Patient Information

Background Information

Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. Dr. Nakamura, as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. Dr. Nakamura practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. This also includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. Our doctor can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and fractures.

Our staff is trained in assisting with Intravenous (IV) sedation and outpatient general anesthesia in our state-of-the-art office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery.

Surgical Staff

The surgical staff at Yuko C. Nakamura, DMD, MD are experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in the administration of IV sedation and surgery within our state-of-the-art office setting. Dr. Nakamura‘s surgical team are Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistants (COMSA) and certified through Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE). Dr. Nakamura’s staff are informed administrative personnel, well versed in health and insurance policies, and are CPR certified and with ACLS training through the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS).