His primary research interests are related to correction of jaw deformities and orthognathic surgery. Blakey sees a wide variety of patients, particularly those presenting with craniomaxillofacial trauma, maxillo-mandibular jaw pathology, and patients requiring orthognathic surgery. A large portion of his practice over the past 20 years has been devoted to the correction and management of dentofacial deformities. Blakey embraces the development of new technologies to enhance surgical practice and resident education. He has lectured nationally and internationally on resident education and surgical advances in oral and maxillofacial surgery.