Dr. Juan Carlos Portuondo

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DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY

1. HOW HAS YOUR BACKGROUND SHAPED YOUR APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE?

My residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital provided great training in all aspects of oral and maxillo facial surgery. My training included rotations through all dental specialties, as well as medical specialties including, general anesthesia, general surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, head and neck surgery, pathology and emergency medicine at one of the nation’s best trauma units. Along with that extensive training, I also trained on simpler oral surgery procedures including extractions, wisdom teeth removal, implants, bone grafts, oral pathology, TMJ disease and surgical correction of dento-facial deformities and more. I also learned early on the importance of compassion and kindness to help patients feel at ease.

2. WHAT DISTINGUISHES YOUR PRACTICE FROM OTHERS?

Choosing Dr. Portuondo or an oral surgeon for wisdom teeth removal or dental implants ensures the highest level of surgical expertise, advanced anesthesia training, and comprehensive management of complex cases. These specialists are uniquely trained to prioritize safety, precision, and optimal outcomes.

They also provide IV sedation and general anesthesia for surgical procedures. Our practice stands apart through unmatched training and experience. Dr. Portuondo is board certified and completed a five year surgical residency and anesthesia rotation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He brings more than 40 years of private practice experience, delivering trusted, expert care to our community. Dr. Portuondo believes it is important to have a relationship with his patients and personally calls every patient post surgery to check in and answer any questions.

3. WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN HEALTH CARE?

We have had an incredible and significant amount of progress and innovations in oral surgery in the last years, especially in the field of implant dentistry. A few significant advancements include new techniques and materials available for the regeneration of bone in the upper and lower jaws, as well as advances in the type of implants we use to replace missing teeth. For these complex cases we work with a restorative dentist who assists with the final crowns, dentures, etc., when the implants are healed. Another exciting advancement that we specialize in is orthognathic surgery. This involves cosmetic and functional correction of the bite in conjunction with movement of the upper and lower jaws, as well as the chin for the treatment of dental-facial deformities. We work with the patient’s orthodontist who moves the teeth alignment in preparation and/or after the surgical procedure.

Dr. Juan Carlos Portuondo, DDS

6200 Sunset Drive, Suite 402
South Miami, FL 33143
305-665-8730
mosaoralsurgery.com