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Meet Our Oral Surgeon

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Meet Our Oral Surgeon

Dr. Michael J. Stronczek, DDS, MS joined Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in 1992.  Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Dr. Stronczek graduated as valedictorian from Bishop Luers High School in 1979.  He attended the University of Notre Dame graduating with honors in 1983.  After graduation, Dr. Stronczek then did a missionary year with the Holy Cross Associates in Portland, Oregon, teaching second grade in an inner-city school and working with the indigent population in Portland. 

 

Dr. Stronczek began his dental career in 1984 at Indiana University.  Energized by the surgical side of dentistry, he was accepted to The Ohio State University Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program in 1988.  While at Ohio State, Dr. Stronczek completed a Master’s Degree in Science and completed a research project on dental implants specifically placed in radiated bone. 

Dr. Stronczek became a Diplomate of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) in 1994.  He has also been inducted into the American and International Colleges of Dentists.  Dr. Stronczek has served on the AAOMS Committee of Anesthesia for 8 years and received the ‘Committee Person of the Year’ award during his service as chairman of this committee.  He has served a 2-year term as a board member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesia.  Subsequently, he served on the Claims Committee for OMSNIC, the malpractice insurance company for oral surgery specialists, and began his tenure as a board member of this company in 2010.  Dr. Stronczek is passionate about oral surgery and education.  He is presently the director of the Fort Study Club, a local group of dentists committed to providing the best comprehensive dentistry possible while remaining on the cutting edge of technology and patient care.  Dr. Stronczek is also a member of the Kids First Craniofacial Team in Fort Wayne working directly with children born with oral and facial defects. 

When not practicing oral surgery, Dr. Stronczek is a proud father of 4 children and 1 granddaughter.  He has been married to his wife, Kathi, for 27 years and looks forward to more grandchildren in the future.  It’s a great life. 

Memberships, Awards and Certification

  • National Dental Board Certification
  • AAOMS Qualifying Examination Certification
  • American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Certification
  • ADSA Diplomate Certification
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Member of the Indiana Dental Association
  • Member of the American College of Dentists
  • Member of the International College of Dentists
  • Member of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon
  • Member of the Morgan L. Allison Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Member of Isaac Knapp District Dental Society
  • Member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesia
  • Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • Member of the American Cleft Palate Association

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