Our practice is built on the core values of honest work, open communication, and patient satisfaction. We want all of our patients to feel welcome when they walk through the doors, and we always go the extra mile to make sure every patient feels comfortable and informed.
Our mission is to provide patients with reliable solutions to oral health problems while implementing new and leading technologies in a state-of-the-art environment. Our techniques and treatments rise above the standard of dental healthcare, and we are dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community.
Dr. Graves, Dr. Wilkinson, and Dr. Gonzalez Aguilar each share the common goal of providing exceptional patient care. Our doctors have each completed many years of extensive, hands-on training, and continuously learn about the latest advancements in technology as well as surgical approaches.
Originally, Dr. Graves was interested in dentistry but eventually discovered that oral surgery was more enjoyable and rewarding for him. He liked the idea that oral surgery was a mix of medicine and dentistry, and he could treat a wider range of patients in need.
Since he began practicing full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2008, Dr. Graves has enjoyed every day of his job. His patient philosophy focuses on patient comfort, and he is always willing to go out of his way to ensure that every patients experience is comfortable and positive. He finds his work so enjoyable and rewarding that he doesnt consider it a job. He came to Amarillo because he saw a need for an oral surgeon, and he felt that he could change lives within the Amarillo community.
Dr. Graves completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky, where he earned a bachelors degree in biology. He attended dental school at the University of Louisville, where he graduated in 2004 with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree.
Before being able to practice, oral surgeons must complete a minimum 4-year residency. Dr. Graves completed his oral and maxillofacial surgical residency at the University of TennesseeMemphis. During this residency, Dr. Graves received instruction from and trained beside surgeons and anesthesiologists to learn all about the safe practices of oral surgery and anesthesia administration. He is the highest qualified dental professional in administering sedation in an office setting, and he has extensive hands-on experience treating a wide range of oral and facial afflictions.
One of Dr. Graves favorite hobbies is traveling. He has a passion for travel and is always looking for new places to explore. He has been as far as Hong Kong, Dubai, and Paris, but also enjoys visiting places closer to home.
Dr. Paul Wilkinsons exploration of various fields began when he decided to follow in the footsteps of his auntan anesthesiologistand volunteer at the childrens hospital. While there, Dr. Wilkinson observed a range of different specialties, but he ultimately connected the most with oral surgeons. During his volunteering experience, he learned from the oral surgeons about what they do and how their field combined his two interests: anesthesia and surgery.
Dr. Wilkinson has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery since 2010, and he joined Dr. Graveshis friend since dental schoolat Amarillo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implants in 2011. The most rewarding part of Dr. Wilkinsons job is making people happy. Dr. Wilkinson often sees patients who have suffered for a long time; when he can identify and solve their oral health problems, he gets the most satisfaction from seeing their happiness and gratitude.
Dr. Wilkinson attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry. He received his bachelors degree in 1998 and then continued onto the University of Louisville for dental school. In 2004, Dr. Wilkinson completed dental school and received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree. After dental school, Dr. Wilkinson felt that attending medical school would further improve his knowledge and skills and help him provide the highest quality care to his patients. In 2007, he graduated from Texas Tech with his MD.
In 2010, after medical school, Dr. Wilkinson completed a 4-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. During his time at Baylor, Dr. Wilkinson gained hands-on experience treating a range of oral and facial conditions. He worked alongside other surgeons and licensed anesthesiologists so that he could learn various treatment techniques and safe administration of anesthesia.
Dr. Wilkinson is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). In order to achieve this certification, a surgeon must undergo a rigorous peer evaluation process and demonstrate requisite knowledge, training, and experience in the field.
Outside of work, Dr. Wilkinson enjoys a wide variety of hobbies. He is largely interested in all things carshe loves learning about them, building them, admiring them, and he even participates in sanctioned street racing. He also enjoys various outdoor activities like fishing and hunting and loves traveling to his hunting lodge in South America, where he enjoys sport-shooting, shooting clays, and participating in winery tours.
When looking for a practice to join, Dr. Gonzalez Aguilar knew that he wanted to work at a practice that offered many surgical options to patients. He feels honored to be a part of the skilled and accomplished team at Amarillo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implants. Dr. Luis Gonzalez Aguilar is especially interested in orthognathic surgery as well as facial cosmetic and oral surgical procedures.
Dr. Gonzalez Aguilar finds it rewarding to interact with his patients and get to know them on a deeper level. He enjoys being able to comfort nervous patients by offering anxiety or sedation options as well as talking with them about the details of their treatment.