Overview
Dr. Sams received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree in 2006 from the internationally recognized University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He completed an advanced post graduate program in South Carolina at Palmetto Health Richland, general practice residency.
He returned to the University of Louisville to gain training in Periodontics and received his certificate in Graduate Periodontics in 2010. In addition to his specialty certification, Dr. Sams obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Oral Biology from University of Louisville.
Dr. Sams' thesis defense was focused around site development and dental implant placement, hence his special interest in these areas. He received the best Oral and Clinical Research Presentation at the Academy of Osseointegration meeting in March 2011.
Dr. Sams is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and stays very active in the dental community. He was the President for the Wichita Dental District Society for the 2016-2017 term and looks forward to serving in the years ahead.