Matthew Wendahl, DMD, MD
Oral Surgeon
about me
I am originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, but have lived in many cities around the US. I have been practicing dentistry since 2013, and I met my wonderful wife Karly in Memphis. We have a daughter named Daphne, two cats named Gus and Rosie, and a dog named Mabel.
Professional Associations
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Achievements
Graduated with High Distinction from PSU; National Institutes of Health IRTA Fellow; Graduated in the Top 10 from Pitt Dental Medicine
Awards
Quintessence Publishing Company Award for Clinical Academic Achievement
Volunteer/Service Experience
Mid-South Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic
Remote Area Medical Free Dental Clinic
Favorites
My favorite sports teams are the Philadelphia Eagles and the Penn State Nittany Lions. I enjoy running, skiing, traveling, trying new foods, playing board games, and exploring KC. My favorite book series is A Song of Ice and Fire.
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I strive to treat each person as I would a family member: with honesty, respect, and the best evidence-based treatments. Many patients are nervous about oral surgery, and I pride myself in providing as gentle and pain-free an experience as possible.
education
DMD
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine; Pittsburgh, PA
MD
University of Tennessee College of Medicine; Memphis, TN
BS
Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University; State College, PA
Specialty Certificate
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry; Memphis, TN
