Maxillofacial Surgeon in Provo, UT

What Is Maxillofacial Surgery?

Maxillofacial surgery addresses conditions affecting the face, jaws, mouth, and neck — a region that encompasses some of the most complex anatomy in the human body. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) are the only specialists with dual training in both dentistry and medicine, giving them a unique ability to treat conditions that span the boundary between dental and medical care.

The Scope of Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial surgery encompasses orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery to correct skeletal discrepancies in the upper and lower jaws; facial trauma reconstruction including fracture repair and soft tissue reconstruction; temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery; treatment of oral and facial pathology including cysts, tumors, and oral cancer; dental implants and bone grafting; obstructive sleep apnea surgery; and salivary gland surgery. Dr. Jenkins and Dr. Sloan are trained in all of these areas.

Hospital Privileges and Emergency Care

Unlike general dentists or many dental specialists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons hold hospital privileges and are trained to manage patients in a hospital setting. Dr. Jenkins is on staff at multiple local hospitals as part of the facial trauma team, available for emergency consultations and surgical care. This hospital-based training and credentialing is what distinguishes OMS from other dental specialists.

Serving Utah County and Beyond

Riverwoods Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery serves patients from across Utah County and beyond, including Provo, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Springville, Spanish Fork, Payson, and surrounding communities. Patients are also referred from throughout the state for complex jaw surgery, facial trauma, and TMJ reconstruction cases.

Why Choose Riverwoods?

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