Jeff L. Dickson, DMD, MS, MS
Dr. Jeff Dickson, DMD, MS, MS
Award-Winning Periodontist & Dental Implant Specialist
All-on-4® National Center of Excellence
Dr. Jeff Dickson has proudly served the Winchester community for nearly 15 years, where he and his wife Katy have raised their two sons and built deep local roots. Known for his calm, compassionate approach and his commitment to clinical excellence, Dr. Dickson is passionate about helping patients reclaim their health, confidence, and quality of life through advanced periodontal and implant care. With a reputation for integrity, precision, and personalized attention, he is trusted by both patients and peers to deliver world-class outcomes right here in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Education:
- Periodontal and Implant Residency — University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (2007–2010)
- M.S. Oral Biology — University of Kentucky (2007–2010)
- DMD — University of Louisville School of Dentistry (2003–2007)
- M.S. Biomedical Sciences — James Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University (1996–1998), Johnson City, TN
- B.S. Biochemistry — Berry College, Rome, GA (1992–1996)
Licensure/Board Certification
- National Boards Part 1 — 2005
- National Boards Part 2 — 2007
- Virginia State Dental License
- Kentucky State Dental License
- Periodontal Boards (Written) — 2011
- Periodontal Certification — 2010
- Certified Periolase (LANAP®) Trained Clinician (2013–2014)
Recognition & Expertise
- Top Doctor Award Winner, 2018–2025
- Certified All-on-4® National Center of Excellence
- Featured nationally on CNN Headline News, FOX News, MSNBC, and CNBC as a leading dental implant expert
- Certified LANAP® clinician, offering minimally invasive laser periodontal therapy
Dr. Dickson is widely recognized as a trusted leader in implant dentistry and periodontics, frequently sought out by patients for his ability to deliver life-changing results with compassion and precision.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Dickson believes that dental implants are more than a procedure — they are a chance to restore confidence, function, and health. His philosophy blends advanced technology, specialist-level training, and a personalized approach, ensuring each patient feels supported and empowered from consultation through recovery.
Beyond the Practice
With a passport stamped in over 40 countries across six continents, Dr. Jeff Dickson brings a rare global perspective—and a deep spirit of adventure—to everything he does. Alongside his wife Katy, he has twice summited Mount Kilimanjaro (once with their teenage sons), visited Russia on two separate occasions, and explored landscapes from the Middle East to the South Pacific, Europe to Africa, and beyond.
Whether hiking in Nepal, navigating the souks of Morocco and Cairo, or kayaking through the fjords of Norway, Dr. Dickson sees travel not just as recreation, but as education—a way to stay humble, curious, and deeply connected to the human experience. These journeys have sharpened his adaptability, strengthened his leadership under pressure, and shaped his personal philosophy: that excellence in dentistry starts with understanding people, not just procedures.
The Dickson family has made Dulles International Airport their launchpad for worldwide exploration, always returning with fresh perspectives—and a renewed appreciation for the small-town community they call home in Winchester.
Community & Beyond
Dr. Dickson is a member of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and a proud sponsor of the Handley High School Athletic Association. He actively supports local schools, organizations, and events that strengthen the Winchester community.
Outside the office, he enjoys cheering on local sports, mentoring the next generation, and embracing the small-town roots that make Winchester such a special place to live and work.
Publications
- Dickson, Al-Sabbagh, Branskum, Robinson, Thomas. Osteoporosis in a dental school patient population: Prevalence and implications. Submitted for publication
- Dickson, Conner and Ecay. Inhibition of phosphatidylinositol Kinase does not alter forskolin-stimulated Cl secretion by T84 cells. Am J Physiol 278:C865-C872, 2000.
- Ecay, Dickson and Conner. Wortmannin inhibition of forskolin-stimulated chloride secretion by T84 cells. Biochemica et Biophysica Acta 1467 (2000) 54-64.
- Dickson, Thomas. Prevalence of osteoporosis and incidence of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) in a university based implant program. University of Kentucky Research Forum; March, 2010.
- Jeff Dickson & Christina Park. Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management. UKCD Graduate Research Forum; March, 2008Jeff Dickson. Cardinal Health Care. ASDA Publication; Nov, 2004.
- Jeff Dickson. Cardinal Health Care. Cuspidor Chronicle. Volume 3, Issue 1. Louisville American Student Dental Association; Nov. 2004
- J. Dickson, N. Wickramesimghe, K. Banerjee & W. Zacharias. Contributions of extracellular matrix components as micro-environmental factors on the cathepsin profiles in oral cancer cell lines. Research! Louisville; Nov. 2003; IADR Honolulu; March 2004.
- Dickson, Thomas. Prevalence of osteoporosis and incidence of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) in a university based implant program. University of Kentucky Research Forum; March, 2010.
- Dickson, JL, Conner, TD, and Ecay, TW. Wortmannin inhibition of epithelial chloride secretion. Molecular Biology of the Cell. Volume 9 (1998). 38th Annual Meeting for the American Society for Cell Biology, San Francisco, CA, Dec, 1998.
- Dickson. Wortmannin inhibits camp-stimulated epithelial Chloride secretion by T84 cells through inhibition of Na/K ATPase Activity. ETSU. 1998. Thesis
- Dickson. Wortmannin inhibits cAMP-stimulated epithelial Chloride secretion by T84 cells through inhibition of Na/K ATPase Activity. 14th Annual Student Research Forum, JHQCOM, ETSU, Johnson City, TN, 1998.
- Dickson, JL, Conner, TD, and Ecay, TW. Evidence for a functional role of the cytoskeletal motor protein myosin in cyclic AMP-stimulated epithelial chloride secretion. 13th Annual Student Research Forum, JHQCOM, ETSU, Johnson City, TN, 1997
Presentations and/or Continuing Education Given
- 2013 CE Immediate Implants – Eastern Panhandle Dental Society, MD
- 2012 LANAP – Eastern Panhandle Dental Society, MD
- 2012 CE Immediate Implants – Harrisonburg, VA Hygiene Association
- 2012 CE Immediate Implants – Winchester, VA Hygiene Association
- 2012 CE LANAP – Harrisonburg, VA Hygiene Association
- 2011 CE Perio Issues and Guided implant surgery – Winchester, VA Hygiene Association
- 2011 CE Perio Issues and guided implant surgery – Harrisonburg, VA Hygiene Association
- 2010 LANAP CE– Winchester, VA Hygiene Association
- 2010 LANAP CE – Harrisonburg, VA Hygiene Association
- 2010 LANAP CE – Harrisonburg Rockingham Dental Study Club
- 2010 UKCD Graduate Research Forum Oral Presenter, Lexington, KY
- 2009 UKCD Grand Rounds “Translational Science: Biomimetics in Oral Rehab” Lexington, KY
- 2009 Christ the King Women’s Group “Women’s Oral Health” Lexington, KY
- 2008 UKCD Graduate Research Forum Poster Presenter “BRONJ and Risk Factors” Lexington, KY
- 2004 IADR Poster Presenter – Honolulu, HI
- 2003 UL Research! Louisville – “Contributions of Extracellular Matrix Components as Environmental Factors on the Protease Expression Profiles of Oral Cancer Cell Lines
- 2003 UL Poster Presenter – Annual Summer Retreat
- 2000 International Trade Show – Dubai, UAE
- 2000 Iraqi In-Service Pathologist training – Hamburg, Germany
- 1998 Cell Biology Poster Presenter – San Francisco, CA
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