Dental and maxillofacial surgery is a medical specialty that involves the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial structures. This field encompasses a wide range of procedures, from dental extractions and implant placement to complex surgeries to correct facial deformities or injuries.

Dental and maxillofacial surgeons are medical doctors who have completed specialized training in both dentistry and surgery. They are qualified to perform a wide range of procedures, including tooth extractions, dental implant placement, corrective jaw surgery, and facial reconstructive surgery.

Some common procedures performed by dental and maxillofacial surgeons include the removal of impacted wisdom teeth, repair of facial fractures, treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and the correction of congenital facial deformities, such as cleft lip and palate.

Dental and maxillofacial surgery can involve both functional and aesthetic considerations, and it often requires a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, involving collaboration with other medical professionals, such as orthodontists, prosthodontists, and plastic surgeons.