Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  He is appointed by the ADA Joint Commission in National Dental Examination as an Examiner and Test constructor for Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure exam. He also, received fellowship by the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons form only 1% of the fellows within the American College of Surgeons throughout the world and Dr. Arya was inducted in Boston in October 2023 at their annual meeting. In 2023, he received two awards for his philanthropic work and contributions to the dental community through research and education. The highly coveted Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) 10 under 10 award and the Benco Dental 40 under 40 award, which was published in the 2023 Fall edition of their award winning national dental magazine, The Incisal Edge.
• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning

Restorative

• Crowns
  Every dental implant solution is comprised of three parts; the fixture, the abutment and the crown. The fixture and the abutment are the most critical. The fixture is the anchor that is embedded in the jaw bone; the root. The abutment screws into the fixture and creates the base for the crown to be attached. The abutment holds the crown in place. The crown is the most visible part of an implant but endures the least amount of stress among the three components. With ISOIMPLANT™ dental implants, all the parts are guaranteed to work together for flawless, durable performance.
• Bridges
  There are several reasons: A dental bridge can sacrifice the structure of surrounding good teeth to bridge the space of the missing tooth/teeth. In addition, removing a denture or a partial at night may be inconvenient, not to mention dentures that slip can be uncomfortable and rather embarrassing.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Some patients require minor oral surgical procedures before receiving a partial or complete denture in order to ensure the maximum level of comfort. A denture sits on the bone ridge, so it is very important that the bone is the proper shape and size. If a tooth needs to be extracted, the underlying bone might be sharp and uneven. For the best fit of a denture, the bone might need to be smoothed or reshaped. Occasionally, excess bone may need to be removed prior to denture insertion.
• Overdentures
  Scientifically proven and documented. Implant Supported Overdentures have had good clinical outcomes from decade long studies with favorable results.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  For patients who would like to have dental implants but have bone loss issues, bone graft procedures may be the solution to create a healthy foundation for replacement teeth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Wood & Myers Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has a longstanding reputation of providing personalized oral surgery care and an exceptional experience to patients who need procedures of the mouth, jaw, and facial structures. We aim to be the most trusted practice for all your oral surgery needs, from the simple to the complex.
• Jaw Surgery
  In more complex cases, the bones of the upper and lower jaw may be repositioned to increase the size of the airway (orthognathic surgery). This procedure is done in the hospital under general anesthesia and requires a one to two day overnight stay in the hospital.
• Pre-prosthetic Surgery
• Gum Surgery
  Shortly after surgery (1-14 days) the patient will return to the orthodontist. A rubber band will be attached to the chain to put a light eruptive pulling force on the impacted tooth. This will begin the process of moving the tooth into its proper place in the dental arch. This is a carefully controlled, slow process that may take up to a full year to complete. Remember, the goal is to erupt the impacted tooth and not to extract it. Once the tooth has moved into the arch in its final position, the gum around it will be evaluated to make sure it is sufficiently strong and healthy to last for a lifetime of chewing and tooth brushing. In some circumstances, especially those where the tooth had to be moved a long distance, there may be some minor gum surgery required to add bulk to the gum tissue over the relocated tooth so that it remains healthy during normal function. Your dentist or orthodontist will explain this procedure to you if it applies to your specific situation.
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  Dr. Gaus received his board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Aug 2021 and his board certification in dental anesthesiology by the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology in Feb 2022. He has an active membership in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, and more.
• Tooth Extractions
  You and Dr. Myers, Dr. Smith or Dr. Arya may determine that patients need tooth extractions for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
• Bone Grafting
  Both allogenic and xenogenic bone grafting have an advantage of not requiring a second procedure to harvest your own bone, as with autografts. However, because these options lack autografts bone-forming properties, bone regeneration may take longer than with autografts, and have a less predictable outcome.

Orthodontics

• Braces
  This exam is usually performed by your general dentist or hygienist who will refer you to an orthodontist if a problem is identified. Treating such a problem may involve an orthodontist placing braces to open spaces allowing for proper eruption of the adult teeth. Treatment may also require referral to an oral surgeon for extraction of over-retained baby teeth and/or selected adult teeth that are blocking the eruption of the all-important eyeteeth. The oral surgeon will also need to remove any extra teeth (supernumerary teeth) or growths that are blocking the eruption of any adult teeth.

General

• General Dentistry
  Dr. Patrick Gaus, DDS was born into a military family and has lived in locations throughout the world. Originally from New Hartford, NY, he was primarily raised in Lawrence, KS. Dr. Gaus has an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Nursing from Johnson County Community College, a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music where he later also obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree from the School of Dentistry. Following completion of his DDS, Dr. Gaus then began his military career with the United States Air Force. He completed a one year of Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS followed by completion of his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training in San Antonio, TX - a joint military program with members of the Army, Navy and Air Force represented in its staff at the military’s sole hospital with a Level One Trauma Center designation. In 2018, Dr. Gaus was one of only twenty residents selected nationally to participate in the Osteoscience Foundation’s Clinical Observership program. In his final two years of his military service, he served as an Associate Professor of the Uniformed Services University for Health Sciences as an oral surgery instructor for new dental residents, teaching the basics of oral surgery and IV sedation. Over his 11 years of military service, Dr. Gaus served in five different locations both domestically and internationally, receiving commendations for his service.