Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.
- Dental Service Chief
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Oral Surgeon
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon-Practice Owner
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Resident
- Resident Physician
- Resident Surgeon
- Surgeon
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- Administer general and local anesthetics.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
- Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
- Perform minor cosmetic procedures such as chin and cheek-bone enhancements, and minor facial rejuvenation procedures including the use of Botox and laser technology.
- Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip and palate and jaw growth problems.
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- Administer general and local anesthetics.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
- Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
- Perform minor cosmetic procedures such as chin and cheek-bone enhancements, and minor facial rejuvenation procedures including the use of Botox and laser technology.
- Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip and palate and jaw growth problems.
- Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
- Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.
- Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
- Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.
- Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.
- Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.
- Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.
- Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery.
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- administer anesthetics
- administer injections
- administer medications or treatments
- analyze dental data
- calculate medical dosages
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- administer anesthetics
- administer injections
- administer medications or treatments
- analyze dental data
- calculate medical dosages
- collect dental laboratory diagnostic data
- communicate technical information
- conduct medical tests
- conduct patient assessments
- diagnose or treat oral diseases
- diagnose or treat oral injuries
- follow clinical radiation safety procedures
- follow confidentiality procedures
- follow dental or medical office procedures
- follow dental or medical x-ray procedures
- follow infectious materials procedures
- follow operating room procedures
- follow patient care procedures
- follow surgical procedures
- identify body response variations
- interpret medical laboratory test results
- interpret x-rays
- make decisions
- make presentations on health or medical issues
- monitor patient's condition
- observe patient condition
- obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
- prepare patient reports
- prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment
- take vital signs
- understand properties or composition of drugs
- understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- use clinical problem solving techniques
- use dental treatment procedures
- use emergency medical treatment procedures
- use interpersonal communication techniques
- use knowledge of dental terminology
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use medical diagnostic techniques
- use medical equipment in direct patient care
- use research methodology procedures in health care
- use sanitation practices in health care settings
- write technical health or medical documents
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Maxillofacial Reconstruction (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Temporomandibular Joint (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Facial Esthetics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Maxillofacial Reconstruction (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Temporomandibular Joint (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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