Chris Jo, DMD

Biography

Dr. Jo completed his undergraduate training at Emory University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. He received his D.M.D. with Honors from the Medical College of Georgia, where he was recognized with numerous Achievement and Academic Awards. He completed his surgical residency training at Emory University School of Medicine’s Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, where he received extensive training in advanced oral surgical procedures (impacted wisdom teeth, dental implants, and bone grafting), facial trauma and reconstructive surgery (complex facial fractures and lacerations), orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery), facial augmentation (chin and cheek implants), maxillofacial tumor and reconstructive surgery, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, and general anesthesia.

Dr. Jo pursued further subspecialty training and completed an accredited fellowship program in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery under the proctorship of a well-established facial cosmetic surgeon, where he became proficient in the most current facial rejuvenation procedures and minimally invasive techniques. After completing his fellowship training, Dr. Jo joined the Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery group in 2006 to establish himself in Gwinnett County.

Dr. Jo’s current clinical interests and areas of special focus include minimally invasive (sutureless) third molar surgery, dental implant surgery, corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, and reconstructive facial surgery.

Dr. Jo is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He previously served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine in the Department of Surgery and as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Medical College of Ga. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His advanced training allows him to enjoy a broad scope oral and maxillofacial surgery practice, and is able to offer his patients the comfort of intravenous deep or conscious sedation and general anesthesia. Most importantly, patient care and safety are his number one priority.

Dr. Jo is a Fellow of the American Society of Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry (ASIRD). ASIRD is committed to improving the quality of care for dental implant patients by elevating the standards of surgical and restorative dental education and practice. Not every dentist routinely restores and maintains dental implants and not all placers of dental implants are surgeons. By using an ASIRD team, rest assured that your dentist routinely restores and maintains dental implants and only a trained surgeon will place your implant.

Dr. Jo is a native of the metro-Atlanta area and has a strong sense of connection to his community. He resides in Gwinnett County and enjoys spending time with his wife and family. Outside of work, Dr. Jo enjoys to play golf and tennis. He is also fluent in Korean.

Dr. Jo practices out of the Sugarloaf office in Duluth, and at the Hamilton Mill office in Dacula.