
Dr. Rickey A. Morlen, DMD
Dentist | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Rickey Morlen is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Morlen specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Morlen 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. Morlen 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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8501 Candelaria Rd Ne Suite D-3 -Albuquerque, NM 87112Get Direction
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd -Houston, TX 77030Get Direction
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