Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialists who have completed a four-year, hospital-based surgical residency, this after an undergraduate degree, and then four years of dental school. Some (as in the case of Dr. Emery) elect to earn a medical degree. Although the great majority of the procedures are performed atan oral surgery practice, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are also qualified to be on staff at area hospitals, allowing the more complex procedures to be performed in that setting.
At Knoxville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, an operating room built to the same standards as a hospital OR is available to the patient. Patients can have their surgery safely performed under anesthesia, as Drs. Wooten, Emery, and Manuel have extensive anesthesia training and are licensed by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry to administerIV sedationand general anesthesia.
The scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery is extensive. Besides the anesthesia component, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the most qualified in dentoalveolar surgery (extraction of teeth, wisdom teeth surgery, orthodontic surgery such as exposure of unerupted teeth, etc). Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are also the leaders in dental implant surgery, having placed the great majority of implants over the last 30 years. Management of facial trauma has been an area in which oral and maxillofacial surgeons have excelled.
Our knowledge of the facial and dental anatomy, and how all of these anatomic components interact, has placed our specialty at the forefront of treating facial trauma. Reconstruction of the jaws, both electively, and after trauma or cancer surgery, also falls in the domain of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Other areas within our scope of practice include TMJ surgery, management of maxillofacial infections,treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) and a variety of facial cosmetic procedures.
A native of Knoxville, TN, maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Emeryattended dental school at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2002. He then attended medical school and completed hisgeneral surgery residency and his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Dr. Emery focuses on a number of maxillofacial surgery procedures, including the management and removal of impacted teeth, dental implants, hard and soft tissue grafting, facial trauma, corrective jaw surgery, management of oral pathology, and surgical management of TMJ dysfunctions.
Dr. Wooten grew up in Knoxville, TN and attendedthe University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in Memphis for dental school. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery, he completed a one-year anesthesia fellowship and a four-year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Florida.
A Fellow in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Wooten is also a member of the American Dental Association.
Dr. Manuel earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2015 at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and his Bachelors degree in Microbiology and Business in 2011 at East Tennessee State University.
Dr. Manuel completed his surgical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Manuels work in this residency program focused on the management of impacted teeth, complex orofacial infections, facial trauma, ablation of benign/malignant tumors, microvascular reconstruction, and nerve repair.
Dr. Turner P.Emery is a native Knoxvillian. He attended the University of the South, graduating with a BA in 1998. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry where he received his DDS in May 2002. He received his MD from the University of Florida College of Medicine in May 2005 and completed his general surgery residency and residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Florida and its affiliated hospitals in 2008.
Dr. Emery enjoys all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery and focuses on the management/removal of impacted teeth, dental implants, hard and soft tissue grafting, facial trauma, corrective jaw surgery, management of oral pathology and surgical management of the TMJ. Dr. Emery is affiliated with several regional hospitals including The University of Tennessee Medical Center and East Tennessee Childrens Hospital, where he is a member of the Cleft and Craniofacial Team.
Dr. Emery is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is also a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American College of Surgeonsand the Tennessee Medical Association, among others.
Dr. Michael D. Wooten grew up in Knoxville and attended West High School. He attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and went to dental school at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in Memphis, TN. After dental school, he completed a one-year anesthesia fellowship at the University of Florida and a four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida. Dr. Wooten is on the medical staff at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Dr. Wooten is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and he is also a Fellow in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is a member of the Second District Dental Society, Tennessee Dental Association, American Dental Association, Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a fellow in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Joshua S. Manuel joined Knoxville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in July 2019. Prior to joining Dr. Turner Emery and Dr. Michael Wooten, he completed his surgical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Manuels work in this residency program focused on the management of impacted teeth, complex orofacial infections, facial trauma, ablation of benign/malignant tumors, microvascular reconstruction, and nerve repair. Dr. Manuel is on the medical staff atEast Tennessee Childrens Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center, and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Dr. Manuel and his wife, Haley, have three children, Emery, Nora Kate, and Graham. Natives of the greater Knoxville area, Dr. Manuel and his family are happy to be back home in Tennessee and look forward to making new memories here in Knoxville.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 32 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestLisa Bowman
a year ago
Doctor Josh Manuel did a great job, if it was he and the service only, this would have been a glowing 5 star rating, but the billing portion of the operation leaves much to be desired. Upon scheduling the service, we paid what the office said would be our portion of over $3,600.00, 6 months after the service we received a bill for over $7,000.00, removing the insurance discount in addition to the late billing. This shows a lack of integrity in the billing practices. We previously had spent over $20,000.00 on other work and there was no issues, amounts were presented correctly and no further issues.
Katie Emmons
2 years ago
Dr. Emery was incredible and so was his staff. Getting my wisdom teeth out wasn't as bad as I expected because they did such a wonderful job, he even called me at 8pm to check and make sure I was okay. 10/10
Nick Bundy
2 years ago
Dr. Manuel is a fantastic oral surgeon and the staff assisting him during the procedures are amazing too! At first I was extremely nervous considering the situation but let me tell you they are all so top notch and comforting that by the time my second surgery came around I was as cool as a cucumber!
Kim Adoerre
2 years ago
The doctors/assistants are great and the staff is friendly but good luck getting them to file an insurance claim. I asked repeatedly (4 times - 3x in persona and once over the phone) and they never did. Left me having to pay hundreds out of pocket since I couldn't apply for a reimbursement thru my HRA. Wouldn't recommend unless you're okay with paying out of pocket.
Kmac McAllister
2 years ago
I saw Dr. Manuel a few weeks ago for the first time after having years of jaw stiffness, pain, and locking. Dr. Manuel was one of the most compassionate and down to earth physicians I have ever met- when you grow up with lupus and a disease that paralyzed you, the jaw can seem like a trivial body part to be complaining about but he made me feel like it was just as important as anything else. By the end of the first visit i had an xray, MRI scheduled with a plan of what comes next. I felt relieved knowing I was in good hands. By the following week I had the MRI, the results, and surgery scheduled as my jaw was found to be displaced. I showed up for the surgery very nervous but the nurses made it feel like no big deal! there was no waiting around- I signed in, got called back, got an IV started, had some good conversation that I hardly remember and woke up in 0 pain! Went home, rested, recovered, and just had my follow up appt! We have a plan if my jaw locks up again and I dont have to come back until that happens. EXTREMELY PLEASED, THANKFUL, AND BEST OF ALL BETTER! Please see Dr. Manuel if you are having TMJ issues- you wont regret it!
Savannah Bussell
2 years ago
Reccomend this place for anyone needing oral surgery, everything went very smoothly and I really appreciated Dr. Emery calling me afterwards to see if I was doing alright.
Alexa Montgomery
2 years ago
Dr. Manuel and his staff were great! I got my wisdom teeth taken out, I had never had an operation done in my life before and they made me feel very comfortable and were really sweet and informative about everything! I definitely recommend going here, you won't regret it!
steven roberts
2 years ago
I was very nervous when I went to Dr. Emery for a tooth extraction, because my tooth was in terrible shape, and I feared a complicated and painful experience, possibly involving uncomfortable surgical procedures. Dr. Emery was very personable, which put me at ease, explained the procedure in simple, straightforward terms, and quickly and efficiently removed the tooth with a minimum of discomfort. The after-care was explained thoroughly, and I am happy to say I have had no unexpected pain or inconvenience whatsoever. Since I found the administrative staff also helpful and efficient, I would give the entire practice my highest recommendation. Thank you Dr. Emery!
Rebecca Mccullah
3 years ago
Very professional and friendly. Dr. Eisenberg was very thorough when explaining my procedure and answered all my questions. Overall I was very pleased with the servie I got. I would highly recommend them.
Alexa Montgomery
3 years ago
Dr. Manuel and his staff were great! I got my wisdom teeth taken out, I had never had an operation done in my life before and they made me feel very comfortable and were really sweet and informative about everything! I definitely recommend going here, you won't regret it!
Savannah Bussell
3 years ago
Reccomend this place for anyone needing oral surgery, everything went very smoothly and I really appreciated Dr. Emery calling me afterwards to see if I was doing alright.
steven roberts
3 years ago
I was very nervous when I went to Dr. Emery for a tooth extraction, because my tooth was in terrible shape, and I feared a complicated and painful experience, possibly involving uncomfortable surgical procedures. Dr. Emery was very personable, which put me at ease, explained the procedure in simple, straightforward terms, and quickly and efficiently removed the tooth with a minimum of discomfort. The after-care was explained thoroughly, and I am happy to say I have had no unexpected pain or inconvenience whatsoever. Since I found the administrative staff also helpful and efficient, I would give the entire practice my highest recommendation. Thank you Dr. Emery!
Kmac McAllister
3 years ago
I saw Dr. Manuel a few weeks ago for the first time after having years of jaw stiffness, pain, and locking. Dr. Manuel was one of the most compassionate and down to earth physicians I have ever met- when you grow up with lupus and a disease that paralyzed you, the jaw can seem like a trivial body part to be complaining about but he made me feel like it was just as important as anything else. By the end of the first visit i had an xray, MRI scheduled with a plan of what comes next. I felt relieved knowing I was in good hands. By the following week I had the MRI, the results, and surgery scheduled as my jaw was found to be displaced. I showed up for the surgery very nervous but the nurses made it feel like no big deal! there was no waiting around- I signed in, got called back, got an IV started, had some good conversation that I hardly remember and woke up in 0 pain! Went home, rested, recovered, and just had my follow up appt! We have a plan if my jaw locks up again and I dont have to come back until that happens. EXTREMELY PLEASED, THANKFUL, AND BEST OF ALL BETTER! Please see Dr. Manuel if you are having TMJ issues- you wont regret it!
Nicole Moroz
3 years ago
I went to this office due to an impacted wisdom tooth. I was very nervous about having to have it removed. Dr. Manuel was very sweet and professional and explained everything to me and was very honest with what he thought would be my best plan of action for my tooth. He did the removal today and we ended up removing three wisdom teeth as we had discussed at my first consultation and I must say his staff made me at ease from start to finish and he came in before I was put under and made sure to explain one more time the plan of action we had agreed on previously and to make sure I knew exactly what he would be doing. Unfortunately I can't remember the name of the nurses that got me prepared for the surgery however both was amazing and explained every step that they was doing and they talk to me to help ease my nerves. I would highly recommend Dr.Manuel and his team for any oral surgery that you may need. You will not be disappointed.
Rebecca Mccullah
3 years ago
Very professional and friendly. Dr. Eisenberg was very thorough when explaining my procedure and answered all my questions. Overall I was very pleased with the servie I got. I would highly recommend them.
Nicole Moroz
3 years ago
I went to this office due to an impacted wisdom tooth. I was very nervous about having to have it removed. Dr. Manuel was very sweet and professional and explained everything to me and was very honest with what he thought would be my best plan of action for my tooth. He did the removal today and we ended up removing three wisdom teeth as we had discussed at my first consultation and I must say his staff made me at ease from start to finish and he came in before I was put under and made sure to explain one more time the plan of action we had agreed on previously and to make sure I knew exactly what he would be doing. Unfortunately I can't remember the name of the nurses that got me prepared for the surgery however both was amazing and explained every step that they was doing and they talk to me to help ease my nerves. I would highly recommend Dr.Manuel and his team for any oral surgery that you may need. You will not be disappointed.
Jennifer Coile
3 years ago
Dr Manuel was very professional, and put my nerves at ease. Office staff was friendly and respectful. Will definitely recommend in the future!
Jean Cavendar
3 years ago
After two different experiences with two different doctors at this practice I must tell the world that this is THE PLACE TO GO! Dr. Wooten and Dr. Manuel have been the two docs I have been fortunate enough to see when I needed help, and both have been exceptional. From the front desk to the exit door, the entire staff is professional, courteous, efficient, and reassuring. As a retired RN with years of experience in an OR setting, I can vouch for the exceptional standard of care offered by Knoxville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. I have had excellent results from both my oral surgeries, also, so that speaks for itself. I highly recommend this practice!
Dee anne Reynolds
3 years ago
Dr. Emery is wonderful oral surgeon and I highly recommend him. I was planning for tooth extraction, bone graft, and implant but had extreme high anxiety due to a low platelet disorder that I live with. Dr. Emery is also a medical doctor and he gave me confidence to proceed with my hematologist first. Then Dr. Emery coordinated (on his day off!) and successfully performed my oral surgery. No pain and no complications. Dr.Emery has a very caring manner and I appreciated his personal follow ups and that of Kathy. I highly praised him to my hematologist Dr. Hanna.
Autumn Keegan
3 years ago
Receptionist are mean and cruel act like their better then u
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