Dr. Bernard Jay Asdell D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
707 N Michigan St Suite 300 South Bend IN, 46601Rating
3/5
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Dr. Bernard Asdell is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in South Bend, IN. Dr. Asdell specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Asdell 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. Asdell 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
Indiana University School of Medicine 1980
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What happens if I smoke after a tooth extraction?
It can delay healing. You will have a greater risk of having a dry socket. READ MORE
Is there a follow-up required to the cleft lip surgery?
You will need to ask these questions to the surgeon who did the surgery. We would need much more information to be able to answer your questions. Thanks very much! READ MORE
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SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
5215 HOLY CROSS PKWY MISHAWAKA IN 46545MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BENDl
615 N MICHIGAN ST SOUTH BEND IN 46601