Dr. John Max Crestetto DDS,MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
901 N Winstead Ave Suite 130 Rocky Mount NC, 27804About
Dr. John Crestetto is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. Dr. Crestetto specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Crestetto 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. Crestetto 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
University of California 1990
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1994
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