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INSTRUCTORS
Matt Welebir, DDS, DABOI, FAAID, FICOI
- Director of Clinical Care, P3 Dental Group, Smile Brands, Inc.
- Graduate, Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
- Invisalign® certified since 2001, Premier Provider
- Advanced Dental CE: Ongoing continuing education in implant, periodontal, & oral surgery, aesthetic smile design & full-mouth rehabilitation, and advanced IV sedation & general anesthesia
- Advisory board member, Nobel Biocare Blue Ocean Strategy
Elie M. Ferneini, MD, DMD, MHS, MBA/HCM, FACS, FACD
He has a long history of conducting research resulting in over 135 scientific publications and book chapters. He has lectured nationally and internationally. He is on the editorial board of multiple scientific journals and a member of numerous professional organizations. He is also the Editor in Chief of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Ferneini is a co-editor of nine textbooks on all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as facial cosmetic surgery. He lives in Hamden Connecticut with his wife and three children.
Dr. John R. Nesiba, MD, DDS
Dr. John R. Nesiba is a triple–board certified surgeon, who has devoted his life to medicine and surgery. He is both a licensed dentist and a physician. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
He earned his doctorate in dental surgery degree in 2009 from the University of Nebraska – College of Dentistry in Lincoln Nebraska. After graduating from dental school, he completed a 1-year internship at The University of Nebraska Medical Center where he gained extensive training in correcting jaw disharmonies. Following this year he spent 1-year at LSU, in New Orleans gaining extensive knowledge in facial cosmetic surgery and post-traumatic facial reconstruction.
Dr. Nesiba then chose to pursue residency training at the Detroit Medical Center. During his 6 years in Detroit, Dr. Nesiba had extensive training in facial reconstruction, pathology of the jaws, orthognathic surgery, adult and pediatric anesthesia, as well as endosseous implant placement and wisdom tooth extraction. While in Detroit he also earned his Medical Degree from Wayne State University in 2015. During his residency, he completed a 1-year General Surgery Internship and served as Chief Resident for the division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, at Detroit Receiving Hospital.
Eager to continue growing as a physician and a surgeon, Dr. Nesiba pursued further training and was chosen for the extremely competitive fellowship in General and Facial Cosmetic Surgery at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates in Oklahoma City. During this year he completed over 1000 cosmetic surgical procedures. He also served as faculty at the Oklahoma University Medical Center, working with residents while they fulfilled their requirements for plastic surgery. Dr. Nesiba continues to practice cosmetic surgery at Flourish Surgical Arts, in Aurora Colorado.
Dr. Nesiba is a musical enthusiast attending numerous concerts every year and playing his guitar to anyone who will listen. In his spare time, Dr. Nesiba enjoys spending time outdoors and behind the grill with his wife Dr. Pota Rakes (who he met in Dental School), his two daughters Angelina and Elleni, and his son Johnny. His family moved to Colorado in 2018 and is excited to call Colorado home.
As a dual degree, triple-board certified surgeon, Dr. Nesiba is able to provide the highest level of facial care available. His personal philosophy regarding patient cares stresses the importance of patient relationships, safety, and consistent results. From consultation to post-op care, he will go the extra mile to make you feel like you are part of the Cherry Creek Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Family.
Hospital Privileges
St. Anthony’s Hospital, Lakewood, Colorado
Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver, Colorado
Littleton Adventist Hospital, Littleton, Colorado
Children’s Hospital, Aurora, Colorado
Modern Surgical Arts, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Dr. Andrew M. Sohn, Oral Surgeon, DMD, MD
Board Certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Andrew M. Sohn grew up in Philadelphia. He attended Bucknell University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. After college, he moved to Pittsburgh where he received his dental degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Dental medicine. From there, Dr. Sohn moved to Dallas, TX where he practiced dentistry for 6 years. Dr. Sohn went on to attain further surgical training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. After obtaining his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, he completed his general surgery internship from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Oral & Maxillofacial surgery residency from St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital System in Manhattan. He returned to University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for one- year clinical fellowship with Dr. Mark Ochs in maxillofacial surgery specializing in areas of orthognathic(corrective jaw), trauma and implant surgeries. Upon completion of his maxillofacial surgery training, Dr. Sohn completed his training with a one-year fellowship in cosmetic surgery with Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center in Abilene, TX with Dr. Howard Tobin.
At the conclusion of his training, Dr. Sohn returned to DFW where he practices full scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition to his interest in orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery and implant dentistry, Dr. Sohn provides care in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with advanced experience in wisdom tooth removal, comprehensive reconstruction and bone grafting, dental implants, corrective jaw and TMJ surgery as well as full scope of cosmetic surgery. He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Dental Association, American Medical Association, Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Texas Dental Association. He is certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS.
Dr Dan Orr II, DDS, MS (Anesth), PhD, JD, MD
Professor Emeritus UNLV SDM, Anesthesiology, OMS
Clinical Professor UNLV SM, Plastic Surgery Fellowship, Sports Medicine
Adjunct Professor Touro SM, Jurisprudence
Dan Jenkins, DDS, LVIF, CDE-AADEJ
Dr. Jenkins is practicing dentist in California with 40+ years clinical experience. He is an instructor at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is Editor for several dental organizations – including the American Association of Dental Editors & Journalists. He has also lectured on various topics in dentistry including lasers, CAD-CAM, cosmetic dentistry, TMD, practice management, oral-systemic connections in dentistry/medicine, and as a trainer for the First5 organization to hospitals, medical and dental offices on caries prevention. He is Book Review Editor and a manuscript reviewer for CRANIO; The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice.More on Dr Dan Jenkins
Dr. Weldon (Don) Havins, MD, JD, LLM
Associate Dean
Professor and Director of Medical Jurisprudence
Professor of Ophthalmology
Touro University Nevada
Dr. Edward E. Herschaft DDS
Dr. Herschaft received a BA degree from Queens College – City University of New York, a DDS from West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry, a certificate in oral and maxillofacial pathology from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans.
Dr. Anderson is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He grew up in Mamaroneck NY, a town just 30 minutes northeast of Manhattan. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Spanish literature. He also received two minors, one in biology and one in chemistry.
During his undergrad he was awarded the title of Undergraduate Research Scholar for his work in drug treatment of influenza and vaccinia virus. He obtained a grant for his research, had his finding presented internationally and published in the Journal of Virology.
Dr. Anderson attended the University of Utah School of Dentistry as part of the inaugural class earning his doctoral degree in dental surgery.
Following dental school, he completed a residency training program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. He served as chief resident at Banner University Medical Center from June 2020-June 2021. After residency, he elected to further his training and completed a fellowship in facial and temporomandibular joint surgery.
Empathy, compassion, and excellent patient care are the pillars of his treatment philosophy.
Husband and Father. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Adrea, for 14 years. They have 4 wonderful children. They are the driving force for his hard work and dedication.
He currently practices out of two locations in Utah. West Valley Oral Surgery in West Valley City UT and Legacy Heights Oral and Facial Surgery located in Farmington UT.
