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Matthew Moore, DMD

Dr. Matthew Moore is honored to serve as a 2025–2026 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellow at the Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery.

A Charlotte native, he earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Morehouse College, where he also competed as a student-athlete on the baseball team. Upon graduation, he received the Intramural Research Training Award from the National Institutes of Health, during which he investigated therapeutic methods for salivary gland regeneration at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

Dr. Moore went on to obtain his degree in dental medicine from East Carolina University. He then moved to Los Angeles and completed a General Practice Residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. At this time, his desire to pursue Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was cultivated.

Dr. Moore completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He completed residency at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, earning certificates in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Health Policy.

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More About Dr. Moore

His research on diversity in oral and maxillofacial surgery has been nationally recognized, earning multiple awards. He has participated in international surgical missions to Bangladesh, Jamaica, and Honduras, reaffirming his passion for global service and health equity.

Dr. Moore’s surgical interests include dentoalveolar, orthognathic, TMJ, and facial cosmetic surgery, fueling his desire to pursue fellowship training at CCOFS.

In his free time, Dr. Moore enjoys photography, collecting vinyl records, golfing, and spending time with his family. He is honored to return to his roots to serve the community that shaped him.

Education

  • BS in Chemistry – Morehouse College
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) – East Carolina University
  • General Practice Residency – Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship – Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency & Certificate in Health Policy – Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship – Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery

Accolades

  • Intramural Research Training Award recipient for his research on therapeutic methods for salivary gland regeneration – National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Nationally recognized for his research on diversity in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Shaping the Future of Oral Surgery

At CCOFS, teaching is part of our purpose. Our growing fellowship and residency training programs give future oral surgeons hands-on experience alongside some of the best surgeons and thought leaders in the field – training more than 20 fellows who have become remarkable full-scope oral surgeons across the US.

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