Dr. Collins was born and raised in the coal region of Eastern Kentucky in the town of Lackey, Kentucky. He graduated high school from Knott County Central High School in Hindman, Kentucky in 1986. He attended Prestonsburg Community College, Hazard Community College and graduated from University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of General studies in 1989. Dr. Collins attended and graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from University of Louisville School of Dentistry from 1989-1993.
He is also interested in colonial antiques, Shenandoah Valley pottery, landscaping and architectural design. He feels very lucky to be surrounded by very caring coworkers and wonderfully pleasant patients.
He was selected, trained at, and received his certificate in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from 1993-1997 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Collins started his oral surgery practice from scratch in Waynesboro, Va in 1997. He became board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1999. In 2003, he expanded his practice to Charlottesville, Va. He maintains both practices in both Waynesboro and Charlottesville. Dr. Collins met his wife, Kess, in dental school. They have three children in college and high school, and live at the base of the Blue Ridge in Afton, Va. He lives a very active life that includes: photography, running, hiking, screenwriting, film making, acting, playing guitar, singing, songwriting, and farming. He is also interested in colonial antiques, Shenandoah Valley pottery, landscaping and architectural design. He feels very lucky to be surrounded by very caring coworkers and wonderfully pleasant patients.
Helping patients achieve superior oral health and a restored quality of life is why Dr. R Jonas Collins chose a career in oral surgery. He started his practice from scratch in Waynesboro, VA in 1997 and opened a second state-of-the-art location in Charlottesville, VA in 2003. Since then, Dr. Collins has placed over 9,000 dental implants and helped thousands of patients with oral surgery in Waynesboro and Charlottesville, VA. Due to his dedication to patients long-term health and advancing the practice of oral surgery, our practice gets many referrals for dental restorations and complex cases. Our personable, small-town approach coupled with Dr. Collins advanced clinical and people skills sets our practice apart from the rest. It could be the reason patients travel from far and wide for oral surgery in Charlottesville and Waynesboro, VA and are loyal to our practice for years!
Dr. Collins expresses his gratitude every day for his caring coworkers and wonderful patients! Unlike impersonal practices, our entire team wants to hear about your interests and family, including all your pets! If prompted, Dr. Collins may tell you about his eclectic talents and interests outside of being a genuinely kind and highly skilled oral surgeon. His hobbies include photography, running, hiking, screenwriting, film making and acting, playing guitar, singing and songwriting, farming, landscaping, architectural design, and colonial antiques. Dr. Collins and his wife Kess have three children and live at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Afton, VA.
Our practice has always focused on educating patients and fellow dentists to advance dental treatment and improve the quality of life of patients. If you need oral and maxillofacial treatment or wish to replace missing teeth with dental implants in Waynesboro and Charlottesville, VA, youve come to the right place. Our experienced and welcoming team is here to provide you with an amazing experience and smooth transition back to optimal health and function!