Patient Information

Background Information

Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from an accredited dental school. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dentistry that includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Shelhamer manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Dr. Shelhamer practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. This also includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. Dr. Shelhamer can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and fractures.

Our staff is trained in assisting with intravenous (IV) sedation or outpatient general anesthesia in our state-of-the-art office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery. Our goal is to provide you with the highest standard in oral and maxillofacial surgery care in a safe and comfortable manner.

Surgical Staff

The surgical staff at Shelhamer Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery are experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of IV sedation and surgery. All staff are informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies, and are CPR certified.