
Dr. George Steven Tunder D.M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
243 Curtiss Rd Suite 100 Barksdale Afb LA, 71110About
Dr. George Tunder is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Barksdale Afb, LA. Dr. Tunder specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Tunder 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. Tunder 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 Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1998
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