11 Results forOral Surgeons & Maxillofacial Surgeons near Groton, CT
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Learn more about Oral Surgeons & Maxillofacial Surgeons
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws and face. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons combine their expertise in dentistry, surgery, and anesthesia to treat a variety of diseases and conditions. Oral surgeons treat impacted teeth, misaligned jaws, and perform reconstructive and corrective surgery to repair deformities and injuries.
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon typically:
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Evaluates the patient's dental, oral and medical history and performs a dental and oral exam
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Educates patients about dental conditions and diseases, good oral hygiene, and oral disease prevention
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests such as X-rays
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Prescribes medications including antibiotics and pain medications
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Diagnoses oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions based on an evaluation of tests, exams, and biopsy results
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Treats various oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions with surgical and nonsurgical treatments
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Works closely with other dental specialists and members of your healthcare team to ensure optimal care
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon may also be known as an oral surgeon or dental surgeon.
There are 11 specialists practicing Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Groton, CT with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 3 hospitals near Groton, CT with affiliated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery specialists, including BronxCare Health System, Lawrence and Memorial Hospital and Westerly Hospital.
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- 601 Franklin Ave Ste 215Garden City, NY 1153092 miles away
Biography: <p>Dr. John Lee was born in South Korea and grew up in Long Island, New York. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine and completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Lee has participated in dental mission trips to Jamaica and Guatemala, providing oral surgical services to underserved communities. He is highly trained in all aspects of ambulatory and hospital based Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Outside of oral surgery, Dr. Lee enjoys many outdoor activities, including fishing, skiing, and running. He is also active in his community, volunteering as a Sunday school teacher at his local church.</p>
- 601 Franklin Ave Ste 215Garden City, NY 1153092 miles away
Biography: <p>Dr. Gene Pezzollo is a native New Yorker. Born and raised in Queens, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University in the Bronx, attended graduate school for Gross Anatomy at the New York University School of Medicine, eventually obtaining his degree as Doctor of Dental Medicine from Fairleigh Dickinson University. After graduation he served as intern, resident and chief resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Brooklyn Hospital and entered private practice in 1983. Dr. Pezzollo's professional interests are diverse and varied. He has taught Gross Human Anatomy and Histology on the graduate level. He has been an Assistant Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesia at Fairleigh Dickinson University's School of Dental Medicine and has served as a consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the New York State Education Department's Office of Professional Discipline. In addition he has contributed to the educations and training of hundreds of residents in oral and maxillofacial surgery and general dentistry while serving as a voluntary attending at the following hospitals: The Brooklyn Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Hospital, St. Vincent's Hospital and Nassau University Medical Center. While Dr. Pezzollo continues to practice the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, his interests lie primarily in ambulatory/office procedures such as dental alveolar surgery/extractions, dental implants and bone grafting, oral medicine and oral pathology.</p>
- 601 Franklin Ave Ste 215Garden City, NY 1153092 miles away
Biography: <p>Dr. Rodney Rastegar was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois. He earned his bachelor of Liberal Arts in Economics with a minor in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1992. He went on to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and graduated in the top 10% of his class in 1996. After graduation he served as intern, resident, and chief resident at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center having a world renowned Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery program afforded Dr. Rastegar exposure to and experiences in all facets of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at very elevated levels. Upon completion of his residency in 2000, Dr. Rastegar entered into private practice with Dr. Gene Pezzollo. Over the years they have developed a symbiotic partnership which continues to thrive to this day. Dr. Rastegar is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. To keep abreast of the latest developments in his specialty, Dr. Rastegar has always exceeded the continuing education requirements of New York State. He has devoted his professional career to all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and continues to practice its full score. Dr. Rastegar's special interests lie in the rehabilitation of the jaws with dental implants and the reconstruction/grafting of the jaws for the placement of dental implants.</p>
Dr. Seth Matton, MD
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery314 Flanders Rd Ste 1BEast Lyme, CT 063337.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Gregory Toback, DMD
Specialty: Oral Surgery190 Hempstead StNew London, CT 063201.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Oral Surgery190 Hempstead StNew London, CT 063201.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sajjad Khan, DDS
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery339 Flanders Rd Ste 105East Lyme, CT 063337.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kirk Engel, DMD
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery314 Flanders Rd Ste 1BEast Lyme, CT 063337.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Allen, DMD
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery464 MONTAUK AVENew London, CT 063202.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ross Sanfilippo, DMD
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery4 Shaws Cv Ste 203New London, CT 063201.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Steven Young, DDS
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery14 Gallivan LnUncasville, CT 063829.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Dante Gulino Jr, DDS
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery495 Gold Star Hwy Ste 205Groton, CT 063401.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Tiberii, DDS
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery643 GOLD STAR HWYGroton, CT 063401.8 miles awayDr. James Dyer, DMD
Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery131 Boston Post RdEast Lyme, CT 063337.4 miles away