Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral
and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dentistry that includes
the diagnosis, surgical and related treatment of diseases, injuries and
defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard
and soft tissues of the head, mouth, teeth, gums, jaws and neck.
Oral
and maxillofacial surgeons recognize that educating patients about the
procedures they perform is a critical element in providing the highest
quality patient care.