Meet Dr. Joshua Edward Everts

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Alabaster, AL

Dr. Everts has established his practice based on core Christian values and strong surgical principles. He believes that the most important aspect of his profession is his patients’ health and well being. Dr. Everts is committed to bringing his patients the very best in surgical technique and the absolute greatest in modern technology.

Dr. Everts is the second of four children, born to Ed and Sheila Everts in Minot, ND. The Everts family moved throughout the Midwest before they finally settled in Dubuque, IA, where Dr. Everts spent the majority of his childhood and graduated from Dubuque Senior High in 1999. He went on to attend the University of Iowa for both undergraduate and dental school education. In order to obtain both his oral surgery specialty training and his medical degree, Dr. Everts attended the University of Alabama Birmingham where he met his wife Carlin. Dr. Everts received extensive training in the full scope of oral and facial surgery during his training and continues that wide range of surgical procedures in his practice today.

Professional Interests:

Dr. Everts specializes in orthognathic surgery, bone grafts, dental implants, teeth extractions, and sedation/anesthesia. Dr. Everts performs surgery in a state-of-the-art accredited surgical facility and adheres to a strict code of ethics.

Dr. Everts works closely with the local pediatricians and pediatric dentist to offer specialized care in pediatric sedation and surgical procedures.

Dr. Everts is constantly pursuing knowledge and the latest trends and technology in oral and facial surgery. He regularly attends surgical courses and national meetings to maintain his cutting edge surgical training.

Dr. Everts is currently Board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)  and recognized as a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Everts is part of numerous professional societies including the ADA, AAOMS, AL Dental Society, AL OMS Society, OMSPAC, OMSF, AMA.

Personal Information:

Dr. Everts is heavily involved in his local church community at Church of the Highlands where he lead pre-marital counseling alongside his wife. He spends his free time with his wonderful wife Carlin and his two sons, Eli and Isaac and his baby girl Isla. He also enjoys physical fitness and works out at Crossfit J19.

Education:

Undergraduate:

1999-2002     Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry – University of Iowa

Postgraduate Training:

2002-2006     Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of Iowa, College of Dentistry

2006-2007     Internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Alabama Birmingham

2007-2009     Doctorate of Medicine (MD) – University of Alabama Birmingham, School of Medicine

2009-2010     Internship in General Surgery – University of Alabama Birmingham

2010-2011     Resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Alabama Birmingham

2011-2012     Chief Resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Alabama Birmingham

 

Professional Leadership:

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AAOMS)

• Committee on Healthcare and Advocacy Resident Position
  • September 2010 to September 2011
• Task force on the Young Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon
  • September 2011 to September 2012
• CPT Advisor to AMA
  • Represent  AAOMS and ADA
  • January 2013 to present
• Committee on Healthcare and Advocacy Advisor
  • January 2013 to present
• OMS National Insurance Company Advisory Board
  • January 2017 to present
• AAOMS House of Delegates
  • Alabama Alternate Delegate
  • January 2017 to present

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

• Shelby Baptist Medical Center
• Shelby Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Regional Medical Center
• Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
• The Surgery Center in Oxford
• Tanner Medical Center
• Gadsden Regional Medical Center