Dr. David J. Caponigro DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
84 Route 59 Suffern NY, 10901About
Dr. David Caponigro is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Suffern, NY. Dr. Caponigro specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Caponigro 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. Caponigro 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.
Provider Details
Awards
- Chief of Dentistry & Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery Good Samaritan Hospital
- Craniofacial Surgeon and Team Consultant Helen Hayes Hospital
- Director of Chief Subsection Dentistry, and Department of Surgery Jawonio Development Center
- Assistant Clinical Professor Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
- Volunteer surgeon South America
Treatments
- 3D Imaging for Detailed Treatment
- Extractions
- Dental Implant Placement
- Reconstructive Jaw Surgery
- Surgical Extraction of Wisdom Teeth
- Bone Grafting
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Sinus Augmentation
- Cyst/Abscess/Lesion Removal
- Apicoectomy
- Pediatric Anesthesia
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern
- Professional Member Montefiore Nyack Hospital
- Professional Member Ramapo Valley Surgical Center in Ramsey
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