Experience
Oak Hill Oral and Implant Surgery

Dr. Jeffrey Ingalls is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He established his own practice after serving on active duty for 12 years in the United States Army, where he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and received the Meritorious Service Medal. His military career included a deployment to Afghanistan, where he received the Bronze Star Medal. He served as the officer in charge at his most recent Army clinic and as surgical chief for the oral and maxillofacial surgery department. He also served as an assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences while instructing residents at Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was honorably discharged and pursued his dream of having his own practice.

 

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, and raised in Kennesaw, Georgia, Dr. Ingalls graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia and received the Horace Wells Award for outstanding achievement in dental anesthesiology. He joined the Army during dental school after receiving the Health Professions Scholarship and completed his advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) at Fort Benning. He completed Airborne School en route to his first duty station at Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as the brigade dentist. He deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to Afghanistan in 2013, where he treated traumatic facial injuries. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and served as chief resident.

 

Dr. Ingalls is an expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery, with special interests in tooth extractions, bone grafting, dental implants, facial reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, trauma, TMJ disorders, pathology, and pediatric surgery. He continues to work in Atlanta, Georgia, at a practice that specializes in pediatric oral surgery and sedation.

 

He is an active member of the American Dental Association, a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

 

When he is not working or teaching, Dr. Ingalls enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their five children. He likes being on the water, golf, and attending sporting events. He has two dogs, Georgia and Bear, who are a big part of their family.

 

Dr. Ingalls is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in his field. After proudly serving our country and earning numerous military awards, he is grateful for the opportunity to serve families here in Parrish, Florida.