Oral Surgery is a branch of dentistry that deals with surgical procedures of the neck and head. This includes your mouth and teeth. Maxillofacial dentists are trained to restore balance in your appearance—both in an aesthetic and functional way.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dentists specializing in surgery of the mouth, face and jaws, and 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 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 such fields as otolaryngology (head and neck surgery), plastic surgery, internal medicine, general surgery, anesthesiology, and emergency medicine.
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Online resource links
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics