Dr. Kevin West is a native of Middle Tennessee. After
completing undergraduate training at Western Kentucky
University, he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine and Masters in Oral Biology at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He returned to Nashville to complete his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at Vanderbilt University.
Dr. West joined OMSNashville in 2007 and became a partner in 2009. He maintains a full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery practice including reconstructive surgery, removal of wisdom teeth and dental implants. Dr. West also maintains hospital privileges at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Skyline Medical Center and St. Thomas Midtown. He serves as a clinical associate professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as well as volunteers actively at the Interfaith Dental Clinic, a local non-profit committed to providing dental services to underserved communities. Dr. West is Board Certified and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. West and his wife Beth have two children, a daughter
Kate, and son Bantly. He enjoys traveling, playing golf, and outdoor time with friends and family.
Education
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Residency
- Nashville, TN
University of Louisville School of
Dentistry
- Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Louisville, KY
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Clinical Interests
Locations
Professional Certifications
- Board Certified – American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Professional Associations
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Tennessee Dental Association
- Nashville Dental Society
- Academy of Osseointegration
- Southeastern Society of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgeons - OMSNIC Advisory Board
