Oral and Maxillofacial surgery is a subspecialty of dentistry that requires up to 6 additional years of hospital based surgical, medical and anesthesia training. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Richard C. Adams manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, jaws and facial regions. Dr. Adams practices Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from surgical removal of teeth to facial reconstructive surgery. He can diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and perform bone and soft tissue grafting as well as placement of dental implants.