MEET THE DOCTOR
Meet Dr. Samy
DMD/OMFS
Meet Dr. Shouvik Ponnusamy
Dr. Shouvik Ponnusamy “Dr. Samy” is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr. Samy is trained extensively in full arch implant rehabilitation and comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery. He specializes in placement of dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and bone and soft tissue regeneration. Dr. Samy pursued his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. He was then accepted into the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, where he served as President of the Academic Chapter of the Chicago Dental Society, while earning his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. Upon graduation from dental school, he was elected to the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Society. He then completed his rigorous and comprehensive surgical training at the University of Illinois Chicago Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Samy practices compassionate and patient-centered care. He has additionally published novel surgical techniques in peer reviewed medical journals and has presented his research at international scientific meetings. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, and two young children.
Career & Accomplishments
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, University of Illinois Chicago
- Doctorate in Dental Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago
- Licensed Dentist, State of Texas
- General Anesthesia License, State of Texas
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- A Novel Prosthetically Driven Workflow Utilizing Zygomatic Implants: The Restoratively Driven
- Zygomatic Implant Routine. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2020 Peer reviewed scientific journal publication
- “Monoblock” Occlusal Model to Enhance Occlusal Verification During Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2020. Peer reviewed scientific journal publication
- Use of a Foley Catheter in the Drainage of Deep Space Neck Infections. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2019. Peer reviewed scientific journal publication
- Outcomes of Zygomatic Dental Implants: Surgeon, Dentist, and Patient Satisfaction AAOMS Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting 2019 International Scientific Meeting
- The Role of Secondary Facial Reconstruction in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery UIC Clinic and Research Day Presentation 2019. University Scientific Program
- Chalmers J. Lyon’s Academy Inductee
- Dr. Steven Burgard Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. Daniel Seldin Scholarship
- AAOMS Dental Implant Award
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Inductee
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- Academy of Osseointegration
