Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialized surgical field encompassing the diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Scope[edit]

This specialty involves a wide array of procedures including:

Dentoalveolar surgery for issues affecting the teeth and jaw bones
Reconstructive surgery of the face after trauma or disease
Corrective jaw surgery (Orthognathic surgery)
Diagnosis and treatment of congenital facial disproportion
Head and neck cancer surgery and reconstruction
Cleft lip and palate repair
Facial cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty and facelifts

Training[edit]

Practitioners of oral and maxillofacial surgery undergo extensive training which generally includes a dental degree followed by a surgical residency. In some regions, dual qualification in medicine and dentistry is required for practice.

Certification[edit]

Certification is typically granted by national surgical organizations such as the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the United States.

Subspecialties[edit]

Subspecialties include:

Cranio-maxillofacial trauma
Cosmetic facial surgery
Cancer surgery
Craniofacial and pediatric maxillofacial surgery
Cranio-maxillofacial reconstructive surgery

Collaboration[edit]

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons often work in collaboration with other specialists such as otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, and oncologists to provide comprehensive care.

List of Maxillofacial Surgeons (USA)[edit]

US territories

See Also[edit]

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