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Dr. Kanyon Keeney, DDS Related Seminars and Products

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery

Kanyon R. Keeney, D.D.S. is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon that limits his practice to only dental implants and bone replacement. As a matter of fact, he is one of the few board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in the country to do so.

He received his D.D.S. and graduated with honors at the Medical College of Virginia in 1984. He then completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1987 where he served as Chief Resident. As a resident, he coauthored several articles in surgery and was the first resident at the University of Pennsylvania to place dental implants.

Today, Dr. Keeney is known locally, regionally and nationally for excellence in Dental Implant Surgery and has been doing so for more than 35 years. He has placed several thousand implants and has attended several hundred hours of additional training and updates in the latest technology in dental implants. He is a Diplomate in the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a Fellow in the American Association of Oral Surgeons and American Society of Dental Anesthesia and became the first active Board Certified Oral Surgeon in Virginia to become a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantology. And most Recently, he became a Diplomate of the Academy of Osseointegration!

Dr. Ross Wlodawsky, DDS Related Seminars and Products

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery

Ross N. Wlodawsky, D.D.S., was born in New York City, but spent a large portion of his childhood living in Latin America where he learned fluent Spanish as well as Italian. He spent his adolescent years in Washington, D.C., and graduated from St. Stephen’s High School in Alexandria, VA.

Dr. Wlodawsky attended the University of Richmond where he received a B.S. degree in Biology. During his senior year in college, Dr. Wlodawsky participated in a health profession elective where he was first exposed to the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Especially significant, is the fact that he spent this elective with the senior surgeons of Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery (Drs. Niamtu, Alexander, Keeney, Harris, Metzger, and Dymon at that time).  He subsequently went on to attend dental school at VCU School of Dentistry. Among his many achievements in dental school, Dr. Wlodawsky attained the highest possible score on the National Dental Board Exam. Dr. Wlodawsky received numerous awards including induction into the honor societies of Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

He received his D.D.S. degree in 2000 with Magna Cum Laude honors. Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Wlodawsky entered the oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program at the Medical College of Virginia, which he completed in 2004.

Dr. Wlodawsky returned to the place that inspired him and joined Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery in July 2004 where he practices at our Southside location. He practices full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery with particular interest in dentoalveolar surgery, dental implant surgery, advanced grafting for dental implants and orthognathic surgery.

Dr. Wlodawsky is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

He is also a diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology and a fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. In addition, Dr. Wlodawsky is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, the Richmond Dental Society and the Virginia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

In 2005, Dr. Wlodawsky co-founded Titanium, which is a multi-disciplinary dental implant study group. Dr. Wlodawsky regularly provides lectures to other dental professionals on the topic of dental implants and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Wlodawsky is the Oral Surgery Service Chief at Chippenham Hospital and organizes the facial trauma call panel at Chippenham and Henrico Doctors Hospitals.

When away from the office, Dr. Wlodawsky enjoys sports, travel, personal fitness, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. He and his family live in Midlothian.

Dr. Omar Watson, DDS, MD, FACS Related Seminars and Products

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery

D. Omar Watson, D.D.S.,M.D., F.A.C.S., was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After college, Dr. Watson attended University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He was the first student to receive the Ida Gray Award for encouraging multicultural ideals within the dental school. After graduating from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, he was blessed to pursue his aspiration to be an oral surgeon. He was accepted in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at Detroit Receiving Hospital of the Detroit Medical Center. The program was very demanding, but Dr. Watson was able to complete the program while also obtaining a Medical Doctorate degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine and finishing an internship in General Surgery.

Dr. Watson is a diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In addition, Dr. Watson is a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine (RAM). Furthermore, as a board member for the Virginia Dental Association Foundation (VDAF), he often participates in Mission of Mercy projects.

When not at work, Dr. Watson balances his life by spending time with his wife and two beautiful children. He also has developed a love for running, loves good music, travel, sports, time with family/friends, and church activities.

Dr. Neil Agnihotri, DMD, MD, FACS Related Seminars and Products

Agnihotri Cosmetic Facial Surgery

Neil Agnihotri, D.M.D., M.D., F.A.C.S., has two passions – his life-long love of learning and his family.

Dr. Agnihotri first completed his bachelor's degree in engineering at NJIT. From there he attended New Jersey Dental School, where his interest in cosmetic, oral and maxillofacial surgery began. He then matched into the UMDNJ 6-year integrated surgical residency, through which he obtained his doctorate of medicine and internship in general surgery.

During his residency, he was given the unique opportunity of participating in medical missions, including trips to Ghana and Bangladesh with SmileTrain. The trips involved treating both children and adults with cleft lips and palates. These trips gave him special appreciation for patients with aesthetic, functional and social issues. He has continued his dedication to medical care around the world with ongoing mission trips, most recently to Angouman, Haiti.

After completing his residency, he went on to complete a clinical fellowship in craniomaxillofacial surgery at the Posnick Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, Maryland with clinical privileges at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Agnihotri was able to treat many patients with congenital deformities resulting from syndromes or congenital malformations to restore facial balance and enhance aesthetics. He continues to have an academic presence, with an academic appointment at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr. Agnihotri is a board-certified Cosmetic Facial Surgeon, and is a fellow of the prestigious surgical society, the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Bryan Wheeler, D.M.D. Related Seminars and Products

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery

Bryan P. Wheeler, D.M.D.,  was born and raised in Fairfax, VA. He received a Bachelor’s degree with distinction from the University of Virginia in 2007 where he majored in Human Biology. Following his time at UVA, he earned his DMD degree and graduated with dual honors in Research and Medically-Complex Care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2014. From here he completed his Internship and Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in June 2018.

Dr. Wheeler’s passion for OMS began while working as a surgical assistant for another oral surgery practice in Northern Virginia. He realized how much he enjoyed getting to help patients look and feel their best that he decided to get into this fulfilling field. While he enjoys all aspects of oral & maxillofacial surgery, he is most interested in dentoalveolar, dental implants, facial reconstruction and pathology. Dr. Wheeler has also been covering level 1 facial trauma calls that deal with major soft and hard tissue reconstructive cases, since 2018!

And, fun fact, Dr. Wheeler was elected President of the Virginia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (VSOMS), this year!

Dr. Wheeler keeps busy in and out of the office. He, his wife/fellow Dentist, Jennie, their son, Carter, their daughter, Mollie, and their two dogs Paisley & Pippin, currently live near the University of Richmond and loves the amazing culture that RVA has to offer.

Outside of work, Dr. Wheeler enjoys spending time with family, skiing, hiking, water-sports, golf, and competing in race events. This VA native is also a lifelong Washington DC sports fan – GO CAPS!

Dr. Mark Gardner, DDS Related Seminars and Products

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery

Mark Gardner, D.D.S., was born and raised in Fairmont, WV and is the oldest of 2 children. He received a Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University in 2012, where he majored in Physiology. He then earned his DDS degree from the WVU School of Dentistry in 2017. From there, he completed his Internship and Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in June 2021.

Dr. Gardner has always had a passion for anatomy, physiology and working with his hands. He initially pursued a career in physical therapy but discovered his passion when he started shadowing other health professions.  His interest in oral surgery began one summer in college when he spent time visiting a surgeon who is the father of a close friend.  He was instantly inspired not only by his surgical skill and knowledge of anatomy, but also by his ability to deliver anesthesia and manage medical comorbidities.  It was during this time that he knew he had found his calling.  He immediately began to change his career path towards oral and maxillofacial surgery and has never looked back.

Dr. Gardner is skilled in all aspects of oral & maxillofacial surgery, including: dentoalveolar surgery, benign pathology, facial trauma, and orthognathic surgery. However, he is most interested in dental implants and works closely with our resident dental implant specialist, Dr. Kanyon Keeney.

Dr. Gardner keeps busy in and out of the office. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Carly, and their two dogs, Desza and Archer.  He also enjoys exercising, golf, skiing, hunting, fishing, and all major sports.