Dr. Samuel Tack, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in the DC Area

Dr. Tack's interest in dentistry started from a young age when his mother knocked out one of her teeth. He recalls being filled with the desire to take care of her and help her get her smile back. 

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This experience sparked his pursuit of a career as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon so he could have the opportunity to help others with missing or failing teeth to transform their smiles.

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After attending dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University, he pursued a six year training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and got his medical degree at Stony Brook University. 

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He later returned to Virginia Commonwealth University to teach as an assistant professor in the department of oral surgery.

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As someone who is passionate about helping people transform their smiles, Dr. Tack assures his patients both Chevy Chase, MD and Alexandria, VA that they can expect the same kind of care that he would give to any member of his family. 

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Dr. Tack and the staff at Nuvia are dedicated to creating a judgment free environment where every patient is treated with respect. 

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Outside of the Office

Outside of the office Dr. Tack loves spending time with his family, checking out new restaurants in the DC area and taking his dog to the park. 

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He is also an avid reader of nonfiction and autobiographical books and loves to watch mystery and thriller movies.

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Originally studying to be a physician, Dr. Osunsan got her start in dentistry almost by accident.

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Her first experience with the dentist was in her 20s, having never gone when she was younger. She had a great experience and felt fresh, new, and clean. Although she had already set out to study medicine, she fell in love with dentistry soon after her appointment. 

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Dr. Osunsan completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology and pursued a graduate degree in Molecular Biology. She then attended Howard University for dental school. 

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After completing dental school and a year of residency at East Carolina University, she launched into her career as a restorative dentist where she has been practicing for the past 10 years.

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Now, working as a restorative dentist at Nuvia’s Chevy Chase center, Dr. Osunsan’s goal is for all of her patients to feel happy, confident, and safe during their treatment. 

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She assures patients, especially those who are nervous about going to the dentist, that she is committed to working with them to be sure that they feel comfortable and at ease.

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Dr. Wells is originally from Arizona and is excited to get to know the Maryland area. 

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Growing up, Dr. Wells went to the dentist a lot. Over the years of procedures to help fix a tooth that never grew, she realized that she wanted to help others get the smiles they want. 

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Dr. Wells attended dental school at Midwestern University and has been living her dream practicing as a dentist for the past 10 years.

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Why Nuvia

Over the past decade of working in dentistry, Dr. Wells recognizes that oftentimes when patients are getting dentures, it’s not because they want them. Between the various visits required to get them and the toll she has seen them take on some people’s confidence, she would much rather see patients enjoy a permanent solution like full mouth dental implants.

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At Nuvia in Chevy Chase Dr. Wells is able to help patients restore their smile with permanent teeth in 24 hours. Instead of wearing a temporary set of teeth (made from the same material as dentures) for months, she can get patients their final, zirconia teeth the day after their dental implants are placed.

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Outside of Dentistry

When she isn’t working as a restorative dentist, she loves spending time with her husband and daughter. She loves going on walks with her family and enjoys cooking.

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