
Dr. Benjamin O Watkins D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2440 M Street, Nw #610 Washington DC, 20037About
Dr. Benjamin Watkins is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Watkins specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Watkins is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Watkins are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
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Fellowships
- University of Maryland (Advanced Implant Prosthodontics)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Prosthodontics, American Dental Association, DC Dental Society, Seattle Study Club, Millennium Dental Study Club
Articles and Publications
- Published in Inside Dentistry
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work, Ability, Fabulous Mentors
Dr. Benjamin O Watkins D.D.S.'s Practice location
Practice At 2440 M Street, Nw #610
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Allen Robinson DDS2440 M Street NW Washington DC 20037
Nearest Hospitals
MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
3800 RESERVOIR RD WASHINGTON DC 20007HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20060