Brian Thomas Kernan DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
9995 Dayton Lebanon Pike Dayton OH, 45458Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Brian Kernan is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Dayton, OH. Dr. Kernan specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Kernan 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. Kernan 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
The Ohio State University D.D.S. 1987
University Of Dayton B.S. Pre Dental 1983
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Dental Implants
- Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- Jaw Defects
- Sleep Apnea
- Tooth/Bone Loss
- Bone Grafting
- Pathology/Biopsy
- Facial Trauma
- Tooth Extractions
- Frenectomy
- Pre Prosthetic Surgery
- Expose and Bond
- Infections
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Professional Member Ohio Dental Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgerons
- Professional Member Dayton Dental Society
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