Larry M. Wolford, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Texas A&M College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Avenue
Dallas, TX 75246
Professional Summary
Distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over four decades of experience specializing in orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery, and complex facial reconstruction. Pioneer in developing surgical techniques and treatment protocols that have revolutionized the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Education
– DDS, University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston
– Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth
– Fellowship in Orthognathic Surgery, AO International
Academic Appointments
– Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Texas A&M College of Dentistry (formerly Baylor College of Dentistry)
– Director, TMJ Concepts Fellowship Program
Areas of Expertise
– Orthognathic Surgery
– Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery and Reconstruction
– Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery
– Complex Facial Reconstruction
– Facial Trauma
– Nerve Repair Surgery
Professional Achievements
– Developed numerous surgical techniques for jaw and TMJ surgery
– Pioneer in total joint replacement procedures
– Over 200 published articles in peer-reviewed journals
– Multiple textbooks and book chapters authored
– International lecturer with over 1000 presentations worldwide
Honors and Awards
– William J. Gies Award for significant contributions to oral and maxillofacial surgery
– American Society of TMJ Surgeons’ W. Harry Archer Award
– American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ Research Recognition Award
– Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Texas Dental Branch
Professional Memberships
– American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
– American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons
– International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
– American Dental Association
– Texas Dental Association
Patents
Multiple patents for TMJ prostheses and surgical instruments
Selected Publications
1. “Management of Temporomandibular Joint Problems”
2. “Complex Revision Temporomandibular Joint Surgery”
3. “Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea”
4. “Modern Orthognathic and Reconstructive Surgery”
Languages
– English
Clinical Practice
– Private Practice, Dallas, Texas
– Specializing in complex TMJ, orthognathic, and reconstructive surgery
– International referral center for challenging cases
Dr Wolford has completed more jaw revision surgeries and more revisions of previous jaw surgeries than any surgeon in the world. His experience and expertise is unmatched and the results of his surgeries rank # 1 worldwide.
