OMS
OMSA
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Debra Sacco DMD, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Sacco graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and UNC School of Medicine. Following completion of an internship in general surgery and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, she was a full time faculty member at UNC. While at UNC, Dr. Sacco was involved in research studies involving orthognathic surgery, erythropoietin, implants, and growth factors for bone graft reconstruction. Dr. Sacco has enjoyed publishing journal articles and several book chapters. Currently, Dr. Sacco continues her interest in bone grafting, implant therapy, and orthognathic surgery in a group practice in Chapel Hill North Carolina.
Dr. Sacco has served as an examiner for the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. She has lectured at UNC, nationally and internationally on implants and medical issues of concern to dental professionals. While a member, and then chair of the CPMASD, she taught surgical assitants in the AARC, ASL, and APME courses. Dr. Sacco has served the specialty through participation and chairing numerous committees for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (AAOMS), UNC, Duke Regional hospital, and OMSNIC. While a resident, she was elected to the founding executive committee of ROAAOMS serving as President during the early years. Currently Dr. Sacco mentors residents through the Osteo Science foundation, serves as District III trustee for the AAOMS, and is chief of OMS at Duke Regional Hospital.
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM CDT