Meet Dr. Nellen

Dr. Ronald Nellen is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing the highest level of oral surgical care in the Milwaukee area for over 30 years. He is the founding doctor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Consultants of Wisconsin, S.C. and offers his patients the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial services including:

  • Dental implants with comprehensive soft and hard tissue grafting
  • Surgical removal of teeth, including wisdom teeth
  • Corrective and reconstructive jaw surgery
  • Surgical treatment of pathologic conditions
  • Sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment
  • TMJ diagnostic and surgical services
  • Reconstructive trauma surgery

Dr. Nellen is a dedicated student of the science of Oral and Maxillofacial treatments and regularly continues his education to provide the latest in professional surgical techniques. These treatments are supported with the most contemporary equipment including C02 laser, digital radiography and sophisticated computer hardware and software to allow for more accurate and comprehensive care.

Dr. Nellen was born and raised in the Milwaukee area and attended UW Milwaukee where he completed his degree with honors. He then attended Marquette University School of Dentistry where he graduated “Cum Laude.” After completion of these studies, he was honored to be offered an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota.

He has been a guest lecturer on a local, state and national level speaking on topics including dental implants and reconstruction, temporomandibular joint dysfunction and disease, maxillofacial trauma, sleep apnea, maxillofacial pathology and orthognathic and facial reconstruction.

He has served the professional community as:

  • Chairman of the dental section of West Allis Memorial hospital
  • President of the Waukesha County Dental Association
  • Board Member of Ethics Committee of the Waukesha County Dental Society
  • Delegate to the Wisconsin Dental Association
  • Board Member of the Legislative Committee of the Wisconsin Dental Association
  • Chairman of the Nominating Committee of the Wisconsin Dental Association
  • Board Member of the Continuing Education Committee in Wisconsin Dental Association
  • Reference Committee Chairman, WDA House of Delegates 2016
  • Committee Member, The Committee on Public and Professional Communications for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

He currently maintains his professional status as:

  • Diplomate of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Member of the International Congress on Oral Implant Implantologists
  • Associate Fellow of the American Society of Osseointegration
  • Member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesia
  • Member of the Wisconsin Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Board Member, Executive Board, Greater Milwaukee Dental Association
  • Board Member, Board of Directors, Greater Milwaukee Dental Association
  • Member of the Wisconsin Dental Association
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Fellow, American College of Dentists

Dr. Nellen has also been honored to be selected for and maintains membership in the Milwaukee Odontologic Society, Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and the International Honor Dental organization, Pierre Fauchard Academy.