Eric Kelly, DMD
Meet Dr. Kelly: Oral Surgeon in Wilmington NC
Dr. Eric Kelly was raised in Raleigh, NC, and attended high school at Leesville Road. He then pursued his college degree in biology at Appalachian State and attended East Carolina University for Dental School. Following completion of his residency at Georgetown – Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC, he has chosen to move to Wilmington to practice with Drs. Wilson.
Dr. Kelly chose to specialize in oral and maxillofacial surgery because of the wide scope within the field and the direct effect on the lives of his patients. Within the field, he is most passionate about dental implant rehabilitation and orthognathic (jaw reconstruction) surgery. Dr. Kelly feels these particular areas of expertise offer complex and challenging cases that ultimately have a profound impact on the lives of patients for decades to come.
On a personal level, Dr. Kelly chose to live in Wilmington because of proximity to family. Professionally, he felt called to serve the people of eastern North Carolina, as he finds them to be a hard working and caring group of people with a strong sense of community.
In his free time, Dr. Kelly enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah and his golden retriever Remington. He is also a private pilot who loves outdoor activities including hiking national parks and diving.
Education and Credentials
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Board Certification
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2023)
- Residency
- Georgetown – Washington Hospital Center (2022)
- During residency performed duties as the senior Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Resident for:
- Children’s National Medical Center – Dept. of Craniofacial Surgery (2022)
- Washington DC Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center (2021)
- Johns Hopkins (2020)
- The National Institute of Health (2019)
- During residency performed duties as the senior Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Resident for:
- Georgetown – Washington Hospital Center (2022)
- Surgical Internship
- Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY (2018)
Dental School
- East Carolina School of Dental Medicine (2017)
- Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)
Undergraduate
- Appalachian State University (2012)
- B.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude
Community/Volunteer
Dr. Kelly has a long and impressive history of contributing to his community through his volunteer work. He participates regularly at Mission of Mercy clinics providing dental care to underserved populations and has since he was in college as well as through dental school and residency.
He has also worked with the NC Baptist Men’s Dental Bus in Greenville NC and Give Kids a Smile, who also work in underserved areas.
He has utilized his pilot’s license to save dogs from high kill shelters with Pilots and Paws and has long worked with the ASPCA as both a volunteer and foster parent for dogs.
His other volunteer interests include constructing homes with Habitat for Humanity and international work with orphanages in the Dominican Republic, where he taught children about personal health and hygiene.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Kelly’s clinical interests include bone grafting, implantology, and reconstructive jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery).
Affiliations
Dr. Kelly is a member of:
- The American Dental Association
- The North Carolina Dental Association
- The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery