Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Nathan Adams
MD, DMD, FACS
Dr. Nathan Adams is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a strong foundation in both medical and dental sciences and a deep commitment to patient-focused care. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
A Utah native, Dr. Adams earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Utah State University before receiving his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He later returned to Mayo Clinic to complete his medical degree, general surgery internship, and oral and maxillofacial surgery residency.
Education & Credentials
Areas of Clinical Focus
- Sleep apnea surgery and orthognathic (jaw) reconstruction
- Oral pathology and management of facial trauma
- Dental implant placement and bone grafting procedures
- Office-based anesthesia and surgical care
- Comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgical treatment
Honors and Distinctions
- Jon M. Huntsman Endowed Chair, 2018
- Matthew H. Cryer Award, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon, National Dental Honor Society
- Honors Gross Anatomy Dissection Program
- University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine Scholarship (2002–2006)
- Dean’s List, Utah State University
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Utah Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Dental Association
- Utah Dental Association
Research and Publications
- Virtual Surgical Planning for Orthognathic Surgery, Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Book Chapter)
- Peer-reviewed articles on surgical outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea
- Abstracts presented at national AAOMS meetings on head and neck pathology and sleep apnea surgery
- Poster presentation, American Academy of Sleep Medicine Conference
- Reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Anatomy
Life Beyond the Practice
Born in Logan and raised in the Salt Lake Valley, Dr. Adams graduated from Hillcrest High School before serving a two-year church mission in southern Brazil. In 2000, he married his longtime friend, Stephanie, and together they are raising four children.
When he’s not in the operating room, Dr. Adams enjoys hiking, camping, playing baseball and basketball, and reading. He is actively involved in his local church and regularly volunteers within the community. After years of study and service in Pennsylvania and Minnesota, he is grateful to be home in Utah—serving in the community that helped shape him.
He is honored to work alongside Dr. Price and Dr. Gladwell at Utah Facial & Oral Surgery, where he remains dedicated to delivering safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care in partnership with his colleagues and referring providers.