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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a Specialty of Dentistry that primarily focuses on surgery of the mouth, face and jaws. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons have extensive education and training in surgical procedures involving both the soft tissue (skin and muscle) and hard tissue (bone and cartilage) of the head and neck.Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are also trained to restore balance in your appearance inboth an aesthetic and functional way.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically complete eight years of post-graduate education -- four years of dental education, followed by four or more years as a surgical resident in training. During this time, residents typically gain experience in head and neck surgery, plastic surgery, internal medicine, general surgery, anesthesiology, neurology and emergency medicine.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons diagnose, treat and manage the conditions, defects, and injuries of the mouth, teeth, jaws and face. Among the conditions and symptoms treated by oral and maxillofacial surgeons are: