
Dr. Bernard Lam DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
909 Walnut St 3rd Floor Cob Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Bernard Lam is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lam specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Lam 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. Lam 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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