Dr. Anthony Rocco Petito DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
400 Massasoit Ave Suite 103 East Providence RI, 02914About
Dr. Anthony Petito is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in East Providence, RI. Dr. Petito specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Petito 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. Petito 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 Maryland School of Medicine 1996
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1996
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