O
ral & Maxillofacial (OMF) Surgeons specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck.
OMF surgery is unique in requiring a dual qualification in medicine and dentistry, and is often seen as the bridge between medicine and dentistry. The scope of the speciality include conditions such as head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, skin cancers, facial disproportion, facial pain, temporomandibular joint disorders, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws.
