The highest standard of health care
Oral Surgeon, Pooler GA and Savannah GA
An oral surgeon and/or a maxillofacial surgeon manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions.
The Institute of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery's Dr. Frank E. Scarbrough, DMD, FACOMS provides comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery including 3D Imaging, Anesthesia, Bone Grafting, Bone Morphogenetic Protein, Dental Implants, Facial Trauma, Impacted Teeth Exposure, Jaw Surgery, Pre-Prosthetic Surgery, Tooth Extractions, Oral Pathology, Sleep Apnea Appliance, TMJ and Wisdom Teeth.
The Institute of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery serves local communities in Chatham County, Effingham County and the surrounding areas, including: Pooler, Savannah, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Port Wentworth.
Oral Surgery & Maxillofacial Surgery in Pooler, GA
In our Pooler, GA, office, our practice is proud to offer the highest level of oral surgery care, from wisdom teeth removal and dental implant placement to corrective jaw surgery.
Dr. Frank Scarbrough, DMD
Dr. Frank Scarbrough is a 1989 graduate of Mercer University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1993 he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine, from the Medical College of Georgia.
Following dental school, Dr. Scarbrough completed his internship in 1994 from Louisiana State University Medical Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. In 1997 he completed his four-year residency for OMS from the Medical College of Georgia. In 1998 he completed his residency as Chief Resident in OMS at the Medical College of Georgia. After completing Dental school and Residency, Dr. Scarbrough opened his own Oral Surgery practice in 1999.
Dr. Scarbrough is licensed in the State of Georgia by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Board of General Anesthesiology.
His certifications include, BLS, ACLS, ATLS, CO2 laser-Advanced Surgical Procedures and Heraeus Surgical-CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing Preceptorship.
He is a part of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. American College of Cosmetic Surgery, American Society of Oral Implantology, American Academy of Pain Management and American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
Dr. Scarbrough is a native of Savannah, GA. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his two children, playing the guitar, mountain biking, hunting and fishing.
WISDOM TEETH
Third molars are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth. They are usually the last teeth to develop and are located in the back of your mouth, behind your second molars. Their development is usually completed between the middle teenage years and ...
DENTAL IMPLANTS
A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth...
TMJ / TMJ DISORDERS
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a “clicking” sound, you’ll be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past.
ORTHOGNATHIC (JAW) SURGERY
Orthognathic surgery is needed when the top and bottom jaws don't meet correctly and/or teeth don't adequately fit within the jaw. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics, and corrective jaw repositions a misaligned jaw.This not only...
ANESTHESIA OPTIONS
Several types of anesthesia are available. The method of anesthesia that is chosen for or by a patient depends upon the nature of the surgical procedure and the patient's level of apprehension. Anesthesia will be discussed...
ORAL PATHOLOGY
The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these...
BONE GRAFTING
The following are the most common causes for jawbone deterioration and loss that may require a bone grafting procedure: Tooth extractions - when an adult tooth is removed and not replaced it can cause deterioration of the jawbone...
Welcome to Our Clinic
We specialize in extractions, oral biopsies, implants and TMJ. However, we provide a vast array of oral and maxillofacial procedures,
OFFICE HOURS
- 800 am - 400 pm
- 800 am - 300 pm
Get in touch
- Oral Surgery Institute, LLC
145 Traders Way Suite A
Pooler, GA 31322
OUR STAFF
(back row)
Eva Costin: TMJ Specialist
Elaine Costin: LPN
Dr. Scarbrough
Becky LiCausi: Office Manager
Susan Barnes: CST
(front row)
Angel Wilson:Surgical Coordinator
Lisa Jarett: CST
Susan Spell: Patient Coordinator
Oral Surgeon Pooler: An oral surgeon and/or a maxillofacial surgeon manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions.
The Institute of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery‘s Dr. Frank E. Scarbrough, DMD, FACOMS provides comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery including 3D Imaging, Anesthesia, Bone Grafting, Bone Morphogenetic Protein, Dental Implants, Facial Trauma, Impacted Teeth Exposure, Jaw Surgery, Pre-Prosthetic Surgery, Tooth Extractions, Oral Pathology, TMJ and Wisdom Teeth.
The Institute of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery serves local communities in Chatham County, Effingham County and the surrounding areas, including: Pooler, Savannah, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Port Wentworth.
In our Pooler, GA, office, our practice is proud to offer the highest level of oral surgery care, from wisdom teeth removal and dental implant placement to corrective jaw surgery.
If you are experiencing dental pain or a dental infection, or otherwise believe you need emergency dental care, please contact us before seeking care in an emergency room to help keep local hospital beds free. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you again soon.
Education
Dr. Frank Scarbrough is a 1989 graduate of Mercer University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Afterwards, in 1993, he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine, from the Medical College of Georgia.
Experience
Following dental school, Dr. Scarbrough completed his internship in 1994 from Louisiana State University Medical Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Then, in 1997, he completed his four-year residency for OMS from the Medical College of Georgia. Following, in 1998, he completed his residency as Chief Resident in OMS at the Medical College of Georgia. Finally, after completing Dental school and Residency, Dr. Scarbrough opened his own Oral Surgery practice in 1999.
Licensing
Dr. Scarbrough is licensed in the State of Georgia by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Board of General Anesthesiology.
Affiliations
He is a part of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American College of Cosmetic Surgery, American Society of Oral Implantology, American Academy of Pain Management and American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
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