Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, face and neck.
What does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon do?
An oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist might:
- Extract teeth – particularly impacted wisdom teeth or otherwise problematic teeth.
- Perform surgeries to correct misaligned jaws (orthognathic surgery), improve appearance or function, and repair problems such as fractures and injuries.
- Care for patients with tumors and cysts of the jaws.
Why choose UofL for oral surgery?
Through affiliation with UofL Health University Hospital and Norton Children's Hospital (the two Level One Trauma Centers in Louisville), UofL's oral surgery residents and faculty see the region's most challenging cases. The faculty providing and guiding treatment stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and are are members of the world's leading professional organizations for oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Due to significant demand for appointments, we currently have an extensive wait list for Graduate Oral Surgery. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we do our best to safely accommodate as many patients as possible.
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Our Oral Surgery Practice Types
Student Clinics
Care is provided by UofL School of Dentistry students working under the supervision of our experienced faculty members.
Specialty Resident Practices
Care is provided by licensed dentists who are completing specialized training in our advanced education programs.
Faculty Practice
Care is provided by licensed dentists who teach at the UofL School of Dentistry and also treat patients directly.
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