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How do you say maxillofacial?

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What does maxillofacial mean?

Of, relating to, or treating the jaws (maxilla & mandible) and the face

What’s the difference between an oral surgeon and a dentist?

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and the American Dental Association (ADA) define dentistry as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body; provided by a dentist, within the scope of his/her education, training and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a dentist who has special training.

Who are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons?

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training includes a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and an additional completion of a four-year or six-year hospital surgical residency program. Dr Reynolds completed a six-year program and has his medical degree in addition to his dental degree.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons care for patients who experience such conditions as problem wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. They treat accident victims suffering facial injuries, offer reconstructive and dental implant surgery, and care for patients with tumors and cysts of the jaws. They are specially trained to treat functional and esthetic conditions of the maxillofacial areas.

With specialized knowledge in pain control and advanced training in anesthesia, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is able to provide quality care with maximum patient comfort and safety in the office setting.

For more information on Oral Surgeons please read the AAOMS documentation: