Dr. Robert G. Wagner MD,DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
280 W Macarthur Blvd Oakland CA, 94611About
Dr. Robert Wagner is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Wagner specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Wagner 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. Wagner 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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Wayne State University School of Medicine 1999
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