Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons at North Shore Medical Center evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They treat emergency dental complications and oral infections. They also work closely with referring dentists and physicians to determine the most appropriate treatment plan in light of previous therapies and ongoing medical care.

Program Overview


Conditions treated include:

  • Craniofacial malformations
  • Facial trauma
  • Infections
  • Jaw cysts and tumors
  • Maxillofacial pathology
  • Nerve injury
  • Temporomandibular joint disorders

Procedures performed include:

  • Dental implants
  • Dentoalveolar (wisdom teeth) surgery
  • Facial reconstruction
  • Hard and soft tissue augmentation
  • Nerve repair
  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Pediatric oral surgery
  • Preprosthetic bone grafting
  • Reconstructive surgery