John L. Krump, DDS is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with extensive training and many years of experience. He completed his undergraduate work at UCLA and graduated in 1973 with a BA in zoology. He then attended dental school at the University of Illinois in Chicago and obtained his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) with honors in 1977. Dr. Krump completed his surgical residency at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and received his certificate in 1980. That same year he moved to Oregon, where he opened his private practice.

In addition to being licensed in both Oregon and California, Dr. Krump has been awarded a number of professional designations and advanced certifications in recognition of his expertise in surgery and dental anesthesia. In particular, since 1983 Dr. Krump has been a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and, since 1986, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Since 2003 Dr. Krump has also been a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology as well a Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology.

Outside of his private practice Dr. Krump provides trauma support for maxillofacial injuries and is affiliated with several Oregon hospitals, including Oregon Health Sciences University, Adventist Health Center, and Providence Milwaukie Hospital.

Dr. Krump has also been active in the academic sphere. In 1985 he was appointed clinical assistant professor at Oregon Health Sciences University; since then he has instructed many dental students and residents in oral surgery. He has also written articles in multiple professional journals as well as lectured across the US on surgical techniques, particularly those pertaining to dental implantology and bone regeneration.

Apart from practicing and providing instruction in oral and maxillofacial surgery Dr. Krump enjoys spending time with his family. He also has a passion for fine art photography, where he is known as John Eric Lutz. Many of his favorite prints are displayed throughout his office. To view samples of his photography, feel free to visit http://www.jelutz.com.