Troy M. Lawhorn, DMD

Meet Statesboro GA Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Lawhorn

Call Dr. Lawhorn‘s office today at ☎ Statesboro Office Phone Number 912-764-4495 to make an appointment.

Photo of Statesboro GA Oral Surgeon Dr. Troy Lawhorn with his familyDr. Troy M. Lawhorn is from Eastman, Georgia, where he graduated from Dodge County High School in 1995.  From there he attended and graduated from Middle Georgia College, where he earned an Associate Degree in Science in 1997. Dr. Lawhorn then moved to Augusta, Georgia, where he attended Augusta State University. There he graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Biology and a minor in General Studies in 1999.

Dr. Lawhorn then earned his Doctorate Degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 2003. He then moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where he completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2007. Dr. Lawhorn also had the honor of serving as Chief Resident from January–June of 2007.

After finishing his residency, Dr. Lawhorn began his career in private practice. Since 2008, he has practiced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Statesboro, Georgia. Beginning in September 2012, he opened up his very own private practice, Statesboro Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Inc. Dr. Lawhorn is proud and privileged to help the citizens of Statesboro, Bulloch County, and the surrounding communities with all their oral surgery needs.

Dr. Lawhorn is trained in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has a special interest in the areas of Dental Implant Surgery, Bone Grafting, and Soft Tissue Grafting.  Dr. Lawhorn is also proud to be part of the medical staff at East Georgia Regional  Medical Center.

On a more personal note, Dr. Lawhorn is married to his wife, Sarah. They have a beautiful daughter named Stella and handsome son named Ivan. They are members of the First Baptist Church of Statesboro. Dr. Lawhorn also provides community services as a member of the Downtown Rotary Club of Statesboro and as a volunteer for the Hearts and Hands Clinic of Statesboro.

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

American Dental Society of Anesthesia

American Dental Association

Georgia Dental Association

LICENSURES:

Georgia State Dental License

Georgia Dental General Anesthesia License

South Carolina States Dental License

South Carolina Specialty License in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

HONORS AND AWARDS:

College: Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
Beta Beta Beta Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Dental School: Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
Residency: Chief Resident

RESEARCH:

“Flexural Strength of Flowable and Hybrid Composite Combinations” in the Box Floor of a Class II Preparation.  2002-2003.

PUBLICATIONS:

“Use of a Palatal Flap for Torus Reduction”, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, September, 2008.