Molly a. Christie, d.d.s.
Dr. Molly A. Christie is a licensed, board eligible Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr. Christie was born and raised in Elma, NY. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Canisius College in Buffalo, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from the State University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. She then completed a formal accredited hospital-based residency training program, in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY.
Dr. Christie was extensively trained in dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants and bone grafting, reconstructive and corrective jaw surgery, and facial trauma surgery. Additionally, her training included comprehensive anesthesia techniques for both adults and children, and she is certified by the state of New York to provide intravenous anesthesia during oral and maxillofacial procedures.
Dr. Christie is dedicated to incorporating innovative surgical techniques to ensure the best outcomes for her patients in both office and hospital environments. She holds hospital privileges at Strong Memorial Hospital and Rochester General Hospital. Additionally, she serves as a Clinical Instructor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital, where she is involved in training resident surgeons.
TRAINING
- Undergraduate Degree (B.S. in Biology): Canisius College, 2016
- Dental Degree (D.D.S.): University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 2020
RESIDENCY
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2020-2024
CERTIFICATION
- American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — Eligible
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
- 2020 — present: Clinical Instructor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center
Hospital Privileges
- Strong Memorial Hospital, Golisano Children’s Hospital
- Rochester General Hospital
Memberships
- American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AAOMS) — Member
- American Dental Association (ADA) — Member
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS) – Member
- International Team for Implantology – Member
- New York State Dental Association — Member
- Monroe County Dental Society – Member
- New York State Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (NYSSOMS) — Member
- Seventh (7th) District Dental Society — Member
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Lambda Lambda Chapter – Member
- University at Buffalo Dental Alumni Association – Member
Special Interests
- Office-based Anesthesia — adult and pediatric
- Dentoalveolar Surgery — extractions, management of impacted teeth
- Dental Implant surgery —implant placement, bone and soft tissue grafting
- Full arch dental implant rehabilitation
- Orthognathic (corrective, jaw-straightening) surgery
- Facial cosmetics including rejuvenation with Botox and fillers
- Facial trauma surgery