
Matthew W Sheffer DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
5227 S MAIN ST STE B JOPLIN MO, 64804About
Dr. Matthew Sheffer is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Sheffer specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Sheffer 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. Sheffer 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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Practice At 1201 N Stonewall Ave Room 206
1201 N Stonewall Ave Room 206 -Oklahoma City, OK 73117Get Direction
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