Dr. Christian Loetscher is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Alpharetta who specializes in dental implant surgery, wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery, and bone grafting. He holds advanced board certifications and brings over 19 years of surgical experience to his practice, combined with specialized training in anesthesiology. Dr. Loetscher approaches each procedure with the precision and care of a master craftsman—a philosophy rooted in his family's Swiss heritage of fine craftsmanship and his own experience growing up in his father's woodworking shop. He's recognized nationally for his work in dental implants and orthognathic surgery, and his practice features advanced surgical technology and an in-house lab that can create and place provisional teeth the same day as implant placement. Dr. Loetscher is accepting new patients and is dedicated to providing wonderful surgical experiences while continuously advancing the field through education and research.

Specialties

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Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face

Education & Training

MS in Bone Grafting, Ohio State University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training program
DDS, University of Iowa, College of Dentistry (1987)

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Fellow in Anesthesiology, American Society of Dental Anesthesiology
Kois Specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2015)

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 03/28/2007

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Areas of Focus

Dental implant surgeryWisdom teeth removalOrthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery)Bone graftingHard and soft tissue grafting for implant reconstructionAnterior esthetic zone implant placement

Technology & Equipment

Advanced surgical suites
In-house dental lab with CAD/CAM milled teeth fabrication
Provisional teeth placement day of implant placement
Advanced modalities in dental implant treatment

Professional Memberships

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Dentists
Delta Sigma Delta

Awards & Recognition

American College of Dentists Award
Slighter Scholarship Award
American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Certificate
Norma Adams Award
Delta Sigma Delta, Gamma Chapter Award - Highest Academic Achievement
Dows Dental Research Award (2 awards)
Dean's Leadership Award (1985, 1986)
National Dean's List (1984, 1985, 1986)
1985 Outstanding Scholar's Award
Dental Class of 1923 Award
P.M. Herrick Award
Fenton Memorial Award

Beyond the Office

Lectures locally and nationally on Dental Implants and Orthognathic Surgery

Well published in dental implant and orthognathic surgery fields

Leads Spear Institute Study Club for advanced training

Heads up the Alpharetta Spear Study Club with joint training sessions involving Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, and Restorative Dentists

4th generation craftsman - great-grandfather immigrated from Switzerland in the 1870s and founded Farley & Loetscher, which became the largest millwork company in the world by early 1900s

Grew up in his father's woodworking shop building furniture

Hand skills honed through years of playing piano

Resides in Alpharetta, GA with wife Allison and two daughters, Suzy and Penny

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