Dr. S. Steven Podstreleny DDS, PC
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
15725 Pomerado Rd Suite 205 Poway CA, 92064About
Dr. S. Podstreleny is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Poway, CA. Dr. Podstreleny specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Podstreleny 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. Podstreleny 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 Missouri Kansas City D.D.S. 1995
University of Toronto Human Biology and Pharmacy 1990
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Wisdom Teeth
- Dental Implants
- Bone Grafting
- Facial Trauma
- Jaw Surgery
- Oral Pathology
- Tmj Disorders
- Sleep Apnea
- IV Sedation Procedure / General Anesthesia
- Botox® Cosmetic
- Restylane
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member California Dental Association
- Professional Member The American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Professional Member San Diego County Dental Society
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