Question 1

how difficult is it to become an oral surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Lots of hard work: After dental or medical school  an internship followed by a minimum of four years in residency is r squired to qualify.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

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 7

what is maxillofacial vs oral surgeon?

Accepted Answer

May be same: A maxillofacial surgeon deals with the maxilla and face.  He may fix fractures, pull teeth and things along that line.  An oral surgeon is going to work mostly with the mouth.  He will do most of the surgeries through or around the mouth, but may also do things related to the jaw and maxilla bones that form the mouth.

Question 8

is it weird that my oral surgeon calls me "sweet eater"?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I think he or she is probably trying to make you more comfortable or relate to you.  But it back fired.   Lots of times patients overlook this and get the services that they need.

Question 9

is a dmd an oral surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Not Necessarily: A dmd is a dental degree and can refer to any general dentist or dental specialist.  An oral surgeon has completed a specialty program (additional training beyond the dds/dmd degree).  Some oral surgeons also have md degrees which make them dmd md or dds md.

Question 10

do you need a referral to see an oral surgeon?

Accepted Answer

No: Oral surgeons do not require referals to see patients.  Your dentist may refer you to a specific surgeon that he uses for his patients but it is not a necessity.

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