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Rapid City Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

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Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Rapid City, SD

Scott D Van Dam, MD, DDSSource

Scott D Van Dam, MD, DDS

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    Scott D Van Dam
    3415 5th St
     Rapid City, SD 57701
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    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 Rapid City, SD has a population of approximately 90,647 people. There is 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon near Rapid City, which gives it a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 90,647 residents or a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 37,266 households. There are 37,266 households in Rapid City.