Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital based surgical and anesthesia training. As Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Paxton, Dr. Lang, and Dr. McLelland 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 Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Cosmetic Facial Surgery to Corrective Jaw Surgery and Wisdom Tooth Removal. All doctors can also diagnose and treat patients with chronic Facial Pain, Facial Injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of Dental Implant procedures.
The Spokane Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (SOMFS) staff is trained in assisting with IV sedation and general anesthesia within our AAAHC accredited, state of the art office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery. In addition, general anesthesia is provided by a board cerified Anesthesiologist is available within our facility.
Surgical Staff
The surgical staff at Spokane Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of IV sedation, general anesthesia, and surgery. We also have a trained registered nurse (RN) to assist with anesthesia and surgery. All surgical staff are CPR and ACLS certified and are informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies.
Spokane Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery offers the only accredited Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in the Inland Northwest. SOMFS is on accreditation for Health Care Organization by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital based surgical and anesthesia training. As Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Paxton, Dr. Lang, and Dr. McLelland 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 Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Cosmetic Facial Surgery to Corrective Jaw Surgery and Wisdom Tooth Removal. All doctors can also diagnose and treat patients with chronic Facial Pain, Facial Injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of Dental Implant procedures.