Dr. Lisa Susan Jacob D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Suite 307 Austin TX, 78723About
Dr. Lisa Jacob is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Jacob specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Jacob 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. Jacob 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 Texas School of Dentistry, Houston DDS 1997
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Awards
- Manual M. Album Award 2016 AAPD
- Texas Super Dentists 2011-16 Texas Monthly
- topDentists Austin Monthly 2014 Austin Monthly
Treatments
- Cleft Lip
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- Special Needs Dental Care
- General & Family Dentistry
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