Dr. Hiram Amado Garcia rivera D.M.D
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
531 WASHINGTON ST WATERTOWN NY, 13601About
Dr. Hiram Garcia rivera is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in WATERTOWN, NY. Dr. Garcia rivera specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Garcia rivera is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Garcia rivera are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Education and Training
University of Puerto Rico B.S. Biology 2002
University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine D.M.D. 2006
Provider Details
Awards
- Resident of The Year 2009-10 Kings County Hospital Center
Treatments
- Impacted Canines
- Tooth Extraction
- Bone Grafts
- Tmd Treatment
- Corrective Jaw Surgery
- Endodontic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Traumatic Dental Injuries
- Implant Services
- Dental Implants
- Mini Implants
- Implant- Supported Dentures
- Pathology
- Oral Biopsies
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member Fifth District Dental Society
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member Jefferson County Dental Society
- Professional Member Lewis County Dental Society
Fellowships
- Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2013
- Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn Dental Implant 2008
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