Background Information


The Doctors

Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires 4 to 6 additional years of hospital based surgical and anesthesia training after dental college. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Drs. Michael P. McDermott, Jerome Wees, Richard Glow and Michael Shnayder manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. They practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery and cancer surgery to wisdom tooth removal. They can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, facial infections, TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant procedures.

The Staff

Midwest Oral and Maxillofacial surgical assistants are well trained in assisting with I.V. sedation and general anesthesia within our state of the art office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery. All assistants are also CPR certified.

The front office staff is extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in health care and insurance policies and can assist you with finances and insurance benefits for your care.