Christopher R. Paolino, DMD, FACS
Dr. Christopher Paolino is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, with expertise in corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma, implant placement, and third molar extraction. He served as Chief Resident at Christiana Care Health System Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, were he excelled in head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery.
In practice he has special interest in corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma, TMJ and complex implant surgery. When performing major surgical cases, Dr. Paolino utilizes Virtual Surgical Planning and Patient Specific Implants. While formally trained in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Paolino prioritizes the overall health and wellness of his patients.
Dr. Paolino offers in-office IV Sedation/General Anesthesia for patient comfort, and is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He is fully credentialed with operating room and admitting privileges at Main Line Health System, Christiana Care Health System, and Brinton Lake Surgery Center. Dr. Paolino also provides surgical care within the Department of Plastic Surgery at Nemours Children’s Hospital as needed. Dr. Paolino strongly believes in the value of education and prioritizes patient safety. For this reason, on a routine basis he volunteers his time to teach the residents at Christiana Care.
When not treating patients or teaching, Dr. Paolino enjoys time with his growing family. His hobbies include martial arts, strength and conditioning, gardening and spending time outdoors.
Understanding the FACS Designation
Patients may notice the letters FACS after Dr. Christopher Paolino’s name. FACS stands for Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a professional designation awarded to surgeons who meet the standards established by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Founded in 1913, the ACS promotes high standards of surgical practice. Surgeons admitted as Fellows are evaluated based on their education, training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct. Fellowship is separate from board certification and represents an additional professional credential.
Surgical Specialties Represented by the ACS
The American College of Surgeons includes Fellows from many surgical specialties, including:
General Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Neurological Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Urology
The FACS designation, together with board certification, reflects Dr. Paolino’s training, surgical qualifications, professional standards, and commitment to the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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Board Certifications:
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023
Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, 2022
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Professional Association and Licensure:
Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 2026
Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2021
Member, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2021
Delaware Anesthesia Permit – Unrestricted, G6-0011257
Pennsylvania Anesthesia Permit – Unrestricted , DA031851
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Education:
Christiana Care Health System, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate, 2021
Columbia University, Basic Microsurgery, 2020
Christiana Care Health System, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship, 2017
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Doctoral Degree, 2016
Villanova University, Bachelor of Arts, 2012