Oral & maxillofacial surgery is a highly specialized area of dentistry. An oral surgeon must spend four extra years in a hospital residency to earn their degree. Because of their cross training with other kinds of doctors, oral surgeons can perform advanced procedures that general dentists cannot.
An oral surgeon specializes in working with the bone & soft tissue of your mouth. Their treatments range from wisdom teeth removal to facial reconstructive surgery. Oral surgery is more in-depth than your typical dental procedure, & normally requires local or general anesthesia, sedation & time for recovery. Below are a few of the services that oral surgeons provide.
Born & raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Cristina Corral combines a rigorous, research-backed academic foundation with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to oral health. She earned her B.S. in general biology from UC San Diego, contributed to medical research at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Hospital & received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the top-tier UCSF School of Dentistry.
Through intensive training at Highland Hospital, Zuckerberg-Chan SF General Hospital Oral Surgery Clinics & the San Rafael Marin Community Clinics, she built extensive clinical expertise in handling complex cases & emergency dental needs. Her advanced training includes specialized work with the UCSF Special Health Care Needs Provider Pathway Program, which uniquely qualifies her to provide gentle, inclusive care for patients with diverse medical needs.
In her practice, she offers comprehensive dentistry ranging from esthetic adhesive-based fillings & advanced digital scan crowns to surgical extractions, root canal therapy, implant restorations & comfort-focused, atraumatic treatments for adult & pediatric special-needs patients.