Dr. Eugene R Pankey D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1225 S Gear Ave Mercy Plz Ste 156 West Burlington IA, 52655About
Dr. Eugene Pankey is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in West Burlington, IA. Dr. Pankey specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Pankey 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. Pankey 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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Internships
- General Practice Residency, Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Assistants Association, American Dental Association
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Practice At 1225 S Gear Ave Mercy Plz Ste 156
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