Description
The treating of diseases, injuries and defects that affect the maxillofacial region (face and jaws) and the oral region such as soft and hard tissues of the mouth.
Alternative labels
maxillofacial and oral surgery
maxillofacial surgery
oral and maxillofacial surgery
oral surgery specialty
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Oral surgery is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Dentistry lecturer: Dentistry lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers, and often doctors who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, dentistry, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, for grading papers and exams, for leading laboratory practices, and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field of dentistry, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.
Optional knowledge
Oral surgery is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Specialist dentist: Specialist dentists prevent, diagnose and treat anomalies and diseases affecting the teeth, mouth, jaws and adjoining tissues specialised in oral surgery or orthodontics.
References
- Oral surgery – ESCO
