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Kurt Jeffrey Westlund DDS MS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

835 3rd Ave Se Cedar Rapids IA, 52403

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Dr. Kurt Westlund is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Westlund specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Westlund 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. Westlund 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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Practice At 835 3rd Ave Se

835 3rd Ave Se -
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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