Meet Dr. Khoury

Dr. Sam F. Khoury was born and raised in San Francisco. He graduated from Santa Clara University and pursued a career in research. His interest in finding new therapeutics led him to consider a career in the health care field. Dental school took him to the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khoury graduated in the top 5% of his class and was inducted in Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society. In addition to his scholastic achievements, he obtained numerous research grants from the National Institute of Health (NIH).

Dr. Khoury returned to Northern California to complete a four year residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Highland General Hospital/Alameda County Medical Center. During his residency, he also trained at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Children's Hospital Oakland, and University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Dr. Khoury has published several scientific articles which have won national awards. He also teaches at the University of the Pacific and is an attending surgeon training residents at Highland General Hospital Oakland.

His practice interests encompass a full-scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a focus on dentoalveolar surgery, implants, pathology, and orthognathic surgery.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Khoury enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and biking.

• Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Member California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Member American Dental Association
• Member California Dental Association
• Member Napa Solano Dental Society
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions and diseases of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training includes a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a hospital surgical residency program. They also care for patients who experience such conditions as problem wisdom teeth, injuries of the face and jaws, and they offer reconstructive and dental implant surgery. With specialized knowledge in pain control and advanced training in anesthesia, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is able to provide quality care with maximum patient comfort and safety in the office setting.