Dr. Michael E. Lessin D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
27005 76th Ave Long Island Jewish M New Hyde Park NY, 11040About
Dr. Michael Lessin is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Lessin specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Lessin 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. Lessin 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.
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effects of a chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse on the incidence of alveolar osteitis in mandibular third molar surgery.
- Ameloblastic fibroma diagnosis, treatment and propensity for misidentification.
- Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy: a wolf in sheep's clothing.
- Temporomandibular joint disorders: discussion of a rational approach to surgery and a retrospective analysis of surgeries performed.
- Brachial plexus injury occurring during oral and maxillofacial surgery: a case report.
- Mandibular advancement combined with horizontal advancement genioplasty for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in an edentulous patient. A case report.
Professional Memberships
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
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