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Columbia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

1 Doctors Found
Of the 1 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Columbia shown on this page:
  • 1 Board certified
  • 1 Award winners

Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina
3209 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Family Medicine
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • 9 years experience
  • Bridges To Excellence
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship
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 Columbia, SC has a population of approximately 333,497 people. There is 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon near Columbia, which gives it a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 333,497 residents or a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 127,806 households. There are 127,806 households in Columbia.