Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates

An Oral and maxillofacial Surgeon is a surgical specialist in dentistry. Completion of a minimum of 4 years in an ADA-accredited OMFS residency program is required beyond dental school. OMFS residents spend considerable time rotating through related medical specialties during their training. These include internal medicine, anesthesiology, general surgery, trauma surgery, plastic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, and emergency medicine. The scope of practice for an Oral and maxillofacial Surgeon encompasses the diagnosis, surgical, and medical management of diseases, injuries, and defects that involve both the functional and esthetic regions of the mouth, jaws, and face. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the highest-trained specialists in dentistry.