British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

What is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?

Oral & Maxillofacial (OMF) Surgeons specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck.

OMF surgery is unique in requiring a dual qualification in medicine and dentistry, and is often seen as the bridge between medicine and dentistry, treating conditions that require expertise from both backgrounds such as head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, facial disproportion, facial pain, temporomandibular joint disorders, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws as well as numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa such as mouth ulcers and infections.

Many OMF surgeons focus on one of these areas to develop a sub-specialist interest within the scope of the wider specialty. 

The Patient's Journey

The assessment and treatment of oral and maxillofacial treatment can be complex and, at times, confusing for patients. Use the links below to obtain more information about how your treatment is planned, and who you are likely to encounter during this process.

I think I may have...?

In this section you can browse and find the various common symptoms and conditions that the Maxillofacial team  manage

I think I may need this operation?

Here you can browse and find the procedures that the Maxillofacial team can provide together with information to download.

Support Groups

Find an OMF Surgeon

Locate a Maxillofacial surgeon by location and by the services they can provide.

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