maxillofacial
adjective
max·il·lo·fa·cial
mak-ˌsi-(ˌ)lō-ˈfā-shəl 
ˌmak-sə-(ˌ)lō-
: of, relating to, or treating the maxilla and the face
maxillofacial surgeons
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Such growths point to oral and maxillofacial disease, sinus and ear infections, and osteoarthritis, among others, the researchers reported in the British Dental Journal Open.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: Duties include performing surgical procedures such as tooth extractions, correcting jaw misalignments, repairing facial injuries, and treating conditions such as tumors or cysts in the mouth.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024
The Value Of Traditional Marketing While digital strategies became the focus, some sectors, like oral and maxillofacial surgery, held onto traditional methods.
—Chris Suchánek, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
After 11 months of ineffective treatment, her maxillofacial surgeon decided to remove the prosthetic entirely.
—Cecilia.butini, Vox, 4 June 2024
The patient was then diagnosed as having a maxillofacial fracture and underwent surgery for open reduction and rigid fixation by plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
—Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Average oral and maxillofacial surgeon salary: $311,460 Average hourly oral and maxillofacial surgeon wage: $149.74 Total oral and maxillofacial surgeon employment: 5,330 4.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022
One such special person is his husband, Dewey Do, who is a maxillofacial surgeon.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 26 June 2023
The value of coronal incisions in maxillofacial surgery has been well documented.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2014
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: Duties include performing surgical procedures such as tooth extractions, correcting jaw misalignments, repairing facial injuries, and treating conditions such as tumors or cysts in the mouth.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024
The Value Of Traditional Marketing While digital strategies became the focus, some sectors, like oral and maxillofacial surgery, held onto traditional methods.
—Chris Suchánek, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
After 11 months of ineffective treatment, her maxillofacial surgeon decided to remove the prosthetic entirely.
—Cecilia.butini, Vox, 4 June 2024
The patient was then diagnosed as having a maxillofacial fracture and underwent surgery for open reduction and rigid fixation by plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
—Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Average oral and maxillofacial surgeon salary: $311,460 Average hourly oral and maxillofacial surgeon wage: $149.74 Total oral and maxillofacial surgeon employment: 5,330 4.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022
One such special person is his husband, Dewey Do, who is a maxillofacial surgeon.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 26 June 2023
The value of coronal incisions in maxillofacial surgery has been well documented.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2014
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“Maxillofacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxillofacial. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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