John Akers D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
549 Health Blvd Daytona Beach FL, 32114About
Dr. John Akers is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Daytona Beach, FL. Dr. Akers specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Akers 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. Akers 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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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1974
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