
Carroll Rudolph Shanks D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1511 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville TN, 37804About
Dr. Carroll Shanks is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Maryville, TN. Dr. Shanks specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Shanks 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. Shanks 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Troy Randall Napier DMD1858 Crest Rd Maryville TN 37804
- Charles Hartwell Shanks D.D.S.1511 E LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY MARYVILLE TN 37804
- Dr. Jason Robert Kennedy D.M.D.1858 Crest Rd Maryville TN 37804
- Dr. Otto W Slater DDS1858 Crest Rd Maryville TN 37804
- Dr. Mark M. Widloski DDS161 Capital Drive Knoxville TN 37922
- Dr. James M. Mccoy D.D.S.1928 Alcoa Hwy Knoxville TN 37920
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl
1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920