Dr. Olumide Olawoye practices a full scope of contemporary oral and maxillofacial surgery with
expertise ranging from minor corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. He also diagnoses and
treats oral and Maxillofacial pathology, facial injuries, and dentoalveolar trauma and performs a
full range of dental implant reconstruction and bone grafting procedures.
OUR CONSULTATIONS ARE COMPLIMENTARY. This includes the office visit with Dr. Olawoye, and all
diagnostic imaging, X-Rays, and or dental Cat Scan. This is a value typically between $300- $900
depending on what is needed. We would be happy to schedule you for a complimentary consult.
Dr “O”, as he is fondly referred to completed his dental education at the renowned New York University College of Dentistry. He then completed a year of general practice residency at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. His Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training was at the Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
While at Montefiore, Dr. Olawoye trained under Dr. Richard Kraut; one of the specialty’s leaders in maxillofacial reconstruction and dental implantology. Dr. Olawoye is a diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery a fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and diplomat of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He practices a full scope of contemporary oral and maxillofacial surgery is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and is a Certified BLS/CPR instructor. He regularly gives basic life support classes to local dentists and their staff. He has special interests in Oral Pathology and Medicine as well as care of the medically complex and compromised patient. He was recently chosen as one of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumer Research Council.
Dr. Olawoye is fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. He currently has active surgical and admitting privileges at Hunterdon Medical Center, and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Olawoye is happily married to Dr. Ibiyo Lawrence an Internist/Geriatrician who is an assistant professor of medicine and geriatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia PA. They have two daughters and live in Readington township Hunterdon county.
Dr. Olawoye is committed to contributing to funding cancer research and was recently awarded this certificate of appreciation from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Third molars are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth. They are usually the last teeth to develop and are located in the back of your mouth, behind your second molars. Their development is usually completed between the middle teenage years and early twenties, a time traditionally associated with the onset of maturity and the attainment of wisdom.
Our practice can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or future potential problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist, or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Oral Pathology
The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer.
The following can be signs at the beginning of a pathological process or cancerous growth:
Reddish patches (erythroplasia) or whitish patches (leukoplakia) in the mouth
A sore that fails to heal and bleeds easily
A lump or thickening on the skin lining the inside of the mouth
Chronic sore throat or hoarseness and/or difficulty in chewing or swallowing
These changes can be detected on the lips, cheeks, palate, and gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face, and/or neck. Pain does not always occur with pathology, and curiously, is not often associated with oral cancer. However, any patient with facial and/or oral pain without an obvious cause or reason may also be at risk for oral cancer.
We would recommend performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly. Remember that your mouth is one of your body’s most important warning systems. Do not ignore suspicious lumps or sores. Please contact us so we can assist you with any questions or concerns.
Implant Supported Overdenture
An Implant Supported Overdenture is a contemporary restoration that has revolutionized the way surgeons and dentists think of replacing a full set of teeth. Standard dentures are unsecured prostheses with inherent limitations. Most often, dentures are painful, inconvenient and unstable. Such dentures can make chewing foods difficult, limiting the foods that you once enjoyed. Modern dentistry can help with implant supported dentures.
The Implant Supported Overdenture treatment concept replaces your missing teeth with a full dental bridge supported by dental implants.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee).
Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Surgery)
Orthognathic surgery is needed when the top and bottom jaws don’t meet correctly and/or teeth don’t adequately fit within the jaw. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics, and corrective jaw surgery repositions a misaligned jaw. This not only improves facial appearance but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.
Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction is a dental procedure where a tooth is removed from its socket in the bone. It's typically done for various reasons, such as severe decay, damage, or overcrowding. The process involves loosening the tooth in its socket and then carefully removing it.