Horace K. Wood, DMD Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Horace K. Wood, DMD Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a highly specialized dental practice located at 508 Cynwood Dr # C, Easton, MD 21601. The clinic is led by Dr. Horace K. Wood, a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive education and training. Dr. Wood earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, followed by a two-year General Practice residency and a four-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program at the same institution. He established his private practice in Easton in 1998, after initially practicing in Severna Park. The clinic provides a wide range of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Key services include dental implant placement, a foundational treatment for replacing missing teeth that also helps preserve facial contours and bone structure. They are highly experienced in wisdom teeth removal, evaluating patients in their mid-teenage years to prevent future complications like infection and decay. The practice also performs bone grafting to rebuild bone structure, especially in preparation for dental implants. Beyond these common procedures, Dr. Wood and his team are equipped to diagnose and treat various conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, jaw, and face, including facial pain, facial injuries, and fractures. They emphasize patient comfort and safety, offering various anesthesia options, including intravenous (IV) sedation and outpatient general anesthesia, all administered in a state-of-the-art office setting with continuous patient monitoring. The surgical staff consists of experienced and certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, while the administrative staff is proficient in scheduling, billing, and insurance claims processing. All staff members are professional, courteous, and CPR certified. The clinic is dedicated to providing personalized care, ensuring clear communication with patients about their treatment plans and offering support for dental anxiety. They accept various payment options and assist with insurance claims. Dr. Wood is actively involved in the dental community, having served as a past president of the Eastern Shore Dental Society and maintaining memberships in various professional organizations, including the Maryland State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Maryland Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and as a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.