Southern West Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, LTD

Dr. Lewis D. Gilbert, DDS, is a highly experienced and board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Summersville, West Virginia. He is the principal behind Southern West Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, LTD, a well-established clinic located at 807 Broad St, Summersville, WV 26651. The clinic's official website, smilewv.com, provides extensive information about their services and Dr. Gilbert's qualifications. Dr. Gilbert completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training at West Virginia University Medical Center in Morgantown in 1980, following his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the WVU School of Dentistry. He has maintained active board-certified credentials for over 40 years. His expertise includes a wide range of oral surgery procedures, such as dental implants (including sinus lift augmentation, autogenous bone grafting, and implant site development), wisdom tooth extraction, gum recession and tissue grafting, and other oral and maxillofacial surgeries. The clinic emphasizes patient education and comfort, offering consultations to discuss diagnoses and treatment options, and utilizing advanced technology like 3D software for computer-enhanced treatment planning, especially for dental implants. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Gilbert is a clinical assistant professor with the WVU School of Dentistry-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, a position he has held since 1981. He has also served as a state examiner for the West Virginia State Board Dental Anesthesia Subcommittee for more than 25 years and was a full voting Board Member of the West Virginia Board of Dentistry. He is a past president of both the West Virginia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the New River Dental Component Society. He also spearheaded the "New River Gorge Implantology Study Group" to foster collaboration and share advancements in dental implantology among his peers. Dr. Gilbert maintains hospital staff privileges at local and surrounding hospitals. Patient testimonials highlight the professional, caring, and efficient nature of Dr. Gilbert and his staff, praising their ability to ease patient anxiety and provide excellent care.