Introduction

Background Information

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Bennett York founded Hattiesburg Oral Surgery & Implant Center in 1970. Dr. York’s surgery skill and compassion for patients earned him a reputation for excellence in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. With the opening of the state-of-the-art South Mississippi Oral Surgery & Implant Center combined with the Hattiesburg Oral Surgery & Implant Center, the practice now serves all of South Mississippi.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. Drs. Akers and York as oral and maxillofacial surgeons, manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. Drs. Akers and York practice 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 doctors can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and fractures.

Our mission is to provide the highest level of care, delivered by the most qualified surgeons, who are committed to the safety and comfort of our patients before, during and after surgery.

Surgical Staff

The surgical staff at South Mississippi Oral Surgery and Implant Center are experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in the administration of IV sedation and surgery. We also have a trained registered nurse (RN) to assist in surgery. All staff are informed administrative personnel, well versed in health and insurance policies, and are CPR certified.