Megan Blackstock
Megan Blackstock, DMD, Periodontology Class of 2027, grew up in Eden, NC. She attended high school at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, NC where she gained a passion for chemistry and environmental science. Megan then entered Wake Forest University as a first-generation Magnolia Scholar where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry.
After completing her undergraduate degree, Megan worked as a chemist for two years in Greensboro, NC. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine with honors from the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. As a student, Megan was involved in various research experiences including studying the impact of custom healing abutments on soft tissue healing and evaluating the accuracy of CBCT reconstructed panoramic images in periodontal assessment. During her time in dental school, Megan served as a didactic and lab tutor and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and tending to her farm animals.