Norfolk Oral Surgery & Implant Center

Norfolk Oral surgery & Implant Center is a highly reputable oral and maxillofacial surgery practice located at 400 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, with Dr. James E. Krochmal, DDS, at its helm. Dr. Krochmal, a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, has over 20 years of experience and is a leading authority in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Hampton Roads and Virginia region. He completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania and a post-residency fellowship in facial pain and reconstructive surgery. The clinic specializes in a comprehensive range of oral surgical procedures, including but not limited to: dental implants: Placement and related procedures to restore missing teeth. wisdom teeth removal: Surgical extraction of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth. dental extractions: Removal of other teeth as needed. preprosthetic surgery: Procedures to prepare the mouth for dentures, such as bone smoothing, reshaping, reduction, and removal of excess gum tissue. bone grafting: Operations to repair inadequate bone structure for implants or other needs, utilizing tissue banks, the patient's own bone, or synthetic substitutes. This includes major bone grafts for jaw defects, sinus bone grafts, and guided bone regeneration. surgical root canals (Apicoectomy): Procedures to address inflammation or infection that persists after conventional root canal therapy. Oral Pathology: Diagnosis and treatment of oral and facial conditions, including screenings for oral cancer. A key focus of Norfolk Oral Surgery & Implant Center is patient comfort and safety. Dr. Krochmal's advanced training in anesthesia allows the clinic to provide various options, including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide analgesia, and intravenous anesthesia. The surgical team is committed to making the patient experience as comfortable as possible, adhering to the highest standards of instrument sterilization and autoclave monitoring. The practice serves a wide area, including Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton Roads, and the Virginia Peninsula. Dr. Krochmal is actively involved in professional societies, having served as President and Executive Council Member of the Virginia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and President of the Tidewater Dental Association. He also holds academic appointments at Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School, demonstrating his commitment to the advancement of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.