Patient Information

Background Information

Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires 4 additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Nichols manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. Dr. Nichols practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal to management of facial trauma. This also includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. 

Our staff is trained in assisting with Intravenous (IV) sedation or outpatient general anesthesia. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery.

Surgical Staff

The surgical staff at Matthew Nichols DDS Oral & Facial Surgery are experienced oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in administration of IV sedation and surgery.  Our staff are informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies, and are CPR certified.