Definition of maxillofacial
:of, relating to, or treating the maxilla and the face
- maxillofacial surgeons
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Eventually, Truman’s chairman of oral maxillofacial surgery took a look at the information and gave Wilcoxen a short list of names.
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The groom’s father is an assistant clinical professor in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington.
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In fact, only eight jobs appear on the list: orthodontist, pediatrician, surgeon, internist, anesthesiologist, physician, maxillofacial surgeon, and gynecologist.
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Donna and her family are raising money for intensive care beds and towards research for the maxillofacial team at the Leeds General Infirmary.
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First Known Use of maxillofacial
circa 1923
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