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, a cat named 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, PDS Foundation Dental Mission Trip to Guatemala
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
BS
Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University; State College, PA
DMD
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine; Pittsburgh, PA
MD
University of Tennessee College of Medicine; Memphis, TN
Specialty Certificate
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry; Memphis, TN
