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Oral and
maxillofacial surgery is that part of dental practice that deals with diagnosis surgical
esthetic and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the oral and
maxillofacial region. As a highly trained specialist of the dental profession, the
oral and maxillofacial surgeon treats disorders of the mouth, teeth, jaw and facial
structures. He or she corrects accidental facial injuries, birth defects of the
jaws, and oral cancer. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon's concerns must extend to the
patient's total health while alerting the public to hidden health hazards in the oral and
maxillofacial region. The professional training of
an oral and maxillofacial surgeon consists of 4 years of dental school, plus a minimum of
4 years of surgical training in an accredited hospital residency program.
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