Dr. Steven R. Tucker D.M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
909 Scherm Rd. Owensboro KY, 42301Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Steven Tucker is an Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon serving the Owensboro area for more than 40 years. Dr. Tucker is experienced in Orthodontic Surgery, Botox and Dermal Fillers and Implant Dentures. ...
Education and Training
University Of Kentucky / College Of Dentistry D.M.D. 1974
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Surgical Extraction Of Impacted 3rd Molars
- Dental Implant Surgery
- Surgical Extraction Of Fractured / Carious Teeth
- Simple Extractions
- Surgical Extraction Of Supernumerary Teeth
- Oral Surgery
- Oral / Jaw Biopsies Of Tumors, Cysts, Ulcerations
- Surgical Exposure Of Impacted Teeth
- Sedation Dentistry
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Temporary Anchorage Devices
- Orthodontic Surgery
- Smile Makeover
- Cosmetic Chin Advancement
- Botox And Dermal Fillers
- Implant Dentures
- Over-denture Dental Implants For Denture Retention
- Single Tooth Implants
- Bone And Soft Tissue Grafting For Jaw Reconstruction
- Full Mouth Extractions For Immediate Complete Dentures
- Preprosthetic For Dentures.
- Salivary Gland Stone Excision / Saliogram
- Facial Pain Evaluation / Diagnostic Blocks
- Dental X-rays
- Tmj Treatment
- In-office Ct Scan (3d Cone Beam)
- Digital Oral And Maxillofacial 3d Cone Beam Ct Radiography
- In-office Ct Scan (cad Cam)
- Digital Periapical Radiography
- Administration Of Anesthesia At The Owensboro Surgery Center
- Dental Exam
- Gum Disease Treatment
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member Kentucky Dental Association
- Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member Green River Dental Association
- Professional Member Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Diplomate American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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