Dr. Andrew A Afshar DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1140 W Capitol Ave Bismarck ND, 58501About
Dr. Andrew Afshar is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Bismarck, ND. Dr. Afshar specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Afshar 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. Afshar 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1997
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 2000
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