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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
O*NET 29-1022.00
Median Salary
$352,220
$86,250 – $622,640/yr
What They Do
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.
Typical Tasks
- Administer general and local anesthetics.
- Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
- Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
- Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
Key Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- post-doctoral training
- doctoral degree
Also Known As
DDS (Dental Surgery Doctor)
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Resident
Oral Surgeon
Surgeon
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