Meet Michael T. Dachowski
D.M.D

Dr. Dachowski is the leading oral surgeon in the Philadelphia Region and has been practicing for over thirty years. As the founder of the practice, The Oral Surgery Group, he takes great pride and care in all aspects of the practice and has a vested interest in the outcomes for all patients. His level of expertise and commitment to his patients is unrivaled.

The Oral Surgery Group (formerly known as Pennsylvania Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Associates), has two offices conveniently located in Doylestown and Meadowbrook, to meet the needs of our patients. Dr. Dachowski works primarily out of our Doylestown location. Dr. Dachowski has established a respected and professional reputation after years of dedication to individualized patient care.

Dr. Dachowski was the first in the region to integrate multiple layers of technology in dental implant and facial reconstruction. Whether you require treatment for a broken tooth or a more involved treatment plan, Dr. Dachowski’s commitment to excellence begins at your consultation and follows through your recovery process.

Dr. Dachowski is Board Certified with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

For more information, or to schedule a consult with Dr. Dachowski, please contact our office today.

The Oral Surgery Group

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He practices at both of our locations: Doylestown and Meadowbrook!
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  • Delta Dental PPO
  • Guardian
  • Fidelio
  • LEHB
  • Metlife
  • Teamcare
  • United Concordia PPO & Keystone 65 UC Dental PPO
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We have one of our doctors on call 24/7 to assist you with your needs, whether it be a follow up question after a procedure or an emergency.

Appointment and Office Information

Dr. Dachowski is currently accepting new patients.

Our offices are open full time, patient safety is our priority and we want you to feel safe when you visit us, please click here to learn more about our up-to-date policies on COVID-19 which include pre-screening, scheduling patients farther apart, air scrubbers in the offices, etc.

Oral Surgery Specialty Areas

  • Dental implants
  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Aesthetic/cosmetic maxillofacial
  • Temporomandibular joint treatment and reconstructive surgery
  • Prosthetic surgery for retention and stability of dental and maxillofacial prostheses
  • Anesthesia and sedation, inpatient and outpatient
  • Implant and pre-prosthetic oral surgery for replacement of teeth and maxillofacial prostheses
  • Oral Surgery for the extraction of impacted and non-restorable teeth
  • Facial trauma surgery and reconstruction of post trauma defects
  • Maxillofacial trauma and corrective reconstruction of post trauma defects

Education and Background

  • Dental School: University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, DMD, 1985
  • College: La Salle University, BA Biology, Cum Laude, 1981
  • High School: La Salle College High School, 1977
Post-Graduate Education:
  • Duke University Medical Center, Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Resident: 1986-1989
    • Chief Resident, July 1988-June 1989
  • Durham, NC Veterans Administration Medical Center
  • July 1987-June 1988
  • The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Department of Anesthesia
  • Resident, July 1985-June 1986
  • American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1992 to present
  • North East Regional Dental Board, 1985 to present
Licensure:
  • State of Pennsylvania, 1985 to present
  • Anesthesia Administration, Unlimited, State of Pennsylvania, 1985 to present
Certificates
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center, Meadowbrook, PA
  • Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA
  • Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA
  • St. Joseph’s Manor Nursing Home, Meadowbrook, PA
  • Holy Redeemer Lafayette Nursing Home, Meadowbrook, PA
Professional Organizations and Leadership:
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital Medical Staff Leadership:
    • President, Medical Staff, 2015-2017
    • President Elect, Medical Staff, 2013-2015
    • Chief, Division of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, 2000-present
    • Director of Continuing Education, 2004-2009; 20012-2013
    • Medical Executive Committee, 2005-2006
  • Saint Mary Medical Center:
    • Chairman, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, 2012-2023
    • Growth and Innovation Committee, 2020-2023

Doylestown Ambulatory Surgicenter, Founding Board of Directors, 2020-present

  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Fellow
  • American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Diplomate
  • American Dental Association
    • The Delaware Valley Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (DVSOMS), Executive Board Member
    • Head of Ethical Relations, 2001 to present
  • Pennsylvania Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Pennsylvania State Dental Association
  • Montgomery/Bucks County Dental Association Previous Offices:
    • Government Relations
    • Continuing Education Director
  • Dental Clinic Club of Philadelphia Previous Offices:
    • Corresponding Secretary
    • Vice President
    • President
  • Academy of Osseointegration
  • International Team for Implantology
Philadelphia Magazine Top Dentist: Top Oral Surgeons, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Michael T. Dachowski, Robert Kalayjian, John C. Angelillo, & Edward A. Dolan, “Continuous Infusion of Methohexital and Alfentanil Hydrochloride for General Anesthesia in Outpatient, Office Based, Third Molar Surgery – A Review of The Evolution of an Anesthetic Technique”; The Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, April 1989. Presented at AAOMS National Meeting, Boston, 1988
  • Michael T. Dachowski and Edward A. Dolan, “Bilateral T.M.J. Ankylosis Associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis”, Journal of Craniomandibular Disorders: Facial and Oral Pain, vol. 4, Number 1, 1990.

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