SHARING OUT LOUD

Not Just teeth and Jaws: Dr. Jacci Tomsic on Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Strength & Heart

Heather Danby

Welcome to the show! Today we’re joined by Dr. Jacci Tomsic, a highly accomplished oral and maxillofacial surgeon who’s blazing trails in a field still largely dominated by men.

Dr. Tomsic is passionate about serving her community (Cleveland, OH)!) —not just through surgery, but through genuine connection. Oral and maxillofacial surgery isn’t just about fixing jaws or removing wisdom teeth. It’s about helping people heal both physically and emotionally. Many of her patients are navigating trauma, facial differences, or deep-rooted confidence issues, and Dr. Tomsic approaches each case with empathy, precision, and care.

And we have to say—she was an absolute joy to talk to. Warm, funny, and full of heart—not always what you expect from a surgeon, but such a refreshing and inspiring surprise.

We’re thrilled to have her with us today. Please welcome, Dr. Tomsic!

You can learn more and connect with Dr. Tomsic below!

Instagram: @doctorjacci

Website: https://www.jaclyntomsic.com/about-jacci


🎓 Dr. Tomsic's Education and Training:

Dr. Tomsic trained at the Detroit Medical Center, gaining extensive experience across several Level I trauma hospitals, including Detroit Receiving, Henry Ford, and Children’s Hospital of Michigan. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University, and completed both her general surgery internship and chief year in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Detroit.

She then completed a prestigious fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., specializing in jaw reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and sleep apnea surgery under Dr. Jeffrey Posnick.

Her surgical journey continued at Washington Hospital Center, D.C.’s busiest Level I trauma center, and at the Oral Facial Surgery Institute in St. Louis, where she focused on facial cosmetic and TMJ surgery. In 2017, she was proudly inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.