Paul Jeffrey Brooks D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2140 Lake Michigan Dr Nw Grand Rapids MI, 49504About
Dr. Paul Brooks is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Brooks specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks 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.
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Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1996
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1996
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