The Oral Surgery Institute of the Carolinas
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he Oral Surgery Institute of the Carolinas (OSIC) is excited to expand their practice into Asheboro, NC. The practice strives to provide an incredible experience of superior oral surgery care and was founded on the principles of compassionate care, innovative techniques, and overarching love for patients and the community. The staff commonly refer to it as the “OSIC Experience.” The practice owner, Dr. Christopher L. Durham is a North Carolina native. He was born and raised in Henderson, NC. and obtained both his bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following dental school, he completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Dr. Durham is Board Certified and a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), American Dental Association, Greensboro 8 | asheboromagazine.com
Medical Society, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, National Dental Association, and North Carolina Dental Society. While attending college in Chapel Hill, he met his wife, Alison. They returned “home” to North Carolina in 2011 and settled in the Triad and started their family. They have three children: Channing (10), Emory (8) and Ophelia (6). “We were excited to return south after residency. The Triad area gives us access to many beautiful areas to hike, bike and kayak. We’re also only a few hours from the mountains or the coast,” explained Alison. Dr. Christopher Durham began working with Dr. Bill Brown in 2011, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He was made a partner of “Brown & Durham” in 2012 and took over the practice in 2016 when Dr. Brown retired. At that time, the practice was rebranded "The Oral Surgery Institute of the Carolinas." The practice recently celebrated their 16th anniversary. Dr. Christopher Durham has remained committed to the founding principles and to continuing the mission
