Dr. Thomas Schlieve, DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
6333 Forest Park Road, Suite BLA.130 Dallas Texas, 75390About
Dr. Thomas Schlieve DDS, MD is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with advanced fellowship training in Oral / Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery and the current Graduate Program Training Director at Parkland Memorial Hospital.
His clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of diseases of the head and neck including oral and tongue cancers, benign and malignant tumors such as ameloblastoma or osteosarcoma, salivary gland tumors, and a jaw bone disease known as osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Dr. Schlieve was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and obtained his undergraduate education with the University of Wisconsin, completing a BS in biology. Following his undergraduate studies, he was educated in both dentistry (at Marquette University) and medicine (at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport School of Medicine).
Dr. Schlieve completed a four year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Internship in General Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center before continuing his training in an accredited Oral / Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center and Cancer Institute.
A diplomat of and examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Schlieve has lectured both nationally and internationally. He has authored multiple scientific articles and text book chapters in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and participates in community-wide outreach efforts to raise awareness of oral cancer. As a research scientist and surgeon, Dr. Schlieve studies the same diseases as he treats in the operating room. His current research efforts are focused on diseases of the head and neck including jaw osteonecrosis and oral cancer.
Dr. Schlieve offers exceptional skill in the diagnosis and treatment of oral, salivary, and jaw diseases and adheres to a strict code of ethics. Working at a prestigious and world-renowned university, Dr. Schlieve participates in ground breaking clinical trials, teaches future surgeons, and leads continuing education courses for practicing physicians.
When not in his clinic or operating room, Dr. Schlieve enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and reading. He participates in charity events for the Oral Cancer Foundation
Education and Training
louisiana state university MD 2014
Marquette dental school DDS 2008
University Of Tennessee FACS 2016
Board Certification
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dr. Thomas Schlieve, DDS, MD's Expert Contributions
How long does it take to recover from sleep apnea surgery?
2-6 weeks usually depending on the specific surgery. READ MORE
What kind of doctor performs jaw surgery?
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have the most extensive training in complex jaw alignment surgery. READ MORE
Is jaw realignment surgery painful?
Jaw realignment surgery is much less painful than most patients expect. The nerves that tell you the surgery will hurt go numb from the procedure and when they wake back up, the pain is gone. READ MORE
How much weight do you lose after jaw surgery?
Usually between 0 and 20lbs. It depends on the surgery and if your jaw is wired shut. In 90% of my jaw surgery cases I do not wire the jaws together at all. READ MORE
What imaging is needed for jaw realignment surgery?
Usually an in office cone beam CT scan will suffice along with clinical photos and models of the teeth READ MORE
Can you brush your teeth with your jaw wired shut?
Yes and you should continue to brush at least twice daily. READ MORE
How do they wire a jaw shut?
Jaws are wired shut by passing wires around each tooth across the upper and lower jaw to create a bar and then tying the upper jaw wires to the bottom jaw wires with additional wires. READ MORE
Are oral cysts an underlying condition for covid-19?
That is an excellent question. As far as we know, oral cysts are not an underling condition for any viral diseases and we could suppose this would translate to COVID-19 disease. Depending on the cause of a patient's oral cysts, there could be immunosuppression as some genetic diseases do increase the risk of jaw cysts. If you have a genetic disease that predisposes you to oral cysts and it also causes suppression of your immune system, then you might be at increased risk of complications from any viral illness including COVID-19. READ MORE
Is jaw reduction surgery dangerous?
Jaw reduction surgery, similar to any surgery, can result in complications however it is generally a very safe procedure. The most common post operative findings are swelling, pain, and bruising which will improve with time. There is a possibility for nerve injury that can result in temporary or permanent numbness of the lip or chin. Thankfully this complications is rare but because it is potentially serious, your surgeon should discuss your specific risks in detail. READ MORE
Can screws come loose after jaw surgery?
Yes, in a small number of cases, the titanium screws placed during surgery to hold the jaw bones in place can come loose and require removal. Generally, removal is a simple procedure and can sometimes be completed under local anesthesia in the office. If they come loose, they will need to be removed. READ MORE
Does jaw surgery change your face?
Most likely jaw surgery to reposition the jaws/teeth will change the appearance of your face. This change can vary from minor to quite drastic. Generally, the appearance is considered a positive outcome of surgery. READ MORE
What x-rays do you need before jaw reduction surgery?
Usually we perform a cone beam CT scan of the entire lower and upper jaw prior to jaw reduction surgery to assess the bony anatomy and adjacent structures. READ MORE
How long do you have to have your jaw wired shut after surgery?
It depends on the surgery you are having and the preferences of your surgeon. When I perform jaw surgery to reposition the upper or lower jaws, we wire patients jaws shut only 10%of the time and this is up to 6 weeks. Most patients I treat with jaw surgery are NOT wired shut. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Parkland Hospital 2018 - Present
- Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Texas Health Dallas Presbyterian 2020 - Present
Awards
- MOM Approved Dallas 2 Dallas Mom Magazine
- Top Doctor 2 D Magazine
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Association of CranioMaxilloFacial Surgery
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Oral Cancer Foundation
Areas of research
Oral Cancer
Osteonecrosis
Dr. Thomas Schlieve, DDS, MD's Practice location
UT Southwestern Medical Center
6333 Forest Park Road, Suite BLA.130 -Dallas, Texas 75390Get Direction
Texas Health- Dallas Presbyterian
8200 Walnut Hill Lane -Dallas, TX 75231Get Direction
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