Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Houston
8800 Katy Freeway, Suite 210 Houston, TX 77024
713-467-5268
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Unfortunately, many "non-surgical" dentists begin to surgically place implants after taking an abbreviated (1-3 day) course on implant surgery. These courses do not prepare the participants to predict, diagnose and treat potential complications for their patient. It's your health and it's important that you ask the right questions of your doctor before proceeding with dental implant surgery.
How long have they been placing implants and how many have they placed in the last year?
What training have they received to handle complications should they arise, or do you have to be referred out to a specialist?
How often do they attend continuing education courses about the specialty of implant surgery?
For a complete list of questions to ask your surgeon, visit www.missingteeth.org
John G. Orfanos, D.D.S., M.D.
Dr. Orfanos was born and raised in McAllen, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Development. He began dental school at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 2002. His specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery took him to Cleveland, Ohio. There he completed a broad scope training program at Case Western Reserve University, where he acquired his Medical Doctorate and certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Orfanos is happy to return to the city of Houston with his lovely wife. They are both ecstatic to be closer to family and friends. He will join the practice of Doctors Stobaugh, Metz, and Seidel. He practices full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with specific interests in dental implantology, orthognathic surgery and sleep apnea.
Aside from his career in Oral Surgery, Dr. Orfanos enjoys playing golf, photography, cooking, and working on his family’s ranch. He is an avid sports fan, and besides following his Aggies, he looks forward to following Houston’s own sports teams again.
