Dr. Bruce James Dines DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
531 Washington St Watertown NY, 13601About
Dr. Bruce Dines is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Watertown, NY. Dr. Dines specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Dines 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. Dines 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 B.S. Biology 1981
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine D.M.D. 1997
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS- 2015
Provider Details
Treatments
- Impacted Canines
- Tooth Extraction
- Bone Grafts
- Tmd Treatment
- Corrective Jaw Surgery
- Endodontic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Traumatic Dental Injuries
- Implant Services
- Dental Implants
- Mini Implants
- Implant- Supported Dentures
- Pathology
- Oral Biopsies
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified American Board of Oral Surgery
- Board Certified American Board of Dental Anesthesiology
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Professional Member New York State Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- Professional Member Department of Surgery at Samaritan Medical Center
- Professional Member Jefferson County Dental Society
- Professional Member Lewis County Dental Society
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