Wayne Ichikawa

Wayne Ichikawa serves as a Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Dental Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, where he has taught clinical and simulation-based oral surgery courses since joining in 2019. His responsibilities include advanced oral surgery instruction, simulation laboratory teaching, and clinical coverage in the Urgent Care Clinic.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor's degree from University of California, Berkeley
• Master's in Oral Surgery from University of Illinois Chicago
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from University of California, Los Angeles
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training at University of Illinois Chicago

Dr. Ichikawa specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery with subspecialty expertise in dental anesthesiology. His professional focus integrates clinical practice with innovative simulation-based dental education methodologies, particularly in surgical training environments. He maintains active board certification through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Professional affiliations include membership in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Nevada Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association. His clinical work significantly contributes to emergency dental services through the Urgent Care Clinic while advancing simulation pedagogy in oral surgery education.