Dr. Paul E. DeLong, DMD

Oral surgery covers more than extractions—it spans reconstructive procedures, corrective jaw surgeries, and complex dental implant placements. Dr. Paul E. DeLong, DMD operates a practice on Bryant Street in Dubuque, where the focus extends to facial trauma repair and biopsy evaluations. The area, just north of the Mississippi’s western bank, has long been a hub for specialized medical services, drawing patients from the tri-state region when general dentistry reaches its limits.

Most referrals to an oral surgeon start with a persistent issue: impacted wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, or bone loss requiring grafts before implants. Procedures like these don’t fit the scope of a standard dental office, which is where a dedicated surgical practice becomes necessary. The address—100 Bryant St, Dubuque, IA 52003—puts it within easy reach of both downtown workers and those coming in from the outlying counties, where such services are harder to find.

Scheduling a consultation usually begins with a call to (563) 557-1440, though some patients arrive via direct referral from their general dentist. For first-time visitors, the map clarifies the route—helpful when navigating Dubuque’s mix of one-way streets and riverfront detours. Around here, people tend to mention this place only when they need it, which, in the case of oral surgery, is almost always by necessity rather than choice.