Dr. L. Douglas Israelsen DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1551 S Main St # 540 Bountiful UT, 84010About
Dr. L. Israelsen is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Bountiful, UT. Dr. Israelsen specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Israelsen 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. Israelsen 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 Nebraska-College of Dentistry D.D.S. 1973
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Fans Choice Award 2006 Dentistry - Nominee
Treatments
- Dental Implants
- Bone Grafting
- Wisdom Teeth
- Impacted Canines
- 3d Imaging
- Anesthesia
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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