Career Details

Board Certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Description

The specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is that part of dental practice which encompasses the diagnosis, and surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the function and esthetics of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 10 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certification in Ophthalmology or Otolaryngology

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Fellow of the AAID

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Associate Fellow of the AAID

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Type

A - Core

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Projected Job Growth

+5 %

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

+3 %

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Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

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.

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