Dr. Michael James Pernoud D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1015 Washington Sq Washington MO, 63090About
Dr. Michael Pernoud is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Washington, MO. Dr. Pernoud specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Pernoud 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. Pernoud 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 Aberdeen School of Medicine and Dentistry
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jon Patrick Lebsack D.D.S.851 E 5th St Washington MO 63090
- Dr. John Nicholas Chiapel D.D.S.16921 MANCHESTER RD WILDWOOD MO 63040