INTRODUCTION
THE ORAL and MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons require an additional four to six years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia residency training after graduation from dental school.
As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, the doctors of Iowa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C. manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, jaws and face. They practice the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant procedures and wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. This also includes techniques designed to reconstruct bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. Our doctors also diagnose and treat pathologic conditions and facial pain as well as care for accident victims with facial injuries and fractures.
THE SURGICAL STAFF
The surgical staff at Iowa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C. is comprised of experienced, registered nurses specially trained for assisting in surgical procedures and in the administration of I.V. anesthesia. In addition, our registered nurses are certified in dental radiography and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.