A surgical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and defects of the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth (oral), and jaws (maxilla).

Why It Matters

General dentists refer to these surgeons for complex cases. If you need a difficult wisdom tooth removed, a dental implant in thin bone, or reconstructive jaw surgery, this is the specialist you see.

Clinical Details

• Scope: Impacted teeth, facial trauma (broken jaw), oral cancer, cleft lip/palate repair, and TMJ surgery.