Oral and maxillofacial surgery is concerned with the surgical and adjunctive correction of diseases, injuries, and malformation of the human jaws, mouth, and associated structures of the maxillofacial region.

The principles of surgery applied to oral disease and injury are emphasized, along with diagnostic skill and judgment in using surgical therapy. The basic scientific knowledge required to understand the significance of surgical intervention and the phenomena of anesthesia is fully exercised in clinical problems. The principles of surgical therapy and pain control through psychosedation and anesthesia are the responsibilities of this discipline. Emergency and resuscitation measures for complications of anesthesia and surgery are essential features of the instruction.

Hospital dentistry offers the practice of dentistry and dental specialties in a setting where medical, laboratory, and other services are readily available.

It is concerned primarily with treatment of medically, physically and behaviorally compromised patients who require special service. This enhances opportunities to provide comprehensive patient care to patients of all ages.

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