Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of disorders affecting the facial complex and skeleton, including the jaws and oral cavity.

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a regional specialist surgeon treating the entire craniomaxillofacial complex anatomical area of the mouth, jaws, face, and skull, as well as associated structures.

Depending upon the jurisdiction, maxillofacial surgeons may require training in dentistry, surgery, and general medicine training and qualification in medicine may be undertaken optionally even if not required.