As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Drs. Garcia and Bass manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. They practice a full scope of oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from multiple intraoral procedures to corrective jaw surgery and wisdom tooth removal. They can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant procedures. Our offices are convenient located in Palm Springs and Palm Desert, California.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital based surgical and anesthesia training. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Drs. Garcia and Bass manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Drs. Garcia and Bass practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from multiple intraoral procedures to corrective jaw surgery and wisdom tooth removal. They can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant procedures.
Desert Oral Surgerys staff is trained in assisting with I.V. sedation within our state of the art office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery. In addition, general anesthesia provided by a board certified anesthesiologist is available within our facility.
The surgical staff at Desert Oral Surgery is experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of I.V. sedation and surgery. All staff is informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies and is CPR certified.
Received his D.D.S. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 1982. Dr. Bass completed his internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois in 1987. Dr. Bass moved to Palm Desert in 1989, joining Desert Oral Surgery, becoming a partner in 1990. He earned his Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1993. He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the ADA, the California Dental Association and the Tri-County Dental Society.
Dr. Jeffrey Garcia comes to the Coachella Valley having most recently resided in Fresno, CA. It was in Fresno that Dr. Garcia trained at the exceptionally busy Community Regional Medical Center, the only level 1 trauma center of Central California. His experience comes in the traditional scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery including simple and guided implantology, bone science, dentoalveolar surgery, hospital and outpatient anesthesia, orthognathic surgery, complex facial trauma, and TMJ surgery as well as the broader scope of oral cancer, head and neck, microvascular, and free flap surgery.
Dr. Garcia was born in Long Beach, CA and grew up in the small town of Ukiah in Northern California. He attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an undergraduate, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. After a year at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus focusing on polymer chemistry in dental materials research, Dr. Garcia headed to UCLA for dental school. This was followed by completion of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at UCSF-Fresno. After residency, Dr. Garcia spent time in private practice in both the Central and Northern California before finding his way to Desert Oral Surgery for full-time and full-scope practice.
He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Southern California Orofacial Academy, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Coachella Valley and Fresno Madera Dental Societies.
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Rating 4.4 out of 5 based on 13 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestReina Ripley
a year ago
Dr Garcia failed to completely explain in detail all the pre surgery requirements for a friend of mine needing a tooth extracted. We did all the lab work the week before as we were instructed. Then the day before the surgery, I speak to Dr Garcia and explain that was his directions to us, he said lab work needs to be done the say before surgery.. how is he supposed to get the results of the labwork the day before the surgery.. and he didn't even give us the lab orders, I had to take my friend to his primary Dr to get the lab orders! Dr Garcia clearly needs to improve on his communication skills and put everything in writing for a procedure like this. Now Dr won't extract the tooth and we have to find another oral surgeon!
Don
3 years ago
Excellent Oral Surgeon & Staff ... Dr. Jeffrey Garcia, and his entire staff, are professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable.... I have been a long time client of this office..... Consistently Excellent Experience's....
Don
4 years ago
Excellent Oral Surgeon & Staff ... Dr. Jeffrey Garcia, and his entire staff, are professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable.... I have been a long time client of this office..... Consistently Excellent Experience's....
Vinnie Marzano
4 years ago
Wow just wow..... There is no way I have enough words to express the gratitude I have for Dr. Garcia and his staff. I want to send a special thank you to saleena for working me in very last minute as a new paitient. Woke up this morning with an out of this world tooth ache. The pain had me beside myself. Desert Oral surgery was recommended by my dentist Dr .Sales ( great dentist) several years ago over this busted wisdom tooth. I've been to a few butchers in the past as I used to chewing tobacco fo years. So I've seen many dentist and unfortunately had about 6 or more back teeth out. First ever tooth that was pulled numbing wore off half way in and the dentist keeped at it . Even tho it was 20 yrs ago it has created a high level of fear and anxiety specially when I hear the words extraction. I was a bit neverous about going so I put it off. Then this morning happened and I had no choice. I called this morning and spoke to Saleena and she found a way to get me in. That was really awesome and an angel for that. She also gave me instructions so if surgery was needed I was ready. She was an extremely pleasent first impression of the office . Then I met another gentleman that took my exray and did the prep. I didn't get his name but he was really nice and pleasant to the point it calmed me way down and made me very comfortable in the office. The lady that takes care of billing and gave me my exit care instructions was very sweet and went over post op very well. Once I met Dr Garcia, I knew I was in the right place. He was very comforting and sympathetic of my situation and knew exactly what needed done. ( which was important for reasons above) . Most of all he did a great job, I can't stress that part enough. Now the procedure this is the amazing part. Remember I was terrified by the pain I under want on may last several extractions. This was totally different, totally aside from th bloody taste. It doesn't feel at all like I got my wisdom tooth extracted. There is virtually no pain, I am truly amazed and blessed I found his office. I will drive hrs for him to preform any future oral surgical procedures he was and the whole experience was that great. I can not thank them enough for what they did for me today. If your reading this because your in need of an Oral Surgeon this is the place you want to go.
Darcy Robinson
4 years ago
I researched this facility on Yelp and a few other sites for patient experience. I was quite nervous and in severe pain. All the staff were so nice and friendly. Dr. Jeffrey Garcia was superb, professional and completely empathetic to my situation. He did an awesome job with my dental procedure. I highly recommend this facility if you need oral surgery. Salena in billing was also a doll. Keep up the wonderful work everyone.
Vinnie Marzano
5 years ago
Wow just wow..... There is no way I have enough words to express the gratitude I have for Dr. Garcia and his staff. I want to send a special thank you to saleena for working me in very last minute as a new paitient. Woke up this morning with an out of this world tooth ache. The pain had me beside myself. Desert Oral surgery was recommended by my dentist Dr .Sales ( great dentist) several years ago over this busted wisdom tooth. I've been to a few butchers in the past as I used to chewing tobacco fo years. So I've seen many dentist and unfortunately had about 6 or more back teeth out. First ever tooth that was pulled numbing wore off half way in and the dentist keeped at it . Even tho it was 20 yrs ago it has created a high level of fear and anxiety specially when I hear the words extraction. I was a bit neverous about going so I put it off. Then this morning happened and I had no choice. I called this morning and spoke to Saleena and she found a way to get me in. That was really awesome and an angel for that. She also gave me instructions so if surgery was needed I was ready. She was an extremely pleasent first impression of the office . Then I met another gentleman that took my exray and did the prep. I didn't get his name but he was really nice and pleasant to the point it calmed me way down and made me very comfortable in the office. The lady that takes care of billing and gave me my exit care instructions was very sweet and went over post op very well. Once I met Dr Garcia, I knew I was in the right place. He was very comforting and sympathetic of my situation and knew exactly what needed done. ( which was important for reasons above) . Most of all he did a great job, I can't stress that part enough. Now the procedure this is the amazing part. Remember I was terrified by the pain I under want on may last several extractions. This was totally different, totally aside from th bloody taste. It doesn't feel at all like I got my wisdom tooth extracted. There is virtually no pain, I am truly amazed and blessed I found his office. I will drive hrs for him to preform any future oral surgical procedures he was and the whole experience was that great. I can not thank them enough for what they did for me today. If your reading this because your in need of an Oral Surgeon this is the place you want to go.
Darcy Robinson
5 years ago
I researched this facility on Yelp and a few other sites for patient experience. I was quite nervous and in severe pain. All the staff were so nice and friendly. Dr. Jeffrey Garcia was superb, professional and completely empathetic to my situation. He did an awesome job with my dental procedure. I highly recommend this facility if you need oral surgery. Salena in billing was also a doll. Keep up the wonderful work everyone.
Fabiana Yuri
5 years ago
Dr. Garcia is excellent! I was very nervous about having my wisdom teeth extracted and he answered all my questions and made sure I was comfortable. He was very patient, caring and knowledgeable and his staff was friendly. I highly recommend this practice.
Fabiana Yuri
6 years ago
Dr. Garcia is excellent! I was very nervous about having my wisdom teeth extracted and he answered all my questions and made sure I was comfortable. He was very patient, caring and knowledgeable and his staff was friendly. I highly recommend this practice.
Harry Dillon
6 years ago
If Oral Surgery can ever be a pleasure Dr. Bass made it so for me. I was treated by the most caring and professional people EVER! I highly recommend this Medical Establishment. Too bad I can only give it 5 Stars, it is a "10".
randy smith
7 years ago
The nicest bunch of people work here! I've been there for two different extractions, and each time, was nothing but pleasant (whatever the anesthesia is, it's great - you wake up and have no idea that you were out of it. Dr. Salomone is very personable and even came in on both Saturday and Sunday when I was having a bleeding problem. If you have a choice as to where to go to have a tooth extracted or other oral surgery, THIS IS THE PLACE!
Harry Dillon
7 years ago
If Oral Surgery can ever be a pleasure Dr. Bass made it so for me. I was treated by the most caring and professional people EVER! I highly recommend this Medical Establishment. Too bad I can only give it 5 Stars, it is a "10".
Judy Drown
7 years ago
Dr. Did a great job on my sister implants 10 years ago. I chose to go elsewhere and am losing my 3rd implant!
randy smith
7 years ago
The nicest bunch of people work here! I've been there for two different extractions, and each time, was nothing but pleasant (whatever the anesthesia is, it's great - you wake up and have no idea that you were out of it. Dr. Salomone is very personable and even came in on both Saturday and Sunday when I was having a bleeding problem. If you have a choice as to where to go to have a tooth extracted or other oral surgery, THIS IS THE PLACE!
Judy Drown
8 years ago
Dr. Did a great job on my sister implants 10 years ago. I chose to go elsewhere and am losing my 3rd implant!
Rich Reitz
10 years ago
I broke out my front tooth on vacation. Ugh! Needed an implant to repair and Dr. Salomone came highly recommended. They got me in asap for consult, had the surgery 5 days later. Turned out great. So easy. I had no pain afterwards, at all. Perhaps I just got lucky. Even my follow up with a prosthodontics went well. He said how good the surgery looked. I think there may be less expensive places but I am not willing to risk my health when there are better alternatives like Dr. Salomone. Classic case of you get what you pay for.
Rich Reitz
11 years ago
I broke out my front tooth on vacation. Ugh! Needed an implant to repair and Dr. Salomone came highly recommended. They got me in asap for consult, had the surgery 5 days later. Turned out great. So easy. I had no pain afterwards, at all. Perhaps I just got lucky. Even my follow up with a prosthodontics went well. He said how good the surgery looked. I think there may be less expensive places but I am not willing to risk my health when there are better alternatives like Dr. Salomone. Classic case of you get what you pay for.
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