PATIENT INFORMATION
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training. As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, the doctors of the LSU Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery manages a wide variety of problems relating to the Mouth, Teeth and Facial Regions. Our department practices a full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with expertise ranging from Cosmetic Facial Surgery to Corrective Jaw Surgery and Wisdom Tooth Removal. We can also diagnose and treat Facial Pain, Facial Injuries and TMJ disorders, and performs a full range of Dental Implant procedures.

Our department’s staff is trained in assisting with IV Sedation within our state-of-the-art office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery. In addition, General Anesthesia provided by a board certified Anesthesiologist is available within our facility.

Surgical Staff

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The surgical staff at LSU are experienced, certified Oral and Maxillofacial and hospital trained surgical assistants, who assist in administration of IV sedation and surgery. We have a trained registered nurse (RN) to assist in surgery. All staff are CPR certified and are informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies.

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