Foothills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Foothills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a dedicated clinic located at 670 Lynnwood Dr, Athens, TN 37303, with a phone number of (423) 744-8500. The practice specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery, a field that requires extensive hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training beyond dental school. Dr. Victor P. Lebedovych, the primary surgeon, has completed an additional 7 years of advanced training, including an anesthesia fellowship at Johns Hopkins, making him proficient in managing a wide variety of problems related to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. The clinic offers a full scope of oral and maxillofacial procedures, with a strong emphasis on patient comfort and minimal surgical intervention. Key services provided include: Dental Implants: Placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth and restore functionality and aesthetics. This often involves techniques to rebuild bone structure, such as bone grafting. Wisdom Tooth Removal: Extraction of wisdom teeth (third molars) and other impacted teeth to prevent complications like pain, damage to adjacent teeth, and infection. Pre-Prosthetic Surgery: Procedures to prepare the mouth for dentures or other prosthetic devices. Treatment for Impacted Teeth: Surgical interventions to help impacted teeth erupt correctly or remove them if necessary. Oral and Dermatologic Pathology: Diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, teeth, and facial skin. Foothills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and offers intravenous sedation or outpatient general anesthesia to ensure optimal patient comfort during procedures. The surgical staff is highly trained, including certified surgical technologists, and the entire team is CPR-certified, with some members also certified in advanced cardiac life support and anesthesia assistance. The administrative staff is experienced in handling health and dental insurance policies, assisting patients with claims processing. The clinic operates Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They prioritize urgent cases and make every effort to accommodate patients with pain or emergencies on the same day.