Peter M. Tan DDS MSHS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Peter M. Tan DDS MSHS

Dentist

68 Thomas Johnson Drive A Frederick MD, 21702

About

As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Drs. Tan, Zwack and Nawab manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. They are well trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with expertise ranging from Dental Implant Surgery and Wisdom Tooth Removal to Corrective Jaw Surgery. This also includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. They can also diagnose and treat Facial Pain, Fractures and SoftTissue Issues.

Education and Training

B.S - University of Notre Dame; DDS - Howard University College of Dentistry; University of Medicine-Dentistry of NJ - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency; St. Louis University School of Medicine/St. Mary's Health Center - Craniofacial/Maxillofacial Su

Howard University College of Dentistry DDS 1983

Touro University, College of Health Sciences Master of Science in Health 2003

Board Certification

Diplomate

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Diplomate National Dental Board of Anesthesiology

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS- General

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Facial PainFull Scope Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryJaw DeformitiesTMJ Disorders

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • National Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery   
  • Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology   
  • Fellow, American College of Dentists   
  • Fellow, International College of Dentists   
  • Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy   
  • Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons   
  • Fellow American Dental Society of Anesthesiology   
  • Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons   

Treatments

  • Dental Implants
  • Replacing Missing Teeth
  • Overview Of Implant Placement
  • Missing All Upper Or Lower Teeth
  • Bone Grafting For Implants
  • Implant Supported Overdenture
  • Bone Grafting
  • Jaw Bone Health
  • Jaw Bone Loss And Deterioration
  • About Bone Grafting
  • Ridge Augmentation
  • Sinus Lift
  • Nerve Repositioning
  • Socket Preservation
  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Jaw Surgery
  • Facial Trauma
  • Tooth Extractions
  • Pre-prosthetic Surgery
  • Oral Pathology
  • Tmj Disorders
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Cleft Lip & Palate
  • Impacted Canines
  • 3d Imaging
  • Anesthesia

Professional Memberships

  • Board Certified National Dental Board of Anesthesiology 
  • Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 
  • Professional Member Mid-Atlantic Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 
  • Professional Member Maryland Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 
  • Professional Member American College of Dentists; American Dental Association 
  • Professional Member Maryland State Dental Association 
  • Professional Member Frederick County Dental Association 

Fellowships

  • St. Louis University of Medicine OMS  1990

Treatments

  • Dental Implant Surgery, Wisdom Tooth Removal, Corrective Jaw Surgery, Facial Pain Evaluation, TMJ Dysfunction Evaluation

Fellowships

  • Saint Louis University, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American College of Dentists, American Dental Association, International College of Dentists, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Work ethic that his parents instilled.

Peter M. Tan DDS MSHS's Practice location

68 Thomas Johnson Drive A -
Frederick, MD 21702
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New patients: 301-694-2300

68 THOMAS JOHNSON DR -
FREDERICK, MD 21702
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New patients: 301-694-2300
Fax: 301-694-7372

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Head south on Opossumtown Pike 910 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards US 15 South 1578 ft
Merge left onto Frederick Freeway (US 15) 1.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 40 West 1300 ft
Go straight onto West Patrick Street (US 40) 1.9 mi
Continue straight onto Baltimore National Pike (US 40) 3719 ft
Take the ramp on the left 3322 ft
Merge left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway (I 70) 16.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 40 West: Hagerstown 2790 ft
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Turn right onto North Edgewood Drive 2468 ft
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