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5th Street Office

3415 Fifth St.

Rapid City, SD 57701

Spearfish Office

1230 North Ave, Suite 5

Spearfish, SD 57783

Stumer Office

330 E. Stumer Rd.

Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 348-6818

Specializing in Excellent Care

Wisdom Teeth

Third molars are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth.

Dental Implants

A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you'll see they have the same basic parts.

Anesthesia

Several methods of anesthesia are available.

Jay A. Crossland DDS

Dr. Crossland, a native Texan, joined Black Hills Oral Surgery in 2006. He earned a B.A. degree from the University of Massachusetts. He then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Baylor College of Dentistry, a member of the Texas A & M University System Health Science Center. Dr. Crossland completed his specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, a level-one regional trauma center serving Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Jay A. Crossland DDS

Scott D. Van Dam DDS MD

Dr. Van Dam joined Black Hills Oral Surgery in 2007. He completed his dental training at Creighton University and received his medical and surgical training at the Mayo Clinic. He is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a member of the American Dental Association, the South Dakota Dental Association, the American Medical Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and member and past president of the Black Hills District Dental Society.

Scott D. Van Dam DDS MD

Ike J. Morgan DMD

Dr. Morgan joined Black Hills Oral Surgery in 2012 after completing his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Dr. Morgan completed his undergraduate education in Salt Lake City, Utah, receiving his bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Westminster College. He then trained in dentistry at the University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry in Lexington. He is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, and a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.

Ike J. Morgan DMD

Brian R. Richman DDS

Dr. Richman joined Black Hills Oral Surgery in 2015. He completed his undergraduate degree at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho where he received a tennis scholarship and graduated with honors. He was trained in dentistry at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, and then went on to complete his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Brian R. Richman DDS

Ryan M. George, DMD, FACS

Dr. George joined Black Hills Oral Surgery in 2025. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his undergraduate degree (BA) at Brigham Young University and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts on a scholarship from the United States Army. He then completed his specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the San Antonio Military Medical Center where he achieved proficiency in the full scope of oral & maxillofacial surgery procedures.

Ryan M. George, DMD, FACS

Cody J. Christensen D.D.S.

Dr. Cody Christensen joined Black Hills Oral Surgery in 2025, bringing over a decade of experience in general dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Originally from Utah, he completed his undergraduate studies at Utah Valley University and earned his DDS from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry as a United States Air Force scholarship recipient. After extensive military training and service—including roles as a general dentist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon at multiple Air Force bases—Dr. Christensen is now board certified and specializes in dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery, and outpatient anesthesia. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, the outdoors, and community involvement.

Cody J. Christensen D.D.S.

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Welcome to Black Hills Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center

Welcome to our web site and thank you for visiting us. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons Dr. Crossland, Dr. Van Dam, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Richman along with Dr. George and Dr. Christensen practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures.

Each member of our staff is highly trained to assist you throughout your oral surgery experience. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the professional care you expect and is trained in assisting with intravenous (IV) sedation within our state-of-the-art office setting. In addition, we strive to offer you the exceptional service you deserve by using the most advanced technology to ensure excellence and treatment.

5th Street Oral Surgery Office

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Phone: 5th Street Office Phone Number Stumer Office Phone Number (605) 348-6818

Spearfish SD Oral Surgery Office

Office Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed
Phone: (605) 348-6818

Stumer Street Oral Surgery Office

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed
Phone: (605) 348-6818

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Mission Statement

Our mission at Black Hills Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center is to provide comprehensive oral surgery in a safe, professional and timely manner; to act as a source of information and education to the general public; and to promote oral surgery as a specialty to the professional community.

Video: Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth

Dental Implants Presentation

To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.