Dr. Stephen W Holm DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3326 4th St Suite 2 Lewiston ID, 83501About
Dr. Stephen Holm is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Lewiston, ID. Dr. Holm specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Holm 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. Holm 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.
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Dental Implants
- Wisdom Teeth Extraction
- Gum Grafting
- Bone Grafting
- Corrective Jaw Surgery
- Facial Trauma
- Sedation / Anesthesia
Professional Memberships
- Diplomate American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Professional Member American Dental Association
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