Frank Edward Orr DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
100 Medical Center Dr Suite 205 Gadsden AL, 35903About
Dr. Frank Orr is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Gadsden, AL. Dr. Orr specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Orr 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. Orr 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
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1982
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