Dentoalveolar Surgery

We provide dentoalveolar surgery of all types.  Dentoalveolar surgery is surgery of the teeth, gums and supporting bone.   Most procedures of this type involve removing teeth, reshaping the gums or bones and preparing the jaws for either dentures or implant placement.   Included in this treatment category is wisdom tooth - 3rd molar surgery.

Dental Implants

Dental implantology involves placement of dental root form implants into the jaws to replace single or multiple teeth.  Implants can also be placed to support dentures and aid orthodontic treatment.   Implant placement has been advancing for the past 40 years.  Many patients enjoy the stability of implants over having a denture.  Implants should be a consideration for all patients who are missing teeth as early as their late teens. 

Pathology and Oral Diseases

We treat most oral conditions.  Many of them can be treated with medications, but some require biopsy or total removal.   We will follow your treatment until the condition is healed or refer you to a larger medical center if a condition is extensive e.g. cancer.   We use the University of Kentucky Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Service for all specimen examinations.  We forward a copy of your insurance card to them if we have to use their services.

Anesthesia

We live in a remarkable age which allows us to offer you controlled intravenous anesthesia in the clinical environment.  Intravenous anesthesia is a time honored concept with a safety margin in an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery office that is unparalleled in any other profession.  Our doctors hold General Anesthesia licenses because of their extensive anesthesia experience and training.  Both maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support credentials and all staff are trained in Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers.  We maintain an extensive set of emergency response medications and equipment.  Both offices have Automatic External Defibrillators and monitoring equipment.  We comply with AAOMS out-patient anesthesia guidelines and participate in the required office inspection program.