Timothy D. Bonniwell, DMD
Oral Surgeon Ithaca NY
Dr. Bonniwell is has been in practice for over 25 years. He is an active member of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, New York State Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, 6th District Dental Society, & Tompkins County Dental Society.
Dr. Bonniwell earned his Bachelor of Science from the California State University, Chico, and dental degree (D.M.D) from the University of Pennsylvania. He entered the U.S. Air Force and continued his education with a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at Langley Air Force Base, VA. He served as a general dentist for three years prior to his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX.
As an Air Force dental officer, Dr. Bonniwell was stationed in several countries and served as the Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at multiple bases. He spent three years on the teaching staff as the Oral Surgery Training Officer for the AEGD at Langley Air Force Base, VA and has received multiple medals and distinguished honors. After over 11 years of dedicated service and training, Dr. Bonniwell and his family moved to Ithaca where he opened his private practice.
Outside of the office, Dr. Bonniwell enjoys spending time with his family and participating in several outdoor activities including skiing, tennis, diving, and sailing. He can often be found on Cayuga Lake racing his J112e sailboat. He is an avid member & past commodore of the Ithaca Yacht Club and former Fleet Captian for the Cayuga Lake Cruising Fleet. When the lake is frozen, he and his family spend many of their evenings and weekends on the slopes at Greek Peak.
Dr. Bonniwell has vast experience in complex dental and surgical procedures. He feels very fortunate to have made Ithaca his home and is proud to serve the health needs of the greater Finger Lakes community.
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