Oral Surgery Blog - Statesboro & Swainsboro, GA

Board-certified oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Suketu Patel, attended ORCAA’s Full Arch Symposium 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of his ongoing commitment to advanced clinical education and the latest innovations in full-arch implant rehabilitation. The ORCAA Full Arch Symposium brings together leading clinicians, educators, and industry partners to explore evolving best practices in full-arch implant dentistry—from patient evaluation and […]

Adequate bone is necessary when you are trying to replace missing teeth with dental implants. Bone grafts become essential when there is damaged or missing bone in your jaw. Dental implants are secured to the bone in your jaw, and the bone needs to be strong and thick enough to support an implant for a […]

TEETH-IN-A-DAY is a revolutionary concept providing patients with fully functioning teeth on dental implants in one single procedure that lasts about a few hours.  This innovative process involves collaboration with an experienced surgeon, your dentist, and a member of our laboratory team.  We work with only highly skilled professionals and utilize products that have proven results.  […]

Seeing an oral surgeon may be necessary for a variety of reasons, as these specialized dental professionals are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions. Here are some common reasons why you might need to see an oral surgeon: Extraction of Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth, also known as third […]

Our oral surgeons are active in a wide variety of professional organizations. Most importantly, they are in high standing with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (www.aaoms.org) as well as the Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (www.ga-oms.org). These organizations mandate strict requirements for our surgeons to ensure a high level of […]

  Losing a tooth from a traumatic injury can be devastating. We are here to do everything we can quickly and efficiently to ensure success and allow for you to keep smiling! Call East Georgia Oral Surgery (912) 764-5435

APRIL – ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month & East Georgia Center for Oral & Facial Surgery want to help make you more aware of this dangerous cancer. Prevalence o There are over 49,000 cases of oral cancer diagnosed each year. o Oral Cancer affects almost twice as many men as […]

Wisdom Teeth are a set of four adult teeth located in the back corners of the mouth. Teens should be evaluated to have their Wisdom Teeth removed by a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Failure to remove Wisdom Teeth in a timely manner can lead to greater risk for tooth decay, gum disease, infection, […]

East Georgia Center for Oral & Facial Surgery is leading the way in dental implant surgery. Dental implant technology changes frequently and our practice is committed to providing our patients with the best! We strive to offer our patients with well-researched materials, technology, and implants without taking shortcuts. Over the past several months, our Board […]