Dr. James Henderson smith Whitney DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
2071 Pro Pointe Ln. Harrisonburg VA, 22801About
Dr. James Whitney is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Harrisonburg, VA. Dr. Whitney specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Whitney 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. Whitney 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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Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1979
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