Samuel McKenna MD D.D.S.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery•Nashville, TN

Professor and Chairman Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

719 Thompson LnSte 30330Nashville, TN 37204
Phone+1 615-322-3000
Fax+1 615-936-5149

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Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1980 - 1985
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1983 - 1984
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1983

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Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 1984 - 2028
CA State Medical License 1980 - 2020

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification BI-Clinical, CitiusTech, Inc., 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2013-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

What are the Effects of Internal Fixation on Trigeminal Neurosensory Function and the Temporomandibular Joints Following Intraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy?
Susie I Lin, Samuel J McKenna
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2023-06-01
4 citations
What are the Effects of Age and Presence of Third Molars on the Occurrence of Unfavorable Splits During Sagittal Split Osteotomy
Susie I. Lin, Samuel J. McKenna, Fei Ye, Chuan-Fong Yao, Ying-An Chen
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021-01-01
59 citations
Effects of Hypotensive Anesthesia on Reducing Intraoperative Blood Loss, Duration of Operation, and Quality of Surgical Field During Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic...
Susie Lin, Samuel J. McKenna, Chuan-Fong Yao, Yu-Ray Chen, Chit Chen
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2017-01-01

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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