Orthognathic Surgery
Corrective jaw surgery that restores function, balance, and facial harmony.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Raleigh, NC
Roger Moreira
MD · DMD · FACS · JD · MBA · PhD
Uniting world-class surgical training, academic rigor, and an unwavering commitment to every patient's outcome.
Fellowship-trained at the University of Pittsburgh, Johns Hopkins & the Ivo Pitanguy Institute
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About
A rare depth of training in service of the patient
Dr. Roger Moreira is an internationally trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon with more than two decades of clinical and academic experience across Brazil and the United States.
A rare multidisciplinary foundation, with degrees in dentistry, medicine, plastic and reconstructive surgery, law, and business, informs a precise, whole-patient approach to every diagnosis and procedure.
He graduated at the top of his dental school class, earned his master's and doctorate summa cum laude, trained surgical residents for fifteen years, and continues to advance the field through research and teaching.
Credentials & Training
Trained across continents and disciplines
A career built on relentless study, spanning dentistry, medicine, surgery, law, and business at leading institutions in Brazil and the United States.
2022-2023
MBA in Health Management
Verbo Educacional · Brazil
2017-2018
Craniofacial Research Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Hospital · Baltimore, USA
2016-2019
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency
Ivo Pitanguy Institute · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2006-2012
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
City University of São Paulo (UNICID) · São Paulo, Brazil
2001-2003
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, USA
1997-1999
PhD, summa cum laude
Piracicaba Dental School, UNICAMP · São Paulo, Brazil
1995-1999
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
Piracicaba Dental School, UNICAMP · São Paulo, Brazil
1989-1993
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Federal University of Goiás · Goiânia, Brazil
1989-1993
Juris Doctor (Law)
Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás · Goiânia, Brazil
Areas of Expertise
Full-scope surgical care of the face and jaws
From complex reconstruction to refined aesthetics, all from a single, deeply trained hand.
TMJ Surgery
Advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders.
Craniofacial Trauma
Comprehensive reconstruction of complex facial and craniofacial injuries.
Facial Reconstruction
Rebuilding form and function after trauma, pathology, or congenital difference.
Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Refined aesthetic procedures grounded in reconstructive precision.
Dento-alveolar Surgery
Extractions, implants, and bone grafting with meticulous surgical care.
Academic & Research
A surgeon who advances the field
Beyond the operating room, Dr. Moreira has shaped oral and maxillofacial surgery through authorship, research, and the training of a new generation of surgeons.
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Books
Color Atlas of TMJ Surgery
Editora Revinter · 2015
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Tratado, Vol. I)
Editora Napoleão · 2017
Selected publications
Craniomaxillofacial trauma in children: a review of 3,385 cases with 6,060 injuries in 10 years
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2004
A comparison of motorcycle and bicycle accidents in oral and maxillofacial trauma
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2012
Incidence and patterns of mandibular condyle fractures
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2010
In-vitro comparison of mechanical resistance between two straight plates and a Y-plate for fixation of mandibular condyle fractures
Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 2018
Honors & Recognition
Distinctions across three decades
Academic honors, board certifications, and leadership across the world's foremost surgical societies.
Awards & Distinctions
- Ph.D. earned summa cum laude (1999)
- M.Sc. earned summa cum laude (1997)
- Outstanding Achievement in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Brazilian College (1993)
- Best Dental Student, Class of 1993, Federal University of Goiás
Board Certifications
- Brazilian College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery
- Latin American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Brazilian Bar Association
Society Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (AAOMS)
- American Society of TMJ Surgeons
- Southeast Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- North Carolina Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Brazilian College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery
- Brazilian Society of Craniofacial Surgery
Patient Stories
Care patients remember
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Contact
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Practice
1401 Sunday Drive, Ste 109
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Hours
Monday to Wednesday: 8:00-16:00Thursday: 8:00-17:00Friday: 8:00-14:00Saturday & Sunday: Closed