Dr. James Bertz, DDS, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3501 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 110 Scottsdale AZ, 85251About
James E. Bertz, DDS, MD, FACS, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at Scottsdale Facial & Oral Surgery in Gilbert, Arizona. Furthermore, Dr. Bertz has staff memberships at Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, and Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center. Areas of expertise cover surgical management of clefts, TMJ disorders, facial cosmetic surgery, corrective jaw surgeries, facial trauma and reconstructive surgery. His expertise in cleft lip and palate surgery has taken him around the world on medical missions to help underserved populations.
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Education and Training
Ohio State University DDS 0
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston MD 0
Board Certification
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dr. James E. Bertz - What Is Oral Surgery
What is Oral Surgery?When your dentist comes across certain issues, he or she will refer you to an oral surgeon, also known as a maxillofacial surgeon. These surgeons specialize in dental surgery of not only the mouth but also of the jaws and face as well. This includes performing surgery on the...
How long does it take to remove a dental cyst?
Time needed to remove a dental cyst depends on size, location and type of cyst. READ MORE
How long does your nose bleed after jaw surgery?
yes READ MORE
Is jaw surgery necessary for open bite?
Yes, in most cases. READ MORE
Oral, plastic or other surgeon?
Removal of buccal fat pads would probably be my first choice. Oral/maxillofacial, first choice to do procedure. READ MORE
How should I prepare for wisdom teeth removal?
Usual oral care brush, etc. READ MORE
Can dental implants affect your sinuses?
Not usually. READ MORE
How long should I use saltwater after tooth extraction?
One to two days. READ MORE
Can a jaw be realigned?
Yes, most likely. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
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- Faculty Baylor University -
Awards
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2016
- Patients’ Choice Award Year
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016) Year
Treatments
- Cosmetic Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Scottsdale Facial & Oral Surgery and the Spectrum Oral & Facial Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Fellowships
- American College of Surgeons
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Get to know Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. James E. Bertz, who serves patients in Arizona.
Specializing in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth, and jaws, Dr. Bertz is a top oral & maxillofacial surgeon. As such, he can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery, and give anesthesia.
In practice since 1983, he sees patients at Scottsdale Facial & Oral Surgery and at Spectrum Oral & Facial Surgery in Gilbert, Arizona. His professional interests include surgical management of clefts, TMJ disorders, facial cosmetic surgery, corrective jaw surgeries, as well as facial trauma and reconstructive surgery.
In the early days of his academic career, Dr. Bertz attended dental school at Ohio State University, graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. He then performed his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at UT Southwestern’s Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. He also holds a medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), he is board-certified through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which is the only certifying board for the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the United States. He is also the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016) and Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2015).
Dr. Bertz’s expertise in cleft lip and palate surgeries has taken him around the world on medical missions to help underserved populations. He has also served as President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has held various faculty positions at the University of Texas and Baylor University.
To date, he maintains hospital privileges at Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, and Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery specializes in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training involves a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program.
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