Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Transform lives by restoring oral function and enhancing facial aesthetics.
- Play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating complex oral health issues.
- Unique blend of surgery and artistry in facial reconstruction and aesthetics.
💰 Earn $192K-$230K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- 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 surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
- Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Relating with or serving others
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Service Orientation
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Receiving recognition
- Having freedom
In Action
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Pathways to this Career
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