Oral and Maxillary Surgeon

Oral and Maxillary Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillary regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillary regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

Salary: 232,870

Education:The surgical residencies for oral and maxillary surgeons are usually four to six years. After completion of the residency, surgeons can take a written and oral exam to become board certified in oral and maxillary surgery. The second path is to earn dual degrees as both a dentist and medical doctor.

Demand or Need for the profession: Have strong leadership skills, be detail oriented, Have steady hands and good hand eye-coordination, Have physical and mental stamina, and be able to handle stress in difficult situations.

Would you like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would like to be one because it will be interesting to do surgeries to people that need them. Also because helping people to have a better improvement on their face will be good.