Southern Colorado Oral and Facial Surgery

07/23/2022

"Over the Edge" for CASA to support Pueblo's most vulnerable youth!

04/23/2022

It's our pleasure to support local children and making a meaningful impact in the Pueblo community.

Thank you to the very kind and generous Dr. Brandon Payne of Southern Colorado Oral and Facial Surgery, for returning as a CASA of Pueblo Community Outreach Sponsor. We appreciate your willingness to always step up for CASA kids.

04/01/2022

April is National Facial Protection Month, a time dedicated to encouraging children and adults to make precautions to prevent head, mouth, and facial injuries from sport related accidents.

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Policy on Prevention of Sports-related Orofacial Injuries, sports accidents reportedly account for 10 to 39% of all dental injuries in children and are most often caused by direct hits with a hard object, such as a puck or ball, and player-to-player contact.

While spring is a season that brings an increase of mouth and facial injuries resulting from sports-related accidents, the risk of these injuries can be reduced with the use of the following safety precautions:

1. Well-fitting Helmet
Concussions and other serious head injuries can be prevented when children wear helmets. A Helmet will absorb much of the shock of impact and adds an extra layer of protection to the brain.

2. Protective eye-wear
Eyes are particularly vulnerable when children are playing sports. Wearing protective eyewear will help keep eyes safe from elbows, flying objects, and other weather-related and environmental hazards.

3. Face Shield
These are clear acrylic shields that attach to ball caps or mount over the head to protect children’s faces from broken noses and other injuries that can be caused by racquetballs, hockey pucks, and other flying objects.

4. Mouth Guard
Mouth guards help protect the lips, gums, and teeth during any sporting event. Should a child be hit in the face, the mouth guard helps to hold teeth in place and works to prevent injury to the soft tissues inside the mouth.

National Facial Protection Month is sponsored by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Academy for Sports Dentistry, the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of Orthodontists, and the American Dental Association. Together, these associations have teamed up to raise awareness of sports-related injuries and encourage individuals to take necessary precautions during the sports season.

If you do experience any sports related facial trauma, you can rely on Dr. Brandon Payne to repair your facial injuries. Facial trauma can be frightening and painful, but know that you're in good hands should you require an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) are experts in treating and repairing facial injury and trauma, including fractures of the upper and lower jaws.

01/19/2022

Spring break will be here before you know it!

It's a great time to schedule your child for wisdom teeth removal. This allows for extra time to rest without missing school.

Call us at 719-542-4546 to schedule today.

12/01/2021

It's our pleasure to support Junior League's annual family-friendly holiday event - Holiday with Heroes. Recognizing our local unsung heroes and protectors: Policemen, EMTs, Firefighters, Nurses, Teachers, and other men & women who continuously make a difference in our community. Proceeds from the event support Pueblo foster children.

10/24/2021

Missing teeth? Dental implants can help you get back to that full set! Call us to set up your consultation and find out how implants can work for you.

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

10/05/2021

Southern Colorado Oral & Facial Surgery specializes in giving patients their smiles back through a dental implant procedure. If you're looking to restore the look and function of your missing teeth, dental implants may be a solution.

Come see Dr. Brandon Payne for a consultation. We can help with long-lasting solutions for your dental needs.

10/03/2021

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the surgical specialists of the dental profession, undergoing extensive training with a minimum of four years of hospital-based surgical residency after dental school. Dr. Brandon Payne also completed his Doctorate of Medicine (MD) and is a licensed physician as well as a dentist.

An OMS will treat the conditions, defects, injuries and aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws and face.

To learn more about Southern Colorado Oral & Facial Surgery, call our practice: 719-542-4546.

Did you know OMSs train alongside medical residents in internal medicine, general surgery and anesthesiology? Learn more by viewing this infographic.
https://myoms.org/why-choose-an-oms/path_to_oms_infographic/

10/03/2021

Proud supporter of families impacted by prematurity.

10/02/2021

We're thankful for the opportunity to support Colorado babies and families impacted by prematurity!

Don't miss this fun night in Pueblo, supporting Colorado babies and families impacted by prematurity! 🌅🎶
Tickets can be found here:
https://www.newbornhope.org/eventstickets/pueblo/

10/01/2021

An OMS – also known as oral and maxillofacial surgeon - can handle medical and dental issues ranging from a simple tooth extraction to extensive facial reconstruction and treatment of oral cancer.

To learn more about our practice and how Dr. Brandon Payne can help you, schedule your consultation today: 719-542-4546.

When a dental professional refers a patient to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for tooth extraction, it is to ensure the tooth is removed or managed with the highest level of expertise. Find out more about the surgeries OMSs perform.

https://myoms.org/what-we-do/extractions-and-dentoalveolar-surgery/simple-vs-surgical-extraction/

09/02/2021

This modern oral surgery practice is seeking a full-time surgical dental assistant. Previous experience in oral surgery, BLS certification and dental radiology certification are preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate.

The job requires a dependable, people-oriented team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to be flexible within a busy environment. Job duties include assisting with surgery and anesthesia, dental x-rays, postoperative patient care, instrument sterilization and maintenance, direct patient care, computerized charting, typing and scheduling.

Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, profit sharing/retirement/401K, health insurance, and dental insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour