Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • About
  • Approach
  • Services
  • Appointments
  • Locations
  • Doctors

    • Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons at University of Michigan Health are dedicated to providing the best possible surgical care of diseases and conditions of the mouth, teeth, jaws, head and neck. We treat a spectrum of conditions ranging in complexity, including everything from routine tooth extractions to complex surgical repair of jaw fractures or craniofacial anomalies for children and adults. 

    Our Approach

    One of the first to use 3D-printed surgical guides for reconstructive surgery, our team is dedicated to advancing the surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions with the help of innovative technologies. To ensure better outcomes for our patients, we also partner with specialists across Michigan Medicine to develop comprehensive care plans and use minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible.

    Our Services

    Our oral & maxillofacial surgeons treat the following conditions:

    • Craniofacial Anomalies
    • Complex Oral & Facial Pain
    • Complex Dental Rehabilitation
    • Dental Infections
    • Facial Fractures & Trauma
    • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
    • Malocclusion (Misaligned Teeth & Bite)
    • Maxillofacial Prosthetics
    • Oral Lesions
    • Oral/Head & Neck Cancers
    • Salivary Gland Diseases
    • Sleep Disorders
    • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders & other temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)

    Appointment Information

    To schedule an appointment with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, call (734) 936-5950. 

    Locations
    • Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 3 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4219       Get Directions
    • Oral Surgery Procedure Unit | Med Inn Building 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 2 Room C213
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5827       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Sharon Aronovich, DDS

    Sharon Aronovich, DMD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry

    Karen Ziarnowski Carver, MD

    Karen Ziarnowski Carver, MD, DDS, MPH

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    Sean Peter Edwards, MD

    Sean Peter Edwards, MD, DDS

    Clinical Professor

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry

    Paul L Shivers, MD

    Paul L Shivers, MD, DMD

    Clinical Instructor

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    Brent Benson Ward, MD

    Brent Benson Ward, MD, DDS

    Professor

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry

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