his job and that makes a BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!
    - Katie M.

  • Very Pleasant

    Dr. Abernathy, was patient, professional and friendly....as I had so many questions. No question was too silly for him. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends. His assistant and office staff were very pleasant. It was good to know that Dr. Abernathy went on to 4 more years of school, after dental school, to be able to safely perform oral and dental implant surgery. That makes me feel confident that the implant he will do will be done by someone with more school and experience as compared to a dentist.
    - Karen W.

  • Great Work

    Dr. Abernathy and his staff was amazing! I went in for a consultation and wisdom tooth extraction and he and his staff made me feel comfortable and welcome. Dr. Abernathy was professional, friendly, and funny. He extracted my tooth in a couple of minutes. He was fast and I am happy about that! I highly recommend Carolina Centers for Oral and Facial Surgery! Keep up the great work!
    - Karen H.

  • Amazing Experience

    I had an amazing experience with Dr. Abernathy and the team today. Everyone was so friendly and quick without sacrificing quality of care. I did feel nervous going into my appointment but the kindness with which I was treated by everyone banished those fears completely.
    - Taylor B.

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Dr. Abernathy enjoys spending time with his wife Josie and the outdoors. He is an avid snowboarder, enjoys traveling, and enjoys global outreach surgery. He was awarded the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ Humanitarian Award in 2019 for his various outreach endeavors.