Who are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons?

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialists who treat conditions, defects, and injuries of the face, jaws, and mouth. Their training is intense, and includes exhaustive preparation in medicine, surgery, and dentistry.  When complete, this educational regimen culminates in a four-year graduate degree in dental surgery, completion of a four to six year surgical residency program, and additional degrees in medicine or advanced fellowship training.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons care for patients who experience a wide gamut of problems and disorders.  They perform surgical correction of craniofacial deformities and temporomandibular joint disorders.  Accident victims with severe facial injuries or patients suffering from tumors and cysts of the jaws are treated with reconstructive procedures to restore lost function and appearance.  In addition, minor procedures such as the surgical excision of tooth impactions and minor oral and facial pathology are routinely performed as well.

Because of their multi-disciplinary, surgical background, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform cosmetic procedures that involve the functional and aesthetic aspects of the face, jaws, and mouth. They receive comprehensive education and training in surgical procedures involving both the soft and hard tissues of the body.  Skin and muscle as well as bone and cartilage are uniquely addressed by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon to create true harmony between facial appearance and function.

With specialized knowledge of pain control and advanced training in anesthesia, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is able to provide quality care that maximizes patient comfort and safety in the office setting.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty that includes the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving the functional and aesthetic aspects of both the hard and soft tissues of the head, neck, face, and jaws.

As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, we recognize that educating patients about the procedures we perform is a critical element in providing the highest quality patient care. We hope you will enjoy our website and find it to be useful in your care!