Question 1

who is the most experience by volume of cases completed to do dental implants.. periodontics, prosthodontics, or oral & maxillofacial surgeon.

Accepted Answer

How many: "How many" is much less important than "how well."  Ask your Dentist for referral to practitioner he/she feels will provide you with the highest quality of care.

Question 2

how do an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a plastic surgeon differ?

Accepted Answer

Significant Differen: Oral surgeon is usually a dentist (can have medical degree) who does training in oral surgery
plastic surgeon has usually completed 5 years of training in general surgery and an additional 2-3 years in plastic surgery.  Plastic surgeon performs surgery on all areas of the body, while oral surgeons frequently limit their practice to the head and jaw.

Question 3

how does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon differ from a plastic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Different training: Most maxillofacial surgeons have gone through fetal school with a small minority also completing medical school. Plastic surgeons go through medical school. In many instances, these specialties will work together on comes cases.

Question 4

how can i become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Study hard: Get good grades in college and then apply to dental school. After dental school you will then have to do an oral and maxillofacial residency.  The other option is to get a dual degree md/dds and specialize in oms.

Question 5

what are the work hours of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?

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Depends on the DDS: Usually it is at least 40 hours a week.  If there is hospital calls, then there will be more work hours.

Question 6

what amount does a oral and maxillofacial surgeon make ?

Accepted Answer

Enough!: Enough to live comfortably.  But most professionals enter the field for the enjoyment and pleasure of the profession-not the amount of income they may receive.

Question 7

can anybody suggest site with listings of experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon?

Accepted Answer

AAOMS.org: This is the national association of oral surgeons.  An experiences surgeon will be designated as a fellow.  Aboms.Org lists oral surgeons that are board certified.

Question 8

what to do if i want to be a oral and maxillofacial surgeon, but i just wonder where they work?

Accepted Answer

Oral surgeons: They work in dental and medical offices, clinic and in hospitals and other related areas.

Question 9

for a tmj flare, can i only use cold packs until flare up subsides?

heat seems to make it worse. 
if a dental professional or oral and maxillofacial surgeon respond it would be greatly appreciated*?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: TMJ is a chronic condition caused by stress and involves jaw clenching. Hopefully you have a bite guard to protect your teeth/molars at night. If you are experiencing pain and swelling in the TMJ area, use Ibuprofen 400-600mg 4 times a day for 5 days to alleviate the inflammation and pain. Do not use for longer than 10 days as it can irritate the lining of your stomach. You can continue ice packs.

Question 10

what surgeries is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon legally allowed to perform?im talking about someone who doesnt have an md first.also is he the perfect doctor to see for oral cancer or oral biopsies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An oral and maxillofacial surgeon will be the right specialty to perform an oral biopsy. If that proves to be cancer it will be a team of doctors weighing in, including oncologist, radiation oncologist and oral surgeon.

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What surgeries is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon legally allowed to perform?im talking about someone who doesnt have an md first.also is he the perfect doctor to see for oral cancer or oral biopsies?

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