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Clear Lake Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 17448 Highway 3, Suite 170 • Webster, Texas 77598-4139 • Phone: 281-338-7700 • Fax: 281-338-7703 Definition of Dentistry: Dentistry is defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (non-surgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their imapact on the human body; provided by a dentist, within the scope of his/her education, training and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a recognized specialty of the dental profession, encompassing the surgical and related treatment of diseases, injuries and deformities involving both functional and aesthetic aspects of the head, face, mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, and neck. Who are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons? Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training includes a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program. What does an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon do? Oral and maxillofacial surgeons care for patients who experience such conditions as problem wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. They treat accident victims suffering facial injuries, offer reconstructive and dental implant surgery, and care for patients with tumors and cysts of the jaw and functional and aesthetic conditions of the maxillofacial areas. With specialized knowledge in pain control and advanced training in anesthesia, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is able to provide quality care with maximum patient comfort and safety in an office setting. Courtesy of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (As adopted by the 1997 ADA House of Delegates) Welcome - Dr. Holcomb - General Information - Financial Information - How to Contact our Office - Directions to our Office - Information about our Specialty - Specialty Procedures - Patient Forms - HIPPA Privacy Notice - Pre-Operative Instructions - Post-Operative Instructions - Site Disclaimer - Links |