
Dr. Malini Balachandran iyer DMD, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3150 W WARD RD DUNKIRK MD, 20754About
Dr. Malini Balachandran iyer is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in DUNKIRK, MD. Dr. Balachandran iyer specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Balachandran iyer 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. Balachandran iyer 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 Pennsylvania D.M.D. 2006
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Awards
- -Volunteered for Mission of Mercy Mission of Mercy
Treatments
- Wisdom Teeth
- Bone Grafting
- Extractions
- Oral Pathology
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Tmj Disorders
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- Sleep Apnea
- Facial Trauma
- Cbct Scan
- Coronectomy
- Genioplasty
- Dental Implants
- Facial Cosmetics
- IV Sedation / General Anesthesia
- -Particularly focused in the areas of dental implants, pathology, and dentoalveolar/orthognathic surgery
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Dr. Malini Balachandran iyer DMD, MD's Practice location
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates (Bethesda)
10401 Old Georgetown Rd. Suite 206 -Bethesda, MD 20814Get Direction
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