Oral and Maxillofacial
Duties and Responsibilities:
| An oral and maxillofacial is a doctor whom performs surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillary regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillary regions. They may also perform surgery to improve function or appearance. Their responsibilities consist of ; Examining a patient, make diagnosis and determine suitability for surgery; perform surgery to correct deformities caused by injury, disease or correct congenital defects and restore normal function; supervise patient recovery from surgery. |
Education:
The first step in becoming an oral surgeon is completing a bachelor's degree program. You'll also need to take the Dental Admission Test and apply to 4-year dental programs. Dental school programs blend essential coursework in the basic sciences in the first two years with practical, hands-on clinical experiences with patients in the last two years. Upon completion of your program, you'll be prepared to sit for the National Board Dental Examinations to obtain state license
Skills Required:
- Have strong leadership skills
- Be detail oriented
- Have steady hands and good hand-eye coordination
- Have physical and mental stamina
- Be able to handle stress in difficult situations
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