Dr. Joel Kenneth Hopkin DMD MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
2266 Mission St Se Salem OR, 97302About
Dr. Joel Hopkin is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Hopkin specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Hopkin 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. Hopkin 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.
Education and Training
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1995
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1998
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