Dr. Paul J Schwartz, DMD
Dental AnesthesiologyNPI: 1871575985
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About This Provider
Dr. Paul Schwartz is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over 20 years of experience specializing in dental anesthesiology and critical care medicine. He completed advanced training in both anesthesiology and oral surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, his alma mater, where he graduated with highest honors from dental school. Dr. Schwartz is deeply involved in his profession, serving as a director of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and volunteering to teach emergency medical courses in his community. His unique combination of training in multiple medical disciplines allows him to provide expert, safe care for patients who need dental work with special anesthesia considerations. Now practicing in Pittsburgh, Dr. Schwartz is proud to return home and bring his extensive expertise to patients in his native region.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions
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Education & Training
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency (1984-1987)
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine residency (1982-1984)
- University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy (undergraduate)
- University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine with highest honors (1982)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 11/15/2005
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) honorary society
- Maryland Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (executive committee)
- Patuxent Dental Society (founding member and officer)
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS CAN - past chairman)
- American Dental Association (ADA) Committee on Anesthesiology
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (director)
Awards & Recognition
- Elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) honorary society (1982)
- Elected director of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Beyond the Office
Volunteer instructor in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Volunteer instructor in 'Simman' simulated medical emergency/airway course
President of Maryland Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
President of Patuxent Dental Society
Editor in chief of AAOMS Office Anesthesia Evaluation (OAE) manual
Faculty member, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Considers Pittsburgh his home and is returning to his alma mater
Trained in multiple disciplines (anesthesiology and oral and maxillofacial surgery)
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