Wake Forest Offices

Dental School: University of Puerto Rico, School of Dental Medicine

Residency:

• Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC

Surgical Interests:Comprehensive full mouth rehabilitation and reconstruction

Professional Associations Include:

• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• American Dental Association
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
• North Carolina Dental Society
• North Carolina Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Raleigh Wake County Dental Society

Hobbies/Interests: Surfing, fishing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Dr. Perez is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He received his DMD degree from University of Puerto Rico, School of Dental Medicine in 2011. Upon completion, he completed his four year Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC and its associated DC hospitals including: Washington Hospital Center, Children’s National Medical Center, Veterans Affairs, DC, and Georgetown University Hospital. As part of his training, Dr. Perez completed a craniofacial rotation with Dr. Jeffrey Posnick at Georgetown University Hospital, where he learned and was actively involved in advanced techniques of diagnosis and treatment of developmental jaw deformities and craniofacial reconstruction. Dr. Perez was also involved in research with Dr. Posnick and worked on a long-term retrospective study on hermamandibular elongation – a specific dentofacial deformity pattern. Their research was accepted by the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in June of 2016 and published online in August of 2016.

During his time with Nu Image Surgical, Dr. Perez has been involved in multiple charity events including organizing a mission trip to Cusco, Peru. Dr. Perez is bilingual and proficient in Spanish.

Dental School: University of Pennsylvania

Medical School: New York University

Residency:

• New York University Bellevue Hospital (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

Surgical Interests: Dentoalveolar surgery, bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, virtual surgical planning

Professional Associations Include:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Raleigh Wake County Dental Society

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, playing guitar, sailing, cycling, mixing tiki drinks

Dr. Konicki is eager to offer high-quality care to the North Carolina community. He attended Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he explored his passions for both art and science by earning two bachelor’s degrees with honors in both biology and music. He then went on to pursue a Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the historic University of Pennsylvania, during which time he additionally earned a master’s degree in bioethics. His professional education continued at New York University, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and served as a resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, caring for patients at New York University’s Langone campus, Bellevue Hospital Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and the Manhattan Harbor Veterans Affairs Hospital. His broad training encompassed the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including dental implants, facial trauma, corrective jaw surgery, and head and neck cancer. Dr. Konicki’s articles have appeared in leading academic journals including Bioethics, The Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Cells Tissues Organs. He has lectured on both the national and international stage, with research interests in facial reconstruction, anesthesia, ethics, and patient safety.

Dental School: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Residency: Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Surgical Interests: Laser-assisted periodontal therapy, peri-implantitis treatment, soft-tissue grafting, guided tissue regeneration

Professional Associations Include:

• American Academy of Periodontology
• Academy of Osseointegration
• American Dental Association
• North Carolina Dental Society
• Massachusetts Dental Society

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, fishing, cooking, traveling

Dr. Tomack was born and raised in Westchester, New York and earned his bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Delaware. He then went on to pursue his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the University of Pennsylvania. It was during this time that Dr. Tomack found his passion for the specialty of Periodontics. Subsequently, Dr. Tomack pursued a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) degree in oral biology and a certificate in Periodontics from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. While at Harvard, Dr. Tomack served as chief resident. He also performed extensive research evaluating new risk factors for gum recession around natural teeth using novel methodology (dental ultrasonography and 3D surface defect mapping). Dr. Tomack enjoys creating long lasting relationships with patients and is eager to provide the best care possible.

In his free time, Dr. Tomack enjoys cooking and trying out new restaurants. He also loves to spend time outdoors exploring new beaches and hiking trails. Dr. Tomack has been on several mission trips to Lima and Cusco, Peru and plans on returning soon to provide additional dental care.