Background Information

Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital based surgical and anesthesia training. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, our doctors manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from cosmetic facial surgery to corrective jaw surgery, surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea and wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat oral pathology, facial pain and TMJ disorders, facial injuries and trauma and perform a full range of dental implant procedures.

About Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, P.A.

Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, P.A. is the result of a merger of two existing medical practices in the San Antonio area. In June of 1998, Robert P. Johnson, DDS, MSD, Steven B. Buckley, DDS, MD and B.D. Tiner, DDS, MD merged practices with James E. Franco, DDS, MD and James W. Rominger, DDS, MD.

The result of this merger is the formation of a comprehensive oral and maxillofacial care center with increased availability and accessibility to your patients. The doctors and staff of Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates are committed to providing high quality care to your patients in a professional and courteous environment.

The assistants are well-versed in clinical procedures and treatment regimens and are available for any questions you may have regarding your treatment plan.

Additionally, our business personnel are experienced in medical and dental insurance policies and will assist you with obtaining your maximum level of insurance benefits for all procedures performed in our facilities.

Surgical Staff

Our experienced oral and maxillofacial surgical staff assist in administration of I.V. sedation and in-office surgical procedures. Occasionally, when special assistance is required, our surgical assistants accompany our surgeons for in-patient hospital procedures. Additionally, our surgical assistants have completed training and testing in the delivery of Nitrous Oxide and are certified radiological technicians. Our staff is trained in assisting with I.V. sedation within our state of the art office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery. Additionally our practice goes beyond state and federal requirements in adherence to the delivery and management of office-based anesthesia and our practice has been certified by the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Office Anesthesia and Emergency Management.

Administrative Staff

Our Patient Care and Surgical Coordinators have obtained certification through the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in coding and insurance matters for our specialty.

All staff complete on a bi-annual basis Basic Life Support courses and certification. Additionally, our office prides itself in continuing education of our staff members and each year, we complete our own Emergency Management Training and OSHA Training.