Peter M. Tan DDS MSHS
Dentist
68 Thomas Johnson Drive A Frederick MD, 21702About
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
Areas of expertise and specialization
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.
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