Dr. Kevin Winegar was born and raised in Midland, MI and later attended University of Michigan to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Dr. Winegar then began his dental journey with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from New York University College of Dentistry, consistently ranking in the top ten percent of his class as a member of the national dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon. When graduating dental school, he received multiple accolades including the Samuel Charles Miller Award for the highest knowledge and skill in periodontology as well as the Academy of General Dentistry Award as the most promising dentist.

Following graduation, Dr. Winegar completed a periodontology residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Medical Center under a three-year stipend. During this time, Dr. Winegar honed his skills in a wide range of procedures from conservative periodontal therapy to complex dental implant surgeries, eventually earning the title of chief resident. On top of his specialty training, he also pursued a Master of Science in Dental Sciences (MS) degree by researching a novel technique on gingival grafts around implants.