Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery is the specialty which combines surgical training with dental expertise for the treatment of diseases, injuries, tumors and deformities of the mouth, jaws and face. The specialty forms the natural bridge between the clinical disciplines of dentistry and medicine. The department serves a vital role in various interdepartmental collaborations, including Head and Neck Cancer reconstruction, with the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), the multidisciplinary cleft palate team and Oral Pathology service.

Maxillofacial and oral surgeons manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions with particular emphasis on dental implants, jaw reconstruction, treatment of infections, facial trauma, oral pathology, orthognathic surgery, management of salivary gland diseases, management of temporomandibular joint disorders including open and arthroscopic surgery and non-invasive facial cosmetic procedures. We believing that detailed surgical repetition leads to surgical excellence, we are dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Formal didactic courses outside of the medical school curriculum include Applied Head and Neck Surgical Anatomy, Advanced Oral Pathology, TMJ Diseases, Orthognathic Surgery. Conferences consist of clinical pathology, preoperative surgery, journal club and oral and maxillofacial teaching seminars.

Research focus includes modalities for the management of craniofacial trauma and non-invasive facial cosmetic procedures for management of rare facial infections.