WHY CHOOSE OUR PRACTICE?
The mission of Pittsford Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery is to exercise our passion and expertise in oral surgery with an emphasis on personal, gentle, and compassionate care. The practice focuses on creating lasting patient-doctor relationships by addressing each patient’s individual needs, concerns, and goals while working closely with referring dentists.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires an additional 4-6 years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. Dr. Pitcher, as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. After completing his training in oral & maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Pitcher has further distinguished himself and demonstrated the knowledge of the skills central the the specialty of oral & maxillofacial surgery by becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS), and authoring a textbook chapter on technology and navigation in implant surgery.
Dr. Pitcher is a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon who focuses his practice on wisdom tooth removal, 3-D imaging, image-guided surgery, placement of dental implants, bone grafting, oral pathology, and facial injuries.
INNOVATION
Our office uses the latest digital imaging and treatment planning technology. We are happy to discuss your surgery and have large monitors installed in each room to help you see your treatment plan from start to finish. It is important to us that you have all your questions answered and understand your plan and treatment options before making a decision on your care. Use of 3-D imaging and virtual surgical planning improves surgical outcomes and decreases recovery time.
SURGICAL STAFF
The surgical staff at Pittsford, Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery are experienced and certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in the administration of IV sedation and surgery. 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.
CARE AND COMMITMENT
From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the-art equipment designed with safety and efficiency in mind, we are able to offer top-notch care. As you walk through our office, you will notice that your safety and comfort are our priority.
HONESTY AND AFFORDABILITY
We know that the cost of care can be confusing. We give you up-front cost information on your treatment ahead of time. We are happy to help you navigate your dental insurance and payment options.
EASY ACCESS TO ORAL SURGERY CARE AND INFORMATION
We know that your time is valuable to you, and that’s why we offer appointment reminders, and a quick turnaround time on calls and appointment requests. We are happy to answer any questions or concerns in the office, over the phone or via email. We also coordinate your treatment closely with your dentist to make sure that we work as a team to meet your goals.
COMPREHENSIVE ORAL SURGERY CARE IN ONE LOCATION
At our practice, we are qualified to handle all aspects of your oral and maxillofacial care, so you are always surrounded by people that you trust. If we must refer out, we promise to send you to colleagues who apply the same professional principles in their office that we do in ours.
COMFORT
We respect and understand that many patients experience dental anxiety. At our office, we do everything we can to make sure that your experience is as enjoyable as possible. By communicating clearly what you can expect during your treatment, we are often able to alleviate dental fear. We encourage you to bring headphones and music to listen to during your treatment and ask us about sedation options.
PERSONALIZED SERVICE
At our practice, you aren’t just a patient. We take an interest in you and your oral health needs. Dr. Pitcher will always be available to you after your surgery to address any questions or concerns that you might have.