Meet Dr. David Fischer
Oral Surgeon Springfield
Dr. David Fischer grew up in Wisconsin, and after shadowing his dentist in high school, he knew he wanted to be an oral surgeon. Now, he is board-certified and delivers superior patient care.
About Dr. Fischer
Dr. Fischer was always interested in science and art and felt that oral surgery was a good mix of the two. He was the first in his family to go to college, and he had several great mentors there who encouraged him to pursue oral surgery. After experiencing the many dental specialties during dental school, he felt that oral surgery was indeed a good fit.
Dr. Fischer enjoys the artistry of creating a harmonized face, smile, and bite for patients. He loves being able to solve patients’ problems and offers in-depth explanations to help patients feel as informed and comfortable as possible during treatment. Dr. Fischer practices in all areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery with an emphasis on implant surgery, orthognathic/corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma and office anesthesia.
Education & Residency
Dr. Fischer received his bachelor’s degree from St. Norbert College in 2003 before continuing on to dental school at Marquette University School of Dentistry. In 2007, he graduated with honors and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. To continue his education, Dr. Fischer completed a 4-year oral and maxillofacial residency at Cook County Hospital. While in residency, he trained alongside surgeons and anesthesiologists and gained hands-on experience in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Certifications & Memberships
Dr. Fischer is certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)(Diplomate, 2013). As a board-certified oral surgeon, he is the highest qualified dental professional to treat a wide range of oral and facial conditions. He completed multiple extensive written and oral exams, which tested his knowledge of the oral and maxillofacial specialty and his judgment during treatment situations. He is staffed at St. John’s Hospital and Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Additionally, Dr. Fischer is a member of the following organizations:
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)
- Illinois State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- American Dental Association
- Psi Omega Dental Fraternity – Xi Chapter
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
- G.V. Black District Dental Society
Hobbies & Interests
Outside of work, Dr. Fischer enjoys spending most of his time with his wife and two children. He likes spending time outdoors and stays active through exercise and tennis. He also loves boating, fishing, and traveling to Wisconsin to visit his extended family and cheer on the Green Bay Packers.
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