Dr. Emery on Meet the Doctor PageRobert W.Emery, DDS

Dr. Robert W. Emery is an innovator in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. An expert in dental implantology, he is the one of the creators of the X-Guide, the most advanced surgical tracking system in the world. His medical and technological contributions have revolutionized the way doctors perform surgical procedures that require extreme accuracy.

With over 35 years of experience as an oral surgeon and oral and maxillofacial specialist, Dr. Emery brings comprehensive knowledge and skill to dental implant procedures, wisdom teeth removal and extractions, bone grafting, treatment for facial trauma, and jaw surgery. In addition to supporting his patients, he also teaches and publishes extensively, and he is one of the founding partners of X-NAV, a cutting-edge medical device company.

Dr. Emery’s Approach

Robert Emery’s goal as an oral surgeon is to give patients the best care available anywhere in the world. He employs innovative technology, advanced techniques, and findings from the latest research to improve each patient’s experience and outcome.

As founder of Capital Center® for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Emery has brought together other specialists who strive to be the best at what they do. At the core of the practice is a dedication to excellence, from providing high-quality surgical procedures to offering a warm, inviting, and professional atmosphere for patients.

Dr. Emery takes time to get to know the people in his care, including their reasons for seeing an oral surgeon, their fears, and their expectations. He treats patients with respect and compassion, educating them about their options so they can make their own decisions about treatment.


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Leadership and Research

Dedicated to furthering his expertise as an oral surgeon, Dr. Emery has participated in and guided numerous professional development programs. Topics have included advanced regenerative procedures and dynamic navigation for dental implants, building on his work with X-NAV.

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Dr. Emery spends significant time outside of his practice teaching residents and visiting surgeons about advanced surgical techniques and technology. He is a recipient of the “Outstanding Educator Award” from Washington Hospital Center’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and he has been granted numerous other honors over the course of his career as an oral surgeon.

Robert Emery has published extensively on various subjects related to oral and maxillofacial surgery and the use of dynamic navigation. He has received multiple grants for his research on dental implants and for the design and development of X-NAV’s technology. His work continues to advance care that is more accurate, effective, and comfortable for the patient.

Dr. Emery welcomes the opportunity to meet you and to discuss your oral surgery needs. Schedule a consultation at his office online or by calling (202) 386-7100.

Read Dr. Emery’s CV here.