Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Matthew Wendahl, DMD, MD
Dr. Matthew Wendahl is an oral surgeon at Independence Surgery Center, where he treats patients 13 and up who need teeth removed while they're put to sleep or sedated.
Training and Certification
Dr. Wendahl is a dual degree oral surgeon, trained in both dentistry and medicine:
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), University of Pittsburgh
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery residency, University of Tennessee
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Tennessee College of Medicine
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Practicing since 2013
- Hospital privileges at Centerpoint Medical Center
What does a DMD and MD mean for you? Your surgeon is trained as both a dentist and a medical doctor, so he understands your mouth and your overall health, including how anesthesia affects your body.
As a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Independence, MO, he has passed the specialty's highest level of review.
Recognition and Service
- Graduated in the top ten of his class at the University of Pittsburgh
- NIH IRTA Fellow (Intramural Research Training Award)
- Quintessence Award
- Volunteer surgeon at Mid-South Mission of Mercy and Remote Area Medical clinics, providing free dental care to people who couldn't otherwise get it
What Dr. Wendahl Treats at ISC
Common Questions
Is Dr. Wendahl board certified?
Yes. Dr. Wendahl is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
What does DMD, MD mean?
Dr. Wendahl is trained as both a dentist (Doctor of Dental Medicine) and a medical doctor (Doctor of Medicine), so he understands your mouth and your overall health, including how anesthesia affects your body.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Wendahl?
No. Patients 13 and up can reach out to us directly.For more details, see:Contact →
