Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who have taken additional years to study dental surgery in a hospital-based atmosphere. At Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons, we have a team of five board-certifiedoral surgeonsto help you with your more complicated, dental needs. We routinely perform advanced treatments and are referred to by many of the areas dentists for our skill and expertise. We know that oral surgery is often an emergency due to an accident, which is why we offer24/7 emergency serviceduring your time of need.
For emergency or severe cases, you may be admitted to a hospital. Ouroral surgeonsare on-staff at many of the local hospitals including, Holston Valley Medical Center, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Indian Path Medical Center and Johnson City Medical Center. This allows us to treat advanced conditions in a surgical and medical-based environment. Additionally, ouroral surgeonsare certified inIV sedationto give you a calming and virtually pain-free surgery as well as able to provide general anesthesia in extreme cases.
Ouroral surgeonsalso features some of the latest technology in dentistry to ensure that you receive the high-quality care you deserve. Advanced technology often makes dental treatments more minimally invasive for improved patient comfort and allows us to get more accurate details of your oral structure. We feature the RAYSCAN cone beam CT scanner and the iTero intraoral camera when performing our procedures.
Dr. Hamlin is a full scope oral and maxillofacial surgeon with expertise ranging from dental implants to corrective jaw surgery, facial injuries, wisdom teeth removal, and pediatric and adolescent oral surgery. He also has a special interest in management of wisdom teeth and dental implants with general anesthesia.
Dr. Eilers is trained in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. His primary clinical interests include wisdom teeth removal, dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, oral pathology and maxillofacial trauma.
Dr. Pickup is a full scope oral and maxillofacial surgeon with expertise ranging from bone grafting and implants to corrective jaw surgery and wisdom teeth removal. He has a special interest in wisdom teeth and dental implants with safe and comfortable anesthesia for patients of all ages.
Dr. Nathaniel Wells DMD, PC graduated from University of Louisville School of Dentistry and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine. Graduating at the top of his class earning the Dr X Elwood Sanders Award for excellence in exodontia. Following graduation, Dr. Wells entered into residency for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville Tennessee. After completing 4 years of training in Knoxville, Dr. Wells and his family relocated to beautiful Johnson City Tennessee to practice and serve the Tri-Cities area.
Dr. Michael Foster, DMD, MPH graduated with high distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He then completed 4 years of advanced specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville Tennessee. Prior to dental school he concurrently earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies and a Masters of Public Health Degree from Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Ryan Dowling MD, DMD, graduated from University of Connecticut School of Dentistry and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine. Following Graduation, Dr. Dowling was a practicing general dentist in Salt Lake City, UT for 6 years. Dr. Dowling returned to school at Louisiana State University, where he obtained his medical degree (MD) and entered into the residency program for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After completing 4 years of residency training in Shreveport, LA, Dr. Dowling and his family have continued migrating east, relocating to the beautiful Tri-Cities area.
Dr. Michael L. Hamlin, DDS,PC graduated from Northwestern University School of Dentistry and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He completed a general practice residency at the Medical College of Virginia, followed by his specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at the University of Illinois and Cook County Hospital in Chicago.
Dr. Hamlin is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is an active member of the American Dental Association. He is also a fellow of the American Society of Dental Anesthesia.Dr. Hamlin is a full scope Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with expertise ranging from dental implants to corrective jaw surgery, facial injuries, wisdom teeth removal, and pediatric and adolescent oral surgery. He also has a special interest in management of wisdom teeth and dental implants with general anesthesia.
As an active member of the hospital staff at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley hospital and Johnson City Medical Center, Dr. Hamlin provides emergency care to patients with complex maxillofacial trauma. He is regularly re-certified in Basic Life Support (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
His offices in Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City are state-of-the-art surgical facilities equipped with the most current sterilization, anesthesia monitoring, and imaging equipment. He and his staff are committed to providing compassionate care of the highest quality in a timely and considerate manner. Dr. Hamlin enjoys spending time with his wife Melissa, and two children Chloe and Chase. His hobbies include basketball, golf and tennis.
Dr. Carl Eilers, DDS, PC is originally from Kingsport, TN and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree with highest honors from The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. Dr. Eilers completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. Following residency he returned home to East Tennessee and began private practice in 2004.
Dr. Eilers is board certified by The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Tennessee Dental Society and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Eilers maintains active staff privileges at the Johnson City Medical Center where he routinely provides emergency care for patients with Maxillofacial trauma. He is regularly re-certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Dr. Eilers is trained in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. his primary clinical interests include wisdom teeth removal, dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, oral pathology and maxillofacial trauma.