Dr. Jerry L Jones MD DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
5900 Cubero Dr Ne Albuquerque NM, 87109About
Dr. Jerry Jones is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Jones specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Jones 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. Jones 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 New Mexico / Main Campus 1983
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1983
Baylor College of Medicine 1978
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