Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery offers up state-of-the-art smiles

from Limitless Magazine

by Lake Norman Currents

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From left to right: Dr. Michael Coleman and Dr. Michael Foran.

State-of-the-Art Smiles

Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery serving the Lake Norman area since 1985

BY » Renee Roberson | PHOTOGRAPHY BY » Lisa Crates

Founded in 1985, Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery is well known in the area for offering a comprehensive selection of services in a comfortable and caring setting. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. Michael J. Coleman, DDS and Michael J. Foran, DMD practice oral surgery with

The doctors

Dr. Michael Coleman has a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Doctorate of Dental Science, and a Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He learned a lot about the importance of treating patients like family from his uncle, Dr. Patrick Coleman, who retired from the practice in 2016. Dr. Coleman, who joined the practice in 2009, says his favorite aspect of being a surgeon is hands down meeting and interacting with each of his patients, along with

“The doctors and staff at Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery strive on a daily basis to ensure that all patients are comfortable and treated like family.”

The administrative team from left to right: Carrie Thompson, Kelly Drye, Kristen Curan, and Amy Paradiso. Bottom Photo: Surgical Assistants Samantha Buck, April Kerwin, Casey Lewis, Barbara Underwood, Carrie Andrews, and Caroline Kubetz.

working beside a staff of 12 employees, many of whom have been there for years. He also maintains memberships in the following: American Dental Association, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, North Carolina Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and was previously President of the Iredell County Dental Society. He lives in the Lake Norman area with his wife and three children, and enjoys mountain biking, getting outdoors and watching his kids’ sports activities.

Dr. Michael Foran joined the practice in 2016, having previously worked in Columbus, Ga. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduated from the Temple University School of Dentistry, and completed his Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He also served twelve years in the United States Army and credits the oral surgeons there with inspiring him to enter the field. He is a member of the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and the Georgia Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Foran enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, competing in triathlons, watching football and hockey, and checking out the nearby breweries and wineries.

What they offer

Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery offers dental implants, bone grafting procedures, wisdom teeth removal, tooth extractions, pre-prosthetic surgery, 3D imaging along with anesthesia for procedures. They can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and TMJ disorders. With any of these procedures, comfort is of the utmost concern for their patients. The staff (including six surgical assistants) are trained in assisting with I.V. sedation within their state-of-theart office setting. The practice also has privileges at the local Novant hospitals for more complicated procedures that require a hospital setting, such as trauma and facial fractures, as well as orthognathic (jaw) surgery.

Revolutionary dental implants

Dental implants are the most advanced and effective way to replace missing teeth. Recent advancements in the field have helped to improve success rates as well as expedited healing times. Dental implants are titanium screws that are placed into the bone where the teeth used to be. A restorative dentist then completes the process by placing a custom crown on top of the implant giving you a smile you can be proud of.

Patient care and comfort

The doctors and staff at Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery strive on a daily basis to ensure that all patients are comfortable and treated like family. From start to finish the staff is committed to providing the highest and most personalized level of patient care possible.