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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

$334,310
Median Pay
6-12 years
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Score 5/6: low AI task exposure, strong human advantage provides strong protection from AI displacement

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AI Exposure
Low+2

4% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Stable+1

+4% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Strong+2

EPOCH score: 24/25

Total Score5/6
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Key Responsibilities

  • Administer general and local anesthetics.
  • Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
  • Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
  • Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
  • Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
  • Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.
  • Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.
  • Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.
  • Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.
  • Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Post-doctoral training

Time to Job Ready

6-12 years

Based on Job Zone 5. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Oral surgery practice management3D imaging/CBCT softwareDigital treatment planningDental EHR systemsScheduling/billing software

Key Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningControl PrecisionWritten Comprehension

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Compensation Details

$88,060
10th Percentile
$334,310
Median
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Based on 4,160 employed workers

Also Known As

Dental SurgeonDoctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)Maxillofacial SurgeonOral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS)Oral SurgeonSurgeon

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 29-1022.00