Ronald Staples DDS

Ronald Carlton Staples, DDS, F.A.C.S., is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon providing comprehensive surgical care for conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, and face. He earned a B.S. in Engineering Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a biomedical engineering major and a mathematics minor, graduating with honors. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry, followed by advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery through an externship, postdoctoral fellowship, and residency. Dr. Staples is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Board of Dental Anesthesiology. In addition to his clinical practice, he serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He holds hospital appointments across the region, including staff roles at Methodist and Baptist Memorial hospitals, with additional affiliations at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Dr. Staples has also contributed to the specialty through professional leadership in dental and oral surgery organizations and is named on a U.S. patent related to orthognathic surgery simulation instrumentation. His clinical focus commonly includes procedures such as wisdom teeth removal and dental implant surgery.