JOB OVERVIEW

Responsibilities:

1. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning:
   • Evaluate patients’ oral health, medical history, and imaging studies (such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs).
   • Diagnose conditions such as impacted teeth, jaw misalignment, facial trauma, oral pathology, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
   • Develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, which may involve surgical or non-surgical interventions.
2. Surgical Procedures:
   • Perform a wide range of surgical procedures to address conditions affecting the oral and facial structures.
   • Examples include tooth extractions (including impacted wisdom teeth), dental implant placement, corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), treatment of facial fractures and injuries, removal of oral tumors or cysts, and reconstruction of the jaw and facial bones following trauma or disease.
3. Anesthesia and Pain Management:
   • Administer anesthesia (local, sedation, or general) to ensure patient comfort and safety during surgical procedures.
4. Postoperative Care and Follow-Up:
   • Provide postoperative care instructions, wound management, pain management, and dietary guidelines.
   • Monitor patients’ progress during the healing process and conduct follow-up appointments to assess treatment outcomes and address any concerns or complications.

Requirements:

• Completion of dental and medical degrees (DDS/DMD and MD).
• Completion of an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• Proficiency in surgical techniques and anesthesia administration.