Dr. James J Osetek DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
322 Bay St Suite 2 Petoskey MI, 49770About
Dr. James Osetek is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Petoskey, MI. Dr. Osetek specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Osetek 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. Osetek 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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Washington University of Health and Sciences 1981
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- William F Jerome D.D.S, M.S.9448 Stonebrook Charlevoix MI 49720
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