Dr. Douglas Edwards, DMD Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Dublin, OH

Dr. Mattox comes from a long background of healthcare providers. As he began his journey into the world of healthcare, his passion for medicine and surgery led him to pursue a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery. 

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After earning an undergraduate from University of Georgia, Dr. Mattox attended dental school at the Dental College of Georgia. Following his time there, he completed residency and medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.

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Throughout his education he developed a love for dental implants, particularly full arch implants. Not only was this an exciting area in dentistry as a whole, he loves that it allows him to work in a capacity where he can bridge the gap between medicine and dentistry.

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Why Nuvia?

Dr. Mattox loves working alongside the team as an oral surgeon at the Dublin, OH Nuvia center. He finds the work of helping patients go from a difficult place with their oral health to getting immediate, beautiful, and functional teeth to be incredibly fulfilling.

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Having extensive experience as a maxillofacial surgeon, Dr Mattox has carried out many procedures, including some where he was tasked with administering anesthesia in addition to completing the procedure.

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Though this is not uncommon for providers to do, Dr Mattox recognizes the added layer of difficulty this introduces.

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At Nuvia, he loves working with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist during every procedure in order to provide patients the extra safety of two dedicated and focused medical professionals.

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Outside of the Office

Outside of the office Dr. Mattox loves spending time with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys playing pickleball and finding new, healthy recipes to cook when he has the time. 

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Dr. Mayank Kakkar is one of the restorative dentists at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Dublin, Ohio. Originally trained in India, Dr. Kakkar moved to the U.S. in 2016, he initially pursued an MBA in Texas to gain a deep understanding of the American healthcare system. 

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He later completed a two-year residency at the University of Rochester, followed by a fellowship focused on patients with special needs and medically complex cases. 

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With several years of clinical experience, Dr. Kakkar is passionate about making a lasting impact on his patients’ lives, helping them regain not only their oral health but also their confidence and quality of life.

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Why Nuvia?

The ability to deliver a life-changing transformation to patients in just 24 hours is what drew Dr. Kakkar to Nuvia’s Dublin, OH team. 

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Over Dr. Kakkar’s years of experience he has seen the difference a beautiful smile can make in someone’s life. Through Nuvia’s advanced technology and techniques, he is thrilled to be able to give patients a unique experience where they get their set of permanent teeth 24 hours after the dental implant procedure.

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Traditional methods of getting dental implants typically include frequent visits and what may be up to 10+ months of waiting for permanent teeth. Not at Nuvia.

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Outside of the Office

When he’s not at work, Dr. Kakkar loves spending time outdoors, whether hiking in the mountains or relaxing by the beach. He enjoys playing soccer—a passion dating back to his school days. 

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Dr. Edwards always thought he would follow in his father’s footsteps and become an orthodontist. But during dental school, he decided to follow his own path and pursue oral and maxillofacial surgery.

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He attended dental school at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, completed an internship in oral surgery at Louisiana State University Shreveport, and then continued on to complete his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 

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After residency, he trained further by completing a fellowship in Cranial Maxillofacial Surgery, where he treated complex cases including cancer and cleft lip patients. Now, with over a decade of experience, Dr. Edwards brings his expertise to Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Dublin, OH.

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Why Nuvia:

The ability to make a dramatic impact for patients within just 24 hours is what drew Dr. Edwards to Nuvia. Compared to the traditional approach to dental implants, delivering permanent teeth in 24 hours completely transforms the patient experience — and that's a process he’s excited to be part of.

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Outside of the Clinic

Dr. Edwards loves spending time outdoors, diving, cooking, and gardening.