General dentists can do wisdom teeth extractions, except when they can’t and need to refer the patient to an oral surgeon.
Some dentists prefer to do these procedures themselves, whereas others still refer the patient out whenever possible.
Said one dentist who refers out all removals, “That’s what oral surgeons are for!” Another general dentist said, “I am glad oral surgeons are there, but most surgical wisdom teeth are very easy.”
The Wealthy Dentist conducted a survey asking dentists what percentage of wisdom teeth removal they refer out to an oral surgeon. Watch the following video to hear the results of the survey and what other dentists had to say on the subject —