Dr. Jay Ivor Swanson, DDS, MD

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Dr. Jay I. Swanson, DDS, MD, FACS is the only specialty board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Effingham County, Illinois. With more than 35 years of surgical experience, he holds a rare dual-degree credential, combining a dental degree (DDS) and a medical degree (MD), alongside Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a distinction reserved for surgeons who meet rigorous standards of education, training, and ethical practice. This combination positions him to manage the full spectrum of oral, jaw, and facial conditions that cross the boundary between dentistry and medicine. From wisdom tooth removal to complex craniofacial reconstruction, jaw surgery, oral cancer care, and microsurgery, Dr. Swanson brings medical-level surgical judgment to patients across south-central Illinois. Serving from offices in both Effingham and Mount Vernon, he is the definitive surgical resource for referring dentists and patients throughout the region who need advanced facial and oral surgical care close to home.

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  Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary

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

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