Broken or Knocked-out Teeth (cont.)
Medical Author:
Victor M Almeida, DO
Coauthor:
Joseph J Sachter, MD, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEPDr. Balentine received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in1983. He completed his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia and his Emergency Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he served as chief resident. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordsfractured teeth, broken teeth, avulsed teeth, knocked-out teeth, subluxed teeth, loosened teeth, intruded teeth, pushed in teeth, broken or knocked-out teeth Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Broken or Knocked-out Teeth
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