Oral Surgery For the Johnson Family

Our son had his wisdom teeth removed this week. Dr Mark Chishom and his fabulous staff were wonderful and caring.  The process began a couple of weeks ago when we went in for the initial consultation. We were able to complete the new patient forms online before the visit...I was ENVIOUS of this great feature. It is now on my radar for our office. Brian and Will arrived at the front desk of Dr Chishom (Crabapple Oral Surgery) welcomed by Miriam, Pam, and Taylor ( Dr Chishom's daughter). Brian said they were in the waiting room for just a few minutes before being called back for the panoramic x-ray. At this time, they met Kim, Rebe, and Lindsay, Dr Chishom's very capable and professional surgical assistants.  Next, they watched a video for pre-op expectations. Dr Chishom  came in to examine Will and made him feel welcome and relaxed. They talked about high school among other things. Finally, Vicky, Dr Chishom's office manager, helped us to schedule his surgery date on the phone with Debbie. That is alot of things going on for a initial visit right? Clearly, Dr Chishom feels that the pre-op visit is important. We couldn't agree more. We felt prepared and at ease.

Yesterday, I took Will for his procedure. Once again, we were welcomed into the reception room and soon brought back into the surgical room. Kim got Will all hooked up to the monitors, covered him up with a blanket, and had him laughing! Rebe came in to start his I.V. which she did before he even know that she had a needle. Kim, Rebe, and Lindsay were all so friendly and kind. I was able to stay with him until Dr Chishom  came in. I went out to the waiting room; and barely had time to catch up on emails before he came out to tell me that he was finished and I could come back while Will woke up. I watched a post op instruction video and was given a post op pack of gauze dressings, and handy dandy ice pack with Dr Chishom's logo, and a prescription for pain medicine. We walked him out to the car and was home in no time.

The pain and swelling was minimal. Will was hungry almost immediately; no surprise there! I stayed home with him and had plenty of cold, soft foods on hand. We replaced the ice packs and gauze packing as needed during the day. He took his Aleve for pain and only needed the Lortab twice yesterday. I came back to work at our office today and he is doing great!



Dr. Mark Chishom is a native of Columbia, SC. Dr. Chishom is an honor graduate from The Citadel where he received a bachelor of science degree. He earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine as a Summa Cum Laude graduate of The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in 1994. Dr. Chishom completed his Oral and Maxillofacial residency at The Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Chishom is a former state board examiner for the state of South Carolina in Oral Surgery and holds National Board certifications in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology. Dr. Chishom maintains memberships in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Dr. Chishom, along with his former partner founded the South Carolina Academy of Advanced Implant Studies. Dr. Chishom has lectured extensively to his colleagues on various subjects in oral surgery and anesthesia.


Dr. Chishom's professional interests include: Dental implants and reconstruction, Pathology, and Orthognathic surgery.

Dr. Chishom proudly served in the United States Army as an Oral Surgeon before he was honorably discharged. He has been in private practice in since 2000. He is married to Dr. Patrice Chishom, a pediatrician who also practices in Atlanta. He is the proud father of three children. His hobbies include: Golf, soccer, and landscaping. Dr. Chishom is an active member of his Church and community.

Dr Chishom has taken care of many of our patients who have given him glowing and well deserved praise that match our experience. We are happy to have Dr Chishom and his practice in our community.

Debbie Johnson
Brian D. Johnson, DMD
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/