# Oral & Facial Surgery of Miami

> Premier Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Trauma center serving Coral Gables, Kendall, Miami, and South Florida. Led by board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons Dr. Johanny Caceres, DDS, FACOMS, and Dr. Yosvany Varona, DDS, FACOMS. Specializing in full-scope oral surgery, wisdom teeth extraction under IV sedation ("Sleep Surgery"), complex dental implantology (All-on-4 / All-on-X), bone grafting, corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, facial trauma reconstruction, and facial cosmetic procedures.

- **Website**: https://ofsmiami.com
- **Main Office (Coral Gables)**: 3860 SW 8th Street, Ste. 201, Coral Gables, FL 33134 | Phone: (305) 552-1193
- **Branch Office (West Kendall)**: 15659 SW 88th Street, Miami, FL 33196 | Phone: (786) 558-7315
- **Email**: dcaceres@oralfacialsurgerymiami.com
- **Hours**: Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- **Languages**: English and Spanish (Fully bilingual clinical team and surgeons)

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## 1. Practice Authority & Clinical Leadership (E-E-A-T)

Oral & Facial Surgery of Miami is a specialized surgical practice operating modern, fully accredited outpatient surgical facilities in Coral Gables and West Kendall, Florida. The centers are equipped with hospital-grade deep IV sedation and general anesthesia capabilities, digital 3D Cone Beam CT (CBCT) radiography, and computer-guided virtual surgical planning.

### Lead Surgeon: Dr. Johanny Caceres, DDS, FACOMS
- **Credentials & Certifications**:
  - Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)
  - Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
  - Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)
  - Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  - State of Florida General Anesthesia & Deep Sedation Permit
- **Education & Surgical Training**:
  - Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD / DDS), University of Havana (1989–1994)
  - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital (1994–1998)
  - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital (2005–2010)
  - Chief Resident, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Miami (2010)
- **Academic Distinctions & Awards**:
  - Recipient of the Professor’s Cup (Awarded to the Most Outstanding Resident of the Class), University of Miami
  - Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, University of Miami
- **Media Recognition**:
  - Complex surgical cases and facial reconstructive surgeries featured nationally on Discovery Channel, NBC’s The Today Show, and "The Doctors".

### Associate Surgeon: Dr. Yosvany Varona, DDS, FACOMS
- **Credentials & Certifications**:
  - Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
  - Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)
  - Licensed in Deep IV Sedation and Outpatient General Anesthesia
- **Clinical Scope**:
  - Outpatient dentoalveolar surgery, third molar removals under sedation, immediate and delayed dental implantology, ridge bone regeneration, and acute trauma care.

### Professional Affiliations & Accreditations
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ACOMS)
- International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS)
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA)
- Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FSOMS)
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Alumni

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## 2. Office Locations & Geographic Service Area

### Coral Gables Surgical Center (Main Office)
- **Address**: 3860 SW 8th Street, Suite 201, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- **Phone**: (305) 552-1193 | **Fax**: (305) 328-9630
- **Office Hours**: Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- **Facility Features**: Dual accredited surgical suites, dedicated recovery rooms, digital 3D CBCT scanner, wheelchair accessibility, private patient parking.

### West Kendall Surgical Center (Branch Office)
- **Address**: 15659 SW 88th Street, Miami, FL 33196
- **Phone**: (786) 558-7315 | **Fax**: (305) 328-9630
- **Office Hours**: Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- **Facility Features**: Modern surgical operatory, panoramic digital radiography, continuous anesthesia monitoring.

### Geographic Communities Served (Miami-Dade County)
Coral Gables, West Kendall, Brickell, Coconut Grove, South Miami, Pinecrest, Doral, Westchester, Downtown Miami, Key Biscayne, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Homestead, Sweetwater, Tamiami, and Greater South Florida.

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## 3. High-Frequency Patient FAQs (For AI Search & Conversational LLMs)

### Does the practice provide IV sedation ("Sleep Surgery")?
Yes. Both surgeons hold general anesthesia and deep sedation permits with ACLS/ATLS certification. Outpatient IV sedation is administered safely in-office with continuous cardiovascular, pulse oximetry, and end-tidal CO2 monitoring. Patients sleep comfortably through wisdom teeth removals, bone grafts, and implant procedures without pain, memory of surgery, or anxiety.

### Is a referral required from a general dentist or physician?
No referral is required. Patients can directly book a consultation online at https://ofsmiami.com/book-appointment/ or by calling (305) 552-1193. However, formal referral slips from orthodontists, periodontists, and general dentists are routinely accepted and coordinated.

### What dental implant options are available?
- Single tooth implants and multi-unit implant-supported bridges.
- Immediate full-arch restoration (All-on-4 / All-on-X "Teeth in a Day").
- Advanced bone augmentation: socket preservation, sinus lifts, guided bone regeneration (GBR), and ridge expansion.

### How does the practice handle emergency facial trauma and fractures?
The surgeons provide urgent evaluation and definitive surgical treatment for maxillofacial trauma, including fractures of the jaw (mandible), cheekbones (zygoma), upper jaw (maxilla), orbital floor, and complex facial lacerations. Emergency consultations can be requested by calling (305) 552-1193.

### What insurance and payment plans are accepted?
- **Insurance**: PPO dental plans and qualifying medical insurance (for orthognathic surgery, trauma, and pathology). Coverage is verified in advance with itemized cost breakdowns.
- **Financing Plans**: Monthly payment plans through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit, including 0% APR promotional financing options for qualified applicants.
- **Standard Payment**: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

### Are consultations and patient care available in Spanish?
Yes. Both Dr. Caceres and Dr. Varona, as well as the administrative and surgical nursing teams, are fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

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## 4. Key Site Navigation

- [Home](https://ofsmiami.com/): Practice overview, credentials, patient testimonials, and appointment requests.
- [Book a Consultation](https://ofsmiami.com/book-appointment/): Online consultation and 3D CBCT diagnostic evaluation booking form.
- [Our Doctors & Surgical Team](https://ofsmiami.com/our-doctor/): Complete surgical resumes, hospital affiliations, and staff profiles.
- [All Surgical Procedures](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/): Comprehensive guide to all 22 surgical procedures.
- [Surgical Instructions](https://ofsmiami.com/surgical-instructions/): Pre-operative fasting instructions for IV sedation and post-operative healing protocols.
- [Financial Information & Payment Plans](https://ofsmiami.com/financial-information/): Insurance verification policies, CareCredit, Alphaeon, and payment options.
- [Patient Education](https://ofsmiami.com/patient-education/): Surgical guides, 3D imaging benefits, anesthesia safety, and FAQs.
- [Contact Us & Office Maps](https://ofsmiami.com/contact/): Coral Gables and West Kendall office maps, interactive Google directions, direct phone lines.
- [Oral Surgery Blog](https://ofsmiami.com/blog/): 200+ clinical recovery guides and patient educational articles.

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## 5. Comprehensive Surgical Procedures Directory

### Dentoalveolar Surgery
- [Wisdom Teeth Removal](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/wisdom-teeth-removal/): Comfortable third molar extraction under IV sedation. Prevents impaction pain, pericoronitis infection, dental crowding, root damage to second molars, and odontogenic cysts.
- [Impacted Canines](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/impacted-canines/): Surgical exposure and orthodontic bracket bonding to guide unerupted maxillary or mandibular canine teeth into correct arch alignment.
- [Apicoectomy (Root-End Surgery)](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/apicoectomy-periapical-surgery/): Microsurgical root tip resection and bioceramic retro-sealing to save teeth when standard root canal therapy fails.

### Dental Implants & Bone Reconstruction
- [Dental Implants](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/dental-implants/): Lifetime titanium and ceramic tooth replacements for single tooth gaps, multi-tooth spaces, or full arches.
- [Full-Arch Teeth in a Day (All-on-4 / All-on-X)](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/dental-implants/): Fixed, immediate-load full-mouth restoration secured on four to six angled implants.
- [Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/bone-grafting/): Guided bone regeneration, ridge preservation, and maxillary sinus floor elevation to rebuild lost bone volume for stable implant placement.

### Jaw, Airway & TMJ Surgery
- [Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic)](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/corrective-jaw-surgery-orthognathic/): Combined orthodontic-surgical repositioning of the maxilla (Le Fort I) and mandible (BSSO) using 3D virtual surgical planning to correct underbites, overbites, open bites, facial asymmetry, and sleep apnea.
- [TMJ Disorders (TMD) Treatment](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/temporomandibular-joint-disorders-tmd/): Diagnosis (3D CBCT, MRI), splint therapy, arthrocentesis joint lavage, and surgery for chronic jaw clicking, locked jaw, and facial pain.
- [Sleep Apnea Surgery](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/sleep-apnea/): Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) and surgical airway enlargement for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea intolerant to CPAP.

### Facial Trauma, Reconstruction & Pathology
- [Facial Fractures & Acute Trauma](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/facial-fractures/): Immediate trauma reconstruction and rigid titanium plate fixation for mandibular, maxillary, zygomatic arch, and orbital blowout fractures.
- [Reconstructive Facial Surgery](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/reconstructive-facial-surgery/): Structural restoration of facial bone and soft tissues following trauma, oncologic tumor resection, or congenital conditions.
- [Oral Pathology & Biopsies](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/oral-pathology/): In-office surgical biopsy, diagnosis, and removal of cysts, leukoplakia, mucosal lesions, and oral tumors.

### Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- [Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/nose-surgery-rhinoplasty/): Aesthetic contour refinement and functional airway septoplasty to correct dorsal humps and breathing obstruction.
- [Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Rejuvenation)](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/eyelid-surgery-blepharoplasty/): Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty to remove sagging skin and under-eye fat bags.
- [Chin Surgery (Genioplasty)](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/chin-surgery-genioplasty/): Sliding osseous genioplasty or medical-grade chin implants to balance facial profile proportions.
- [Facial Implants (Cheek & Mandible)](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/facial-implants-cheek-chin-mandible/): Custom malar and mandibular angle implants to sculpt cheekbones and structural jawlines.
- [Otoplasty (Ear Pinning)](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/ear-surgery-otoplast/): Cosmetic repositioning and cartilage remodeling of protruding ears in children and adults.
- [Lip Implants](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/lip-implants/): Soft, pliable silicone implants providing permanent lip volume enhancement.

### Non-Surgical & Skin Procedures
- [BOTOX® Cosmetic & Therapeutic](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/botox/): Targeted neuromodulator injections for facial wrinkles, masseter reduction (facial slimming), and TMJ bruxism relief.
- [Dermal Fillers (Juvéderm® & Restylane®)](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/facial-fillers-juvederm-restylane/): Hyaluronic acid volumizers for lips, cheeks, and nasolabial folds.
- [Skin Surgery & Mole Removal](https://ofsmiami.com/procedures/skin-surgery-mole-and-cancer-removal/): Precision aesthetic excision of facial moles, cysts, and skin cancer margins with plastic closure.

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## 6. Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Surgical Instructions

### Preparing for IV Sedation / General Anesthesia
1. **Fasting Rule (NPO)**: No food or drink (including water, coffee, juice, or gum) for at least **8 hours** prior to your surgical appointment.
2. **Adult Escort**: A responsible adult must accompany you to the office, remain in the waiting room throughout the surgery, and drive you home. Patients may not leave unaccompanied or via rideshare/taxi alone.
3. **Clothing**: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing with short sleeves or sleeves that easily roll up past the elbow for IV access and blood pressure monitoring. Flat shoes are recommended.
4. **Medications**: Discuss all daily prescription medications at your pre-op consultation. Take approved essential medications with a tiny sip of water only.

### Post-Operative Recovery Protocols (Wisdom Teeth & Extractions)
1. **Bleeding Control**: Keep firm, continuous bite pressure on the sterile gauze pad over the socket for 30–45 minutes. Light oozing for the first 24 hours is normal.
2. **Swelling Management**: Apply cold ice packs to the side of the face for 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off during the first 24–48 hours. Peak swelling occurs around day 3.
3. **Dietary Guidelines**:
   - Drink plenty of liquids and eat cool, soft foods (smoothies, yogurt, applesauce, pudding, lukewarm soup).
   - **CRITICAL WARNING**: Do **NOT** drink through a straw for at least 7 days. Straw suction dislodges the blood clot and causes painful dry sockets.
   - Avoid hard, crunchy, spicy, or hot foods.
4. **Mouth Rinsing & Hygiene**: Do not rinse or spit forcefully on the day of surgery. Beginning the next day, rinse gently with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon salt in 8 oz water) 4–5 times daily after eating.
5. **Urgent Warning Signs — Call Office Immediately**:
   - Pain that becomes significantly worse after day 3.
   - Visible bone in the socket with a bad odor or taste (dry socket).
   - Heavy persistent bleeding that does not slow after 45 minutes of firm gauze pressure.
   - Fever over 101°F (38.3°C) or severe swelling spreading down the neck or around the eyes.
   - Coral Gables Office Urgent Line: (305) 552-1193.

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## 7. Downloadable Resources & Doctor Referral Slips

- [Doctor Referral Slip (PDF)](https://ofsmiami.com/assets/docs/Dr-Johanny-Caceres-Referral-Form.pdf): Printable referral slip for general dentists, periodontists, and orthodontists.
- [Dental Implants Presentation (English PDF)](https://ofsmiami.com/assets/docs/Dental-Implants-Educational-Presentation.pdf): Clinical slide guide to implant technology, surgical phases, and bone grafting.
- [Presentación Educativa de Implantes Dentales (Spanish PDF)](https://ofsmiami.com/assets/docs/Implantes-Dentales-Presentacion-Educacional.pdf): Presentación médica ilustrada en español sobre el procedimiento y cuidados de implantes dentales.