Richard Burton, DDS

Oral surgery often bridges the gap between dental care and complex medical treatment, addressing needs that range from wisdom teeth removal to reconstructive procedures. Richard Burton, DDS specializes in this intersection, offering surgical solutions that extend beyond routine dentistry. Procedures like dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, and biopsy evaluations fall under the scope of practice here, catering to patients whose needs require more than a general dentist’s expertise. The distinction matters—while many dental offices handle extractions or fillings, oral surgeons step in when precision, anesthesia, or advanced techniques become necessary.

The practice is situated at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, a stretch of the city where medical and dental services cluster near the university’s health sciences campus. This proximity can be practical for patients coordinating care across specialties or those arriving from surrounding areas for consultations. Oral surgery, by nature, often involves collaboration—whether with orthodontists for alignment cases, oncologists for biopsy follow-ups, or primary dentists referring patients for extractions that lie beyond their scope. The address places it within a network where such coordination is logistically smoother.

Unlike general dentistry, oral surgery demands a blend of dental and medical training, a duality that shapes the patient experience from the first consultation. Questions about sedation options, recovery timelines, or the differences between traditional implants and bone-grafting procedures are typical here. For anyone navigating these decisions, a direct line is available: (319) 356-7229. That number connects to a practice where the focus remains on surgical outcomes—whether addressing impacted teeth, trauma-related repairs, or pre-prosthetic preparations that pave the way for dentures or bridges.

Finding the office is straightforward with directions via map, which can help first-time visitors account for the area’s layout. The nature of oral surgery means most appointments begin with a referral or a specific concern, so arriving with questions—or a list of medications, in some cases—can streamline the process. It’s a specialty where preparation, both by the patient and the practitioner, often determines the ease of the procedure and the recovery that follows.