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	Maxillofacial surgery -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Maxillofacial surgery is part of a regional surgical specialty called Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
		Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a regional surgical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of congenital or acquired diseases, dysfunction or injury of the mouth, jaws, face, neck and associated regions.
		Originally Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was a surgical specialty of dentistry however, with increasing scope of practice and complexity of surgery and medicine it become evident that degrees in both Medicine and Dentistry are required before progressing to advanced surgical training in the specialty.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/maxillofacial_surgery.htm (345 words)

	Oral and maxillofacial surgery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialty of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of congenital or acquired diseases, dysfunction, defects or injuries of the mouth, jaws, face, neck and associated regions.
		To specialize in oral and maxillofacial surgery in the United States, a dental school graduate [DDS or DMD] must complete either a four-year or a six-year residency program.
		Dentoalveolar surgery: surgical removal of impacted teeth, difficult extractions, removal of teeth on medically compromised patients, exposure of teeth for orthodontic reasons.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maxillofacial_surgery (313 words)

	Maxillofacial Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Maxillofacial surgery services are provided by individuals licensed to practice dentistry who have completed an approved residency in oral surgery and received certification by the Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or physicians who have completed residency training in plastic surgery and are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
		In some cases surgery on both jaws is required, or the jaws have to be reshaped in other ways, such as lengthening the ramus of the mandible or compressing the posterior aspects of the upper jaw, to achieve proper occlusion.
		The surgery and subsequent placement of the prosthetic dental units requires the coordinated efforts of the orthodontist, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and the prosthodontist.
	www.cleftteam.org /webpages/MaxillofacialSurgery.htm (590 words)

	Maxillofacial surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Maxillofacial Surgery Center of San Jose Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in Silicon Valley.
		Maxillofacial Surgery Center Information on specialized services provided relating to oral and maxillofacial surgery by a board certified physician.
		Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The monthly journal offers comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments and innovative ideas in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Maxillofacial_surgery.html (341 words)

	MUSC CDM Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
		Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissue of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
		He completed a fellowship in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1991.
		Tabor is a 1969 graduate of the University of South Carolina.
	www2.musc.edu /dentistry/oral_surgery.html (532 words)

	St Luke's Hospital - General Information
		The Maxillofacial Unit is a supra-district specialty serving the catchment population of Bradford and Airedale, of approximately 600,000.
		Maxillofacial surgery is a branch of surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the mouth, jaws and face.
		This is surgery of the tooth bearing part of the jaws including impacted teeth, cysts and lesions of the oral mucous membranes.
	www.millennium3.org.uk /bradford/info.html (1266 words)

	Dentistry.com - Oral & Maxillofacial Center - Cosmetic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Cosmetic maxillofacial surgery is used to repair physical malformations resulting from disease, injury, burns, birth defects or aging.
		Cosmetic maxillofacial surgery may be performed on an outpatient basis in your oral and maxillofacial surgeon's office, surgical facility, or surgery center, or on an inpatient basis in the hospital, depending upon your surgeon's and your preference.
		Cosmetic maxillofacial surgery is often considered "elective" rather than medically necessary and, as such, it is normally not covered by insurance.
	www.dentistry.com /oralmax-3.asp (1600 words)

	VCU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
		The surgery in our practice can be done on an outpatient basis in most cases, and normal activities can usually be resumed within a few days of surgery, depending on the severity of the procedure and the age of the patient.
		This type of surgery is performed on patients who have an abnormal bite (malocclusion) because their jaws and facial bones are uneven, either through abnormal growth or as a result of an accident.
		Laser surgery is the wave of the future, and laser jaw surgery is on the crest of that wave.
	www.dentistry.vcu.edu /omfs/patient/services.html (1817 words)

	Orthognathic (Maxillofacial) Surgery - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
		Orthognathic surgery combines orthodontic treatment with surgery of the jaw to correct or establish a stable, functional balance between the teeth, jaws, and facial structures.
		The goal of maxillofacial surgery is to treat any jaw imbalance and the resulting incorrect bite, which could adversely affect the cosmetic (esthetic) appearance as well as the proper functioning of the teeth.
		The surgery may also be combined with other procedures, such as rhinoplasty (nose correction) or genioplasty (chin correction) to improve the general appearance of the face.
	www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/craniofacial/maxface.html (1197 words)

	Gundersen Lutheran - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Overview
		of the four-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center-La Crosse is its blend of inpatient and outpatient experiences that closely resembles the practice of oral surgeons.
		The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency is a fully-accredited, non-degree program that meets the requirements of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
		Biomedical sciences as they relate to oral and maxillofacial surgery are presented through regularly-scheduled weekly instructional courses, conferences and seminars and during rotations in medicine, anesthesia, general surgery and other surgical subspecialty services.
	www.gundluth.org /web/meded/omfs.nsf/Menu/3207D4D18AD2E08886256A2B0052859D (426 words)

	American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
		The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is recognized by the American Dental Association as the specialty board for oral and maxillofacial surgery.
		Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are trained to treat patients in the hospital, outpatient facilities, surgery centers and in private offices.
		Finally, your board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon was required to pass both a thorough written qualifying examination and a rigorous oral certifying examination to be certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
	www.aboms.org /General_Information/general_information.htm (1182 words)

	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at VA-Northport
		Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; University Hospital, SUNY at Stony Brook
		The chief and senior residents operate on all major oral and maxillofacial surgery cases and are responsible for all aspects of patient care.
	www.lij.edu /lijh/dental_medicine/oral_maxillofacial_surgery.html (1148 words)

	Jaw Surgery or Maxillofacial - Orthognathic Facial Reconstruction - Denver Colorado Plastic Surgeons Dr. Richard ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Orthognathic surgery or Jaw Surgery is the surgical correction of skeletal anomalies or malformations involving the mandible (lower jaw)
		In orthognathic surgery, an osteotomy (bone cut) is made in the affected jaw, and the bones are repositioned in a more normal alignment.
		Orthognathic surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia as an inpatient procedure, although some adjunctive procedures may be done on an outpatient basis.
	www.denveraugmentation.com /Jaw_Surgery_Maxillofacial_Denver.htm (642 words)

	Graduate Dental Education: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - Penn Dental School
		The six-year integrated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/MD Program includes the awarding of a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, a two-year certificate of General Surgery and a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS).
		Specialty rotations include: anesthesia, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, transplant surgery, trauma surgery, surgical intensive care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
		The extern will have the opportunity to work in the outpatient unit; observe major surgery; and be involved in multiple didactic conferences in orthognathic surgery, pathology, and pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery.
	www.dental.upenn.edu /academic/DADEprogram/oralsurg/index.html (529 words)

	Koslin & Kahn, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Alabama
		Koslin and Kahn, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Alabama
		Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital based surgical and anesthesia training.
		Koslin and Kahn are specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with procedures ranging from dental implants to wisdom tooth removal to TMJ disorders.
	www.koslinkahn.com (127 words)

	UNC Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is academically based in the School of Dentistry, linked to the Department of Surgery at the UNC School of Medicine and functions primarily in the University of North Carolina Hospital.
		The Department offers a postdoctoral program in oral and maxillofacial surgery that prepares candidates for examination and certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and for a career that encompasses the broad scope of this specialty.
		The Department provides oral and maxillofacial surgery education, both clinical and didactically to the 320 students enrolled at UNC School of Dentistry.
	www.uncoms.com (177 words)

	Dulles Institute of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Welcome
		The Virginia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery defines OMS as a specialty of dentistry which includes the surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the function and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
		The oral and maxillofacial area of the mouth consists of the jaws and face.
		The surgeries that Dr. Burger performs in the hospital are for major jaw reconstruction of orthognathic surgery, tumor reconstruction from cancer surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, medical compromised patients, most facial trauma injuries and fractures and cleft palate surgery.
	www.dullesoms.com /pat/pat_info.html (449 words)

	OHSU School of Dentistry - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The goal of this program is to produce a well-rounded Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon who will become an exceptional practitioner of his or her specialty within, both dentistry and medicine, a candidate for a competitive post-residency fellowship, or an outstanding academic.
		Residents in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery perform about 1,000 major hospital surgical procedures per year including 420 trauma, 80 temporomandibular joint, 100 reconstructive, 160 pathology, 60 craniofacial and clefts, 50 cosmetic and 75 orthognathic.
		Oral and Maxillofacial residents gain extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of oral and maxillofacial problems on both inpatients and outpatients including dental implants, orthognathic problems, oncology, temporomandibular joint, facial plastics, dentoalveolar, cosmetic, craniofacial, cleft lip, and palate repair and many other aspects of head and neck surgery.
	www.ohsu.edu /sod/omfs (307 words)

	ADA.org: Find a Dentist Definitions of Special Areas of Dental Practice
		Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions.
		Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Oral and maxillofacial radiology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
		Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
	www.ada.org /public/directory/desc_spec.asp (607 words)

	ORAL/MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY ATTENDING STAFF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Maxillofacial Prosthodontists assist in the extensive and complicated reconstructive efforts in complex cases and orthodontic services are available in the preparation of patients undergoing orthognathic facial reconstructive surgery.
		He is President of the Sadi Fontaine Academy, the alumni association of oral and maxillofacial surgery residents of Highland Hospital.
		He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the ADA, the CDA and maintains an active surgical practice in both Marin and Sonoma Counties, with clinical emphasis in reconstructive and pediatric oral maxillofacial surgery.
	www.acmedctr.org /maxillo/staff.html (990 words)

	Graduate Dental Education: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - Penn Dental School
		Levin is Associate Professor/Clinician Educator of Oral Surgery/Pharmacology and Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and chief of the division of dentistry at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
		He is director of the Oral Surgery Clinic in the School of Dental Medicine, as well as director of the general practice residency at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.
		Dr. Schaefer is Assistant Professor/Clinician Educator in the Department of Oral Surgery, where she focuses her research activities on "Quality of Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients." In addition to her clinical teaching responsibilities, Dr. Schaefer is a PCU leader at Penn Dental Medicine and runs the externship program in prosthodontics at HUP.
	www.dental.upenn.edu /academic/DADEprogram/oralsurg/faculty.html (1160 words)

	Departmental - Meet the Faculty
		He subsequently served as a full-time Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery faculty member at the University of Texas in Houston, University of Iowa, and has been the department head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at LSU and Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans since 1973.
		He then completed an internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at Charity Hospital in 1973 and was the chief resident in his final year.
		O’Brien is a diplomate of the Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a fellow of the American, Southeastern, and Louisiana Societies of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
	www.lsuoralsurgery.com /dept/dept_meet.html (1310 words)

	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program is a four-year program with eight residents.
		Residents learn the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, from elective procedures to trauma interventions, gradually assuming full responsibility for patient care.
		Oral and maxillofacial services provided by the department include dentoalveolar surgery, preprosthetic surgery, orthognathic surgery, dental implants, laser surgery, maxillofacial trauma and pathology, and treatment of temporomandibular disorders and facial pain.
	www.whcenter.org /body.cfm?id=636 (265 words)

	Department Of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The primary mission of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the 59th Medical Wing is to provide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to eligible beneficiaries.
		The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency is a four-year program, which meets the requirements for specialty training as detailed in the Standards for Advanced Specialty Education Programs provided by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
		The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center was conceived in 1957 and was the first dental residency in the United States Air Force.
	www.whmc.af.mil /dental/Flights/oralmsurgery.htm (375 words)

	College of Dentistry Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program
		The faculty and professional staff of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are full-time and certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
		The oral and maxillofacial surgery program is supplemented by a full-time orthodontist at UI Hospitals and Clinics and a strong, surgically oriented orthodontic program at the College of Dentistry.
		During this period, the resident is engaged in progressive, graduated comprehensive training in all clinical and hospital phases of the specialty practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
	www.dentistry.uiowa.edu /public/clinics/oralsurg/oralmagp.html (1210 words)

	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training Program
		The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has been a vital part of the medical school and Parkland Memorial Hospital since 1950, and is the corporate head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at Parkland and affiliated hospitals.
		The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery remains the corporate head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Zale Lipshy University Hospital, Dallas Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, John Peter Smith Hospital, St.
		The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program is considered one of the premier training experiences of the specialty.
	www8.utsouthwestern.edu /utsw/cda/dept28085/files/51479.html (224 words)

	Departments at UW School of Dentistry: Oral Surgery
		The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery focuses its teaching resources on undergraduate dental students and its four-year resident training program.
		The aims of the graduate program are to recruit and train oral and maxillofacial surgeons for private practice and academic careers.
		The faculty in the department provide teaching in full scope facial trauma, dento-alveolar surgery, TMJ disease, orthognathic surgery, reconstructive and implant surgery, benign and some malignant pathology, management of infection, pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery and increasing quantities of facial cosmetic surgery.
	www.dental.washington.edu /departments/oralsurg.htm (147 words)

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