Leonard Spector DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
2360 W joppa Rd Suite 310 Lutherville Timonium MD, 21093About
Dr. Leonard Spector is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Cockeysville, MD. Dr. Spector specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Spector 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. Spector 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 Dental School D.D.S. 1981
University of Vermont B.A. Biology 1977
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Awards
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude Dental School
- Baltimore Best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon 2013, 2016-17 Baltimore
Treatments
- Dental Implants
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Oral Pathology
- 3-d Imaging
- Anesthesia
- Removal of Wisdom Tooth
- Orthodontic Exposure of Impacted Teeth
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member Middle Atlantic Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Professional Member American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- Professional Member Academy of Osseointegration
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member Maryland State Dental Association
- Professional Member Harford-Cecil County Dental Society
- Professional Member Baltimore County Dental Association
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