Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon
Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hailing from the Empire State, Dr. Peter Franco is a third-generation doctor in his family. Dr. Franco earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York where he received The Rev. Robert D. Cloney, S.J. Memorial Award which is given annually to one outstanding graduating Chemistry major. He went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Franco finished TUSDM at the top of his class after receiving numerous awards and scholarships and taking honored courses including Dean’s List for academic achievement on the National Boards and the Thomas B. Hunt Endowed Scholarship for continued outstanding academic performance.
After graduation, Dr. Franco returned to New York City for his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the prestigious New York University/Bellevue Hospital Center program. During his residency he was trained in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery, head and neck pathology and reconstruction, bone grafting, and orthognathic surgery. After his residency, Dr. Franco completed a fellowship at Carolinas Centers for Oral, Facial, Cosmetic & Dental Implant Surgery under Dr. Brian Farrell participating in hundreds of complex orthognathic and reconstructive surgeries.
Dr. Franco has co-authored numerous book chapters, posters, and journal articles both nationally and internationally with a range of topics from dentoalveolar surgery to jaw surgery and reconstruction with bone grafting and immediate dental implants. Additionally, he has lectured on many topics across the United States including pathology/reconstruction, virtual planning, orthognathic surgery, and patient specific implants.
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Saturday, September 17, 2022
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM CDT