ORAL SURGEON IN WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Dr. Paul Weinstein

Dr. Weinstein is a trusted, Ivy League-trained oral surgeon in West Palm Beach. Completing his undergraduate studies at Emory University in Atlanta, he attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas and earned his dental degree. From there, he finished a two-year general dentistry residency and fellowship before completing a four-year specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Hospital of Saint Raphael/Yale University. While there, he served as part of the craniofacial team, focusing on complex cases, like cleft palates.

As a board-certified professional in oral maxillofacial surgery, he is also a Diplomate with the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He also maintains memberships in the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Dental Association, and he previously served as past president of the North Palm Beach Dental Society.

When he’s not busy transforming smiles inside the office, he can be found lecturing about his chosen field and authoring various papers for publishing. He also spends much of his time with his wife, Lauren, and their three adult sons, Bill, Greg, and Alex.

Dr. Travis Thompson

Moving to Florida when he was eight years old, Dr. Thompson’s original career path did not begin in dentistry. He desired to be a fighter pilot; however, his vision left him unable to take flight. Instead, he chose to enter the oral surgical field and earned his undergraduate degree at the U.S. Naval Academy before completing his dental degree at the University of Florida. Afterward, he finished a four-year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Shands Hospital. While there, he served on the craniofacial team at the UF Center for Implant Dentistry and received the Award for Oral Surgical Excellence.

As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Thompson is also a Diplomate of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and maintains membership in the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and the Florida Association of Oral Surgery.

Dr. Thompson has co-authored many papers and lectures on multiple topics throughout the U.S. He also served as past president of the North Palm Beach Dental Society and assists as part of the mock boards for oral surgery residents at the University of Florida.

When Dr. Thompson isn’t busy at the office, you’ll find him with his wife, Sarah, and their three children, Nik, Kit, and Pip. He also enjoys fishing and spearfishing as well as cooking BBQ, woodworking, working out, and more.

Dr. Jeronimo Guzman

Joining our practice in 2007, Dr. Guzman is an oral surgeon in West Palm Beach who originally attended dental school in Mexico City before enrolling at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio to complete a four-year foreign externship in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2000. One year later, he began an 18-month internship program for foreign doctors in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan before eventually starting a four-year residency training program. Throughout this time, he lectured on various topics, focusing much of his time on facial trauma reconstruction, maxillofacial infections, and multidisciplinary treatment.

After graduating in 2006, he has gone on to become well-known throughout the community for his work as a pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgeon. His accomplishments include becoming a Diplomate of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Board of Dental Anesthesiology. He is also a Fellow of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Guzman, in 2022, co-founded The Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery Institute. Alongside world-renowned colleagues, they created the “CRJ” protocol (Comprehensive Reconstruction of the Jaw).

As a busy professional, Dr. Guzman does find enjoyment in spending time with his wife, Dr. Isabel, and their two children, Sebastian and Elena. He’s a professional race car driver and accomplished pianist.

Dr. Christopher Chafin

Board-certified and a Diplomate of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Chafin brings his Ivy League training in dentistry and oral surgery to our specialty practice in West Palm Beach. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Rollins College, he went on to graduate at the top of his class in 2011 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

After completing a six-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Florida, he graduated with honors from the University of Florida Medical School with his MD before finishing a one-year general surgery residency.

Dr. Chafin currently serves as a board member of the Central Palm Beach County Dental Association and holds memberships in the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Association.

Publishing multiple papers in peer-reviewed journals, he has also lectured on various topics in the field of oral surgery and has advanced training in Botox, Juvéderm, and facial chemical peels.

When he’s not in the office, Dr. Chafin spends much of his time with his wife, their daughter, Reese, and their son, Graham. He also enjoys playing soccer, being outdoors, hiking, and running.

Dr. David Holland

As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in West Palm Beach, Dr. Holland completed his undergraduate degree at Duke University on an athletic scholarship. He then enrolled at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, earning his DDS degree. While completing a four-year residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, he served as the chief resident and received extensive training in dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, trauma management, tumor resection and reconstruction, and temporomandibular disorders.

He also focused much of his training on dental implants and various methods of sedation. He found that his surgical interests include corrective (orthognathic) jaw surgery, bone grafting, dental implant reconstruction, and the removal of third molars.

As an avid learner, he remains actively involved in staying abreast of the latest changes in the field, completing research and giving presentations on various topics related to oral surgery.

Outside of the office, Dr. Holland spends much of his time with his wife, Camilla, who is originally from Brazil. They share a mini-Australian Shepherd, Bowdee. In his spare time, he practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, works out, plays tennis or golf, and enjoys the Florida beaches.