Sage Dental of
Oldsmar

Dr. Kurt Kobes recently retired from the US Air Force after serving for over 21 years. He started his dental journey by attending the Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston), graduating with a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2000. He then completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2001 while serving in the United States Navy in Yokosuka, Japan. In 2006, Dr. Kobes joined the United States Air Force, completing a two-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2011. He next met the requirements for board certification, and in 2012 he became board certified by the American Board of General Dentistry. He is also an Academy of General Dentistry member and has served as the Chief Dentist at MacDill Air Force Base for the last four years. Dr. Kobes has been married for over 28 years to his wife Lyn, and they are blessed with three adult children, Luke (24), Sarah (22), and Caroline (18). He is an active member of Grace Family Church at Carrollwood and is involved with the marriage ministry. He also volunteers at New Life Warehouse, a non-profit that delivers donated furniture and household goods to foster families, trafficking victims, clients transitioning out of homelessness, and others starting over in a new place. Dr. Kobes loves boating, fishing, golfing, and snow skiing in his free time. He has enjoyed living in different states and even other countries, but he and his wife are ready to settle down, and the Tampa area offers so much for them to enjoy. He believes dentistry is an amazing and rewarding profession, and he loves restoring oral health and transforming his patients' lives.

Dr. Nicole Viola completed her undergraduate studies at Boston College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She further pursued her passion for dentistry at Rutgers Dental School, obtaining her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Graduating with numerous honors, including the prestigious Edward J. III Excellence in Medicine Scholarship, Dr. Viola was also inducted into the esteemed OKU National Honors Society and Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honors Society. During her internship at Rutgers, Dr. Viola discovered her deep passion for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This led her to apply and successfully gain acceptance into a four-year residency program at Yale New Haven Hospital. Throughout her training, Dr. Viola acquired expertise in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. She has particular interests in dentoalveolar surgery, including wisdom teeth extraction, dental implants (including All-on-4), pathology, trauma surgery, and orthognathic surgery. As a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Viola is affiliated with prestigious professional organizations such as the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Driven by her dedication to the field, she actively contributes to the community by working with and teaching GPR residents. In her leisure time, Dr. Viola indulges in activities such as golf and beach volleyball. She also enjoys traveling and finding moments of relaxation with her husband, Arthur, and their cat, Bailey. Dr. Nicole Viola's warm personality, coupled with her comprehensive training and expertise in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, makes her an exceptional choice for patients seeking compassionate care and outstanding surgical outcomes.