Dr. Steven A. Saxe joined UNLV School of Dental Medicine in 2016 as a part-time instructor and has treated patients in Las Vegas for nearly 30 years.

Board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Saxe earned his bachelor’s at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Washington University School of Dental Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. He continued his education at Sinai Hospital of Detroit, completing a four year residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

An advocate for organized dentistry, Dr. Saxe has memberships with many local, state, and national professional organizations including the Southern Nevada Dental Society, Nevada Dental Association, and International College of Dentists; is a fellow with three organizations including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; a diplomate with two boards including the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology; and serves as president of the Nevada state society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

During his career, he helped found the University of Nevada School of Medicine General Practice Dental Residency, as well as the Southern Nevada Craniofacial and Cleft Palate clinic.