Dr. Douglas Lynn Ditty M.D., D.M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1001 S Bradford St Suite 2 Dover DE, 19904About
Dr. Douglas Ditty is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Dover, DE. Dr. Ditty specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Ditty 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. Ditty 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
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2002
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 2002
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