Meet Dr. Glen E. Jones

Dr. Jones was fortunate to discover a profession he was passionate about at an early age. He was first introduced to the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery after needing jaw surgery in high school. His surgeon noticed his potential and enthusiasm, and was able to guide him in a direction to obtain a career in a profession that he continues to be just as passionate about today!

He was born and raised in rural Alabama. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Alabama and received his doctorate from University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1995. He then moved from Alabama to New York City where he completed both a General Practice Residency and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College (formerly know as New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center) in June 2000.

Dr. Jones enjoys all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a strong emphasis on implant restoration surgery. He attributes his successful practice to approaching every patient, whether it be a simple extraction or a complex facial fracture,

with the same compassionate zeal.

He is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (FSOMS), Florida Society of Dental Anesthesiology (FSDA), ADA, FDA, and WCDDA. He served as president of the Pinellas County Dental Association and delegate to the FDA 2013-2014. He is active staff at Largo Medical Center and West Bay Surgery Center. He is Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified and BLS certified. He gives back to the community by volunteering with several local charitable organizations. He actively lectures to professional groups and takes great pride in his role with Bay Center for Oral & Implant Study Club.

He has been a partner for greater than 23 years and is proud of the role Bay Center for Oral & Implant Surgery has played in our community. Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with his fantastic daughters Anna and Sophia. He enjoys boating and considers himself an avid snow skier, even though both of his daughters can easily beat him down a black diamond slope.

Meet Dr. Jesse M. Jakubowski

Dr. Jakubowski joined Bay Center for Oral & Implant Surgery in 2013. He was born and raised in Wisconsin, attending the University of Wisconsin for his undergraduate education and is truly a “Midwesterner” at heart. He then decided to follow his father’s footsteps into the career of dentistry, moving to Fort Lauderdale to complete his dental training at Nova Southeastern University.

While at dental school he served in multiple leadership positions, including Student Government President. He still is involved in leadership and community service to this day serving on the Pinellas County Dental Association board and will soon serve as its President. It during his time in dental school that he developed a passion for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and completed six externships throughout the country in this field.

After dental school he stayed in Fort Lauderdale and completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at Nova Southeastern University and Broward Health Medical Center. During his final year he served as Chief Resident of his surgical service and was also voted “Resident of the Year” by his peers. Upon graduation Dr. Jakubowski and his lovely wife Kinga, an Optometrist, moved to St. Petersburg and joined Bay Center for Oral & Implant Surgery. This allowed them to settle down closer to her hometown and family in Palm Harbor. Together they enjoy almost any outdoor activity and love to involve their two boys, Carter and Bennett. They are avid sports enthusiasts and enjoy cheering on their hometown favorites from both Wisconsin and Tampa Bay

In addition to his position at Bay Center for Oral & Implant Surgery, Dr. Jakubowski was previouslyPredoctoral Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Course Director at LECOM Dental School in Bradenton. He truly enjoys being involved in academics, to both help educate the dentists of the future and also advance his own education. He has published multiple articles in a variety of journals and most recently co-authored a book on lip cancer.

Dr. Jakubowski is board certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and practices allaspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Association of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery and a member of the Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast District Dental Association and PinellasCounty Dental Association. He has placed thousands of implants and is a Diplomate and Fellow of theInternational Congress of Oral Implantologists and a member of the Academy of Osteointegration. He iscertified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Meet Dr. Christopher P. Maly

Dr. Christopher Maly was born and raised in a small farm town outside Ann Arbor, Michigan. He grew up exploring the outdoors and working at his parents’ canoe and kayak livery. The Boy Scouts served as a foundation for leadership and service during his youth. By high school he was an Eagle Scout and was also named captain of the varsity football and track teams. He was interested in the sciences from a young age and was ultimately inspired to pursue a career in dentistry by his uncle who still practices in Michigan today.

He graduated from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business with honors in 2006 while also fulfilling his pre-dental curriculum requirements. It was there that he met his future wife Lisa, a CPA. Paralleling his draw to the health care industry was a calling to serve, leading him to accept a scholarship with the United States Navy to attend dental school at the University of Michigan. Before starting dental school, he attended Officer Indoctrination School at the Naval Officer Training Command in Newport, Rhode Island. During dental school he gained a strong interest in implant dentistry and was awarded the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award for excellence in surgical and restorative implant dentistry. He was also awarded the Comprehensive Care Award for clinical excellence and graduated in 2010 before setting off on his Navy career.

During his first year of military service he was irreversibly drawn to the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery after a four month rotation with the surgeon at Naval Hospital Beaufort in South Carolina. He gained acceptance to Oral and Maxillofacial residency at The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda (The President’s Hospital) and began training in 2012. There, he had significant experience with acute trauma, post-traumatic reconstruction, orthognathic surgery and cosmetic facial surgery. His greatest memory of military service was having the opportunity to meet and provide care for some of the nation’s most incredible heroes. Throughout residency he completed numerous rotations in anesthesia, medicine, dermatology, general surgery, trauma surgery, plastic surgery, and more. In his last year of residency, Dr. Maly was voted Top Chief Resident Educator by his co-residents and was also ranked top of his class by the staff.

His next military assignment was to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina where Dr. Maly served as Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division. Over a four year tour, he personally provided care for thousands of United States Marines and Sailors while also overseeing clinical operations for a team of twenty personnel. As a mentor and educator, he personally helped train more than 50 Navy dentists in complex exodontia during their oral surgery rotations at Parris Island. Dr. Maly also participated in community outreach with the local Rotary Club Mobile Dental Unit and provided regular service for four regional dental and oral surgery practices.

Dr. Maly’s ten year Navy career came to a close as he and his wife decided to set down permanent roots in their favorite place, Saint Petersburg, Florida. After being married in Largo in 2009, they have visited frequently and each time they visit they never want to leave. Outside of work, Dr. Maly enjoys exploring new parks and beaches, boating, fishing, crabbing, sports and cooking dinner for his family.

Dr. Maly is board certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and licensed in four states including Florida. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and maintains certifications in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He has lectured at various review courses and study clubs and is also a published author in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Meet Dr. Vanessa S Watts

Dr. Vanessa Watts, born in Canada, moved to Florida with her family in 1995. She spent her summers camping, hiking, fishing, and traveling. She is a lover of the outdoors and enjoys spending time on the water. Her interest in dentistry began at a young age after spending time with her mother, a Hygienist, in her dental office. She discovered her passion for surgery after receiving several dental surgical procedures as a child.

Her love for the water and biology led her to Florida Atlantic University where she studied Molecular and Marine Biology. While at FAU she worked alongside some of the top research scientists in the study of anoxia tolerance and how to reverse brain damage in stroke patients. She pursued her Dental Degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale Florida. While in dental school Dr. Watts served on the student council where she represented dental students on a national level in meetings discussing the policies and procedures of the dental profession.

She completed several surgical internships around the country, prior to completing her residency training at Nova Southeastern University and Broward Health Medical Center in 2018. Her rigorous four years included extensive trauma training at two Level One Trauma Centers, facial cosmetics, facial and jaw reconstruction, TMJ surgery, benign and malignant pathology, bone harvesting and reconstruction, anesthesiology, special needs, as well as dentoalveolar and implant surgery. Dr. Watts is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon that practices a wide scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She finds joy in getting to know her patients and making them feel comfortable and cared for on a personal level.

Dr. Watts is currently an adjunct professor at NSU Clearwater where she enjoys training future dentists of our community and also engaging in lifelong education. She has several publications on topics such as grafting, tumors of the jaws, and facial reconstruction. Dr Watts has presented at several national meetings and continues to be engaged in many local and statewide organizations. She enjoys community outreach and has coordinated surgical missions overseas as well as local events in Florida for the underserved population and veteran community. She has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area since 2018 where she founded a study club for new dentists in the community. She continues her community outreach as a director of oral surgery for the Florida Mission of Mercy program.

Dr. Watts and her husband Kostas enjoy traveling the world and learning about new cultures and cuisines. She speaks Spanish and French and is looking for a new language interest. As a Moroccan descendant, she has a knack for cooking and enjoys creating all types of dishes. As a former competitive athlete she enjoys supporting the local Tampa Bay teams, even though she was raised a Miami Dolphins fan!