Dr. Gray & Staff

Edward Gray DMD, MD’s staff is trained in assisting with Surgery, IV Sedation, and General Anesthesia within a state-of-the-art office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery.

The surgical staff at Carson Valley Oral Surgery are experienced, certified, oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of IV sedation and surgery. All staff are CPR certified and our administrative personnel are well-versed in health and insurance policy issues.

Dr. Edward Gray

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Edward Gray completed a dual-degree Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program. His training includes degrees in Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine, and completion of a surgical residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including one year of General Surgery. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from college and dental school. As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Edward Gray DMD, MD manages a wide variety of problems relating to the Mouth, Teeth, and Facial Regions. Dr. Gray has particular expertise expertise in Bone Grafting, and Implant surgery, including the exciting All-On-4 system, and zygomatic implants. He also extracts wisdom teeth and continues to provide services in a wide variety of Oral Surgical procedures.

Edward Gray DMD, MD is a member in good standing in the following organizations:

American Dental Association
Nevada Dental Association
Northern Nevada Dental Society
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Diplomate of the National Board of Dental Anesthesia
Fellow of the American Society of Dental Anesthesia

Edward Gray DMD, MD graduated from Oregon State University in 1983 with a degree in Pharmacy. After working eight years as a hospital-based pharmacist he returned to school in 1992, graduating from Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry with honors in 1996. He was then accepted into the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program at Oregon Health Sciences University and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in 1996. As part of his program requirement, Dr. Gray graduated from Oregon & Health Science University School of Medicine in 2000. He then completed his year of General Surgery in 2001 and completed the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program in its entirety in 2002. Dr. Gray enjoys all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery but has a particular interest in the field of dental implants, bone regeneration, and bone grafting.

Dr. Edward Gray

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Edward Gray DMD, MD is a member in good standing in the following organizations:

American Dental Association
Nevada Dental Association
Northern Nevada Dental Society
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Diplomate of the National Board of Dental Anesthesia
Fellow of the American Society of Dental Anesthesia

CVOS Staff

Jessica

Administrative Assistant

Terra

Surgical Assistant | Implant Coordinator

Julie

Surgical Assistant

Maria

Surgical Assistant

Jamie

Surgical Manager

Shelly

Office Manager

Danielle

Surgical Assistant

CVOS Staff

Shelly

OFFICE MANAGER

I earned my Certified Nurses Assistant certificate in May 1998 and worked for many years with seniors in nursing homes and also with hospital patients. I started working for Dr. Gray in 2004, during my time here as Administrative Assistant I have learned many aspects of the office and have been cross-trained in patient care. Along with other responsibilities, I have also had the privilege of being the Implant Coordinator, helping patients coordinate their insurance benefits and keeping them on track with their treatment plans. Currently, I am privileged to serve as the office manager. I take this position to heart and strive to do my best for Dr. Gray and staff.

Terra

IMPLANT COORDINATOR

I have lived in Carson Valley since 2004. I have been in the medical industry as a back office assistant for sixteen years, and love what I do. I recently changed my career from Orthopedics to Oral surgery, and am enjoying working as a Surgical assistant and Implant Coordinator, for Dr. Gray. I take pride in maintaining a clean, and comfortable environment for our patients.

Jessica

Administrative Assistant

My family moved here from Grants Pass Oregon when I was 5 years old and I love that I have had the opportunity to grow up in this beautiful valley, and now I get to raise my family here. I started my career in the dental field in 2012. I have worked mostly with pediatric patients and later in my career moved more to front office and reception. I appreciate all I have learned working in this field and having to opportunity to meet great people. As an Administrative Assistant I get to coordinate patient appointments, assist in patient care, assist in insurance verification and tracking claims, along with seating patients taking their vital signs and imaging and make them as comfortable as possible, to prepare them for their consultation with Dr. Gray. I enjoy being a part of the team and am so grateful to be working for Dr. Gray here at Carson Valley Oral Surgery.

Julie

SURGICAL ASSISTANT

I graduated from Oregon Health & Science University with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. I worked as an RN at Providence Portland Medical Center in Respiratory and Hospice from 1988 to 1998. I moved to the Carson Valley in 2002 and have found the people here to be very hardworking, generous and genuine. The Carson Valley is a wonderful place to raise a family and run a business with quality schools and community support. I continue to work at Carson Valley Oral Surgery part-time as an RN and surgical assistant. I have also served for 2 years as a volunteer board member and newsletter editor for the Douglas Dolfins Swim Team.

Danielle

SURGICAL ASSISTANT

I have lived in the Carson Valley since 2002 and became a member of the Carson Valley Oral surgery team in 2005. Prior to working for Dr. Gray, I spent 5 years in Dentistry and Endodontics. I am a surgical assistant for Dr. Gray and help patients in recovery and pre and post op instructions. Keeping the surgical area clean and sterile is part of my job as well as taking photos for implants and biopsy patients. Also tracking biopsy specimens and results. I love Oral Surgery and enjoy helping our patients get the care they deserve.

Maria

SURGICAL ASSISTANT

I have been working with Dr. Gray since the start of Carson Valley Oral Surgery in 2002. With more than thirty years of dental and oral surgery experience, I feel quite blessed to be a part of such a caring and professional practice. As back office supervisor, I work as a surgical assistant and am in charge of ordering and maintaining all surgical equipment and supplies. Our entire staff takes great pride in maintaining a clean, friendly and comfortable atmosphere for all of our patients.

Jamie

SURGICAL MANAGER

I started my career in the dental field in 2007 working for a local pediatric dentist. When Dr. Gray offered me the opportunity to work at Carson Valley Oral Surgery in 2008, I was extremely happy to accept that position. After a period of intensive training as an oral surgery assistant, I am happy to call this my career and a job that I absolutely enjoy doing. Although my primary functions are assisting Dr. Gray in surgery, recovering patients, pre-op and post-op instruction, sterilization of instruments, imaging, treatment planning, and always providing a clean and comfortable environment for our patients. After many years, I have been given the opportunity to be the surgical manager. I take this position very seriously and strive to provide the best care.