Michelle Zoccolillo, DDS, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Mooresville, NC
Dr. Michelle Zoccolillo is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon providing expert care in Mooresville, NC. She practices full-scope oral surgery, including corrective jaw surgery, wisdom teeth removal, oral pathology, facial trauma, tooth extractions, and dental implants. Patients across Iredell County trust Dr. Zoccolillo for her dedication to delivering lasting results.
Dr. Zoccolillo earned her dental degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and matched at her first choice residency program at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Here, she completed a six-year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
During this time, she obtained her medical degree at LSU New Orleans School of Medicine and also completed an internship in general surgery. She went on to complete a fellowship in orthognathic, TMJ, and facial reconstruction surgery here at CCOFS.
Though she is a jaw surgery specialist, her clinical interests also include facial trauma, benign oral pathology, and full arch reconstruction with implants. Dr. Zoccolillo provides advanced surgical care that restores both function and confidence.
Dr. Zoccolillo’s Oral Surgery Services
Whether it’s a tooth extraction or advanced jaw surgery, Dr. Zoccolillo delivers personalized surgical care with a focus on your comfort, health, and long-term outcomes. Below are some of the services she offers.
More About Dr. Zoccolillo
Throughout her career, Dr. Zoccolillo has remained committed to training and mentoring the next generation of oral surgeons, further extending her impact on the specialty.
She believes in open, informative conversations about treatment options, empowering each patient to make confident, personalized decisions about their care.
Education
- BS in Biological Sciences/Pre-Health – Le Moyne College
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Louisiana State University School of Medicine
- General Surgery Internship – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
- Fellowship in Orthognathic, TMJ, & Advanced Facial Reconstruction – Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery
Certifications & Associations
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)
- International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- North Carolina Dental Society
- North Carolina Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Accolades
- Awarded Exemplary Achievement and Aptitude in Oral Surgery, Dental Student, American Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- Residency Site Director and Gratis Faculty, Louisiana State University (LSU)
Publications
- Use of Tisseel, a fibrin sealant, for particulate graft stabilization. Block, Michael and Zoccolillo, Michelle. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2020; doi
- Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy of S. mutans biofilms attached to relevant dental materials. Zoccolillo ML, Rogers SC, Mang TS. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2016; 48(10):995-1005. doi: 10.1002/ lsm.22534. Epub 2016 Jun 1.
- Metallothionein deficiency leads to soleus muscle contractile dysfunction following acute spinal cord injury in mice. DeRuisseau LR, Recca DM, Mogle JA, Zoccolillo M, DeRuisseau KC. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2009 Dec; 297(6): R1795-802.
Dr. Zoccolillo, Oral Surgeon in Mooresville, NC
You can find Dr. Michelle Zoccolillo at our Mooresville, North Carolina, office, where she combines advanced technology with a patient-centered approach to deliver exceptional surgical outcomes.
Meet Dr. Zoccolillo: Beyond Oral Surgery
Dr. Zoccolillo loves to spend time outdoors paddleboarding, skiing, hiking, and camping. She is an audiophile and loves to dance and discover new music. At home, she plays piano and cooks while hanging with her cat, Rishi.
One of her favorite things to do is explore the world and learn about new cultures. Her favorite country she has visited so far is Japan, and she is looking forward to going to Norway next.
