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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)

Allopathic & Osteopathic PhysiciansOral & Maxillofacial Surgery
2,801 providers nationally204E00000X

Definition

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
204E00000X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
National Providers
2,801
Conditions Treated
0

Top States

CA292 providers
TX208 providers
NY150 providers
PA148 providers
FL144 providers
MA131 providers
MI109 providers
IL108 providers
WA102 providers
KY97 providers

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