Comprehensive oral health care often involves the expertise of different dental professionals. Two of the most common are the general dentist and the oral surgeon. While both are doctors of dentistry, their roles, areas of specialization, and scope of treatment are distinct. Understanding these differences helps you recognize when both are essential to achieving complete, safe, and successful dental care.
What Does a General Dentist Do?
A general dentist is responsible for the day-to-day care of your oral health. They are trained to provide diagnoses, preventive treatments, and functional and cosmetic restorations. As the first point of contact for most patients, general dentists play a key role in detecting issues and referring cases that require specialized treatment.
What Does an Oral Surgeon Do?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a dentist with advanced surgical training, specializing in complex procedures involving the mouth, jaw, and facial structures. Their education includes a 4 to 6-year hospital-based residency, focused on procedures that go beyond the scope of general dentistry.
Meet the Specialists at Natural Teeth Implant Center
At Natural Teeth Implant Center, we bring both areas of expertise together through close collaboration to offer comprehensive care.
Dr. Nicholas Tawil – Restorative Dentist
Dr. Tawil leads the general, restorative, and aesthetic care of our patients. With advanced experience in oral rehabilitation, he evaluates each case, designs personalized treatment plans, and oversees the process from diagnosis to final restoration. His role is essential in preserving dental function and esthetics, while also coordinating cases that require surgical intervention.
Dr. Jason Lee – Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Lee is responsible for all complex surgical procedures at our center. With over 15 years of experience, he performs implants, bone grafts, complex extractions, and manages high-level clinical cases. His hospital-based training and mastery of advanced surgical techniques ensure safety, precision, and comfort for every patient.
A Coordinated Care Model
At Natural Teeth Implant Center, Dr. Tawil and Dr. Lee work as an integrated team. This collaboration allows patients to receive comprehensive diagnostics, precise surgical treatment, and expert restorations all in one place, with no interruptions or changes in providers. This model ensures continuity, trust, and superior clinical outcomes.
Conclusión
See a general dentist for checkups, restorations, cavities, or cosmetic treatments.
Consult an oral surgeon when your case requires specialized surgical care.
At Natural Teeth Implant Center, both professionals work together to provide you with complete, personalized, and safe treatment.
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