
Dr. Tara Anne Valiquette DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University Of North Carolina 149 Brauer Hall, Dep Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. Tara Valiquette is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Valiquette specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Valiquette 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. Valiquette 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.
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- Dr. Adam David Serlo DMD, MD501 Eastowne Dr Chapel Hill NC 27514
- Dr. John R Zuniga DDS/PHDUnc Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Dr. David E Sheinkopf DDS127 GADWALL LN DURHAM NC 27703
- Dr. Debra M Schardt-sacco DMD, MD2823 N Duke St Durham NC 27704
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