David Arteaga MD DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
1371 Bedford Drive Melbourne FL, 32940Rating
5/5
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Dr. David Arteaga is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Arteaga specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Arteaga 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. Arteaga 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 Florida B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Nebraska M.D. 1988
University of Florida D.M.D. 1985
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Dental Implants
- Bone Grafting
- Wisdom Teeth
- Trauma
- Pre-prosthetic Surgery
- Oral Pathology
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member BCDS
- Professional Member Florida Dental Assocation
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Fellow Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- Professional Member Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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