Dr. Scott Joseph Heitzmann DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
514 Florida Ave Lynn Haven FL, 32444About
Dr. Scott Heitzmann is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Lynn Haven, FL. Dr. Heitzmann specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Heitzmann 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. Heitzmann 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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University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1998
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