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Dental School: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Residency:

• John’s Hopkins Hospital, Maryland (General Practice)
• Nassau University Hospital, New York (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
• UHSA, Antigua (MD)
• Graper Facial Institute, Florida (Fellowship, Facial Cosmetic Surgery)

Surgical Interests: Dentoalveolar surgery & complicated dental implant procedures

Professional Associations Include:

• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American Dental Association
• Multiple National & International Dental Implant Associations
• Raleigh Wake County Dental Society

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling with his family; Carol his wife of almost 20 years and kids, Cameron, Kylie, and Nikki. Dr. Neshat enjoys water sports, skiing, and vegetable gardening.

Dr. Neshat is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and is the founder of Nu Image Surgical & Dental Implant Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has pioneered several dental implant procedures in the Triangle, including the use of Zygoma implants and Teeth-in-an-Hour™. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. At UNC, he is able to share his knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques as well as mentoring the dental students. Dr. Neshat routinely lectures on the topic of Dental Implants while acting as the Director of Nu Image Advanced Dental Seminars, a leading educational module for dental professionals in North Carolina.

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 Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

Residency:

• University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

Surgical Interests: Anesthesia and sedation, wisdom teeth removal, pathology, reconstruction with grafting and dental implants

Professional Associations Include:

• American Dental Association
• NC Dental Society
• Raleigh Wake County Dental Association
• Fellow American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Fellow American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• NC Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Diplomate of the National Board of Dental Anesthesiology
• Fellow American Dental Society of Anesthesia

Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, being outdoors, spending time with his family, and watching football and NASCAR. He is a nationally certified USSF soccer coach and has coached his daughter’s soccer team for the last 5 years.

Dr. Benzing comes to Nu Image Surgical with over 15 years of oral surgery experience. He is originally from Syracuse, NY. He went to dental school at University of Connecticut where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry and completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is a Board Certified oral surgeon and he is also Board Certified in dental anesthesiology.

Dr. Benzing enjoys teaching continuing education courses on medical emergencies and protocols, trauma, sedation, wisdom teeth removal and oral cancer screening. Dr Benzing is a certified BLS CPR and ACLS instructor. He was an adjunct professor at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, where he taught local anesthesia, nitrous oxide and medical emergency courses to dental students as well as    dental hygienists.  Dr Benzing was a member of the State of Maine Cleft Lip and Palate team treating craniofacial disorders. He was on the Dental Forensics Team through the Office of the State Medical Examiner. Dr Benzing enjoys participating in several different missions for cleft lip and palate and exodontia.

Dental School: New York University College of Dentistry

Residency:

• Woodhull Medical Center

Surgical Interests: Pathology, Implant & DentoAlveolar Surgery, and Forensic Dentistry

Professional Associations Include:

• American Dental Association
• American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Raleigh Wake County Dental Society
• North Carolina Dental Society
• North Carolina Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American Association of Women Dentists

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, exploring the American Tobacco Trail and the Cary greenways biking, and earning splat points at Orange Theory, all while being Supermom to her two amazing kids.

Dr. Amandip Kamoh is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon from the Pacific Northwest where she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Zoology and a Minor in Women Studies from the University of Washington in 2000. She completed her DDS training at New York University College of Dentistry in 2006. Her Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training was completed in 2011 at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Kamoh was born in India and moved to Seattle, Washington, when she was 2 years old. She lived in Seattle until she moved to New York City for dental school and oral surgery training. Five years post residency, Dr. Kamoh worked in a private practice in Buffalo, NY. During her time in Buffalo, Dr. Kamoh worked closely mentoring oral surgery residents in the operating room at Erie County Medical Center. Dr. Kamoh was the chair of the Women’s Dental Committee as well as a member at large on the Executive Council for the Eighth District Dental Society. Dr. Kamoh has published five articles in the dental and head and neck surgery community. She has spent time in Ethiopia and the Dominican Republic doing dental outreaches. Currently, she is an adjunct faculty in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department at University of North Carolina. Dr. Kamoh resides in Cary, NC with her husband, Atul, her son, Aditya, and her daughter, Anjali. Dr. Kamoh loves to spend time with her family maintaining her Indian heritage while being involved in the Punjabi Culture in the Triangle.

Dental School: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Residency:
• Medical College of Pennsylvania (Anesthesia)
• Duke University Medical Center (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

Surgical Interests: All phases of office-based surgery

Professional Associations Include:
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• North Carolina Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, baking, and fly tying

Dr. Immediata has been in practice in Raleigh for 30 years and calls Raleigh home. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, a Fellow of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. He received his DMD Degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He then completed his residency in Anesthesia at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Immediata worked in New Orleans, Louisiana where he held a joint appointment as head of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Section at the Veterans Administration Medical Center and Clinical Faculty at LSU and Charity Hospital.

Dr. Immediata is married with three adult daughters. He is also the grandfather of seven very active young people. He and his wife, Mary, enjoy spending their free time together having adventures with their children and grandchildren hiking, gardening, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Dental School: Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine

Medical School: University of Michigan

Residency:

• University of Michigan

Surgical Interests: Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Third Molars, Bone Grafting, Implants,  Pathology

Professional Associations Include:

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• North Carolina Dental Society
• North Carolina Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, running, fishing, and traveling

Dr. Addison was born in West Africa and has lived all over the world; Africa, Switzerland, Oklahoma, and Miami to name a few. He is board certified and received his DDS from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. He was a Chief Resident Surgeon at the University of Michigan Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and an Adjunct Clinical Lecturer at University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

Dr. Addison is a huge basketball enthusiast and enjoys running, fishing, and traveling in his spare time. Every year Dr. Addison gives back to his home country of Africa by donating his dental tools/instruments, clothes, and shoes.

Dental School: University of Michigan

Medical School: University of Florida

Residency:

• University of Florida in Jacksonville

Surgical Interests: Dental implants including All on 4 technique and use of zygomatic implants, oral pathology, and third molar extractions

Professional Associations Include:

• American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)
• North Carolina Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Society
• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Hobbies/Interests: Going to the dog park, running, lifting weights, going on walks at different parks around Raleigh, cooking/baking, trying new restaurants, and watching college football

Dr. Petraszko grew up just miles away from the University of Michigan. That’s where she fell in love with college football and received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2009 as a James B. Angel Scholar. She also received her dental degree from the University of Michigan in May 2014. Upon graduation, she moved to Florida to begin oral and maxillofacial surgery residency. She earned her medical degree from University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Fl in May 2018. Dr. Petraszko enjoyed her time as a resident at the UF Health where she earned the Resident Teaching Award from the department. Her training was completed at a community hospital in downtown Jacksonville where she treated a large variety of complex patients. She believes in giving back to the community by participating with Ronald McDonald House, American Red Cross, and Give Kids a Smile programs. Dr. Petraszko looks forward to using her knowledge and surgical skills to continue to help those most in need.

Outside of work, Dr. Petraszko is an avid runner, biker and weightlifter and loves making new and creative healthy meals. She enjoys the outdoors from swimming in the ocean to hiking in the mountains with her husband Cody and their puppy, Riggs. Dr. Petraszko’s family grew larger this year with the addition of their son, Lincoln, who was born in April.  Dr. Petraszko is loving her new role as a mother.

Residency:

• Nova Southeastern University

Surgical Interests: Guided bone regeneration, soft tissue grafting, aesthetic crown-lengthening

Professional Associations Include:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
• American Academy of Periodontology
• American Dental Association
• Florida Dental Association
• North Carolina Dental Society

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, camping, puzzles

Dr. Rivero is a Board Certified Periodontist and was born in Venezuela and moved to the US (Miami, Florida) at the age of 13. She is Board Certified and received her DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) and Master of Science and Certificate in Periodontics from Nova Southeastern University. Her undergrad Bachelor of Science degree was obtained at Florida International University. Dr. Rivero concentrated her studies in Biology and Chemistry while there.  Additionally, Dr. Rivero has been published as a co-author in the Infection and Immunity Journal (2013) for the research in the Regulation of Rab5 Function during Pagocytosis of Live Pseudomonas auruginosa in Macrophages. She has also done extensive research on the Clinical Comparison of the Treatment of Gingival Recession Defects with and without Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Investigation of the Healing Role of Angiogenic Proteins.

Dentistry, traveling, fitness, giving back, and her family are Dr. Rivero’s passions. She has been able to combine her loves by taking mission trips to Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and cities in Florida to provide dental care to those who can’t afford it. She also combines fitness with charities by running for Oral Cancer Research. She’s completed full and half marathons to find a cure for paralysis and has been involved with events such as “Give Kids a Smile” and “A Day For Children.”

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 North Carolina Chapel Hill

Residency:

• Ohio State University Dental School and University Hospital Residency (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

Surgical Interests: All phases of dentoalveolar surgery, orthodontic brackets for impacted teeth, pathology and tumors of the maxillofacial apparatus, odontogenic and nonodontogenic pathology, scar revision, cutaneous cyst and lipoma excision, submental liposuction, dental infections and multiple fascial plane infections of odontogenic origin, bone grafting, dental implants, and extraction of third molars.

Professional Associations Include:

• American Dental Association
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Life Fellow
• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• North Carolina Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• America Dental Society of Anesthesiology
• Diplomat of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
• Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Hobbies/Interests: Native American crafts, language, and culture, competitive shooting, hunting, and snow skiing.

After Dental School and Residency, Dr. Arnette began a lifelong interest in the outdoors, skiing, and hunting. He has hunted in Russia, the American West, Alaska, and Africa. His shooting interest led to knowledge of revolutionary, prerevolutionary, and America Civil era weapons, which led him to study the battlefields in our country. Dr. Arnette is at “home” in the woods and the mountains. He has made many friends in Alberta with the Blackfeet nation and has learned to speak a little of the tribe’s language, the Blood Indians of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Arnette discovered a great great grandfather who was a patriot in the American Revolutionary War. His DNA study produced ancestors from England, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, and Wales; he guesses that is why when he hears Gaelic language or music, he has a pang of joy in his heart.

Dr. Arnette’s motto is strive to bear pain without grimace, tolerate loss without depression, face danger without fear, and experience triumph without pride.

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.

Dental School: Emory University School of Dentistry

Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Fellowship: The Ohio State University; Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Surgical Interests: Dento-alveolar and third molar surgery, implant dentistry, and bone augmentation grafting

Professional Associations Include:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Fellow American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• North Carolina Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• American Dental Association with membership in state and local components

Hobbies/Interests: gardening, traveling, woodworking.

Dr. Barringer was raised in North Carolina and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, majoring in Chemistry. He then attended Emory University School of Dentistry. Oral and Maxillofacial residency training was completed at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He elected to pursue a one year fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University for additional training in anesthesia, orthognathic surgery, and reconstruction/bone grafting.

He and his wife have two adult children and a growing number of grandchildren. They enjoy spending time with their extended families and friends.

Dr. Barringer has become associated with Nu Image Surgical after a full career of private practice in Rocky Mount, NC. He will be assuming a role in patient consultation and case review.

Dental School: University of California Los Angeles

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas Texas associated with Parkland Memorial Hospital

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland

Surgical Interests: Dentoalveolar surgery, implant surgery, office-based anesthesia, and oral pathology.

Professional Associations Include:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• North Carolina Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• American Dental Association
• North Carolina Dental Society
• American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
• Active staff Division of Surgery, Nash-UNC Hospital
• Dental License, North Carolina and California
• Medical License, North Carolina

Hobbies/Interests: Running, yoga, and spending time with his family and friends.

John Crestetto is from Oakland, CA. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He continued his studies at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry. Dr. Crestetto graduated among the top of his class and was selected by faculty to be part of the merit-based OKU honor society.

Dr. Crestetto completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency and earned his medical degree at University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland, a program nationally and internationally noted for pioneering advancements in the specialty of Oral Surgery. While at Parkland, he served as chief resident of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in 1996/1997. His training included a General Surgery internship and rotations that included trauma, plastic/reconstructive surgery, and anesthesiology.

Dr. Crestetto is licensed as a dentist and physician in the state of North Carolina and maintains extensive CE requirements. He proudly resides in the community for which he has and continues to serve for over 25 years.

Dental School: Columbia College of Dental Medicine

Medical School: New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Residency: New York University – Bellevue Hospital (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

Surgical Interests: Dental implants including full mouth rehabilitation/all-on-X, wisdom teeth surgery, bone grafting, guided surgery/virtual surgical planning, and corrective jaw surgery.

Professional Associations Include:

• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• NC Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American Dental Association
• NC Dental Society

Hobbies/Interests:  Exercising, cooking/baking, traveling, cycling, tennis, pickleball and quality time with family.

Dr. Paul H. Lee is excited to return to North Carolina and provide compassionate, high-quality care to the Triangle community. Originally from South Korea, Dr. Lee moved to Greensboro, NC at the age of 10. His connection to the Triangle area deepened while attending high school at the NC School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, followed by UNC Chapel Hill, where he double majored in biology and economics with a minor in chemistry.

Dr. Lee’s passion for dentistry and medicine took root during his volunteer dental mission trips to Honduras. He later earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Columbia University, where he discovered his passion in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery while assisting in craniofacial and corrective jaw surgeries.

He pursued further professional training at New York University, earning his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and completing his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency. Over the course of his six-year residency, Dr. Lee had the privilege of treating diverse patient populations at institutions including NYU Langone Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital, Manhattan Veteran Affairs Hospital, and the NYU College of Dentistry. His dedication and expertise led to his final year as the executive chief resident at NYU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Lee is actively involved in research, with particular interest in regenerative medicine, guided/custom surgery, and virtual surgical planning. He has also lectured at national conferences and is committed to utilizing the latest proven technologies to improve patient outcomes. He is bilingual and proficient in Korean.

Dental School: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Residency: Loyola University Medical Center

Surgical Interests: Dentoalveolar surgery, dental implant surgery, full mouth reconstruction and rehabilitation, bone augmentation grafting, and oral pathology

Professional Associations Include:

• Candidate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American Dental Association
• Raleigh Wake County Dental Society
• American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

Hobbies/Interests:  Live music, college football, traveling, wine and craft beer tasting, reading (fiction/fantasy)

Dr. Jeff Luchetti was born and raised in central Pennsylvania. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame before pursuing his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where he graduated in the top third of his class. Dr. Luchetti then completed his training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center, a prestigious level 1 trauma center in Chicago, Illinois, known for its comprehensive approach to oral and maxillofacial surgery. There, he received extensive training in anesthesia, facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, bone reconstruction, and dental implant surgery, including full-arch techniques. Dr. Luchetti has contributed to the field through multiple publications and continues to participate in national and regional meetings to stay up to date with the everchanging field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys attending live music concerts, watching college football, and exploring new culinary experiences. He loves spending quality time with his wife, Hadleigh, and dog, Finnegan, as well as his parents, brothers, nieces and nephews – all of whom live in the area. He is especially excited to become a father in Fall 2024!

Dental School: University of Michigan School of Dentistry (D.D.S.)

Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine (M.D.)

Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Surgical Interests: 

• Anesthesia and sedation
• Dentoalveolar surgery, including wisdom tooth and expose and bond surgeries
• Dental implant surgery, including full mouth reconstruction and bone augmentation, All-on-X, and zygomatic implants
• Oral and maxillofacial pathology
• Surgical treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD)
• Corrective (orthognathic) jaw surgery

Professional Associations Include:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
• American Dental Association (ADA)
• NC Dental Society (NCDS)
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU)
• Active Hospital Privileges, UNC REX Hospital

Hobbies/Interests:  Enjoys being outdoors, traveling, spending time with family, photography, and single malt scotch.

Lorenza Donnelly, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, earned her Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan (U-M) in Ann Arbor, graduating with Highest Distinction (summa cum laude) and High Honors. She continued at the U-M School of Dentistry, where she earned her dental degree (D.D.S.), finishing at the top of her class and being inducted into the OKU National Dental Honor Society.

Dr. Donnelly completed her Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Health) and earned her medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine. Her residency included a general surgery internship and extensive training within the Department of Anesthesiology, equipping her to safely provide anesthesia for both adult and pediatric patients. At UNC, she trained with leaders in the field, including Dr. Timothy Turvey and Dr. George Blakey, and gained surgical expertise in areas such as orthognathic jaw surgery, surgical treatment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), cleft and craniofacial surgery, management of oral and maxillofacial pathology, dental implants, dentoalveolar surgery, facial aesthetic surgery, and facial trauma surgery. During her residency, Dr. Donnelly also rotated at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, a level 2 trauma center, and the Durham VA Health Center. Her diverse training equipped her to care for patients of all ages and backgrounds.

An accomplished researcher, Dr. Donnelly has published in peer-reviewed journals, won awards, and presented her work nationally. Her commitment to collaborative care led her to participate in the interdisciplinary Pediatric Rheumatology / TMJ and Pediatric Craniofacial clinics at UNC. She also worked closely alongside orthodontic, prosthodontic, and general practice residents within the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. She maintains active North Carolina medical and dental licenses.

Dr. Donnelly and her family fell in love with the Triangle during her residency and decided to make it their home. She currently resides in Chapel Hill, NC with her husband, Chris, their two daughters, and their dogs, a German Shepherd (Oban) and a husky (Mika).

Patient Care Philosophy:

Dr. Donnelly is committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered care. She ensures that each patient’s comfort and peace of mind are a priority by addressing individual needs and concerns with empathy and understanding. Her priority is to create a welcoming environment where patients feel informed and at ease throughout their treatment.

She believes in empowering her patients to take ownership of their health by ensuring they understand their condition and treatment options. She feels that this collaborative approach encourages confidence and leads to better outcomes. Dr. Donnelly also tailors her care to suit patients of all ages—from children and teenagers to adults and geriatric patients—ensuring that each individual receives exceptional care.