Question 1

What does an oral surgeon do?

Accepted Answer

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon treats conditions of the mouth, jaws, and face that go beyond routine dentistry. After dental school they complete a hospital-based surgical residency of four to six years. Common procedures include wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, jaw surgery, treatment of facial injuries, and biopsies — often with IV sedation or general anesthesia.

Question 2

Do I need a referral to see an oral surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Often no. Many patients are referred by their general dentist for wisdom teeth or implants, but most oral surgery offices also accept patients directly — especially for tooth extractions and consultations. Bring any X-rays or a referral note if you have them; it can save you an extra imaging visit.

Question 3

How do I book an oral surgery consultation?

Accepted Answer

Call a practice from the list above, or book online at offices marked "on Intake.Dental." Intake-verified offices collect your medical history, medications, and consent forms digitally before the visit — important for surgical planning and anesthesia — and your free Patient Passport keeps those records with you for follow-up care anywhere.

Oral Surgeons in Torrance, CA

Benjamin Yagoubian, DDS, MD

Benjamin Yagoubian Dds, Md A Pc

David Smith, DDS, MD

Dominique Medina

Eric Crum, DMD

Gwang Sig Kim Dds Inc

Jacob Agatstein, D.M.D.

James Habashy, DDS

John Nguyen, DDS, MD

Julia Noguchi, DDS

Kyle Yamamoto, Dds, Md, Ms, Inc

Majd Tarakji, D.D.S.

Mark Oseas, D.D.S.

Paul Grin

Portia Turner, DDS

Ramtin Vahadi, DDS, MD

Ramtin Vahadi, Md Pc

Samuel Tchon, DDS, MD

Smith & Tchon, D.D.S., Inc.

Yip Huang Crum Afzali Partnership

Common questions about oral surgeons

What does an oral surgeon do?

Do I need a referral to see an oral surgeon?

How do I book an oral surgery consultation?