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We look forward to seeing you at your first consultation with our team! Your first visit will usually consist of an oral examination and a review of your health history. Scans may be taken to get the most accurate possible understanding of your specific condition.
Your oral surgeon will review your condition and personal preferences to determine the best course of treatment for your needs and goals. Any questions you have will be answered during this consultation to ensure you feel comfortable and confident with any treatment you decide to undergo.
In addition to filling out the new patient paperwork online, please provide the following at your first appointment:
Also, all patients under 18 must be accompanied by a parental guardian.
Many patients are referred to our practice by a general dentist, although patients can schedule appointments and receive care without a referral. We make it easy to register online, and our office staff can answer any questions you may have.
If you have a dental emergency, go to the nearest emergency room to receive care from the oral surgeon on call. Our team will discuss your oral health needs and design a treatment plan that’s right for you. Our office is conveniently located in Kennewick, WA, and you can reach us at (509) 783-7600 or by filling out a short form online.
Oral surgeons focus on diagnosing and treating conditions of the mouth, face, and jaws. Treatments within oral surgery specialty range from tooth extractions, dental implant placement, and diagnosing oral pathologies to complex jaw reconstruction, facial trauma repair, and more!
After dental school, an oral surgeon must complete several additional years of training in a hospital-based residency program. During this time, they gain hands-on experience performing surgical procedures and administering anesthesia.
At Columbia Basin Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Todd Cooper, Dr. Tyson Teeples, Dr. Ryan Toponce, Dr. Brandon Reddinger, and Dr. Matthew K. Black are qualified to meet all your oral surgery needs while providing outstanding care. All our doctors are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Our staff consists of trained dental anesthesia and oral and maxillofacial surgery assistants, and all staff members are CPR-certified. Additionally, our doctors and staff undergo recurrent emergency anesthesia training to ensure they continue to provide the highest level of care possible.
An oral surgeon is qualified to perform many procedures, including:
If you need any of these procedures or want to find out how our highly qualified team of experts can improve your oral health, please contact our office.
Before undergoing any surgical procedure, it is crucial that your doctor has the most accurate images of your condition possible to help plan your treatment. Accurate imaging can reveal potential issues ahead of time, which prevents surprise complications during your procedure.
At Columbia Basin Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, we offer advanced, 3D scanning technology, which creates high-quality 3D images of your mouth and other facial structures. Our cone beam CT scanner can be used to diagnose and plan treatments for different conditions, including dental implants, jaw realignment, wisdom teeth removal, and treatment of oral pathologies.
3D imaging technology has changed the way dental problems are diagnosed and treated. These scans provide information that traditional X-rays cannot while also exposing the patient to far less radiation than traditional X-rays.
Having a high-quality 3D image of a patient’s condition allows surgeons to make extremely accurate treatment plans, narrowing the possibility of unexpected surprises during surgery. 3D imaging allows oral surgeons to plan the most efficient surgical treatment possible, sometimes minimizing the number of necessary surgeries to complete treatment. When this is the case, patients experience the benefits of shorter operating and recovery times.
3D Scanning Procedure
Receiving the scans is quick and easy. Most patients will receive the scans during their consultation appointment, and the images will be ready quickly after the scans are taken. The scanner takes scans at a variety of different angles to get a complete view of the patient’s mouth and jaw. Next, the images are compiled into a single 3D image which can be manipulated by your oral surgeon to plan your treatment.
The best possible images lead to better pre-surgical planning and more efficient treatment. Patient safety is our top priority, so if you have not already received a 3D CBCT scan, you may receive one during your initial consultation appointment.