Matthew Breit, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Matthew Breit, who serves patients in Memphis, Tennessee.

A top professional in the field of oral & maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Breit works with patients at Bluff City Oral Surgery in Memphis. Tennessee. He practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. He can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures.

The mission of Bluff City Oral Surgery is to provide the highest quality of patient care in oral and maxillofacial surgery in the most technologically advanced environment possible. The well-being of their patients is their primary focus.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Breit obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in 2010, and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the New York University College of Dentistry in 2015. Later, he completed his training in oral & maxillofacial surgery at the University of Texas at Houston in 2019.

Thriving in his field, the doctor is board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). The mission of the ABOMS is to assure the public of safe and optimal care through the development and maintenance of high standards of certification and recertification of Diplomates in the specialty.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery specializes in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training involves a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program.

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