Dr. Courtney is a Massachusetts native, raised in a family of dentists and periodontists, including those in his immediate and extended family. He received his BA from Boston University, and after that he attended Boston University’s School of Dental Medicine, where he received his DMD. While in dental school, Dr. Courtney participated in numerous research projects with a focus on the success of dental implants in medically compromised patients and studies concerning salivary gland pathology.
Thereafter, Dr. Courtney completed his medical school training at Jefferson’s Medical College in Philadelphia, PA achieving his M.D. and continued his oral and maxillofacial surgery program training at Thomas Jefferson University Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. During residency, Dr. Courtney continued his research interests, presenting at the SLEEP conference, where he promoted studies concerning management of obstructive sleep apnea. He also conducted interdepartmental lectures within the university hospital.
Following residency, Dr. Courtney pursued a surgical fellowship with a focus on orthognathic jaw reconstruction and TMJ management in Charlotte, NC with Dr. Brian Farrell and his surgical team. Dr. Courtney endeavors to continue his career with an interest in full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery with a focus on:
- Orthognathic surgery
- TMJ Management
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Wisdom Teeth
- Dental Implants
Dr. Courtney is board certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a member of the American Medical and Dental Associations.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, playing ice hockey and golfing.
