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I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over 24 years of experience. The majority of my practice involves dental implants, removal of wisdom teeth, treatment of areas of oral pathology. Please note that this site is designed for general information and I can not give you medical advice specific for you.
Experience in the area
I have over 24 years of private practice experience
Organizations
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fellow American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Diplomate National Dental Board of Anesthesia, Fellow American Dental Society for Anesthesia
Education/Credentials
BS, University of Illinois with honors DDS, University of Illinois, with high honors Board Certified, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Shari | 11/08/09 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for answering my question. I ..... |
| Marjorie | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks Have just been back to ..... |
| Michael | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Jeff. I very much appreciate ..... |
| S | 10/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | A very intelligent, reassuring answer. Great answer ..... |
| Warren | 09/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for your valuable advice and service ..... |
Recent Answers from Jeff Bressman, DDS, Diplomate ABOMS
2009-11-23 Infection After Wisdom Teeth Extraction:
Sounds like your surgeon is doing the right thing. Follow his advice, antibiotics are not always necessary although frequently they are. I frequently place apacking material in the socket once the patient
2009-11-11 Implant:
Not every tooth that is removed requires bone grafting even when a future implant is planned. It is best to leave this decision up to the surgeon. In general, if there was not much bone damage due to
2009-11-07 Chronic Tooth Infection:
Quentin, As always, when trying to answer these questions on line there is so much more information that as a practicing oral surgeon I would want to have in order to help you. As a result, it is impossible
2009-11-06 opening in sinus after wisdom teeth removal:
You should have either your oral surgeon or another oral surgeon take another look at you. While sinus communications are an accepted risk of removal of upper teeth, and they normally close on their own
2009-11-03 Painful tooth extraction:
Pain can be anywhere from severe to excruciating. Suturing has no effect whatsoever on developing dry socket nor does what you eat. I doubt that you did anything wrong...just one of those things. Risk
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