PRECiDENT Florida
Experience the PRECiDENT Dental Difference
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Welome to PRECiDENT Florida.
Tampa Bay’s first and only robotic-assisted dental center.
We are glad to be the leading Center for Oral & Facial Surgery in Florida. PRECiDENT is a multi-specialty robotic dental center, serving anyone who has unresolved dental issues. Our services include:
- Dental Implants
- TMJ Treatment & Surgery
- Sleep Apnea Solutions
- Facial Reconstruction Surgery
- Teeth and Gums
PRECiDENT Florida is also proud to be one of the few dental centers in America and the only location in the Tampa Bay area that uses Yomi Robotic-Assisted Dental Surgery.
We believe in giving our patients the best care possible. That means using the most advanced technology and staying up to date on the latest techniques.
Experience the PRECiDENT Difference
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At PRECiDENT we strive to make your experience with our Board Certified Surgeons and Professional Staff as convenient as possible. We now offer Secure Telehealth Visits and communication with our team.
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Meet Your PRECiDENT Florida Team
Scotty L. Bolding, DDS, MS FACS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Biography
Board Certified: Diplomate American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Former Board Examiner
Education:
University of Arkansas, Baylor College of Dentistry, Baylor University
Specialty Interest at PRECiDENT
Comprehensive Diagnostic and Management of TMJ Disorders. Recognized as one of the Top U.S. TMJ surgeons providing both minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced surgical techniques such as Artificial Total Joint Reconstruction.
Advanced Digital Planning, Design, and Fabrication of the Face, Jaws and Dental Arches
A National Key Opinion Leader of Digital Smile Design utilizing the most advanced digital planning software taking patients’ existing jaws, face, and teeth and accurately planning their ideal position for optimal function and aesthetics.
Sleep Breathing Disorder Management
Uses the most advanced Sleep Disorder diagnostic tools and airway analysis to determine the proper management for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Recognized for his work and development of CPAP Surgery for correcting the airway to help patients who cannot tolerate or wish to potentially eliminate the need for CPAP Machines.
Comprehensive Dental Implant Reconstruction of the Jaws
Recognized and published as one of the Nation’s leading dental implant and jaw bone reconstructive surgeons, providing comprehensive natural replacement of missing bone and teeth with artificial teeth that function naturally.
A native of Arkansas, Dr. Bolding began his educational training and developed his research interest at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where he earned his B.S. in 1985. He then attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, where he further developed his passion for research, winning multiple research awards and earning his D.D.S. in 1989. After his dental training, he was accepted into the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency program at Baylor University Medical Center, where, in addition to his Specialty Certification that he received in 1993, he continued his research and teaching interest; he also earned a Postdoctoral Masters in Craniofacial Biology at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in 1992.
Dr. Bolding is a former Board Examiner and current diplomate of the Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is an internationally recognized leader and renowned educator in the area of orthognathic surgery (jaw reconstruction), temporomandibular (jaw joint) surgery, and dental implants. He has numerous publications and has dedicated his career to advancing the art and science of dentistry. In 2016, Dr. Bolding’s father began to develop Alzheimer’s disease and then, in 2017, his father had a debilitating stroke that the neurologist and neurosurgeons were convinced was most likely attributed to obstructive sleep apnea. As a result, Dr. Bolding has dedicated his career and talents as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to assisting in the efforts to find solutions to treat Sleep Disorder Breathing and Alzheimer’s.
In addition to his work at PRECiDENT, Dr. Bolding has been widely recognized as a healthcare and business visionary. He has consulted with hospitals, physicians, dentists, and many other medical/dental industry leaders for over 15 years on improving business processes to deliver higher quality healthcare to patients. His passion for quality healthcare is easily recognizable and remains one of his primary motivations as a frequent speaker on the value of improved business systems and technology in the healthcare industry.
Robert Chuong, MD, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Biography
Dr. Robert Chuong is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist in St. Petersburg, FL. Dr. Chuong grew up in NYC attending Columbia University for undergraduate studies and went on to Harvard Dental/Medical School to complete his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training. Dr. Chuong has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery since 1984 and maintains numerous affiliations with the local hospitals.
Oleg Prokopenko, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Biography
Dr. Oleg Prokopenko was born in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, and later moved to a small town in Baltimore, Maryland. He pursued his undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland. Following dental school, Dr. Prokopenko completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery internship at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He further advanced his training by completing his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Hospital in Miami, Florida. During his residency, Dr. Prokopenko developed a keen interest in complex reconstructions and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, which led him to pursue a fellowship at the Oral Facial Surgery Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. There, he specialized in TMJ, orthognathic, trauma and reconstructive surgery, as well as cosmetic procedures. During his fellowship, Dr. Prokopenko obtained board certification from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Prokopenko’s professional interests include the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), orthognathic surgery, trauma and pathology, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting and reconstruction, and dental implant placement.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Prokopenko enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer and tennis, and exploring new culinary experiences.



