Dr. Trent Howard Westernoff DDS DMD MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
30190 Town Center Drive Suite B Laguna Niguel CA, 92677About
Dr. Trent Westernoff is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Laguna Niguel, CA. Dr. Westernoff specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Westernoff 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. Westernoff 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 California 2001
Harvard Medical School 1998
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