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Dr. James P Murphy DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3rd Mdg 5955 Zeamer Avenue Jber AK, 99506About
Dr. James Murphy is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Jber, AK. Dr. Murphy specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Murphy 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. Murphy 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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- Donald Glenn Chiles DDS4315 Diplomacy Dr Anchorage AK 99508
- David M. Edwards DDS3330 Windlass Cir Anchorage AK 99516
- Mr. Ray A. Holloway DDS111 W 16th Ave Anchorage AK 99501
- Dr. William Frederick Bergeron DDS111 W 16th Ave Anchorage AK 99501
- Dr. Gerald Joseph Bonnington D.D.S.1200 Airport Heights Dr Anchorage AK 99508
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