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Chad Wagner oral surgeon in Meridian MS

  • Dr. Wagner, DDS is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and active-duty Captain in the United States Air Force, where he has served as a commissioned officer in the Department of Defense since 2017. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at David Grant Medical Center and Travis Air Force Base.

    Dr. Wagner earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from St. Olaf College. His academic background is complemented by extensive research experience, with a strong focus on evidence-based opioid prescribing, anesthesia safety, and postoperative pain management.

    He is a published author in leading peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pain, and Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, and has presented original research at national meetings for AAOMS, AADR/IADR, and other professional organizations. His work has contributed to meaningful reductions in opioid prescribing through protocol-driven, patient-centered care.

    Dr. Wagner has received numerous honors recognizing his academic excellence, leadership, and service, including the William H. Bell Award from the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and multiple University of Minnesota leadership and research awards. In addition to his clinical and research pursuits, he has held national and state leadership roles within organized dentistry and remains deeply committed to community service and volunteer outreach.

    With a foundation in military medicine, academic rigor, and compassionate patient care, Dr. Staples brings a thoughtful, disciplined, and evidence-based approach to oral and maxillofacial surgery.