Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Job Description Template
A Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and deformities of the mouth, jaws, teeth, gums, and facial structures. They perform surgery to correct these conditions.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Job Responsibilities
- Examine patients to assess their condition and diagnose problems
- Plan and carry out surgical procedures on the mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, and face
- Repair facial injuries and correct congenital deformities
- Remove impacted teeth and tumors
- Perform dental implants
- Direct the work of dental assistants and other support staff
Objectives
- To provide patients with oral and maxillofacial surgical care.
- To diagnose and treat conditions of the mouth, teeth, jaws and face.
- To perform surgery to correct facial deformities.
- To treat injuries to the mouth, teeth, jaws and face.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Job Skills & Qualifications Needed
- A dental degree
- A medical degree
- Specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery