Dr. Carey has gone above and beyond the standard education requirements for his career in oral surgery. As part of his ongoing education and commitment to providing the community top-notch surgical care, hes taken the steps necessary to become board-certified. This process requires rigorous study and examination by a qualified board of oral surgeons and other medical professionals. This, as well as his creation of the Dental Business Study Club, proves his dedication to continuing education in many facets of dentistry.
Simply getting to the dental office to receive the treatments you need shouldnt feel like a hike. North Metro Oral & Implant Surgery is conveniently located in between the communities of Canton, Cherokee County, Woodstock, and Kennesaw. Whether youve scheduled your visit during the week or after your church services, we want to make you feel accommodated however possible.
Dr. John Carey started his undergraduate education at the University of Delaware, where he earned his bachelors degree in Biology. He then attended the Temple University School of Dentistry to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Finally, his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery was completed at Emory University and Hospital. He serves the residents of Canton, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Marietta and the communities of Northwest Georgia comprehensive oral and maxillofacial procedures.
Dr. Carey is a board-certified Diplomat of the American Board of Maxillofacial Surgery. He has over 24 years of practice experience in his field and shows no signs of slowing down. Today, he is the President and founder of the North Metro Study Club, which was previously called the Cherokee Study Club. When hes not working in the dental office, he is on staff at Northside Cherokee Hospital. In order to keep his continuing education sharp, Dr. Carey is a member of many professional organizations. This includes the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Carey also carries multiple certifications as part of his medical training, including in BCLS and ACLS. While his current expertise includes dental implants, wisdom tooth extractions, oral surgery, bone grafting, treatment for facial traumas, removal of impacted teeth, orthodontic exposures and other treatments, hes always learning more and honing his skills!
Dr. Carey cares deeply for his community, which is why hes a member of good Samaritan Dentistry. He is currently the only oral surgeon that is part of this organization and feels great pride in helping underserved communities receive necessary dental care. When hes not working or volunteering, hes spending time with his loving family. He and his wife are happily married and raising four children, including one daughter and three sons. His favorite hobby outside of work is coaching youth sports teams.
We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the latest in technological advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.