Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 204E00000X
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: This is surgery to correct a large range of diseases, injuries and abnormalities in the neck, head, face, jaws and the soft and hard tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. This is one of the nine dentistry specialties recognized in the U.S.
Taxonomy Code: 204E00000X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: This type of specific surgery helps correct a wide variety of diseases, injuries and abnormalities in the neck, head, face, jaws and maxillofacial area. This area of surgery is internationally recognized. To qualify, these doctors will first need to be qualified in dentistry and then undergo further surgical training.