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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1022.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 232,870.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 111.00
Currently, there are 5,380 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons”.

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Tasks for “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS)”

Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.
Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions, such as cleft lip and palate and jaw growth problems.
Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery.
Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.
Administer general and local anesthetics.
Perform minor facial rejuvenation procedures, including the use of Botox and laser technology.
Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.
Perform minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone enhancements.
Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.
Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.

Related Technology & Tools

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Dental suction units
Desktop computers
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Intravenous IV equipment
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Automated external defibrillators AED
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Safety goggles
Intraoral digital video cameras
Electrocardiography EKG monitors
Pressure steam autoclaves
Endodontic gauges

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