Doctor's CV

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the "specialty of surgery which involves the diagnosis, surgery and adjunctive treatment of diseases and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region."

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital based surgical and anesthesia training. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Tye manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial regions. Dr. Tye practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from cosmetic facial surgery to corrective jaw surgery, wisdom teeth removal and dental implants. He can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and performs a full range of dental implant procedures.

Curriculum Vitae
Christopher L. Tye, D.D.S., M.D.

AWARDS AND HONORS

• PROFESSIONAL
       Board Certified - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
       Fellow – American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons
       Presenter -Surgical MiniLecture at AAOMS National Convention Boston Sept. 2005
       America’s Best Physicians 2005-2006
       Fort Worth Magazine “Top Docs” Physician and Dentist Directory various years
       OMSAT (Oral Surgery Board recertification exam) test contributor
• EDUCATIONAL
       BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
            Baylor Odontological Honor Society
            Omicron Kapppa Upsilon
            ASDA Delegate
            Student Council
            AADS-Warner Lambert National Scholarship Winner
            American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
            American Academy of Oral Medicine Award
            Pierre Fauchard Academy Award
            General Dentistry Clinic Award
            American Association of Public Health Dentistry National Merit -
                 Award “An evaluation of the effectiveness of an oral cancer - screening referral system”
  
       BAYLOR UNIVERSITY   WACO, TX
            Graduated “with Honors”
            Dean’s List - various quarters
            Georgia Pacific Scholarship
  
       MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL   MONTICELLO, AR.
            Valedictorian
            Team Co-captain,  Varsity Football

PUBLICATIONS

Evaluation of an Anorganic Bovine Bone Mineral in Post-Extraction Alveolar
Sockets: A Case Series "TITANIUM: International Scientific Journal of Dental Implants & Biomaterials."  Dr. Aron Gonshor & Dr. Chris Tye, accepted for publication

CURRENT LICENSURE AND BOARDS

LECTURES GIVEN

“Non-invasive Anti-aging treatments” Practice Clinic Lecture at AAOMS National Convention Fall 2005

Host Live Surgery Workshop “Minimally invasive Face-Lift” Fall 2007  (Attending were 10: Plastic Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgeons, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons)

Lecturer for Eclipse Medical, Ltd
“Javani Skin Rejuvenation and Intense Pulsed Light Therepy”

SOCIETIES

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - Fellow & Diplomate
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - Fellow
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Member
Texas Society  of  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Texas Society of Cosmetic Surgeons - Fellow
American College of  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Fort Worth District Dental Society
Texas Dental Association
American Dental Association
Texas  Medical Association
Tarrant County Medical Society

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

Baylor Hospital-Grapevine - Active           
Harris HEB - Courtesy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

First dual degree (MD and DDS) to practice in Tarrant County
Fifteen  plus years experience in Oral and Facial Surgery

1992-1993  OMFS Chief Resident
University of Alabama, Birmingham

1991-1992  General Surgery Intern
University of Alabama, Birmingham

Feb-July 1991  OMFS Junior Resident
University of Alabama, Birmingham

1989-1991  MD Degree
University of Alabama, School of Medicine, Birmingham

1988-1989  OMFS Resident
University of Alabama, Birmingham

1984-1988  Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree
Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX                   
Top 5% of Class

1980-1984 Bachelor of Science Degree/Mathematics
Baylor University, Waco, TX

1980 High School Diploma - Valedictorian
Monticello, AR