Thomas L. Wright, DMD
Meet Dr. Wright
Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Wright completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Baylor University in Waco, TX. He then accepted a military commission and joined the United States Air Force, where he earned his DMD degree at Midwestern University – Arizona College of Dental Medicine. He earned multiple academic awards and graduated with honors (Omicron Kappa Upsilon). Following dental school, he completed his rigorous training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at San Antonio Military Medical Center, our nation’s largest military hospital and only military hospital designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center. He served as chief resident at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center. During residency, Dr. Wright became highly trained in all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to include dentoalveolar surgery, dental implant surgery, general anesthesia, orthognathic surgery, cleft lip and palate surgeries, cosmetic surgery, pathology and reconstruction, TMJ surgery and treatment of facial trauma. Following residency, Dr. Wright went on to serve our country in the US Air Force at RAF Lakenheath (England), and at the USAF Academy (Colorado Springs, CO) where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his time at the USAF Academy, Dr. Wright was Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and was responsible for training AEGD residents in exodontia (tooth removal) and moderate sedation techniques. After 12 years of active-duty service, Dr. Wright and his family moved to North Carolina and joined Gaston & Cleveland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Wright practices full scope Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and stays up to date with surgical techniques and digital applications in surgery via continuing education courses. He is certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Life Support.
Dr. Wright is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Fellow of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, as well as a member of the North Carolina Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and the Gaston County Dental Society.
Outside of the office Dr. Wright enjoys outdoor activities, golf, basketball, automobiles, and now supporting the local professional sports teams! Though he enjoys his hobbies and practice, his favorite time is spent with his wife Kristen and their two young children.