ORAL SURGEON

By: Felina KokkinakosBlock A

WHAT DOES AN ORAL SURGEON DO?

They are dentists with specialized training

Reconstructive jaw work

Work on serious cases

INTERESTING FACTS… Work in the mouth, jaw, face, and skull

Also called oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Sometimes can save lives

IMPORTANT PROCEDURES Dentoalveolar surgery

Congenital craniofacial surgery

Skin cancer treatment

EDUCATION Strong math and science background

College degree is necessary

Four years of dental school

SUCCESS QUOTE

“Ability combined with effort is achievement”

ADDITIONAL TRAINING A general internship year

Four to seven years of hospital-based training

Include medical training and surgical training

SALARY Average annual earnings are $112,820

Hourly average wage is $54.24

5th on the list of best paying jobs in the U.S 2009

STATISTICS OF NATIONAL SALARY

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Growth Potential: 5.7%

Workforce in the year of 2000 was 152,000 people

JOB OUTLOOK So far is stable

Oral Surgery constantly evolves

RELATED CAREERS Dentist

Orthodontist

Periodontists

Oral Pathologists