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Augusta Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

2 Doctors Found

Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Augusta, GA

Edwin D Joy, MD, DDSSource

Edwin D Joy, MD, DDS

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    Edwin D Joy Jr
    1222 George C Wilson Dr
     Augusta, GA 30909
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    Henry W Ferguson, MD, DDS, DMD

    Henry W Ferguson, MD, DDS, DMD

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      Medical College of Georgia
      1459 Laney Walker Blvd
      Ste AD1501
       Augusta, GA 30912
      • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
      • 29 years experience
      • 4 star medical school
      What are Oral Surgery Specialists?

      An oral & maxillofacial surgeon is a physician who surgically corrects conditions of the mouth and surrounding facial structures including the head, neck and jaws. These doctors usually start out as dentists before undertaking extensive surgical and medical training.

      Some common procedures performed by oral & maxillofacial surgeons are:

      • Cleft lip and palate diagnosis and surgical correction
      • Removal of impacted teeth
      • Bone grafting or pre-prosthetic surgery for implants and dentures
      • Diagnosis and removal of cysts and tumors
      • Diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous malignancy (skin cancer) and lip reconstruction
      • Diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders (temporomandibular joint)
      • Diagnosis and treatment of fractures of the eye socket, cheek bone, nose, jaw and skull
      • Treatment of sleep apnea
      • Cosmetic surgery of the head and neck, such as facelifts, browlifts, rhinoplasty and lip enhancement

      The area of Augusta, GA has a population of approximately 202,193 people. There are 2 oral & maxillofacial surgeons near Augusta, which gives it a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 101,097 residents or a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 39,560 households. There are 79,120 households in Augusta.