Introduction

What is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of disease, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Who is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon?

An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) is a healthcare provider that has completed a 4 year dentistry degree followed by a post graduate hospital-based surgical residency training program This postgraduate training includes rotations in anesthesiology and internal medicine, general surgery, trauma, plastic surgery , and ear, nose, and throat surgery. Some OMFS may participate in extra training as well.