Meet Dean H. Whitman, DMD
Top Oral Surgeon in central florida
Formal Education | Professional Memberships
Dr. Dean H. Whitman grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the Louisiana University School of Dentistry.
Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Whitman was commissioned in the United States Air Force and was on active duty for 14 years. He served in Arizona, England, Mississippi, California, and Texas.
He completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base in California. Dr. Whitman served on the teaching faculty at both David Grant Medical Center and at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. His military decorations include the Air Force Achievement Medal, two Air Force Commendation Medals, and two Air Force Meritorious Service Medals. He was the recipient of the Vincent Farhood Outstanding Educator Award in 2000, and he has served on medical humanitarian missions to Peru and Swaziland. In 2011, Dr. Whitman retired from the United States Air Force Reserve with the rank of Colonel.
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Dr. Whitman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, a Fellow of the National Board of Dental Anesthesiology, and a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the Dental Society of Greater Orlando. Dr. Whitman is experienced in all areas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and enjoys treating children. He has special interests in orthognathic surgery, dental implants, and the use of technology to improve care for his patients.
Formal Education:
- Louisiana School of Dentistry – Doctorate in Dental Surgery
- David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base – Residency, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Professional Memberships:
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Diplomate
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Fellow
- National Board of Dental Anesthesiology – Fellow
- American Dental Association
- Florida Dental Association
- Dental Society of Greater Orlando
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Patient Review by June S
The best office I've ever been to! Everyone from the phone, to seeing Dr Whitman was perfect. Very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, professional & with such expertise!!
- June S
Patient Review by Bill P
Someone told me over the phone that you would not take my insurance. Looked at other oral surgeons in case. The office said that my insurance would pay it all. Overall great experience!
- Bill P