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Dr. Joseph William Slaughter D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD BLDG H MARIETTA GA, 30068About
Dr. Joseph Slaughter is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Slaughter specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Slaughter 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. Slaughter 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 California 1988
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Dr. Joseph William Slaughter D.D.S.'s Practice location
Practice At 2151 S College Dr Suite 104
2151 S College Dr Suite 104 -Santa Maria, CA 93455Get Direction
MARIETTA, GA 30068Get Direction
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1001 JOHNSON FERRY RD ATLANTA GA 30342