Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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.
6 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: $360,240 (mean) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain. | General |
| Treat dental problems or diseases. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Operate on patients to treat conditions. | General |
| Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | General |
| Treat medical emergencies. | General |
| Treat chronic diseases or disorders. | General |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Ada | Development environment software |
| Apteryx Imaging Suite | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| DSN Software Oral Surgery-Exec | Medical software |
| DecisionBase TiME for OMS | Medical software |
| DentalEye | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management | Medical software |
| Gendex Dental Systems VixWin PRO | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Kodak Dental Systems Kodak Cosmetic Imaging Module | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Planmeca Oy Dimaxis | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Sirona SIDEXIS XG | Graphics or photo imaging software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Fellow of the AAID | American Academy of Implant Dentistry | Not Available |
| Board Certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Not Available |
| Certification in Ophthalmology or Otolaryngology | American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery | Not Available |
| Certification in Orofacial Pain | American Board of Orofacial Pain | Not Available |
| Certification in Otolaryngic Allergy | American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery | Not Available |
| Certification of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery | Not Available |
| Fellow of the AAID | American Academy of Implant Dentistry | Not Available |
| Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |