Oral Surgery

Reasons for extracting wisdom teeth at an early age, BEFORE complete root formation.

Surgical Reasons

• Easier for patients, less invasive treatment
• Simplified surgical procedure for oral surgeon to remove partially developed vs. completely developed tooth
• Shorter appointment length, less anesthetic time and quicker recovery
• Less likelihood of lip numbness

Orthodontic Reasons

• More stable orthodontic result
• Greatly reduces possibility of lower anterior crowding
• Reduces need for orthodontic retreatment due to crowding

We now offer Friday and Saturday appointments for Oral Surgery Procedures!

 

Patient Forms:

Oral Surgery - Medical History Form

 

Instuctions & Information for Post Operative Oral Surgery:

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Dr. Robert Hou has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years. He and his wife have been married for over 16 years and they have 3 boys. He enjoys skiing. Dr. Hou's philosophy regarding patient care is "A patient can expect a friendly staff to greet you, explanations of the procedures including risks/benefits and questions answered."

Education

• MD: State of New York, Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY
• DDS:Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY

Specialties

• Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery
• Dentoalveolar Surgery
• Implantology
• General Anesthesia

Memberships

• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

 

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Dr. Apel Keuroghlian DDS, MD  

Education

• MD: UCLA Medical Center, Los
  Angeles, CA
• DDS: USC School of Dentistry,
  Los Angeles, CA
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & General Surgery Internships: UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

       Personal Bio 

Dr. Apel Keuroghlian is an Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgeon that graduated from UCLA. His
career began with a biomedical/biochemical engineering
degree from the University of Southern California, where
he graduated among the top of his class. Throughout his
undergraduate education in engineering, Dr. Apel researched
the effects of the different surface characteristics of implants
and their integration with bone. He later decided to further
hiS education by obtaining a dental degree from USC. While
at the USC School of Dentistry, Dr. Apel received several
endowed scholarships for academics/research Including
the California Dental Association research scholarship and
academic scholarship as well as the Class of 1964 endowed
scholarship. He once again graduated amongst the top
of his class. Dr. Apel truly enjoyed the surgical aspect of
dentistry while in dental school and decided to further
his education In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UCLA
which includes a Medical Degree from UCLA as well as a
internship certificate in general surgery. He currently holds a
faculty position at UCLA as well.

Dr. Apel truly enjoys what he does and is committed to
enhancing patient care by integrating his engineering, dental
and surgical skills and education. He hopes to pursue
research in the future, but is dedicated to patient care as his
first priority. Dr. Apel is fluent in both English and Armenian.
When not working, Dr. Apel enjoys travelling, skiing, playing
basketball or just hanging out with his friends.

 

 

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REMINDER: ALL ORAL SURGERY PROCEDURES ARE DONE ONLY IN OUR SAN DIMAS OFFICE.