Meet Dr. Thomas Backeris

Thomas Backeris, DMD Oral Surgeon at Advanced Oral Surgery of Tampa

Whether you are new to the Tampa area or are simply looking for a new care provider, Dr. Thomas Backeris and our treatment coordinators are ready to be your go-to team. Patients choose Dr. Backeris for his:

Certification

Dr. Thomas Backeris is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who also maintains hospital privileges at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa.

Scope of Care

Dr. Backeris is trained to provide a full range of care in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dental implant placement, complex bone grafting, reconstructive surgery for trauma, orthogenetic surgery, pathology, surgical dental extractions, and the administration of anesthesia.

Cutting-Edge Tech

Dr. Backeris commits to the latest techniques and technologies to provide a refined degree of care to his Florida patients. Your treatment experience with him will be meticulously planned to ensure optimal comfort, precision, and an exceptional surgical outcome.

Dr. Backeris' Education and Training

Dr. Backeris earned his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Duke University and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society and actively involved in the American Student Dental Association's Missions of Mercy.

Dr. Backeris completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.

Dr. Backeris went on to earn board certification and Diplomate status with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the nation's only certifying board for the specialty.

Dr. Backeris is trained in several specialty procedures, including:

Meet Dr. Thomas Backeris

Dr. Thomas Backeris of Advanced Oral Surgery of Tampa began his career in biomedical engineering before discovering his passion for direct patient care. He takes pride in helping patients overcome fear and reclaim their health, especially those with complex medical and dental needs. One of his most memorable cases involved helping a patient with severe oral health issues restore a full, confident smile.

Get to Know Dr. Thomas Backeris

Dr. Thomas Backeris proudly serves the communities of South Tampa, Valrico, Wesley Chapel and Land O’ Lakes with state-of-the-art oral surgery. He is a provider who can treat patients of all ages—complex pediatric and geriatric cases are welcome at Advanced Oral Surgery of Tampa.

In his free time, Dr. Backeris and his wife, Cassie, enjoy traveling, exercising, dining, snow skiing, spending time out on the water, and raising their young greyhound, Delmar.

Dr. Backeris' Featured Surgical Procedures and Treatments

To learn more about what Dr. Backeris can do for your smile, call us to schedule a consultation. Advanced Oral Surgery of Tampa has four offices throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Dental Implants

Replace missing teeth for good with the only treatment that can prevent jawbone atrophy. Dr. Backeris places dental implants using state-of-the-art technology and is capable of handling even the most complex cases for Tampa patients.

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Bone Grafting

If you've been told you're not an immediate candidate for dental implants because of low jawbone density, Dr. Backeris can help you restore lost tissue and build up a solid foundation for your permanent restorations with bone grafting.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal

Get gentle, safe, and skilled care for infected or impacted wisdom teeth with Dr. Thomas Backeris. If you're in need of urgent care, contact us right away, and we'll get you in to see Dr. Backeris as soon as possible.

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Financing Options

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Dr. Backeris understands how cost can affect your decision to undergo oral surgery. He accepts CareCredit®, which allows you to pay in affordable monthly installments.