Dr. Griffin Harold West D.M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1421 S 28TH AVE HATTIESBURG MS, 39402About
Dr. Griffin West is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in HATTIESBURG, MS. Dr. West specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. West 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. West 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 MS Med Center DMD 2013
Univ of MS Med Cntr Certificate- Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery 2017
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry DMD 2013
University of Mississippi Medical Center Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery 2017
Provider Details
Treatments
- Dental Implant
- Wisdom Teeth & General Extractions
- Dental implant and Regenerative bone surgery for replacement of missing teeth and bone.
- Jaw & Alveolar Recontouring
- Jaw Alignment (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Jaw Pathology (cyst, tumors, etc.)
- Facial Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery
- Botox & Dermal Fillers
- Tmj & Jaw Pain
- IV Sedation / General Anesthesia
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Academy of Osseointegration
- American Dental Association
- Member Amercian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 2017
- Member American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 2017
- Member American Academy of Implant Dentistry 2018
- Member Academy of Osseointegration 2018
- Member American Dental Association 2017
- Member Mississippi Dental Association 2017
- Member Mississippi Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 2017
- Member South Mississippi Dental Society 2017
Dr. Griffin Harold West D.M.D.'s Practice location
Hattiesburg Oral Surgery and Implant Center
1421 South 28th Ave -Hattiesburg, MS 39402Get Direction
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