Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 61,570 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon to perform surgeries on patients with oral and facial conditions. Responsibilities include administering anesthesia, treating facial injuries, and performing procedures such as tooth removals and rejuvenation. Successful candidates should have critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $61,570 to $208,000 annually, dependent on experience and location in the United States.

Qualifications

• Proficient in complex problem solving and critical thinking.
• Capable of making sound judgments and decisions.
• Excellent reading comprehension and active listening skills.
• Effective speaking abilities to convey information.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgery on hard and soft tissues of oral and maxillofacial regions.
• Administer anesthetics and provide emergency facial injury treatment.
• Remove impacted or damaged teeth and perform minor rejuvenation procedures.

Job description

Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon

What is an Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon? 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.

Life As an Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
• Administer general and local anesthetics.
• 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.
• Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
• Perform minor facial rejuvenation procedures, including the use of Botox and laser technology.

Qualities of an Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon‑Practice Owner
• Oral Surgeon
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• Dental Surgeon
• Resident Physician

What Kind of Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon Job Opportunities Are There?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 6,800 jobs in the United States for Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 19.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,300 new jobs for Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 300 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon are Tennessee, South Dakota, and Virginia. Watch out if you plan on working in Idaho, Pennsylvania, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary

The typical yearly salary for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is somewhere between $61,570 and $208,000.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who work in Arizona, California, or Florida, make the highest salaries.

Average Salary by State

• Arizona: $208,000
• California: $264,380
• Florida: $208,000
• Indiana: $272,360
• Iowa: $263,270
• Kentucky: $188,750
• Maryland: $276,280
• Massachusetts: $208,000
• Michigan: $220,660
• Missouri: $208,000
• Nebraska: $266,810
• New Mexico: $54,120
• New York: $249,460
• North Carolina: $208,000
• Ohio: $208,000
• Oklahoma: $229,300
• Oregon: $208,000
• Pennsylvania: $225,660
• South Carolina: $256,650
• Tennessee: $163,220
• Texas: $181,260
• Virginia: $260,810
• Washington: $208,000
• Wisconsin: $187,400

What Tools & Technology do Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Use?

• DSN Software Oral Surgery-Exec
• Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management