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Samuel J. McKenna MD, DDS

Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

About Samuel J. McKenna

Areas of Expertise

  • Dental Implant Reconstruction
  • Facial Trauma
  • Facial and Jaw Reconstruction
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Skeletal Facial Deformities/Orthognathic Surgery

Locations

Vanderbilt Oral Health
2111 Belcourt Avenue, Suite 201
Nashville, TN 37212

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery - University of California Los Angeles, 1980
  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University, 1983
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1984
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1987

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Patient Comments

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Very professional and honest what may take place
June 19, 2025
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He was very good and very kind
June 16, 2025
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Dr. McKenna is a wonderful and thorough physician.
June 4, 2025
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Good
June 2, 2025
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Dr. McKenna was so patient and explained everything to me. The 2 residents were so nice and informative
May 28, 2025
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Friendly and professonal.
May 26, 2025
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Dr McKenna is the best.
May 23, 2025
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Dr McKenna and his staff were great including the nurses/techs and Dr Long.
April 16, 2025
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Good
March 5, 2025
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