UTHealth Houston Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Our practice covers the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to treating advanced head and neck cancer. We diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and offer a variety of dental implant and bone grafting procedures.
The first step toward a beautiful, healthy smile is to schedule an appointment. We partner with UT Dentists and UT Physicians to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art services for all of your health care needs.
Patient information
Patient registration
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Referring doctors
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Oral, head, and neck cancer
Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, affects the tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, and surrounding teeth area. Head and neck cancers can also affect the larynx, thyroid, salivary glands, and other regions of the head and neck. An estimated 110,000 people are diagnosed with oral, head, and neck cancer annually in the U.S. It is estimated that 54,000 new cases of oral, head, and neck cancer occur annually in the U.S.
Meet our surgeons
Meet the staff
Cecilia Lopez
Dental Practice Manager
Rosa Benavidez, CDA
Lead Dental Assistant
Kelly Garner, MBA
Department Administrative Manager
Joyce Hooks
Insurance Verification Specialist
Ambreia Osby
Coding Specialist
Helen Treon, RHIT, CPC
Certified Coding Specialist
Michel Rapalo
Patient Assistant Representative
Myla Crenshaw
Assistant Patient Access Representative
Sofia Lopez
Assistant Patient Access Representative
Arshaelon Keys
Patient Access Representative I
Joanna Estrada, RDA
Dental Assistant I
Lissette Saravia-Navarrete, CDA
Dental Assistant II
Mary “Angelique” Nathan
Lead Patient Care Services
Leah Williams
Senior Support Assistant
Meagan Stauss, MS
Coordinator I Education Programs
OMS residency program
Contact information for questions regarding the OMS residency program:
Meagan Stauss
Coordinator I Education Programs
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 6510
Houston, TX 77054
713-486-4052 tel | 713-486-4333 fax
