Dr. David Anthony Bitonti D.M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
National Naval Medical Ctr Director For Surgica Bethesda MD, 20889About
Dr. David Bitonti is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Bitonti specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Bitonti 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. Bitonti 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.
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