Mission Statement
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of East Alabama is a practice dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and service to our patients, their families, and to our referring doctors. We will strive to exceed the expectations of all with whom we come in contact during our professional activities, and will always represent this practice well when other opportunites present themselves. We will follow prudent business practices, and offer our services for a price that is fair and reasonable when compared to other geographically similar OMS practices.
Office Philosophy
It is our philosophy to offer you the highest quality treatment under the safest possible conditions. Our goal is to "treat you as you want to be treated."
In order for us to practice this philosophy and achieve our goal, the first step is for us to schedule a consultation appointment. This allows us to discuss treatment options, the preferred sequence of treatment, and your preference regarding how the treatment is rendered. The consultation appointment also gives us the opportunity to discuss health considerations which may influence treatment. Consideration of these factors allow us to recommend the safest possible treatment and allows you to prepare appropriately for any necessary convalescence.
In Memory of Dr. Putnam
Dr. Putnam graduated with honors from the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Dentistry in 1976. He entered the military service where he completed a one year general practice residency which emphasized advanced general dental techniques. He continued in the military service in Germany, and in Huntsville, Alabama. In 1987, he completed the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso Texas. He served as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon during the Desert Storm Operations. He left military service in 1991 to enter private practice in Opelika/Auburn as an associate of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of East Alabama. He is survived by his wife, their children and grandchildren. Dr. Putnam is greatly missed by the staff of OMS and all who knew him.