Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Background Information

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requires additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. Approximately half of contemporarily trained oral and maxillofacial surgeons also obtain a medical degree. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Knibbe manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Dr. Knibbe 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. We can also diagnose and treat Facial Pain, Facial Injuries and Fractures.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Staff in Florence KY and Florence KY

The surgical staff at Oral Facial Surgery Associates are experienced oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of I.V. sedation and surgery. 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. We also have a trained registered nurse (RN) to assist in surgery. All staff are informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies and are CPR certified.