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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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Amy was fantastic and of course Dr. McKenna is so fantastic
May 15, 2026
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Dr. McKenna is a gem.
May 4, 2026
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My physician was amazing. He was kind, caring, and very concerned about my condition. He is very knowledgeable also. Best treatment ever.
April 23, 2026
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He was great
April 22, 2026
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Excellent
April 20, 2026
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Dr. McKenna spent a lot of time with me and provided excellent information
April 20, 2026
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Dr McKenna is always courteous and informative.
April 8, 2026
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Excellent very good
March 30, 2026
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Would have preferred he read my charts in detail.
March 25, 2026
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