Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Administer general and local anesthetics.
2. 02Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
3. 03Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
4. 04Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.
5. 05Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
6. 06Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
7. 07Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.
8. 08Perform minor facial rejuvenation procedures, including the use of Botox and laser technology.
9. 09Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.
10. 10Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.
11. 11Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip, cleft palate, and jaw growth problems.
12. 12Evaluate and treat problems related to the temperomandibular joint (TMJ).

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