An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is a specialist that has undergone four years of dental medicine training followed by four years of surgical residency in a hospital. In addition some surgeons, like Dr. Orden take advanced graduate education training and in addition perform research to earn a graduate degree.
Dr. Orden's practice is also unique in the fact that he treats a large number of pediatric patients.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons specialize in the treatment of diseases of the jaws, gums, teeth, facial bones and skin.
Oral and maxillofacial are experts in the diagnosis and management of facial pain and temporomandibular joint disorders.
They offer reconstructive surgery for congenital (birth) deformities of the jaws.
They repair fractures and injuries following accidents. They treat tumors and cancers of the jaws, tongue and soft tissue of the mouth.
Some oral and maxillofacial surgeons, like Dr. Orden, also specialize in treatment of cosmetic problems of the nose, eyes, lips and face; performing advanced techniques like laser surgery for treatment of vascular and aging problems of the skin.
