The specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Drs. Koorbusch, Preisler, Shannon, Crago, Chahal and Afshar manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Face and Jaw Surgery Center doctors practice a full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with expertise ranging from placement of dental implants to corrective jaw surgery and wisdom tooth removal. They can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, TMD disorders, and perform a full range of bone grafting and reconstructive procedures.

The Face and Jaw Surgery Center's staff is trained in assisting with IV anesthesia 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 also available within our facility.

Surgical Staff

The surgical staff at the Face and Jaw Surgery Center are experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of IV anesthesia and surgery. We also have a trained registered nurse (RN) to assist in surgery. All staff are CPR and ACLS certified and the informed administrative personnel are well-versed in health and insurance policies.