Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery is the surgical specialty that involves the diagnosis and management (surgical and non-surgical) of diseases involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral-maxillofacial/head & neck region.
Training in Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery requires a minimum of 4-6 years in an accredited hospital-based residency training program following the completion of dental school (D.D.S./D.M.D.). Many of the surgeons have completed medical degrees (M.D.) as well as advanced training fellowships in areas such as head & neck cancer surgery, microvascular surgery, cleft lip & palate and craniofacial surgery.
Becoming a New Patient
The Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery has achieved international prominence in clinical care, teaching, and research. Our reputation is built on the quality of our practitioners and a full scope of treatment and specialization. Learn more about the department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery at UMSOD or call 410-706-4010 for inquiries.
- Surgical extraction of teeth and removal of diseased tissue
- Surgical treatment of injuries and developmental malformations of the mouth, jaws, and related facial structures.
Reasons to visit an Oral-Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Have a cancer of the oral cavity, jaws, face or neck diagnosed, removed and reconstructed
- Have a cyst/growth of the oral cavity, jaws or face
- Have a problem related to a salivary gland (tumor or obstructed gland)
- Treatment of osteoradionecrosis or other jaw bone related infection
- Facial and jaw reconstruction following cancer/tumor surgery
- Have your jaw aligned with orthognathic surgery
- Have a developmental deformity such as a cleft lip or palate
- Have your jaw joint(s) repaired with TMJ surgery
- Have your facial bones realigned after facial trauma
- Have a consultation to determine whether you are a candidate for aesthetic/cosmetic facial surgery
- Have teeth replaced by having dental implants inserted
- Have an oral surgical procedure performed in the office under outpatient ambulatory anesthesia
- Have a tooth extracted
Services
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides a number of services, including:
- Computer Assisted Reconstructive Surgery
- Oral Pathology
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Neck Masses
- Skin Cancer of the Face
- Jaw Tumor Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Trauma Reconstruction
- Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Facial Pain (TMJ)
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Salivary Gland Disease
- Nerve Injury
- Dental Implant Surgery
- Dentoalveolar Surgery / Dental Extractions
- Osteoradionecrosis / Osteomyelitis
- Pediatric Jaw Tumors and Pathology
- Vascular Tumors / Malformations
- Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
