Dr. Kevin Lynn Payton D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
100 Nw 82nd Ave Suite 101-102 Fort Lauderdale FL, 33324About
Dr. Kevin Payton is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Payton specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Payton 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. Payton 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
Indiana University School of Medicine
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Bone Cancer
- Oral Cancer
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