Dr. Dennis Mark Clark D.M.D., M.D
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1500 19th St S Suite 200 Birmingham AL, 35205About
Dr. Dennis Clark is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Clark specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Clark 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. Clark 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 Alabama At Birmingham School Of Dentistry D.M.D. 1976
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine M.D. 1980
University of Alabama B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1972
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS- 1988
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Bone Grafting
- Jaw Bone Health
- Jawbone Loss And Deterioration
- About Bone Grafting
- Ridge Augmentation
- Sinus Lift
- Socket Preservation
- Dental Implants
- Facial Trauma
- Tooth Extraction
- Oral Pathology
- Jaw Surgery
- Wisdom Teeth
- Pre-prosthetic Surgery
- Distraction Osteogenesis
- Sleep Apnea
- Anesthesia
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member American Medical Association
- Professional Member Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member Alabama Medical Association
- Professional Member Alabama Dental Association
Dr. Dennis Mark Clark D.M.D., M.D's Practice location
Trussville, AL 35173Get Direction
Birmingham, AL 35242Get Direction
Gardendale, AL 35071Get Direction
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