Dr. Phillip T Latham D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
4488 W Broad St Columbus OH, 43228About
Dr. Phillip Latham is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Latham specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Latham 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. Latham 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
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1968
C.M.H. Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry
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